PhatVR6 0 Posted November 24, 2005 No, I don't mean a huge wing or irioning board on the back, I mean a spoiler exactly the same shape and size as the factory one, but made out of high gloss finished carbon fibre. I have a contact who can make just about anything from carbon, so I'm trying to gauge some interest in what sort of parts people would want to buy, and if anyone has the said parts going spare that they'd be willing to donate to the guy in order for moulds to be made. I can't give any prices as yet as he'd have to see the item and make at least one to know how much material and time it takes. Obviously, the more the better, as this brings the price down (group buy wouls be possible) register you interest please. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stan 24v 0 Posted November 24, 2005 Why dont you get him to make gauge pods for the centre console? Now theres an idea ;) (I want shares lol) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dinkus 10 Posted November 25, 2005 Now you can't be telling me a chavtastic carbon spoiler is for any appreciable weight saving? :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZippyVR6 0 Posted November 25, 2005 It might keep the motor alive a bit longer with less to lift. :wink: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dinkus 10 Posted November 25, 2005 It may do I guess, but it's made of plastic to start with, so it's not that heavy. Whatever floats your boat I guess... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
veeDuB_Rado 0 Posted November 25, 2005 Yea can't really seeing it making a big difference really. Still a cool idea tho Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flusted 0 Posted November 25, 2005 the standard spoiler is very heavy for wot it is.Id go for 1 if it happens. Carbon isnt chav,its class Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CoxyLaad 0 Posted November 25, 2005 every little helps I suppose, and if the entire car is dripping with carbon fibre I would imagine the overall weight saving will be pretty big. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil K 0 Posted November 25, 2005 I'd be up for one of these if the price was right 8) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Madjackal 0 Posted November 25, 2005 How about a carbo bonnet, what sort of cost do reckon would be involved. Would love one of these but £700 is the best ive been quoted. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GazzaG60 0 Posted November 25, 2005 yes id be interested, may want 2. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coolrado 0 Posted November 25, 2005 phat you have pm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
veeDuB_Rado 0 Posted November 25, 2005 How about a carbo bonnet, what sort of cost do reckon would be involved. Would love one of these but £700 is the best ive been quoted. Crikey that's by far the cheapest I've heard! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Madjackal 0 Posted November 25, 2005 oh really I didnt know if that was a lot or not really. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stan 24v 0 Posted November 25, 2005 the standard spoiler is very heavy for wot it is.Id go for 1 if it happens. Carbon isnt chav,its class Says he with a 747 wing attached lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Bacon 5 Posted November 25, 2005 PMSL :-) Someone had to spot the irony of that sooner or later :-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
biggerbigneil 0 Posted November 25, 2005 a carbon fiber roof removing the sunroof would be cool, like on an M6! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Bacon 5 Posted November 25, 2005 If someone made the full shebang of CF components - bonnet, tailgate, wings, doors then I'd consider it..... otherwise it's being done just for show and I can sew a nice cross stitch pattern into my bonnet for a lot less than £700.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZippyVR6 0 Posted November 25, 2005 how about the roof strips. That might be ok on some colours. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dinkus 10 Posted November 25, 2005 If someone made the full shebang of CF components - bonnet, tailgate, wings, doors then I'd consider it..... otherwise it's being done just for show and I can sew a nice cross stitch pattern into my bonnet for a lot less than £700.... I believe Halfords sell stick-on 'carbon fibre effect' by the roll if you want Kev... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Furkz 0 Posted November 25, 2005 could be interested in the spoiler,,,, has long as the price is right Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhatVR6 0 Posted November 25, 2005 well, I'm actually considering a roof skin. seeing as mine has a HUGE and heavy aftermarket electric glass sunroof and there's no way I'm going to find new non sunroof skin for sensible money. http://www.fiberimages.com do bonnets but I can't see how they'd be able to ship them safely. however, if we did a group buy and they all got sent over in one super toughened crate then we could share the shipping costs? he's mentiond a bonnet, and said for material alone, to make a "real" one it's gotta be at least £450 in material alone. I'll ask him to sign up so he can answer your questions directly. For things like a spoiler, yes, it'd be purely cosmetic, but for things like doors, bonnet and such, there are real, and immense weigh saving gains to be had if you're serious about tuning your corrado. Dinkus... You don't like carbon, so don't read the thread! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trig 0 Posted November 25, 2005 I believe Halfords sell stick-on 'carbon fibre effect' by the roll if you want Kev... OMG please tell me thats not true... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 1 Posted November 25, 2005 This one unlocked, the other thread is about to be blasted. I don't consider this (ab)use of my moderation powers.. I just feel that there is genuine interest and it seems a shame to let a little animosity stop something which could benefit other forum members. Please, can we try to get along? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhatVR6 0 Posted November 25, 2005 Thankyou Jim. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
