rikker Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 Hi I am thinking of putting new CF fenders all round Any input with regards to options/prices/pros and cons would be appreciated Cat USA quoted around $1500 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blubarisax Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 Check out Mog-Racing.com. I got a sent of 8" front wings and they are great. Not sure if they would give you a package price or not, but you may be able to save a little. Karl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rikker Posted September 26, 2011 Author Share Posted September 26, 2011 Thanks K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rikker Posted September 26, 2011 Author Share Posted September 26, 2011 Is this company in Germany?wow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rikker Posted September 26, 2011 Author Share Posted September 26, 2011 They look great I could spend a fortune in this shop What weave did you get Karl? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croc Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 I could spend a fortune in this shop I believe Karl already has spent a fortune there! :jester: Resistance is futile! :blush: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blubarisax Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 Yes, they are located in Germany. I got the one inch weave and the light weight wingstays. They look great with the 5" CF headlights. So far I have resisted CF rear wings, although both Mike and Ron have them... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croc Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 (edited) So far I have resisted CF rear wings, although both Mike and Ron have them... ....and the carbon rear light blocks, carbon front indicator pods, carbon sills, carbon mirrors, carbon nose cone spoiler, carbon cam cover, carbon diffuser, carbon.... I have also bought carbon from http://www.carbonmods.co.uk/ Have not seen their cycle wings though. Another dangerous website! :drool: Edited September 27, 2011 by Croc added carbon mods Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blubarisax Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 Mike, did you know that you can get ceramic brake rotors with loads of carbon fiber in them? (Thake that!) The CF duel is on... Perhaps I'll re-skin my car in CF to keep up with the Crockmobile http://www.carbon-bits.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelD Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 Why not just cover your car in CF? 28sq ft only $182 http://www.carbonfiberfilm.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timax Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 Why not just cover your car in CF? 28sq ft only $182 http://www.carbonfiberfilm.com/ I'm thinking about doing the nose of mine in this. Anyone done that? Can it be done with ones piece or do you need to cut it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croc Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 Karl - Carbon Bits has ceased trading and their website you linked has a virus. Timax - I imagine covering a nosecone in the sheet would be like applying the 3M clear shield protector? If so then I would have a 3M application pro do it because of the compound curves and the need to match the weave at points where you would need to cut the film to make it curve around and sit properly without bubbling up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MightyMike Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 I experimented with covering a front fender with carbon fiber film. My experiment turned out "okay". I believe it would have looked a far better if I had an additional set of hands to operate the heat gun. The heat gun makes the film far more pliable and shapable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MightyMike Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 Oh yeah, the carbon fiber film holds up nicely. Great rock chip protection instead of sheet metal (or clear film) for rear fenders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaskossie Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 With my Caterham "Executive Superlight," I'm a card-carrying member of Carbonfiberics Anonymous..... 2006 Caterham S3, 2.3 Cosworth Duratec with c/f nose cone, c/f nosecone winglets, c/f front and rear wings, and full-coverage c/f rear wing protectors (Millwood), c/f rear light blocks, c/f 5 1/2-inch headlamps, c/f turn signal pods (now mounting full-time running lights), m/c front turn signals (the only simulated c/f on the car), c/f SPA rear-view mirrors, c/f door-sill protectors (Alutex silver c/f), c/f footwell crossmember protectors, c/f dash panel, c/f engine air intake box, c/f intake trumpets, c/f intake housing, c/f engine cam and plug cover (Reverie, coil-on-plug), and c/f Tillett seats. The c/f rear wing protectors took a beating on my 6150-mile Colorado - Alaska drive last year, and I wish I had layered them with 2 or 3 layers of 3M film. After seeing a Series 3 from Texas at LOG 27 with front and rear wings that had a milky, powdery white surface appearance from repeated moisture exposure to unprotected c/f, I had all of my exposed c/f bits sprayed with clear lacquer for moisture protection, before installation. Because c/f is a porous weave, it will soak up a lot of lacquer, and several coats were required on the wings, but at least they now won't soak up water and leave the white residue when the water dries. A side benefit of lacquering is that my front and rear wings have great, 3-dimensional depth to the weave, and a high gloss that waxing really brings out. Anyone know of a 12-step program for this addiction...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHKflyer52 Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 Anyone know of a 12-step program for this addiction...? A dozen cans of spray paint applied liberally to all that carbon fiber....:smilielol5:....you asked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rikker Posted September 30, 2011 Author Share Posted September 30, 2011 Yeah I would say Kosie gets the CF Oscar Amazed you accepted the weight penalty of the laquer lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croc Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 ....and several coats were required on the wings.... Something 8 or 9 coats if I recall correctly? I tried this on a test piece and gave up at 6 coats. Carbon is a thirst little devil when it comes to clear coating! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaskossie Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 Yeah I would say Kosie gets the CF Oscar Amazed you accepted the weight penalty of the laquer lol Yes, and I had bed-liner applied to the underside of the front ad rear wings. A weight penalty certainly, but no star-cracks, dimples or pockmarks from rocks launched by the tires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelD Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 Sounds like the CF now weighs as much as FG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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