My Kammback'ed VX
So this past weekend a buddy and I had a chance to try making a Kammback for my 94 VX. I wanted to make it out of Plexiglas so as to not restrict rearward vision.
I'm no expert when it comes to working with Polycarbonate glass, so don't expect a miracle product on the first run, lol. Here is the profile shot: https://www.thelic.org/users/tomo/KammProfile.jpg Here is the profile from the rear: https://www.thelic.org/users/tomo/KammRear.jpg Please excuse the Cell phone pictures for now. I haven't had the time to take a proper picture of my work. A loose how-to:
I am holding the sides tight to the car with Gaffers' tape at the moment as I still need to fab up some nice aluminum brackets that mount the the lift shocks on the hatch glass to hold the sides tight. The tape is holding amazingly well after already going through rain, both at city street speeds and highway speeds up to 70MPH. Constructive criticism and comments are welcome. I'm already hearing from my wife and friend's wife that it looks funny and they wouldn't want to ride in the car now, lol. Thanks :thumbup: |
Tom, looks really good! It looks better than anything I've seen to date. A more permanent mounting solution would be nice, but as long as it's secure who cares? It seems much better than cardboard or fiberglass options.
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Its great to have you back on the forum Tomo.
Since the VX is a hatchback, I always wanted to know if a kammback would boost the VX mpg. I'm really waiting for those mpg number with it on. Also, the visibility thing is quite important too. The result look good and interesting for the FE! And what is the price of the project (Polycarbonate glass)? |
Yeah where'd you pick up the plexiglass? And I've heard others mention Gaffer's tape, sounds like it holds really well and looks much cleaner than duct tape. Can you just find that at any hardware store ?
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itjstagame: You thinking of kamming your truck? I've toyed with the idea, but figured there were other mods to do first. I am trying to make my truck appear as unmodded as possible to the untrained eye.
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No, the truck will get a fastback type cover eventually. But I was planning to use Gaffer's tape everywhere I can, the duct tape makes a mess and doesn't last.
As for the plexi, was thinking about lots of aero uses, probably on the Festy. |
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Unfortunately, a severe rainstorm got a hold of the tape last night and loosened up some of it a little bit. That was only on the side that has a little more tension on it from the edges of the plexi though. |
Just for the record, Plexiglas/acrylic is not the same as Lexan/polycarbonate. The latter is far more durable to impact and scratches, though more difficult to work. I strongly recommend that any permanent final solution be made of polycarbonate.
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