custom hoods...
06-03-2010, 03:43 PM
#31
Is that carbon fiber baked at all? Or simply set with the vac bags?
06-03-2010, 03:46 PM
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06-06-2010, 02:39 AM
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Typically carbon fiber has to be baked, usually in an autoclave (big oven) with vacuum bags to hold the fabric and adhesive to the mold. The adhesives, usually in sheet form, are typically kept in a freezer until ready for use.
I agree we need more pictures and this car deserves it's own thread AND there would be lots of interest in additonal components for sale.
I agree we need more pictures and this car deserves it's own thread AND there would be lots of interest in additonal components for sale.
06-06-2010, 07:25 AM
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Doesn't Andrew have one?
07-17-2010, 12:25 AM
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Sterling,
Did you check out this link from the hot rod shop down in San Antonio??
http://jefflilly.com/Fabrication/Fab...hood/text.html
Did you check out this link from the hot rod shop down in San Antonio??
http://jefflilly.com/Fabrication/Fab...hood/text.html
07-17-2010, 01:05 AM
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This thread slipped past me. I think I was at SITM having fun.
Here's my CF hood.
Notice the fittment issues. Oh yeah, and the cops.
Here you can really see how the curve doesn't match. I think it could be brought in with some aero latches or similar.
Here's my CF hood.
Notice the fittment issues. Oh yeah, and the cops.
Here you can really see how the curve doesn't match. I think it could be brought in with some aero latches or similar.
07-17-2010, 01:05 AM
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That work is amazing. The vision of the design and complex contours are way beyond normal composite work. He is a god.
How does he go about it? Is it one off lost foam plugs formed by hand or is there some reusable tooling?
I was just finishing up a CF airbox and inlet ducting and it looks pathetic even after a reasonable effort. It's so bad I'm considering glassing over it so I can add filler and paint
I'm "Anti-composite Mike"
07-17-2010, 02:08 AM
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Well after that tour de force, I'm almost ashamed to attach this photo, but each to thier own, I made these myself, indeed apart from the welding on the intercooler everything was done by me.
I was going to add an image in here, but thats not happening for me today.
Find the Image as post No.3786 in the 928 picture thread ?
Cheers Roy
I was going to add an image in here, but thats not happening for me today.
Find the Image as post No.3786 in the 928 picture thread ?
Cheers Roy
07-17-2010, 07:29 AM
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Well after that tour de force, I'm almost ashamed to attach this photo, but each to thier own, I made these myself, indeed apart from the welding on the intercooler everything was done by me.
I was going to add an image in here, but thats not happening for me today.
Find the Image as post No.3786 in the 928 picture thread ?
Cheers Roy
I was going to add an image in here, but thats not happening for me today.
Find the Image as post No.3786 in the 928 picture thread ?
Cheers Roy
08-05-2010, 08:37 AM
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I guess this qualifies as a custom hood ... and then some !
http://www.eliteprojects.se/boxster.htm
Check the engine - it is the right thing !
Ragnar
http://www.eliteprojects.se/boxster.htm
Check the engine - it is the right thing !
Ragnar
08-05-2010, 09:54 AM
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That definitely looks like a fun drive...
I guess this qualifies as a custom hood ... and then some !
http://www.eliteprojects.se/boxster.htm
Check the engine - it is the right thing !
Ragnar
http://www.eliteprojects.se/boxster.htm
Check the engine - it is the right thing !
Ragnar