only 3 more... then i pull my wing off...

Chris

 

I'd be interested in FRP, possibly CF. As long as it's dowel'd... There are a couple instance where even RE's GT2 CF wing has snapped in half under use. I'm not buying for show!

1. jknapik (CF)
2. Mr. Stock(CF)
3. RacerJason (FRP preferably)

 

Please explain the cracking situation.

If the FRP version is cheap I could have it replicated and made in an autoclave of CF for greater strength than a handlaid CF version would have.

 

Cracking situation? What do you mean by that? If you are worried about the FRP cracking, technically, it is strong enough in normal operating conditions. As far as material property goes, it is weaker than CF in strength but the amount of resin in the regular wet CF would also reduce its cracking resistance. The best way to provide the highest strength is to do dry carbon. Again, in normal operating conditions such as track racing and street driving, regular wet CF is more than enough. But if your car needs the weight reduction and is setup for racing only, then our dry carbon option would be ideal.

For this wing, we will probably not offer FRP material. Instead, we will be offering regular wet carbon and vacuum infused dry carbon. We are still debating on what materials to offer, so depending on what interest we get, we can change our plans around. Just don't hesitate to express your interest or opinions!

 

See above post by RacerJason.

Please tell me more about this possible Dry Carbon.

 

Does anyone happen to have pictures of the car with only the sideskirts on the car? As in without the rear add on?

Im curious if I can keep the rear end of the car stock without adding the widened piece and how that would look. If its an unfinished look on the back side of the sideskirt, than I will just have to commit to the rear add ons....

 

Both TheTech and Carl Byck on this forum have had their Re Amemiya wings fail/break in two from on-track use. I'd just expect any one I purchase to hold up.

 

It does bulge out a little, so you would have to sand it down and mold in the rest; it's possible. The rear flares are so sexy though.

Update, I'm getting some pretty trick anodized rivets coming in from OZ.

 

Oh, sorry about the confusion, I missed RacerJason's comment when I replied last time.

I have not seen the construction of actual RE-A wing but I am guessing their regular wet carbon piece is also based on the ordinary CFRP construction hence the core strength is not very superior. And the mounting also contribute to the breaking of the wing sometimes if their mounting positions were not entire correct. For the highest strength, we can always offer options to maximize the strength but that will depend on the material used. Since the material strength is really limited to a certain level with the selected material and method of construction. Such as wet carbon, there is many different processes of producing wet carbon pieces, such as CFRP or honey comb core. But without the necessary processes that help reducing the amount of resin and the lack of strong core material will always result in a weaker overall piece. So it is not RE-A's fault for the weak wing, it is just the nature of these materials. So I believe their dry carbon piece should be much stronger.

So for those who are not serious trackers, wet carbon wing is good enough for occasional track runs. But if your car is setup for track and you want the maximum strength guaranteed, we can offer 100% carbon fiber vacuum infused dry carbon which will be built with multilayer of carbon fiber instead of FRP or honey comb core. Then, the price will be much higher due to the material cost.

So it is really up to your guys who are interested, tell us what you are looking for and we will select the materials best suited for you. Or if you have any suggestions, don't hesitate to let us know!

 

Is this hood a direct bolt on?If yes whats the name of it? And how mutch ? How mutch is the deposit? And how long till it would ship??? very mutch Intrested.....

 

Yes! It's a direct bolt-on.
Name: Re-Amemiya AD9.
Price: $800 group buy price.
Deposit: $200 deposit. (Paypal this address with forum name and AD9 HOOD: kevinlin22@jklre.com)
Shipping: E.T.A. to be announced.


your welcome Kevin. haha

 

Mike, thanks a lot! BTW, when are we gonna see some finished pics of your car?

 

NP. I was told all the body work would be done by the middle of this month.

After that who knows. I wanted to get some new wheels, but the next few months I have to keep the lady happy with Christmas and her birthday right after the new year.

What do you think? [CCW 505a or Classics, DPE s20, HRE 990R's, or my favorite Bogart R/T if they are streetable]

 

any updates on the hood? and what about that wing we need 2 more to get this going!!!

 

Something like this:

 

allright boys lets make an update on the list, who else is interested???

UPDATE!!

1. jknapik (CF)
2. Mr. Stock(CF)
3. RacerJason (FRP preferably)

*material still to be decided*

 

Gaijin samurai, technically, that can be done and I will talk to the technicians about this concept. But I am not sure if that design is actually stronger than solid honey comb core. Meanwhile, we need to see enough interest/deposits so this wing project will actually happen.

 

Honeycomb is very very strong, dry honeycomb core is wow.

If it is good enough for F-16s it is good enough for me.

 

I can't see a dowel'd version as shown in the photograph above being that more expensive. I myself use to work doing layup of prepreg for Le Mans Vipers, Daytona Prototypes and more. Still very much interested.

 

GRRRR we need more people to get in on this or well never get a chance to see these hot spoilers get made. If any1 knows interested people let them know were missing 2 to start the GB!!!

 

I have a hard time commiting to a project when the details are still in the air. Is there anyone else that is borderline besides me?

 

What details do you need? Maybe it would be easier to let you know if you where a bit more specific? Pretty much Im assuming once the deposits are filled whether it be wet carbon, honeycomb or dry carbon the option is up to how much you want to spend...
Chris

 

yup all we need for now is 5 committed people who want to buy this wing. I am one of them. For the price, I know it will be cheaper than buying it from Japan and bringing it here so either way im in. We need 2 more????!!!!

 

I'm interested in the wing.

Anyone know how much its going to cost? and how big in MM is the wing element it self.

Also how far apart are the stands. What im worried about is that the mounting to the trunk is going to be too wide since im mounting the wing on my s2000. =)

Thanks again but put me down for FRP or CF. which ever is best money for value.

 

Chris, you haven't had any of your parts weighed have you?

Kevin, have you got a quote for me for that dry/wet carbon from bumper?