LWS Design - Carbon or GRP Tailgate.... Finally

[Andrew_LWSDesign 10]

Hi,

 

After a very long moulding process for a very complex part we are pleased to say we are now in final stages before full production of the Carbon Fibre Tailgate.. We expect this to weigh under 3kg and represents a huge weight saving when combined with Carbon Bonnet and Carbon Roof Skin.

 

Thanks to those who have ordered the tailgate from us for bearing with us during this very complex mould but nearly there and good to keep producing composite panels for your cars :-)

 

We have just posted a picture on our Facebook page as well as we will be moving into much larger premises in the next few weeks, the old unit... well to say it is cosy would be an underestimate!

 

In the new year we hope to triple production and slash our delivery times... 2014 is an exciting year and thanks to our faithful Corrado customers for sticking with us :-)

 

Panels available are: Interior Door Cards..front and Rear. Bonnets, Roof Skins and Now Tailgates :-)

 

The tailgate outerskin in these pictures has not been polished or had final trim but good to show you the work!

 

Also we have had fabricated the bracket inside the tailgate to mount the spoiler motor

 

 

 

 

 

[Jamie 1]

That looks really, really nice.

 

Got any screaming deals on bonnets at the moment Andrew?

[Jim 2]

Would love to see how different the Corrado feels with a carbon bonnet and boot, back to back. Nice work - boot looks amazing :) Hope you sell a few to make it worth your time!

 

I'd also imagine that with the weight saving you could probably switch to a single lifting strut on the rear hatch for even further (albeit slight) weight savings.

[coullstar 0]

Defo be interested in bonnet and rear panel in GRP. Wings and doors next please.

[Andrew_LWSDesign 10]

That looks really, really nice.

 

Got any screaming deals on bonnets at the moment Andrew?

 

Retail price is £640... If we can get a couple on a group deal happy to do for £550 delivered free to UK :-)

 

Pm me if you would like more details...

[Andrew_LWSDesign 10]

Delivery is usually another £40 on top...

[VAG-hag 0]

Please do wings next. Im sure they would sell better than anything

[Purple Tom 0]

Agreed - the tailgate looks lovely and I'm sure it will sell in reasonable numbers but I reckon just about every Corrado owner in the country would want a set of CF wings to keep in a safe place should they ever be required!!

[coullstar 0]

Even GRP to be honest, Im not fussed on CF. As long as its lighter are doesnt rust.

[corrado wannabe 12]

Im just worried about the height mine would sit at the arches without the weight of the tailgate holding it down! ;-)

 

Looks very nice, good luck with your venture

 

Dougie

[Jim 2]

Heh - would love to see a standard ride height Corrado with replacement bonnet, wings, roof and boot - it'd look like a Golf Country 4x4!! :)

[jezzaG60 0]

How are these tailgates coming along? Got a bubble of rust on mine which has been bugging me for a while now!

Any chance of a deal on a bootlid and bonnet?

[Andrew_LWSDesign 10]

Hi, yes all good, we are now producing them although they are one of the most difficult products!

 

Some pictures here :-)

 

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=614316598603887&set=a.453680638000818.92538.437248776310671&type=1&theater

 

We are still clearing the orginal orders for the tailgate but happy to do a deal on a dual product... could you drop me an email on [email protected]

 

Also a write up here from the great JMR :-)

 

http://www.johnmitchellracing.co.uk

 

Thanks :-)

 

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Edited February 6, 2014 by Andrew_LWSDesign

[Andrew_LWSDesign 10]

oh and did i mention it weighs 2.4kg :-)

[EJ Taylor 22]

SICK! Absolutely SICK

[coullstar 0]

Whats the cost of the GRP for this?

[mort1414 0]

Desperate for a set of wings do you have any plans to do them?

[sexybourbon 0]

Just put of curiosity how much weight would be saved if you wer to have bonnet roof wings and tailgate ?

 

Brilliant product awsell mate hats off to you

[Sean_Jaymo 0]

Gotta be close to 50 kilos I think! Or a small woman!

[Abdul 0]

Any updates on the weight savings available here?

[jared_nomak 10]

I take It this company is long gone

[sexybourbon 0]

There is a guy on face book who has a1 the moulds from lws and produces bonnets roofs and tailgate

Also think he does wings too

 

His name is Miles Turner

 

I bought a bonnet off him and its really good quality

[1xshaunx1 27]

Oo fancy the bonnet, is he the guy down Portsmouth way £700ish collected

[sexybourbon 0]

That's the one

 

I can post his number if anyone wants it

[blue95 0]

Wouldn’t mind getting a tailgate....wonder if it’s worth doing a mini group buy? :)