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06-16-2009, 04:12 AM
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Join Date: May 2008
Location: San Jose CA,
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF_R_/BRG/FRBoss302/327CI/FordEFI/Under_Car_Exh/
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Spats for the SPF.
Does anyone make Stainless, or aluminum Spats (rear fender rock guards ) for the SPFs>?
want to find out if someone makes-em before I craft a set.
rock-chip city on my rear spats and my nose.
Steve
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06-16-2009, 07:43 AM
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Location: Yorba Linda,
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF w/392CI stroker
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I would think that, with access to an English wheel, this could be a good beginner's project to learn how to properly curve aluminum. At least if you screw up it's not like you've tanked $$$ worth of panel.
-Dean
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06-16-2009, 08:02 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: Superformance
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My SPF has the clear stuff applied to the nose and side "spats" area. Works very well. No chips where it is applied. I am the second owner of the car and do not know which brand it is. I think it looks better than spats or a bra.
Jack
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06-16-2009, 08:40 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Santa Cruz,
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF 2613 Titanium w/Black, Roush 402SR
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Steve,
The clear 3M spats work well...that is unless you want to go "Hollywood" on us. No undercar neon lights, OK?  
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06-16-2009, 10:51 AM
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Join Date: Jul 1999
Location: SF Bay Area,
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF #1019
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I have the 3M stuff on my rear fenders, and I'm not really happy with it. Sure, it does well with the small, tiny pebbles, but this area takes a real beating, and the 3M stuff does not prevent "divets" from forming from larger pebbles.
Lately, I've been thinking about black leather spats, however I'm concerned about the fit - they need to fit tight to prevent beating the paint when on the hiway.
If anyone is happy with their black leather (or similar) spats for an SPF, then I'm interested to know about...
Thanks,
Randy...
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12-09-2009, 11:58 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF
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If anyone is happy with their black leather (or similar) spats for an SPF, then I'm interested to know about...
Thanks,
Randy...[/quote]
Billy Andrews at HRE Motors in NY has the black spats for sale....great product...fits like a glove.
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12-09-2009, 12:23 PM
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Location: Carlsbad,
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF 2932 with 438 Lykins Motorsports engine. Previous owner of FFR 5452.
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I bought the black, carbon fiber spats from FFR and cut them to fit my SPF.
Strong and look killer to boot.
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12-09-2009, 01:29 PM
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Let me know if you craft a set. One of my clients overseas would be interested in a set.
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12-09-2009, 04:15 PM
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I have the HRE spats, came with the car when purchased (I bought it used,
4th owner since 2002), still fit like a glove and look good; at least on a black
SPF.
Hal
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12-10-2009, 12:07 PM
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Cobra # 42
The price if I remember was around $150 for the product and $200 or $300 installation cost charged by my painter. I had the whole front to the hood hinges coated, the spat area and behind the rear wheels. you can see the area taped off in the images in my gallery.
dcdoug,
Yes you can see it but not as much as the 3M film i original had. The film did not stop all of the rock chips. I got hit with what I thought was a lug nut going 65mph and it looks like a very small ding. My painter applied 3 coats and polished it to a very good shine. takes wax well, I would not hesitate to have this used on any future cars.
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12-09-2009, 01:54 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jhv48
I bought the black, carbon fiber spats from FFR and cut them to fit my SPF.
Strong and look killer to boot.
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Post a pic or e-mail me one, please. Just curious to see how they look. |
12-09-2009, 03:05 PM
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https://factoryfiveparts.com/product...cat=253&page=1
Try this link. They don't show up very well on my car as they are black and my car is dark blue, but they are impervious to rocks and have a sticky backing. Finishline has some thet are black vinyl and they use static cling to stick. Had both, like the look and thickness of the carbon fiber ones.
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12-10-2009, 06:54 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: Superformance SPF#2572, 427 S/O 2X4
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Randy Rosenberg
Lately, I've been thinking about black leather spats, however I'm concerned about the fit - they need to fit tight to prevent beating the paint when on the hiway.
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I don't think it matters how tight they are, they will still rub the paint off. I remember back in the 80's when front end bras were the rage - they all rubbed the paint off at some point no matter how good the fit.
I'd like to find something that sticks on like the 3M, but is a little harder for added protection from the larger rocks and gravel.
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12-10-2009, 02:40 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Archrms
I don't think it matters how tight they are, they will still rub the paint off. I remember back in the 80's when front end bras were the rage - they all rubbed the paint off at some point no matter how good the fit.
I'd like to find something that sticks on like the 3M, but is a little harder for added protection from the larger rocks and gravel.
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My SPF came with the leather spats and I havent noticed any paint wearing from the last two years of driving.
The carbon fiber ones in the post above look like they would work. They stick like the 3M but probably offer more protection. |
06-16-2009, 10:50 PM
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well, this is also to cover the chips I have from the questionable paint in the 2007 production.
Think i will be making a couple of sets and researching 3M for the CSX.
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12-09-2009, 09:40 AM
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Steve - what did you end up doing for spats for your CSX? Aluminum or clear? My Billboards are beating the crap out of my rear wheel wells. I'd either add aluminum spats and cover up the area (I am not a fan of the leather spats for my car) or repaint that area and add clear spats.
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12-09-2009, 09:45 AM
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Quote:
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My Billboards are beating the crap out of my rear wheel wells.
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+1. I'm thinking of just buying a quart of paint and a nice touch-up/airbrush gun. Hit them every now and then and be done with it. It goes with the territory of running the period correct tires. I won't go back to radials (on this car).
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12-09-2009, 10:03 AM
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I had a product call Armorcoat install on the front and "spats of my SPF... ?It is a spray on protestant. I have pic of the installer preparing the car in my gallery. Its been on now for two years, no chips at all, been great.
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12-09-2009, 11:34 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by emberglo66
I had a product call Armorcoat install on the front and "spats of my SPF... ?It is a spray on protestant. I have pic of the installer preparing the car in my gallery. Its been on now for two years, no chips at all, been great.
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Can you see the Amorcoat at all? Is there much of a ridge where the coverage ends and it was masked off?
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12-10-2009, 06:27 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by emberglo66
I had a product call Armorcoat install on the front and "spats of my SPF... ? It is a spray on protestant. I have pic of the installer preparing the car in my gallery. Its been on now for two years, no chips at all, been great.
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Not so sure how my Cobra would look driving down the road with an Anglican clinging to each rear fender! 
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