Composite Materials Starting cf parts again - Page 4

mr2pmp · 08-15-2007, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by turboguy

No prob, Scott, except one thing. I'm Jason. I ran the gb on the other board. Danny was my financial backing. I didn't have the resources to make 50 sets of ttops on my own, so he fronted initial investment.

Lol! My bad Jason. I have a hard time keeping you two guys straight. That's awesome of him. You did a great job getting them done, so he must have been a very happy investor.

-Scott H.

Eurotrash · 08-15-2007, 03:30 AM

shifter surround
c-pillar gauge pod (two gauges)

RedStarr · 08-15-2007, 04:31 AM

I've seen a picture online where someone had a cf flat underbody panel up to the front wheels. Functional if you have a Border style hood and radiator relocation kit

ToyotaTechGeek · 09-09-2007, 09:02 AM

+1 on some MkI stuff.
i, personally, would like a set of carbon t-tops, but i'd like mine with a bubble for helmet fitment. if a standard set is available with no chance of getting the bubble, then i'd go with a set of those.

RedStarr · 09-09-2007, 09:38 AM

Here's pic of said underpanel found on an online search

goddom · 09-15-2007, 08:32 AM

Im not sure if anyone brought this up yet or not, there are 4 pages of posts, but carbon fiber is expensive and is best used in an application that take a load. Replacing body panels or hoods would be cheaper with fiber glass since they aren't load bearing. Just paint it to match then no one would know your 50 lbs lighter or more (depending on the # of panels replaced). I was planning to do my hood and engine cover in fiber glass, paint it and save me 75 lbs or so (this is probably a terrible estimate).

I would like to see some CF sway bars with steel inserts for were the bushings are, and at the ends to bolt the drop links to. Or replace cross-members with CF and aluminum, aluminum wrapped with CF for strut braces. This is getting difficult but do-able. Hell, I think you could replace control arms with tubular carbon fiber using steel inserts for bolts and bushings and such.

But, if it for looks, then carbon fiber body panels would be cool, and they are a lot easier than trying to make sway bars or control arms.

eckoman_pdx · 09-19-2007, 04:00 AM

Well, after reading this thread and thinking, here are what I'd like to see...in order of what I'd like to see...just my 2 cents!!! Please keep us updated when you decide to make anything! If you make anything I've listed, I'm down to buy it...Plz keep us informed either way!!!

-Carbon Fiber TTops, PLEASE!!! Even my Fiance` wants me to spend money on those, LOL...

-Carbon Fiber Engine Lid Sides (to go with the cf engine lid)

-Carbon Fiber Phoenix Power Style Engine Lid

-Carbon Fiber Din Panel (for under the Single DIN radio) for Gauges

-Front Underpanel and/or Rear Difuser

-Carbon Fiber Radiator Cooling Plate

-Carbon Fiber Border Style Front Hood (I put this last cuz I thought you might feel you couldn't hit a worthwhile price point).

jeffbeezy73 · 11-14-2007, 01:42 AM

I would be interested in fenders!!!

shimric · 11-16-2007, 10:09 PM

edit....

Alex W · 11-25-2007, 08:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by goddom

Im not sure if anyone brought this up yet or not, there are 4 pages of posts, but carbon fiber is expensive and is best used in an application that take a load. Replacing body panels or hoods would be cheaper with fiber glass since they aren't load bearing. Just paint it to match then no one would know your 50 lbs lighter or more (depending on the # of panels replaced). I was planning to do my hood and engine cover in fiber glass, paint it and save me 75 lbs or so (this is probably a terrible estimate).

I would like to see some CF sway bars with steel inserts for were the bushings are, and at the ends to bolt the drop links to. Or replace cross-members with CF and aluminum, aluminum wrapped with CF for strut braces. This is getting difficult but do-able. Hell, I think you could replace control arms with tubular carbon fiber using steel inserts for bolts and bushings and such.

But, if it for looks, then carbon fiber body panels would be cool, and they are a lot easier than trying to make sway bars or control arms.

I was going to say the same thing, and then I read your post. Cosmetic carbon is all well and good, but it really is a waste. Carbon fiber crossmember and suspension pieces, now that could save some SERIOUS weight, not to mention some of it could be unsprung weight even. The downside is some serious analysis and testing would be necessary... don't want a wheel falling off

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GENESIS · 09-16-2010, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hiighboost2

Id be interested in the trunk lid.

I like your signature pic,is that British racing green on your mk2 its a unique look with gold rims.

GENESIS · 09-16-2010, 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by turboguy

Well, After almost two years, I've finally gotten ahold of a fair amount of carbon fiber. If I have a good interest in any particular part, I can do it for you guys. So, what's of interest right now?

A cheaper trunk lid would definitely be great on an mk2,I heard they bow over time if kept with the sun is that true?Fenders would be nice but if you did make fenders would it be out of dry CF or wet?

muffinman · 09-16-2010, 03:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GENESIS

I like your signature pic,is that British racing green on your mk2 its a unique look with gold rims.

Quote:

Originally Posted by GENESIS

A cheaper trunk lid would definitely be great on an mk2,I heard they bow over time if kept with the sun is that true?Fenders would be nice but if you did make fenders would it be out of dry CF or wet?

Have you been drinking?

the last post before yours was 11-25-2007.

GENESIS · 09-16-2010, 04:46 PM

I my bad I thought it was rep for CFH.com I keep thinking this was the other forum with the guy doing a group buy.

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eckoman_pdx Rev 6 Install Expert Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 2,796 Thanks: 65 Thanked 177 Times in 149 Posts iTrader Rating: (4/100% )	Well, after reading this thread and thinking, here are what I'd like to see...in order of what I'd like to see...just my 2 cents!!! Please keep us updated when you decide to make anything! If you make anything I've listed, I'm down to buy it...Plz keep us informed either way!!! -Carbon Fiber TTops, PLEASE!!! Even my Fiance` wants me to spend money on those, LOL... -Carbon Fiber Engine Lid Sides (to go with the cf engine lid) -Carbon Fiber Phoenix Power Style Engine Lid -Carbon Fiber Din Panel (for under the Single DIN radio) for Gauges -Front Underpanel and/or Rear Difuser -Carbon Fiber Radiator Cooling Plate -Carbon Fiber Border Style Front Hood (I put this last cuz I thought you might feel you couldn't hit a worthwhile price point). Last edited by eckoman_pdx; 09-19-2007 at 04:43 AM..

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RedStarr Comes on MR2.com to sell Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Jamaica, NY Posts: 627 Thanks: 40 Thanked 32 Times in 13 Posts iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	Here's pic of said underpanel found on an online search

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goddom WEEEEEEEE!!!!!!! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 218 Thanks: 12 Thanked 13 Times in 10 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (4/100% )	Im not sure if anyone brought this up yet or not, there are 4 pages of posts, but carbon fiber is expensive and is best used in an application that take a load. Replacing body panels or hoods would be cheaper with fiber glass since they aren't load bearing. Just paint it to match then no one would know your 50 lbs lighter or more (depending on the # of panels replaced). I was planning to do my hood and engine cover in fiber glass, paint it and save me 75 lbs or so (this is probably a terrible estimate). I would like to see some CF sway bars with steel inserts for were the bushings are, and at the ends to bolt the drop links to. Or replace cross-members with CF and aluminum, aluminum wrapped with CF for strut braces. This is getting difficult but do-able. Hell, I think you could replace control arms with tubular carbon fiber using steel inserts for bolts and bushings and such. But, if it for looks, then carbon fiber body panels would be cool, and they are a lot easier than trying to make sway bars or control arms.

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