GI: Custom made, carbon fiber body work

[InNeedOfBoost]

I'm starting a new thread actually...we're going to do some more experimenting with CF techniques. Until we perfect it, we're going to stick with fiberglass.

New thread here:

http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=299092

[jrobie79]

anything new on the C/F front?

[InNeedOfBoost]

So I wasn't trying to post something till we had a finished product, we've been busy lately but this is where we are at with Cody's fiberglass diffuser. Sunroof is next, I was going to make a functional one for my car, but my sunroof rail broke on me last week so I'm thinking I'm just going to do a plug.

Just a tad more sanding and paint to go!



Mocked up before trimming and sanding the edges

[InNeedOfBoost]

Ok, forgive us for the hype we may have started. This is our first venture into carbon fiber. Things haven't been going our way lately and we're back to the drawing board. The vacuum for the bagging wasn't very strong and didn't suck down before the resin dried, so it had a lot of air pockets.

We're going to try a few more tests and make sure we get this 100% before we go any further.

BUT, in the mean time...Cody has a lot of experience with fiber glass, he's made a few custom enclosures for sound systems and even the mold for the diffuser is fiberglass.

With that said, we're making my sunroof and the diffuser for his car in fiberglass 1st just so we can show that we are dedicated to making something work. Who else would be interested in fiberglass parts?

[yahh]

Still in for a half size is lip.

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[jrobie79]

any update?

[InNeedOfBoost]

Vacuum bagging stuff FINALLY came in!! Now we can get back to work!

[InNeedOfBoost]

I like the diffuser idea with the valence.

So a couple of updates, we're still waiting on the vacuum bagging stuff to come in. Taking a little longer then expected.

Also, we had to think of another idea for molding the OE sunroof since the fiberglass didn't want to stick on the side edges of the panel.

I'll get more pics this week.

[golde30]

interested in a functional CF sunroof panel. also a rear diffuser than molds onto the rear valence.

[InNeedOfBoost]

Sorry for the lack of updates, Cody is on vacation with his family until this coming Saturday. We'll be getting back to work next week!!

[King Mufasa]

I'm sure we could do the lip, but a splitter for the IS lip is coming 1st.

I would need to get another IS lip before making a mold for a full lip 1st though. Mine is pretty beat, its great for mocking up a splitter, but not replicating it.

yea mine was beat also, too cracked to keep. That's why I suggested a carbon fiber one.

[InNeedOfBoost]

I'm sure we could do the lip, but a splitter for the IS lip is coming 1st.

I would need to get another IS lip before making a mold for a full lip 1st though. Mine is pretty beat, its great for mocking up a splitter, but not replicating it.

[King Mufasa]

can you guys make a carbon fiber front IS spoiler/lip?

[InNeedOfBoost]

For the diffuser, we will be layering it...we thought about it being too thin.

Sorry about the late updates...its been a long week already.

Also, forgive us for taking a bit on these pieces..we're trying not rush anything, if we're going to be selling these to forum members, we don't want to put our name on anything less then perfect quality!

Pics:





Spraying the release wax...this was after applying release wax in paste form as well.


1st layer of resin before the mat


2 layers of fiberglass


3rd and last layer

[Eric]

In your diffuser attempt, I only see 1 layer of cloth applied, is this correct? You need at least 3 layers for a properly stiff panel. If only one layer of cloth is applied, that is your reason for it not being stiff, especially on a large object like yours.

Vacuum bagging will help reduce weight as well as save on the costs of resin as it uses much less resin than a wet layup like your first attempt.