Feeler:GROUP BUY -944 N/A CARBON FIBER SPLITTER (foha replica)
#1
Burning Brakes
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Feeler:GROUP BUY -944 N/A CARBON FIBER SPLITTER (foha replica)
HERE WE GO AGAIN ...
I have contacted Richard at club autosport UK regarding the foha replica splitter they are currently making.To be honest initially i just wanted to buy one for myself but i thought that it would be a good opportunity for a group buy discount.He said they can produce two versions ,fiberglass and carbon fiber with fiberglass in stock but carbon made to order only.
I think i speak for all of us when i say that carbon is the obvious better choice mainly because of its greater durability and this in the long run will result in savings because you wont have to repair or change your fiberglass splitter every time you hit something.
Since they are made to order there will obviously be a waiting period (production time) ,this is still to be discussed.
They have them priced at
100£ for fiberglass plus shipping
200£ for carbon fiber plus shipping
The deal is 20% GROUP BUY DISCOUNT for a minimum of 10 splitters
Now the big question is WHO WANTS ONE
more pics to come...
I have contacted Richard at club autosport UK regarding the foha replica splitter they are currently making.To be honest initially i just wanted to buy one for myself but i thought that it would be a good opportunity for a group buy discount.He said they can produce two versions ,fiberglass and carbon fiber with fiberglass in stock but carbon made to order only.
I think i speak for all of us when i say that carbon is the obvious better choice mainly because of its greater durability and this in the long run will result in savings because you wont have to repair or change your fiberglass splitter every time you hit something.
Since they are made to order there will obviously be a waiting period (production time) ,this is still to be discussed.
They have them priced at
100£ for fiberglass plus shipping
200£ for carbon fiber plus shipping
The deal is 20% GROUP BUY DISCOUNT for a minimum of 10 splitters
Now the big question is WHO WANTS ONE
more pics to come...
Last edited by catamax944; 02-10-2011 at 10:03 PM.
#4
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
While I would be very interested in one, wouldn't a carbon fiber spoiler be just as easy to damage as fiberglass?
In for fiberglass model. also, just to clarify, is the 100 pound price AFTER the 20% discount group buy?
I myself would like to do a group buy for carbon fiber ,i'll have to check with Richard if the discount stands for a mixed buy.
#6
If your CF has a gelcoat....
GelCoat scrapes no matter what is beneath it.
CF is much stronger than fiberglass.....POUND FOR POUND.
I have some 8.9oz/sqyd 3k CF fabric
I have some glass 3k that weighs 8.8oz/sqyd
You can brag weight...use fewer layers of CF for the same part....strength remains
Or you can brag about strength....use the same number of layers....eliminate weight savings....increase structural integrity...which I assume is what you mean by strength.
CF and Fglass both get quite nasty in a critical failure.
Carbon is extremely strong in tension and compression and is by far the stiffest of the fibers. This stiffness translates to shear force breaks....there is something to be said for flexibility...especially after something shatters.
After an accident.....
Your Fglass you might be able to repair....
Your CF will make interesting wall art in the garage.
I prefer Aramids....
Kevlar. 15% weaker then CF lb/lb....and while the impregnation matrix will crack you wont get the same shatter or shred effect both CF and Fglass provide.
Negative....poor UV resistance.......Ugly yellow color of raw kevlar.
Solution..... TECHNORA
#7
Three Wheelin'
what were the original Foha ones made from?
im interested in a fibeglass one. the additional cost for the cf + freight to NZL makes it a bit out of my reach
im interested in a fibeglass one. the additional cost for the cf + freight to NZL makes it a bit out of my reach
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#8
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
really good CF doesnt use a gelcoat so youll get fiber damage in a scrape.
If your CF has a gelcoat....
GelCoat scrapes no matter what is beneath it.
CF is much stronger than fiberglass.....POUND FOR POUND.
I have some 8.9oz/sqyd 3k CF fabric
I have some glass 3k that weighs 8.8oz/sqyd
You can brag weight...use fewer layers of CF for the same part....strength remains
Or you can brag about strength....use the same number of layers....eliminate weight savings....increase structural integrity...which I assume is what you mean by strength.
CF and Fglass both get quite nasty in a critical failure.
Carbon is extremely strong in tension and compression and is by far the stiffest of the fibers. This stiffness translates to shear force breaks....there is something to be said for flexibility...especially after something shatters.
After an accident.....
Your Fglass you might be able to repair....
Your CF will make interesting wall art in the garage.
I prefer Aramids....
Kevlar. 15% weaker then CF lb/lb....and while the impregnation matrix will crack you wont get the same shatter or shred effect both CF and Fglass provide.
Negative....poor UV resistance.......Ugly yellow color of raw kevlar.
Solution..... TECHNORA
If your CF has a gelcoat....
GelCoat scrapes no matter what is beneath it.
CF is much stronger than fiberglass.....POUND FOR POUND.
I have some 8.9oz/sqyd 3k CF fabric
I have some glass 3k that weighs 8.8oz/sqyd
You can brag weight...use fewer layers of CF for the same part....strength remains
Or you can brag about strength....use the same number of layers....eliminate weight savings....increase structural integrity...which I assume is what you mean by strength.
CF and Fglass both get quite nasty in a critical failure.
Carbon is extremely strong in tension and compression and is by far the stiffest of the fibers. This stiffness translates to shear force breaks....there is something to be said for flexibility...especially after something shatters.
After an accident.....
Your Fglass you might be able to repair....
Your CF will make interesting wall art in the garage.
I prefer Aramids....
Kevlar. 15% weaker then CF lb/lb....and while the impregnation matrix will crack you wont get the same shatter or shred effect both CF and Fglass provide.
Negative....poor UV resistance.......Ugly yellow color of raw kevlar.
Solution..... TECHNORA
what were the original Foha ones made from?
im interested in a fibeglass one. the additional cost for the cf + freight to NZL makes it a bit out of my reach
im interested in a fibeglass one. the additional cost for the cf + freight to NZL makes it a bit out of my reach
More pictures please. I'm very interested.
I thought you were selling your 944?
Ok so here's how we stand at the moment ,correct me if i'm wrong
1. catamax
2. elzergone
3. kenkawai993
4. fressssssh
5. J1NX3D
at least 5 more to go....
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I had an origional Foha lip spoiler on my 83 Lux, and it is the same sort of material as the rear spoiler.I think the contrast against Guards red is or white paint is great.
#10
Three Wheelin'
#13
Nordschleife Master
I had an original Foha on my n/a also. It adds about 1" of overhang on the front valance. Actual aerodynamic properties are questionable but the original ad's for did say they they improve aero. As already mentioned the material is similar to the rear spoiler, it is pretty durable also. It had grounded out on more than a few occasions and it never had much more than a few scuffs on the underside, no real physical damage at all. It had also taken a few direct impacts from cones at auto-x and held up fine.
#14
I might be interested in a glass one.
Speaking a engineer who has extensive composite experiance both with Jaguar and Porsche Group C cars, glass is a far better choice for a road car splitter, although I agree Kevlar would have its advantages.
Speaking a engineer who has extensive composite experiance both with Jaguar and Porsche Group C cars, glass is a far better choice for a road car splitter, although I agree Kevlar would have its advantages.
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This is a great idea and I am interested in more pics. Given the choice I think I would go for the carbon fiber....if I lived somewhere with decent roads it would be an easy choice.
I have considered trying this stuff on Ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEWAX%3AIT
It sounds as though it is made from closed cell foam (like the rear spoiler is). My concern is being in Mississippi that sooner or later I will hit something with it (bumpy roads, road kill, deer hunter etc) and foam would be much more forgiving than fiberglass or carbon fiber.
michael
I have considered trying this stuff on Ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEWAX%3AIT
It sounds as though it is made from closed cell foam (like the rear spoiler is). My concern is being in Mississippi that sooner or later I will hit something with it (bumpy roads, road kill, deer hunter etc) and foam would be much more forgiving than fiberglass or carbon fiber.
michael
Last edited by F40LM; 02-11-2011 at 02:35 PM. Reason: pic added