Carbon Fiber Hoods
10-26-02, 08:56 AM
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Originally posted by scathcart
Sounds good. A little bit heavier than if done via vacuum bagging, but should produce good results if done right.
Why was vacuum baggin quoted at $10K? Christ, my entire vacuum system doesn't cost that much.
Sounds good. A little bit heavier than if done via vacuum bagging, but should produce good results if done right.
Why was vacuum baggin quoted at $10K? Christ, my entire vacuum system doesn't cost that much.
"We could XXXXXX and bag them but that would cost around $10K" Maybe the other term he used was a cause to the price. Either way, the hoods that he has made are very clean and I am not worried about the weight. I can't wait for my hood!
I guess this is one of those times where it is good to be first in line
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10-26-02, 09:12 AM
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will the turbo 2 hood scoop be funtional ive seen a few other CF turbo hoods but they just layed carbon to look like th scopp but if you looked from under neith there was not hole for the intercooler
10-26-02, 12:39 PM
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hmmm n/a or t2... do i plan to t2 the vert later on? Hmm... I'm gonna stick with the n/a carbon fiber hood. I need to replace my half painted half primer, full of dents hood anyhow. I'm hoping to order one by the end of next month... Hopefully, group buy will still be available.
10-27-02, 12:10 AM
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Prowla RX7 wrote
hmmm n/a or t2... do i plan to t2 the vert later on? Hmm... I'm gonna stick with the n/a carbon fiber hood. I need to replace my half painted half primer, full of dents hood anyhow. I'm hoping to order one by the end of next month... Hopefully, group buy will still be available.
hmmm n/a or t2... do i plan to t2 the vert later on? Hmm... I'm gonna stick with the n/a carbon fiber hood. I need to replace my half painted half primer, full of dents hood anyhow. I'm hoping to order one by the end of next month... Hopefully, group buy will still be available.
I will have updates on them regarding price and timing for the buy on the website. I don't want to break any rules here.
Pinfield357 RX7 wrote
will the turbo 2 hood scoop be funtional ive seen a few other CF turbo hoods but they just layed carbon to look like th scopp but if you looked from under neith there was not hole for the intercooler
will the turbo 2 hood scoop be funtional ive seen a few other CF turbo hoods but they just layed carbon to look like th scopp but if you looked from under neith there was not hole for the intercooler
It will though be fully functional for use with the stock IC.
10-27-02, 12:23 AM
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Quote:"There was another term he used with bagging but I do not remember it. It was said along these lines: "
Was that other term "autoclave"? If you use a thermoset resin, vacuum bag it and cure it in an autoclave you get true aerospace grade CF that is strong enough to run over and just leave tire marks and make it thin enough to be 7Lbs (Hmm, just like the CF race hood skin that is already available for the FC...)
Was that other term "autoclave"? If you use a thermoset resin, vacuum bag it and cure it in an autoclave you get true aerospace grade CF that is strong enough to run over and just leave tire marks and make it thin enough to be 7Lbs (Hmm, just like the CF race hood skin that is already available for the FC...)
10-27-02, 03:04 PM
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Was that other term "autoclave"? If you use a thermoset resin, vacuum bag it and cure it in an autoclave you get true aerospace grade CF that is strong enough to run over and just leave tire marks and make it thin enough to be 7Lbs (Hmm, just like the CF race hood skin that is already available for the FC...) [/B]
I believe it was. That sounds familiar. Where is this 7lb race hood skin availible at? That is the first I have heard of it.
10-27-02, 08:13 PM
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Originally posted by fc3s.org
No we will have these for many years to come. This is just the introduction of them into the market finally after how many CF hood posts? Someone should count them.
That would be funny
No we will have these for many years to come. This is just the introduction of them into the market finally after how many CF hood posts? Someone should count them.
That would be funny
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10-27-02, 11:38 PM
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Oh, I forget exactly who made them. There is a thread or post about it. It was a race shop that specializes in FCs and they are race hoods w/ no headlight cut outs. Maybe not glossy and pretty, but strong and light for about the same price.
Let's see if I can find it.
Let's see if I can find it.
10-28-02, 09:40 PM
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Originally posted by BLUE TII
Oh, I forget exactly who made them. There is a thread or post about it. It was a race shop that specializes in FCs and they are race hoods w/ no headlight cut outs. Maybe not glossy and pretty, but strong and light for about the same price.
Let's see if I can find it.
Oh, I forget exactly who made them. There is a thread or post about it. It was a race shop that specializes in FCs and they are race hoods w/ no headlight cut outs. Maybe not glossy and pretty, but strong and light for about the same price.
Let's see if I can find it.
Pricing won't be availible for sure on that until we have out the street production N/A and TII hoods.
We are hoping to have a finished hood on Monday or Tuesday (Nov 4th or 5th) We can't rush them though. It pays to do the R&D and make it right the first time rather than release a crappy product. I refuse to sell something that isn't everything I expect it to be.
10-30-02, 05:51 PM
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Yo,
Damn, that place looks all...professional and ****!
I really think we're gonna have CF hoods! Madness!
Surely one of the signs that the end is near....
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Damn, that place looks all...professional and ****!
I really think we're gonna have CF hoods! Madness!
Surely one of the signs that the end is near....
KS
1989 GTUs "Dave, you da man!"
10-30-02, 08:40 PM
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Originally posted by OC_
How much you want to bet that guy gets lung cancer?
How much you want to bet that guy gets lung cancer?
Originally posted by RarestRX
Damn, that place looks all...professional and ****!
Damn, that place looks all...professional and ****!
10-30-02, 09:52 PM
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LMAO, That is because it IS a professional shop
Hey, after the fall out on my body kit thread (still holding the record in the FC section for most posts and views) I figured I owed you guys one.
I learned my lesson that until I KNOW for sure about something that is gonna be made, you won't hear it from me!
Hey, after the fall out on my body kit thread (still holding the record in the FC section for most posts and views
) I figured I owed you guys one. I learned my lesson that until I KNOW for sure about something that is gonna be made, you won't hear it from me!
10-31-02, 02:15 AM
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How bad is Fiberglass and Composite (Carbon/Kevlar) Frabrication to the body? Does anyone have any good READS on the internet on the harzards of Fiberglass and composites?
10-31-02, 02:28 AM
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hell yeah, there is actualy going to be a C/F hood for the FC. sweet ***, i want one i want one i want one. too bad im broke. hmmm, looks like its time to start selling plasma 
