View Poll Results: how much would i spend on the carbon fiber door panels
$200,-/ pair
9
27.27%
$300,- / pair
4
12.12%
under $500,- /pair
3
9.09%
forget it! my floppy doorpanels are just fine. i like it saggy
17
51.52%
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would you like to have a carbon fiber door panel?
03-13-2007, 08:30 PM
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i wion't be doing the fabrication unless there are a few more people interested in it.
it would be cool , if you guys write some more on your thoughts.
either positive or constructive critic, i need it all.
it would be cool , if you guys write some more on your thoughts.
either positive or constructive critic, i need it all.
03-17-2007, 09:04 PM
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wow... the first piece is almost done. it looks awesome
i was a little worried, but all the sweat has payed off.
now, i just gotta find the cable for my cam and then it's time for show
and not just tell.
this is the first pic from my phone. just one coat of resign on the fiber, but it looks real good already. also i just layed the old leather console on it to see what it looks like.
now you all can flame me
i was a little worried, but all the sweat has payed off.
now, i just gotta find the cable for my cam and then it's time for show
and not just tell.
this is the first pic from my phone. just one coat of resign on the fiber, but it looks real good already. also i just layed the old leather console on it to see what it looks like.
now you all can flame me
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03-18-2007, 01:14 PM
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So are you covering the old panel with carbon fiber or making a 100% new one?
03-18-2007, 03:28 PM
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the design calls for a 100% new one , lighter and non-warping.
but to be cost efficient, it can't be a production of just 10 of them.
and hacker, to be honest with you, i don't think making the mold
is that big of an issue that everyone likes to make it to be.
i made one already for a smaller part. all i used for it was a vacum cleaner (!)
and pulled enough of a vacuum to get an excellent mold out of the original part.
if there is a will, and there is a ******* will
and there is a ******* way.
there always is a way. (pardon my french)
but to be cost efficient, it can't be a production of just 10 of them.
and hacker, to be honest with you, i don't think making the mold
is that big of an issue that everyone likes to make it to be.
i made one already for a smaller part. all i used for it was a vacum cleaner (!)
and pulled enough of a vacuum to get an excellent mold out of the original part.
if there is a will, and there is a ******* will
and there is a ******* way.
there always is a way. (pardon my french)
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03-18-2007, 09:28 PM
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I think covering the existing panel is a good idea Ceedee. I might be interested in doing that to mine. The center insert in my widebody is covered in faux CF already. There are other things in the car that could benefit from this. A cracked dash could be re-covered in CF for about $150 in materials. That is about 1/3 of the cost of leather. You could be on to something here.
03-19-2007, 12:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Tenshieternal
I for one would love to have a set to go with my hood, mirrors, wing and various other interior pieces that I have. 
Thanks
03-19-2007, 12:52 AM
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none of them are are on the car yet, I've been in the gathering stage for a while now, but yeah, I'll snap a few shots in the next day or so. As to where I bought them, either craiglist, ebay or making them.
03-19-2007, 11:48 PM
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ok got a few pics here
this is the first version. i may put carbon fibre on the bottom as well. but for now i covered it
with some carpet material. i have to see what it looks like when it's installed.
you can see the fastening system very well here. it gives it a nice racing theme.
the panels can be taken of in a heart beat this way.
many of you remember what my doorpanels used to look like , so this is a great improvement.
and you can be sure it is 100% unique
this is the first version. i may put carbon fibre on the bottom as well. but for now i covered it
with some carpet material. i have to see what it looks like when it's installed.
you can see the fastening system very well here. it gives it a nice racing theme.
the panels can be taken of in a heart beat this way.
many of you remember what my doorpanels used to look like , so this is a great improvement.
and you can be sure it is 100% unique
. Get us some better pics of the CF part of your project please. Thanks. 
03-20-2007, 01:19 AM
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no, fabio. that is just the pic. i think it's the angle of the door.
i'll post some photo's tomorrow in daylight.
i'll post some photo's tomorrow in daylight.
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