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Carbon fibre console fascia etc: Gauging interest
#537712
07/02/2008 21:26
07/02/2008 21:26
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Akeme
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Akeme
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After some helpful information from Nigel, i was wondering what kind of interest there would be for a carbon fibre centre console fascia and transmission tunnel.
Prices would be between £150-£200 each, im getting one made up for my car so once thats done i would be able to supply pictures and details.
I think it would look great especially as most centre consoles have started to wear badly (mine has) and would certainly suit red or ink nlack cars the most.
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Re: Carbon fibre console fascia etc: Gauging interest
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#537723
07/02/2008 21:43
07/02/2008 21:43
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dave_t
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I'd be very interested. Mine are both looking very 'tired' now.
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#537734
07/02/2008 21:59
07/02/2008 21:59
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Akeme
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Akeme
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Indeed, i think a properly made replacement item would be alot better than a refurb.
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07/02/2008 22:32
07/02/2008 22:32
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RusH
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Mine is still in A1 condition, i would however be very interested if the following comes to fruission.
Coupe now sold!
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Re: Carbon fibre console fascia etc: Gauging interest
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#537758
07/02/2008 22:44
07/02/2008 22:44
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Akeme
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Well i am definitely getting at least 10 made including my own so there would be some available to buy.
If lots of interest is shown then i would have more manufactured, this would lower the lead time as well.
Just a reminder this will not be a group buy, i will be paying for these myself then selling them on afterwards.
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Re: Carbon fibre console fascia etc: Gauging interest
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08/02/2008 00:13
08/02/2008 00:13
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Akeme
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Akeme
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Indeed, once mine are fitted, i will post lots of pictures, some will also get to see it in the flesh at the south meet in April.
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08/02/2008 02:41
08/02/2008 02:41
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#537929
08/02/2008 03:11
08/02/2008 03:11
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magicsy
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magicsy
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i would be very intrested also, price does sound high though.
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#543855
18/02/2008 02:46
18/02/2008 02:46
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Akeme
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Well, production on the moulds is going to start next week for the centra fascia and transmission tunnel, so the prototypes should be ready by early april. Its unlikely that i will get the ashtray/gearshift surround made up as it has a complex metal framework riveted to it so transferring it onto a new framework might be time consuming and annoying, although carbon fibre ashtray i will look into. Here is an idea of what the finish will be like: High Gloss Finish Very difficult to take a good picture of carbon fibre.
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#543921
18/02/2008 03:42
18/02/2008 03:42
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GT_SEB0
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will it be wet lay up or pre preg?
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#546152
20/02/2008 23:30
20/02/2008 23:30
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Akeme
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Its vacuum infusion which is somewhere between the two.
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#546837
21/02/2008 23:10
21/02/2008 23:10
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GT_SEB0
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so there autoclave vacuum pressed sounds good
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28/02/2008 16:49
28/02/2008 16:49
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Akeme
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Akeme
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Here's some info on how the carbon fibre parts are made: We use a 'vacuum infusion' process to make the majority of our carbon fibre parts. This is a closed-mould process, which requires the complete laminate of dry reinforements to be layed into the mould, before being bagged and sealed, then infused with the resin polymer under vacuum. This technique produces high quality laminates, free from air bubbles or excess resin (which are common problems with hand or 'wet' lay-up approaches). While we don't use autoclaves to cure our parts like in pre-preg (aerospace) applications, we often post-cure items in low temperature ovens to ensure structural stability. Each laminate can be constructed differently depending on each customers requirements. In the case of dash parts, most customers want the high gloss carbon fibre finish as cheaply as possible - in this case we use a single layer of carbon fibre 2x2 twill fabric, backed with layers of woven e-glass (woven fibreglass). Some customers may want 100% carbon fibre throughout the part, which can be done for a premium over the standard part (but is not visable once the part is fitted). Once the parts are cured, they are trimmed and sanded by hand, before they are polished and individually packaged.
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#573122
26/03/2008 17:27
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#574194
27/03/2008 16:51
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sweetride
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Yes im also wondering
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27/03/2008 16:51
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sweetride
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Yes im also wondering
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27/03/2008 17:00
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paul26982
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me too
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#574300
27/03/2008 18:04
27/03/2008 18:04
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Akeme
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Akeme
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The moulds are pretty much done so im just waiting for the first batch to be made up and then they will be fitted to my car ready for the South Meet.
On another note some of the features of the standard parts have been changed slightly in carbon to keep the final cost at a reasonable level and so that there is very little modification/butchering of your needed to make them fit perfectly.
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#574306
27/03/2008 18:11
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paul26982
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not know of a rough cost yet
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28/05/2008 16:52
28/05/2008 16:52
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carlito
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hows it going not heard anything for a bit ??
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#622493
31/05/2008 21:15
31/05/2008 21:15
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Akeme
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The prototypes are done, havent had chance to goto chichester to get them, been so busy!
I have some pictures of them, ill post them up later.
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#622712
01/06/2008 13:11
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#624903
04/06/2008 19:18
04/06/2008 19:18
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Akeme
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Akeme
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Im picking the finished article(s) up on saturday, so ill post pictures on sunday.
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#624947
04/06/2008 20:16
04/06/2008 20:16
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jap
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Sounds promising Put me down as interested. James
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Re: Carbon fibre console fascia etc: Gauging inter
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12/06/2008 20:41
12/06/2008 20:41
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Akeme
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Picked up the first prototypes today, the transmission tunnel looks awesome, the centre console fascia needs a little work, as im not happy with the "rigidity" of it as a whole.
Its lacking screw fixings for the heater/switches as well, which i need to find someway to fabricate and attach.
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