What CF parts do you guys want to see?
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Originally posted by REFLUX
I would like to see what your mickey mouse pods look like
unless I misunderstood your post, this mickey mouse pod can hold up to FOUR (4) gauges?
"Both 2 on the drivers right side and one on each side of the main gauge cluster."
2 on the driver's right side (towards passenger outside the main gauge cluster) and 1 on each side of the main gauge cluster as in 1 on either side of the tach
I would like to see what your mickey mouse pods look like
unless I misunderstood your post, this mickey mouse pod can hold up to FOUR (4) gauges?
"Both 2 on the drivers right side and one on each side of the main gauge cluster."
2 on the driver's right side (towards passenger outside the main gauge cluster) and 1 on each side of the main gauge cluster as in 1 on either side of the tach
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Originally posted by FDreaming
That center gauge there is awesome! Think you could make one of those pods in CF?
That center gauge there is awesome! Think you could make one of those pods in CF?
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Originally posted by sub9lulu
rear diffuser, like a RE knock off or something
people keep asking for them in RETed's post i wonder why no one ask here
oh yea ^^ carbon fiber hard top for the vert ... in my dream ...
rear diffuser, like a RE knock off or something
people keep asking for them in RETed's post i wonder why no one ask here
oh yea ^^ carbon fiber hard top for the vert ... in my dream ...
Also I forgot to mention...we are also in tooling already for CF doors and CF fenders
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Originally posted by reboot
all of the above plus rear diffuser.. also whatever happen to those CF doorstills?
all of the above plus rear diffuser.. also whatever happen to those CF doorstills?
As for the interior kit, the cost would be too high to do real CF and make it look right
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carbon fiber is going to weigh less (and be stronger) than most of the materials used in our cars anyway. What are you guys so worried about?
carbon fiber is going to weigh less (and be stronger) than most of the materials used in our cars anyway. What are you guys so worried about?
It depends on the process, and very heavy epoxy or glass filler will create a really heavy piece.
One of the reasons I refuse to buy a (wet lay-up) CF hood, is that it is not that significantly lighter than the stock aluminum hood. Paying all that money for just a 5 lbs. weight reduction is not worth in my book. We made a CF hood for the FC, and we kept the filler a minimum but still managed to break 10 lbs. easy - this had no underhood support, so a proper hood will be heavier. The stock aluminum hood is around 30 lbs. I would be willing to pay for a CF hood if it's 15 lbs. or lighter. I don't think you can hit this number unless you use pre-preg and that gets expensive...
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Originally posted by RETed
It might or might not be or just a little lighter.
It depends on the process, and very heavy epoxy or glass filler will create a really heavy piece.
One of the reasons I refuse to buy a (wet lay-up) CF hood, is that it is not that significantly lighter than the stock aluminum hood. Paying all that money for just a 5 lbs. weight reduction is not worth in my book. We made a CF hood for the FC, and we kept the filler a minimum but still managed to break 10 lbs. easy - this had no underhood support, so a proper hood will be heavier. The stock aluminum hood is around 30 lbs. I would be willing to pay for a CF hood if it's 15 lbs. or lighter. I don't think you can hit this number unless you use pre-preg and that gets expensive...
-Ted
It might or might not be or just a little lighter.
It depends on the process, and very heavy epoxy or glass filler will create a really heavy piece.
One of the reasons I refuse to buy a (wet lay-up) CF hood, is that it is not that significantly lighter than the stock aluminum hood. Paying all that money for just a 5 lbs. weight reduction is not worth in my book. We made a CF hood for the FC, and we kept the filler a minimum but still managed to break 10 lbs. easy - this had no underhood support, so a proper hood will be heavier. The stock aluminum hood is around 30 lbs. I would be willing to pay for a CF hood if it's 15 lbs. or lighter. I don't think you can hit this number unless you use pre-preg and that gets expensive...
-Ted
Admittedly, I know approximately dick about making carbon fiber. I'm really more interested in interior pieces, so I won't have to worry about cracking plastic. Although I assume a new piece would accomplish about the same thing.
Ok, rambling. My point was, any weight savings is weight savings, and CF surely must be stronger than the cheap plastic Mazda used.
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For me, I had the option of going with a used hood and new paint ~$500, or a group buy carbon fiber hood, ~$500. It was an easy decision to make. I'm glad FC3S.org is offering products like the CF hood. Once you get your foot in the door, it only means bigger and better things to come.
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OMG You mentioned soooo many things I would buy!!!!!!!!!
You guys are gauranteed a sale on a CF TII hood in a couple months once I get the money.
A mickey mouse pod or a one side double pod is something I am designing now to fit over the broken vents I have. It is in the VERY beginning stages so I haven't even made a mold. If you made something moderate in price and good before I finish mine then I'd probably get it too.
You guys are gauranteed a sale on a CF TII hood in a couple months once I get the money.
A mickey mouse pod or a one side double pod is something I am designing now to fit over the broken vents I have. It is in the VERY beginning stages so I haven't even made a mold. If you made something moderate in price and good before I finish mine then I'd probably get it too.
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RETed- you forgot catches on fire- (j/k, awhile back they were recalled for going up in flames due to underhood temps- i assume they fixed it)
I would like the gauges in the idiot light area, or even just a nice 2 or 3 pod that mounted above the vents-
How about posting some prices, i need to know how much reading this post just cost me
I am interested in the hood, m.mouse gauge pod, and the radio surround and shifter bezel (sp?)
I would like the gauges in the idiot light area, or even just a nice 2 or 3 pod that mounted above the vents-
How about posting some prices, i need to know how much reading this post just cost me
I am interested in the hood, m.mouse gauge pod, and the radio surround and shifter bezel (sp?)
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Originally posted by $150FC
is CF that flammable?
also, Ted, explain "pre-preg" for me?
is CF that flammable?
also, Ted, explain "pre-preg" for me?
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how about the lil triangle covers behind the side mirrors in cf?? considering they always break. maybe carbon fiber gauge faces?? maybe mirrors if thats feasable, or a carbon fiber gas door..lol
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If you make carbonfiber guards for above the exhaust tips on the bumper to protect the paint I would buy them. I have a White FC and my rear bumper tends to get Crispy from the N1
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I can't believe no one has said this yet.... CUPHOLDERS!!!!
For the 'vert at least, make a replacement for the stupid "box" thing in between the seats that has cupholders and no box just maybe a dish or just a plate to cover the rest of the top of the trans tunnel...
If it was reasonably priced I'd probably buy one around summer time.
For the 'vert at least, make a replacement for the stupid "box" thing in between the seats that has cupholders and no box just maybe a dish or just a plate to cover the rest of the top of the trans tunnel...
If it was reasonably priced I'd probably buy one around summer time.
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What I would really like to see, is a hard, CF version of the rear lip spoiler found on early Sport models. I have one, but its seen better days, and im not sure if theres a way to paint it.
I think you could sell a few of these.
I think you could sell a few of these.
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Originally posted by DigitalSynthesis
I can't believe no one has said this yet.... CUPHOLDERS!!!!
For the 'vert at least, make a replacement for the stupid "box" thing in between the seats that has cupholders and no box just maybe a dish or just a plate to cover the rest of the top of the trans tunnel...
If it was reasonably priced I'd probably buy one around summer time.
I can't believe no one has said this yet.... CUPHOLDERS!!!!
For the 'vert at least, make a replacement for the stupid "box" thing in between the seats that has cupholders and no box just maybe a dish or just a plate to cover the rest of the top of the trans tunnel...
If it was reasonably priced I'd probably buy one around summer time.
I would buy one from here, if Ted didnt make one.
I would buy one from here before ted only if a radio surround was also made, because I think having hald of the total trim CF would look goofy.
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mickey mouse guage pod thing with two guage holders on same side.
sport type wing that tony brought up.
a spliter that matched a FEED lip.
Maybe a t2 hood vent, next year...
mickey mouse guage pod thing with two guage holders on same side.
sport type wing that tony brought up.
a spliter that matched a FEED lip.
Maybe a t2 hood vent, next year...