new carbon bits :-)
new carbon bits :-)
Author
Discussion

TuxMan

Original Poster:

9,011 posts

267 months

Saturday 20th November 2010
quotequote all
well after developing some alloy front arch infill plates i decided to see if i can get some made in carbon , after a few weeks of development i had chance today to fit my new ones today , very pleased they look great and are alot lighter .







they are made of 2 layers of carbon with a 2mm core ,fixed through the chasis with stainless bolts and screws .

if anyone is interested in a pair i can get more made cost is £280 +p&p. Tux

Chapppers

4,483 posts

220 months

Saturday 20th November 2010
quotequote all
see, nothing wrong with that.

Adrian W

15,450 posts

257 months

Saturday 20th November 2010
quotequote all
Simon you need a support on the leading edge, one of mine let go at about 190 mph, It started to bend down and once the wind got it, it pretty much self destructed.

TuxMan

Original Poster:

9,011 posts

267 months

Saturday 20th November 2010
quotequote all
Ha ha ha ..... Thanks Chappers thought you might approve :-)

TuxMan

Original Poster:

9,011 posts

267 months

Saturday 20th November 2010
quotequote all
Thanks Adrian , you cannot see it in the photo but there is a bolt fixing at the front edge which should hold it ................. I also cannot do 190mph so probably going to be ok :-) :-) :-)

jdearden

1,746 posts

206 months

Saturday 20th November 2010
quotequote all
Well I think il wrap my inserts lol

mgbond

6,749 posts

261 months

Saturday 20th November 2010
quotequote all
Oh no, got mine in ally and haven't fitted them yet and now there is this. lol

Just going to paint mine black smile

Bondy

wessexrfc

4,326 posts

215 months

Saturday 20th November 2010
quotequote all
I would go with a set of those, along with set of front boomerang type splitters ( bondy style) what do you think Simon, in real carbon of-course!!! Wouldn't dream of any think else

Rob_W

1,070 posts

243 months

Saturday 20th November 2010
quotequote all
Hi Simon

They look good, I'd be interested.

All the best

Rob

mgbond

6,749 posts

261 months

Saturday 20th November 2010
quotequote all
I have to ask Simon, but have you weighed them compared to the ally ones. does it make much difference (apart from knowing you have carbon fibre, real carbon fibre. lol)

jdearden

1,746 posts

206 months

Sunday 21st November 2010
quotequote all
Bondy just wrap them no one will no. Lol

mgbond

6,749 posts

261 months

Sunday 21st November 2010
quotequote all
jdearden said:
Bondy just wrap them no one will no. Lol
I would do, if i could be bothered. lol. painting them is much easier smile

wessexrfc

4,326 posts

215 months

Sunday 21st November 2010
quotequote all
wessexrfc said:
I would go with a set of those, along with set of front boomerang type splitters ( bondy style) what do you think Simon, in real carbon of-course!!! Wouldn't dream of any think else
Bump!! Come on Simon, what do you think?? smile

TuxMan

Original Poster:

9,011 posts

267 months

Sunday 21st November 2010
quotequote all
Ok ok ok I get the message .... Boomerang splitters ..... I'll add it to the list :-) :-)







Joking apart I'm working on a new front splitter as we speak :-) but don't tell anyone !!!!

Rob_W

1,070 posts

243 months

Sunday 20th March 2011
quotequote all
Adrian W said:
Simon you need a support on the leading edge, one of mine let go at about 190 mph, It started to bend down and once the wind got it, it pretty much self destructed.
I bought a pair off Simon way back last year (don't know if he has any left) and they are nice bits of stuff but amongst everything else took ages to fit and sort. If you fit fillers like this you do need to have a splitter fitted and in the light of the above fitted some additional supports. I don't pretend these are good engineering but hey they can't do any harm....

A couple of photos....




TuxMan

Original Poster:

9,011 posts

267 months

Sunday 20th March 2011
quotequote all
Heh well done Rob , they look great and I like the idea of the front support !! Will have to get some fitted on mine !!:-)

GTO600

1,877 posts

280 months

Sunday 20th March 2011
quotequote all
TuxMan said:
Heh well done Rob , they look great and I like the idea of the front support !! Will have to get some fitted on mine !!:-)
More weight Simon - Haha

TuxMan

Original Poster:

9,011 posts

267 months

Sunday 20th March 2011
quotequote all
GTO600 said:
More weight Simon - Haha
It's not a problem I'm going to not eat for a week , should balance up nicely :-)

TuxMan

Original Poster:

9,011 posts

267 months

Saturday 23rd April 2011
quotequote all
Just a bump for Craig .

Gadgeroonie

5,362 posts

265 months

Saturday 23rd April 2011
quotequote all
Tux - can i buy your old ones and your rear wing raised bolts ?