Eric Kessel

Robert,
Are there any downsides to using plastic on the valve covers? This almost sounds
like an econonically reasonable replacement for the stock covers.
-Eric

Robert Linton

No downside. Carbon fiber could also be used but hard to cost justify as the plastic versions are factory parts used on Type 993 and, although I am not sure, possibly even later Type 964's.

Eric Kessel

Hypothetically, if someone wanted to make say 12 sets of plastic valve covers, any idea of a ball park price? (figuring Porsche is asking about $1500 - $2000/set)
-Eric

Christer

i need some new lowervalve covers, but the Official Porsche Centres are quoting around £280 each...! Plastic - that sounds like a great idea...?

Robert Linton

Buying them from Porsche would be less expensive than making them.

Eric Kessel

Thanks Robert. Are you going to tour the country showing off your work?
-Eric

splattergasted

Eric...not sure what the cost would be; but, yesterday I read an article on this company and thought it was an interesting idea (not affiliated, bla, bla, bla):

http://emachineshop.com/index.html

Cupcar#12

Bob-
Is the coating process pre-autoclave? i.e. is the gold "leaf" (for lack of a better term) applied in the mold, then bonded to the carbon weave. I am thinking of a layering concept - the other option would be to coat/bond the individual threads before weaving the fabric.

Robert Linton

The plating is done after the part is finished.

pete000

That is the cleanist under carrage I have ever seen!