Edmundo2 Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 Needs more wing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spykee Posted December 13, 2020 Share Posted December 13, 2020 (edited) Hi Andrea! I've spoken to you quite a lot on Instagram over the past months (987_percent) and loved reading here that you're using your skills for your passion as well now! I hope that everything is a great success for you, we desperately need some sensibly priced options. Have you considered getting a patent done for that ducktail? I can see it being a big hit and it would be a shame to see someone copy it after all your hard work...as you know my Getty RS wing base has been the closest thing to a ducktail I could get hold of a few years back and I'm definitely aiming to sell that and change to your ducktail this coming year. The 997 and 981 market would definitely be good to capture as well due to the 997 selling in much larger volumes and barely anything available for the 981. There's more competition in the market for the 997 but again prices are stupid. Edited December 13, 2020 by Spykee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Andrea Posted December 14, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted December 14, 2020 19 hours ago, Spykee said: Hi Andrea! I've spoken to you quite a lot on Instagram over the past months (987_percent) and loved reading here that you're using your skills for your passion as well now! I hope that everything is a great success for you, we desperately need some sensibly priced options. Have you considered getting a patent done for that ducktail? I can see it being a big hit and it would be a shame to see someone copy it after all your hard work...as you know my Getty RS wing base has been the closest thing to a ducktail I could get hold of a few years back and I'm definitely aiming to sell that and change to your ducktail this coming year. The 997 and 981 market would definitely be good to capture as well due to the 997 selling in much larger volumes and barely anything available for the 981. There's more competition in the market for the 997 but again prices are stupid. Hi Alex, thank you for the kind words. Yes you definitely need to get a PDI ducktail 😛 So far the first batch has sold out, with more parts to come in January. There is definitely interest from 981/997/996 owners and it's something I could consider in the future if business grows. Currently focusing on the development of 987 parts all being tested on my car. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 On 13/12/2020 at 12:43, Spykee said: Have you considered getting a patent done for that ducktail? I can see it being a big hit and it would be a shame to see someone copy it after all your hard work...as you know my Getty RS wing base has been the closest thing to a ducktail I could get hold of a few years back and I'm definitely aiming to sell that and change to your ducktail this coming year. Patents (in the UK, Europe) are granted for new and inventive technical ideas. A design (which protects the appearance of a product) would be much more suitable - and much cheaper. While we're on the topic, for anyone who might ever want to protect their ideas: talking about it could stop you from having protection at all, if done too early. It's safest to apply for the patent/design and THEN publish it to the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea Posted January 10, 2021 Author Share Posted January 10, 2021 14 hours ago, eponymoose said: Just wondering whether the wheels in this render were based on a retail product? The look like they are inspired by the Campagnolo wheel from the 70s. I'd love a set of Campagnolo style wheels for my Cayman. Also, are you likely to bring the .2 front inlets with LEDs to market? They're a very nice bit of design. Thanks. It was my modern take on the Campagnolo wheel. I later found out there is a company in the States that make something similar for 997/987 but I can't find them. I know group4 in UK makes replicas for older 911....maybe they can point in the right direction?! Not sure yet, that part being injection moulded would cost £££££££ to make so it's something to carefully consider... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TritonII Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 On 09/01/2021 at 19:14, eponymoose said: Just wondering whether the wheels in this render were based on a retail product? The look like they are inspired by the Campagnolo wheel from the 70s. I'd love a set of Campagnolo style wheels for my Cayman. Oz make a similar style wheel, obviously not totally the same. Have them on my Cayman, see my members car thread if that helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TritonII Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 On 10/01/2021 at 09:54, Andrea said: Not sure yet, that part being injection moulded would cost £££££££ to make so it's something to carefully consider... You could consider custom casting them, still has a tooling cost but nowhere near as expensive as injection moulding with far lower volume required to enable payback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea Posted January 11, 2021 Author Share Posted January 11, 2021 1 hour ago, TritonII said: Oz make a similar style wheel, obviously not totally the same. Have them on my Cayman, see my members car thread if that helps. Which model you refer to please? 1 hour ago, TritonII said: You could consider custom casting them, still has a tooling cost but nowhere near as expensive as injection moulding with far lower volume required to enable payback. Sadly numbers are so low that most likely won't justify the investment. Ducktails are selling well since they both work for gen1 and gen2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TritonII Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 I am told the wheels on my car are "Oz Alleggerita HLT 5F Titanium Tech" but I am definately no expert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea Posted January 15, 2021 Author Share Posted January 15, 2021 4 minutes ago, TritonII said: I am told the wheels on my car are "Oz Alleggerita HLT 5F Titanium Tech" but I am definately no expert. Yes they are, but they look nothing like the Campagnolo wheel 😆 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TritonII Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 That closer pic........ entirely correct!! 🤪 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julian987 Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 (edited) https://www.augmentwheels.com/pages/campy-sport Campy Sport can be built in 15" - 22" and virtual any width and offset more options https://www.augmentwheels.com/pages/porsche-inspired Edited January 15, 2021 by Julian987 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea Posted January 17, 2021 Author Share Posted January 17, 2021 On 15/01/2021 at 17:12, eponymoose said: What about 3D printing and then apply some kind of finish? Maybe matte paint or even gloss paint? Not sure what the quality of 3D printing currently is... The problem is such parts need to withstand rain, sun, heat, all sorts of atmospheric conditions and stone chips. One thing is doing a one off for myself, one thing is to put a product on the market that fails and ruins the business reputation...... 12 hours ago, eponymoose said: Was vaguely aware of those Augment wheels. Don't think they've got the design quite right. Plus, as far as I can tell they'd be getting on for £5k landed and VAT and duty paid in the UK. Group 4's Campy wheels get the design dead on and go for about £250 a wheel plus VAT I think. But sadly only available up to 16 inch, I think. I might give them a ring as there was talk a while back of 17 and 18 inch versions... Don't think they ever materialised. I'd love some 17-inch Campy wheels for my Cayman. Group4 doesn't make them for the 987/997 platforms, reason is simple: it's impossible to make them look good/like the old Campagnolo because modern cars have positive offset where old cars have negative offset. That design/spoke shape only works with negative offset I'm afraid.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted March 6, 2021 Share Posted March 6, 2021 Slight tangent on this topic: How many people have installed one of these duck tails? ...and... 🙂 Does anyone who has installed said ducktail therefore have the upper part of the rear spoiler going spare please? 987 504 619 00 I managed to stand on mine - doh! Any colour will do - Meteor Grey would be amazing. Cheers, JR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea Posted March 7, 2021 Author Share Posted March 7, 2021 13 hours ago, Justin said: Slight tangent on this topic: How many people have installed one of these duck tails? ...and... 🙂 Does anyone who has installed said ducktail therefore have the upper part of the rear spoiler going spare please? 987 504 619 00 I managed to stand on mine - doh! Any colour will do - Meteor Grey would be amazing. Cheers, JR Many sold and installed yes but I doubt people would give their oem spoiler away. They are £105 new on DeRoure or Teile.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Andrea Posted March 15, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 15, 2021 (edited) Since some of you might not follow my Insta page I'm adding photos from my customers and their installed PDI ducktails. Many other customers have received their copy and currently having them painted before fitting it. So far I've had many customers in America, Canada, Taiwan, UK, Germany, South Africa and many other locations around the world. Render: Special guest: BISIMOTO who contacted me wanting a ducktail for his insane 481bhp Cayman! In 2 weeks time the PDI showcase car will be completed and then I'll be able to show you my own vision/take on the amazing 987 platform! Cheers Edited March 15, 2021 by Andrea 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Andrea Posted March 22, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 22, 2021 Quick update on my project car now that suspensions have been installed and new geo. Still lots of work to do till my vision will be completed (if even there is such a thing in life as "completed car" 🤪 ) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blissya Posted March 22, 2021 Share Posted March 22, 2021 How were String Theory? At some point I’d like to get a check and set up, so they would be closest to me but also heard a lot of good for Spires in Leamington and obviously further afield the well renowned Center Gravity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea Posted March 22, 2021 Author Share Posted March 22, 2021 14 minutes ago, Blissya said: How were String Theory? At some point I’d like to get a check and set up, so they would be closest to me but also heard a lot of good for Spires in Leamington and obviously further afield the well renowned Center Gravity. Heard good thing about Spires but I can't recommend Ben at String Theory enough! Simply an amazing person to deal with, incredibly knowledgeable about Porsche and he went above and beyond! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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