Composite Materials What Carbon Fiber Parts do you want done? - Page 8

turboguy · 03-31-2007, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by m105604

t-tops... if you can be that precise.

I already did that, and NO, we will not be making more. We made 40 sets and 38 survived shipping, so be happy if you have a set.

They sold for $500 plus shipping and we were just barely able to cover costs.

turboguy · 03-31-2007, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by shimric

The entire body would be nice.

Its possible. Cars like the McLaren F1 and Indy cars use a full composite monocoque unibody. It really isn't something you would see sell though. $200,00 for a bare MR2 shell just wouldn't be worth it in my opinion.

shimric · 03-31-2007, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by turboguy

Its possible. Cars like the McLaren F1 and Indy cars use a full composite monocoque unibody. It really isn't something you would see sell though. $200,00 for a bare MR2 shell just wouldn't be worth it in my opinion.

I kno.

How many people would it require to get that price down to about 10k for a GB?

Answer: Just about every mr2 owner known to exist.

Nothing CF is worth it being on a MR2. IMO

Prime example... I had a CF hood. Wrecked the car. I hate that the hood was ruined more than the car...... Not rly, but you get the point I hope.

canadam · 03-31-2007, 08:12 PM

I don't get the point. Your car got absoluely toasted, the hood looks bad, but its not even close to keeping your car off the street.

shimric · 03-31-2007, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by canadam

I don't get the point. Your car got absoluely toasted, the hood looks bad, but its not even close to keeping your car off the street.

That made me lol.

My point was.. If someone got a bunch of cf parts for their car and ended up totaling it, it would suck because all of that money would be flushed. But I guess that would be the case with any upgraded vehicle... So.. yea...

canadam · 03-31-2007, 08:59 PM

yea..

TomsMR2 · 04-05-2007, 01:31 AM

id like to see more fiberglass and less cf.

cf prices are going up. the weight difference between the new woven FG mats and cf is negligible. you get nearly the same weight, reasonable strength (most parts made in cf arent weight bearing anyway) and 1/4th the cost.

we need more fg hoods, trunks and engine lids.

canadam · 04-05-2007, 01:44 AM

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Originally Posted by TomsMR2

id like to see more fiberglass and less cf.

cf prices are going up. the weight difference between the new woven FG mats and cf is negligible. you get nearly the same weight, reasonable strength (most parts made in cf arent weight bearing anyway) and 1/4th the cost.

we need more fg hoods, trunks and engine lids.

Agreed. I'd like to see some fiberglass replacement parts that look stock. So I can get the weight savings with losing the stock look.

turboguy · 04-05-2007, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by canadam

Agreed. I'd like to see some fiberglass replacement parts that look stock. So I can get the weight savings with losing the stock look.

I was considering starting to do this, but I no longer have my MR2 to make the parts from. I've actually just started making a 1 piece front end for a Chevy S-10 (yes, I know, but it pays) He wants a 1 piece that tilts forward for engine access, and it has to have the Silverado SS bumper, TrailBlazer headlights and grille and a raised cowl for clearance of the new engine.

CF is hard to come by recently and less people are willing to pay the higher prices for pieces. I have also been looking into the fiberglass that looks like carbon fiber. It looks just like a 2x2 twill cf, but its cheaper and its also easier to work with.

Ryansmagic · 04-06-2007, 01:05 AM

Turboguy, I have an MR2 you can borrow to make parts off of

I'm only an hour away!

btw...a CF Valve cover = SeX0rz

monopolizedinc · 04-06-2007, 12:28 PM

i would like to see a c/f autopsia (sp) spoiler and replacement sub-spoiler, i have been trying to get this made for 2 years now and every one wants 1200+ for it

Raptor13x · 05-04-2008, 11:23 PM

I would LOVE to see something like this engine lid done in either carbon fiber or clear plexiglass/lexan. (carbon would look sweet, but plexiglass would be far more practical as far as visibility goes.

PearlJammzz · 05-05-2008, 05:08 PM

I vote stock replacements in some high quality FG

turbo16lbs · 05-08-2008, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Raptor13x

I would LOVE to see something like this engine lid done in either carbon fiber or clear plexiglass/lexan. (carbon would look sweet, but plexiglass would be far more practical as far as visibility goes.

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c1...sportcopy2.jpg

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c1...sportcopy1.jpg

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c1...FR6/Blitz2.jpg

I would definately buy this. This piece looks fantastic

MosquitoXR13 · 06-01-2008, 04:07 AM

So how are my MK1 trunk lid, engine cover and side air vent coming? Are the CF yet??

chickenman · 10-04-2008, 07:14 PM

AW11 Engine lid like the sw20 Pheonix power style and Buddy club front lip

issymr2 · 12-12-2008, 11:52 PM

i say the side moldings in costom colora of cf ck

MosquitoXR13 · 12-13-2008, 03:26 AM

O.M.G. CF A or C-pillar and rear window trim??? (in and/or out?) Not to practical but damn, would that be pretty or what???

BTW: Is there an AA for carbon fiber???

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canadam MidshipExpress Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Beautiful British Columbia Posts: 10,399 Thanks: 120 Thanked 142 Times in 121 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (34/100% )	I don't get the point. Your car got absoluely toasted, the hood looks bad, but its not even close to keeping your car off the street. __________________

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MosquitoXR13 AW11 Noobie Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 158 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	O.M.G. CF A or C-pillar and rear window trim??? (in and/or out?) Not to practical but damn, would that be pretty or what??? BTW: Is there an AA for carbon fiber??? Last edited by MosquitoXR13; 12-13-2008 at 03:27 AM.. Reason: I think I'm starting to develop a problem...

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03-31-2007, 08:59 PM	#146 (permalink)
canadam MidshipExpress Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Beautiful British Columbia Posts: 10,399 Thanks: 120 Thanked 142 Times in 121 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (34/100% )	yea..

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TomsMR2 Still not heraldo. Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Pineapple under the sea Posts: 4,912 Thanks: 18 Thanked 406 Times in 303 Posts Blog Entries: 1 iTrader Rating: (4/100% )	id like to see more fiberglass and less cf. cf prices are going up. the weight difference between the new woven FG mats and cf is negligible. you get nearly the same weight, reasonable strength (most parts made in cf arent weight bearing anyway) and 1/4th the cost. we need more fg hoods, trunks and engine lids.

04-06-2007, 01:05 AM	#150 (permalink)
Ryansmagic No Skills Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 111 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (4/100% )	Turboguy, I have an MR2 you can borrow to make parts off of I'm only an hour away! btw...a CF Valve cover = SeX0rz

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monopolizedinc They call me LUCKY! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: lynchburg va Posts: 1,232 Thanks: 15 Thanked 20 Times in 16 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (8/100% )	i would like to see a c/f autopsia (sp) spoiler and replacement sub-spoiler, i have been trying to get this made for 2 years now and every one wants 1200+ for it

05-04-2008, 11:23 PM	#152 (permalink)
Raptor13x Legendary Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Farmington Hills, MI Posts: 3,997 Thanks: 7 Thanked 44 Times in 37 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (5/100% )	I would LOVE to see something like this engine lid done in either carbon fiber or clear plexiglass/lexan. (carbon would look sweet, but plexiglass would be far more practical as far as visibility goes.

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PearlJammzz Cage Fighter Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 2,115 Thanks: 9 Thanked 74 Times in 69 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (7/100% )	I vote stock replacements in some high quality FG

06-01-2008, 04:07 AM	#155 (permalink)
MosquitoXR13 AW11 Noobie Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 158 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	So how are my MK1 trunk lid, engine cover and side air vent coming? Are the CF yet??

10-04-2008, 07:14 PM	#156 (permalink)
chickenman No Skills Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 12 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	AW11 Engine lid like the sw20 Pheonix power style and Buddy club front lip

12-12-2008, 11:52 PM	#157 (permalink)
issymr2 Detailing Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Issaquah WA Posts: 238 Thanks: 32 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	i say the side moldings in costom colora of cf ck