Carbon fibre

[robnokia]

Trying to find someone to make a carbon fibre bonnet similar to the v12 vantage, anyone recommend someone in west yorkshire

[Evoluzione]

A bit scant of information there...
Do you know what's involved in making one of these? You will need a perfect bonnet to make a mold from, about a grand to make the mold and then around a grand a bonnet thereafter.
A lot of money for one bonnet.

[robnokia]

Yes had an idea it would be figures like that, beats the £7000 Aston want. I own a car parts retailer so would look to then sell the bonnets. Never going to sell many but would spread the cost out a bit and I would be happy to get say 5 made

[Evoluzione]

I'm guessing you will want a clear finish and not to paint? Looks like a nightmare of a bonnet to make with the two ridges and all those vents!
I'm looking around for composite companies too at the moment, nothing like that, just some fibreglassing so if I come across anyone I'll let you know.

[robnokia]

Just want to replicate the v12 look really so painted bonnet but unpainted louvres. If its possible to cut the aluminium bonnet up and fit the louvres I'd be more then happy with that. Cheers for any help

[Evoluzione]

Ah I see, you will need a bonnet to copy to make the mold. What about the louvres? Are you going to buy them separate and fit them?

[rhinochopig]

Give these boys a call. They really know their onions according to my brother-in-law. He knows them from his racing days. They've been in the business since the beginning.

http://www.fibre-lyte.co.uk/fl/fl_contactus.html

ETA Oops, just saw the West Yorkshire requirement. Sorry, these boys are North Yorkshire. I won't delete the post in case you struggle for a local supplier.

[fridaypassion]

I'm Wakefield based I deal with a lot of fiberglass and CF stuff. I could get a mold done and products done but the setup costs would be a lot more than £1000 for a top class product.

You'd probably need to look at about £500 to refinish the OEM bonnet to a standard good enough to mold from then about £1200-£1500 for a molds (inner and outer) making. The mold might be good for 10 products (a full indestructible carbon mold of that size could cost £5000+) Each product would still be considerably cheaper than Aston I would guess about £2000 for a product.