Carbon fibre seat backs and Tamora diffuser

[nightSpirit]

Afternoon all,

I've decided my car needs a bit more fibre in its diet. I've got some interesting bits on the way from a carbon specialist down south. I'm in the process of getting some seat backs for Tamora/T350 made and possibly the rear diffuser for Tamora.

The cost based on 10 sets being ordered (me being 1) is around £400-450 per pair. These are proper molds, pre-preg carbon or kevlar, lacquered and ready for stroking.

I will get some pics and info up soon, anyone interested? the more we get the better the price and the price above may reduce slightly if I ask nicely

[OatSy]

I'm interested in the rear diffuser only.

[shep1001]

[quote=nightSpirit]Afternoon all,

I've decided my car needs a bit more fibre in its diet. I've got some interesting bits on the way from a carbon specialist down south. I'm in the process of getting some seat backs for Tamora/T350 made and possibly the rear diffuser for Tamora.

The cost based on 10 sets being ordered (me being 1) is around £400-450 per pair. These are proper molds, pre-preg carbon or kevlar, lacquered and ready for stroking.

I will get some pics and info up soon, anyone interested? the more we get the better the price and the price above may reduce slightly if I ask nicely


Seat backs if they look good and are not a PITA to change. I always thought the seat backs on the Tam style seats were fixed to the frame, removing the 4 bolts on the back does not release the seat back?

Shep

[nightSpirit]

Diffuser will get more info on next week.

Interesting point Shep, I haven't looked closely at the seat backs (mine need a tidy due to scratches) but I'll get info on them anyway.

[Diablos-666]

nightSpirit said:

Diffuser will get more info on next week.

Interesting point Shep, I haven't looked closely at the seat backs (mine need a tidy due to scratches) but I'll get info on them anyway.

I'd be interested, was thinking about getting them sent off for powder coating next year anyway. That was going to cost ~£400 instelf but maybe carbon would look better? Would like to see sample pics first though.

[nightSpirit]

Ok well I should get some shots of first versions tonight, they can be offered in kevlar or carbon.

Carbon based on 10+ orders will be around £300-350 per pair, kevlar would be considerably more expensive in their words. The first versions use a large weave of carbon so may not look great but I'll get some examples of other work and of the bits I'm having on my car to show quality.

We'll have to take the plunge on that basis I'm afraid unless I personally cover the mold costs.

[nightSpirit]

The initial quote in my first post was very ballpark, after getting into more detail the 300-350 is more accurate per pair which is great value imo.

[YRRunner]

I'd be interested in seat backs for Sagaris (not the Tuscan style hooped seats).

[nightSpirit]

I'd need a Sag seat back for the mold and to get prices, again in would need a few orders to be worthwhile.

[SeiW500]

Are these a replacement for the original backs or a shell that fit's over??

i.e. are they weight saving or just cosmentic venier???

If the are a replacement what is involved in swapping them over and any idea on wigh saving?

Ta....

[nightSpirit]

all the things I am looking at doing are replacement parts to improve/lighten the car...cosmetic carbon is pointless.

I won't know until I take a seat back off and weigh it, then weigh one of the new ones. Bear with me and I'll let you know. the saving will be minor though possibly 0.5kg per side?

[jrb43]

I could be very interested in the seat backs, contingent on:

1) The seat backs being easy to remove (I haven't had chance to try)
2) seeing a picture of the finished article

Thanks for your efforts on this - keep me in the loop.

James

Edited by jrb43 on Thursday 25th November 18:44

[the jollyrodger]

jrb43 said:

I could be very interested in the seat backs, contingent on:

1) The seat backs being easy to remove (I haven't had chance to try)
2) seeing a picture of the finished article

Thanks for your efforts on this - keep me in the loop.

James

Edited by jrb43 on Thursday 25th November 18:44

+1

[alex_gray255]

the jollyrodger said:

jrb43 said:

I could be very interested in the seat backs, contingent on:

1) The seat backs being easy to remove (I haven't had chance to try)
2) seeing a picture of the finished article

Thanks for your efforts on this - keep me in the loop.

James

Edited by jrb43 on Thursday 25th November 18:44

+1

+2 - Would also be interested, but would like to see them in action first if poss.

[nightSpirit]

I'm going to see them next Tuesday. The seat backs they have for testing are for Tuscan. If I get chance over the weekend I will look to take a seat back off and report on how easy/hard it is. I will then leave this with them to mold.

I've also cleaned up my diffuser and will be taking that aswell for a quote.

[bartesque]

alex_gray255 said:

the jollyrodger said:

jrb43 said:

I could be very interested in the seat backs, contingent on:

1) The seat backs being easy to remove (I haven't had chance to try)
2) seeing a picture of the finished article

Thanks for your efforts on this - keep me in the loop.

James

Edited by jrb43 on Thursday 25th November 18:44

+1

+2 - Would also be interested, but would like to see them in action first if poss.

+3 as comments above though

[parvs]

There is already a company called carbon delight which have the Tuscan style seat backs in carbon on their site for 300 per pair.

[s5tvr]

Very Interested.

[nightSpirit]

You're correct Parvs...but we don't have Tuscan seats now do we?

Sorry folks, but unless any of you have any better knowledge (highly possible) I tried to remove the seat backs today as Shep said and although they loosed without the hex head bolts, they show no signs of coming away. I don't want to push it and do any damage...it looks like the only option would be to get some Tuscan seats and go that route.

I'll still post pics and info for anyone interested in the other bits on offer.

[Diablos-666]

I thought there were a couple of bolts underneath the car too?