Making carbon fiber parts

[amalventano@sc.rr.com (Allyn)]

tis merely part of my enormous research/planning for the twin.
...but nothing has been made... yet
Al

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "rept" <rept@qwest.net>
To: "Allyn" <amalventano@sc.rr.com>; "scirocco" <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
Sent: Sunday, October 13, 2002 9:20 PM
Subject: Re: Making carbon fiber parts


> Sweet page(s).  Thanks.    Have you made any parts?
> 
> Allyn wrote:
> 
> >heres some weave pics:
> >http://www.shopmaninc.com/carbonpage.html
> >and some colored carbon/kevlar hybrids:
> >http://www.shopmaninc.com/hybrids.html
> >and some resins:
> >http://www.shopmaninc.com/resins.html
> >these guys seem to be the best prices i could find
> >if anyone has a cheaper source, let me know
> >Al
> >
> >----- Original Message ----- 
> >From: "rept" <rept@qwest.net>
> >To: "scirocco" <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
> >Sent: Sunday, October 13, 2002 8:15 PM
> >Subject: Making carbon fiber parts
> >
> >
> >  
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> >>Decided I might try my hand at making carbon fiber pieces for my car(s). 
> >> Does anyone know if I should use 3K, 6K, or 12K count fiber?   Not 
> >>looking at the structural importance, but the aesthetics. Ive never 
> >>actually seen each size to know which is most commonly used.
> >>
> >>Also- who knows where to buy it for the best value?
> >>
> >>any tips or suggestions (aside from "make me one too")?
> >>
> >>I think I will start by redoing my back hatch panel/speaker mounting 
> >>area Then work on replacing panels withing the car (nice easy flat work. 
> >>Then I will branch out into forming door arm rests, making a flow  piece 
> >>to the dash, replacing the center console thingy with a CF version of 
> >>whats in the Audi TT, and if i am any good at it, I'll seal up my 
> >>speakers and then make a dash with all new guages.  Lastly, if It turns 
> >>out that this is something I can do with good quality- i'll make a 
> >>steering wheel.  all in all it might shave off 75 lbs or more.    
> >>Carbon fiber bumper covers.....Hmmmm
> >>
> >>MB
> >>
> >>PS. if my molds turn out pretty good I'll save em!
> >>
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