Carbon goodies, new thread
Discussion
I got chance to see the carbon man last night, apologies in advance for the photo quality....camera fogged up.
The carbon bits that are in the offing are:
transmission tunnels (Sag/350/Tam) 450 depending on numbers
diffuser is 'in progress' (Tam) tbc
seat backs (Tuscan) 300 ish per set depending on numbers
door cards (one off 350/Tam) na
improved carbon air box (all speed 6) tbc
It's the first time I've had chance to sample the quality of these bits and they are possibly the highest quality I've seen and I'm a sucker for the fibre. All the items are pre-preg carbon and boy does it show from the build/finish/strength and weight. For instance the transtunnel stock weighs 1.4kg, the cf one weighs 400g! the stock door cards weight 1.27kg, the cf/kevlar ones weigh 375g.
I've dropped off the master for an improved airbox also, perfect fit and much improved over stock...will get a price on these (in carbon ofcourse) but I will be getting one soon to show quality.
Pics:
kevlar seat back
kevlar seat back inside
carbon seat back (weave too large)
carbon seat back inside
transmission tunnel
trans tunnel rough fitted
door cards
door card kevlar 1
door card kevlar 2
door card kevlar 3
The carbon bits that are in the offing are:
transmission tunnels (Sag/350/Tam) 450 depending on numbers
diffuser is 'in progress' (Tam) tbc
seat backs (Tuscan) 300 ish per set depending on numbers
door cards (one off 350/Tam) na
improved carbon air box (all speed 6) tbc
It's the first time I've had chance to sample the quality of these bits and they are possibly the highest quality I've seen and I'm a sucker for the fibre. All the items are pre-preg carbon and boy does it show from the build/finish/strength and weight. For instance the transtunnel stock weighs 1.4kg, the cf one weighs 400g! the stock door cards weight 1.27kg, the cf/kevlar ones weigh 375g.
I've dropped off the master for an improved airbox also, perfect fit and much improved over stock...will get a price on these (in carbon ofcourse) but I will be getting one soon to show quality.
Pics:
kevlar seat back
kevlar seat back inside
carbon seat back (weave too large)
carbon seat back inside
transmission tunnel
trans tunnel rough fitted
door cards
door card kevlar 1
door card kevlar 2
door card kevlar 3
Edited by nightSpirit on Wednesday 1st December 17:05
blackiepaul said:
Just thought, loads of peaple have had problems with their glove box lids - can he do them? I am guessing the market for them may be of a decent size? mine is fine but I would still want one.
Paul there is a fix if you go to the right place, but seeing as yours is fine it doesnt matter really.I want wing mirrors rear gurney and bonnet flaps!
Hi Bob,
I would like the whole bonnet in carbon and in one piece (i think Graham Varley wants one as well). I would also like the wing mirrors and front splitters done, I want to do some work on the rear valance but will probably turn this in to some form of diffuser rather than the air dam it is at the moment when I can get it designed.
I need my airbox redesigned and when I do I will have this made from Carbon, it is presently alloy.
My glovebox lid is fine; I just want some balance if I do the tunnel. Someone has done some wing mirrors before as the white Tuscan had some.
Here is a quick photoshop of my car with carbon wing mirrors and front splitters
I would like the whole bonnet in carbon and in one piece (i think Graham Varley wants one as well). I would also like the wing mirrors and front splitters done, I want to do some work on the rear valance but will probably turn this in to some form of diffuser rather than the air dam it is at the moment when I can get it designed.
I need my airbox redesigned and when I do I will have this made from Carbon, it is presently alloy.
My glovebox lid is fine; I just want some balance if I do the tunnel. Someone has done some wing mirrors before as the white Tuscan had some.
Here is a quick photoshop of my car with carbon wing mirrors and front splitters
I did think about the glovebox lid, that'd be straightforward I would think.
Anyone who is interested in any bits can you let me know and where possible we would need deposits when we have enough interest to offset the mold cost.
The only problem I have is getting the right parts to mold from (and get quotes for), would someone be happy to supply their mirrors/splitter/glovebox lid? if so we could be in business.
I have a glovebox lid ofcourse, but it's the early type with no cutaway for easy lifting!
Anyone who is interested in any bits can you let me know and where possible we would need deposits when we have enough interest to offset the mold cost.
The only problem I have is getting the right parts to mold from (and get quotes for), would someone be happy to supply their mirrors/splitter/glovebox lid? if so we could be in business.
I have a glovebox lid ofcourse, but it's the early type with no cutaway for easy lifting!
blackiepaul said:
Transmission tunnel please but can I have it matt?
Paulie I can ask this for you, if you are serious I'd need a deposit. The mold exists for this part so no large group is needed (but if we got a few I will try and get a better price).This isn't my business, or me making a fast buck btw! I would like some carbon parts and if others want to join me it makes it cheaper for all of us
nightSpirit said:
blackiepaul said:
Transmission tunnel please but can I have it matt?
Paulie I can ask this for you, if you are serious I'd need a deposit. The mold exists for this part so no large group is needed (but if we got a few I will try and get a better price).This isn't my business, or me making a fast buck btw! I would like some carbon parts and if others want to join me it makes it cheaper for all of us
Airbox is most popular one it seems, will find out what I can on that one.
The trans tunnels can be done matt and will cost £400. Anyone who wants one please mail me and then we can sort out deposit etc and I can get the ball rolling.
The rear diffuser for the Tamora, not great news! The mold will cost around £1500 and be an exact replica of the TVR item only in pre-preg (foam filled). If I can get 4 more people with myself on them I think it's a go...even at that though, they will cost around £800.
Anything within reason can be made, the only problem is you need a few all wanting it to make it worthwhile, carbon badges for instance for what they'd cost might not be worth it.
The trans tunnels can be done matt and will cost £400. Anyone who wants one please mail me and then we can sort out deposit etc and I can get the ball rolling.
The rear diffuser for the Tamora, not great news! The mold will cost around £1500 and be an exact replica of the TVR item only in pre-preg (foam filled). If I can get 4 more people with myself on them I think it's a go...even at that though, they will cost around £800.
Anything within reason can be made, the only problem is you need a few all wanting it to make it worthwhile, carbon badges for instance for what they'd cost might not be worth it.
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