I need to know the (space) measurements are between the Roadster's wing and the trunk lid, when the wing is down. In other words if I were to close the wing (put it down) with a piece of notebook paper between it and the trunk lid I am confident there would be enough room/space for the paper without damaging the wing or the trunk lid.
Conversely if I put the wing down with 200 pieces of notebook paper between it wouldn't close and could even damage the wing.
So my question is how would I find out what are the tolerances between the trunk lid and the wing. Are there any "pockets of space" where the distance between the two metal surfaces (the trunk lid and the wing) is different (more in one place than others). Thanks

 

Ann- Try placing something the thickness you want in the position you want that will give (like a sponge or piece of foam) and place something on the surface of the sponge that will leave a mark (like grease) and close the wing. If you leave a mark on the opposing surface you know that you don't have enough clearance.

 

Or use a piece of modeling clay or play-doh and just measure the thickness after you raise the wing back up

 

What are you planning to do here ???

 

Gary you are going to spoil the surprize !!!

 

I supplied the parts for this project, but I'll never tell. Ann came up with a really cool mod if she can make it work. Hopefully she will have it completed for Woodward.

 

LOL dinner for 40+ one night and 60+ the next, park 30 cars one night and 30 the next day, 2 teenagers, elderly parents, a 11# Yorkie, an active member on a bike forum too, "just our miserable little lives"
got to admit the real challenges are VALK and Crossfirefrank!!!! (joking here) you guys are A list friends

shhhhhhhhh Frank I have to go to the store and buy the _____. Unless I dismantel a ______ in the house, which wouldn't be safe. I'll do it today

 

911, you stole my suggestion.

 

Hey guys I think Ann has finally gone over the edge!!!

 

Just because I said Gary and Frank were A list friends doesn't mean I've lost it!

 

It means you never had it!!!!

 

My guess it has something to due with illumination under the wing.
Better have it done at Woodward to show the rest of us Ann.

Your on my "A" list too !!!

 

Sad- but true

Hey Valk shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh I can say the getting the glowing eyes into the little cats head was the hard part.