T5Hammy Posted January 16, 2012 Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 So I plan on starting to make custom CF body parts for my 98 S70, I have not decided if it will be for personal use only or If i will do some production after I work out the kinks. I have laid up small trim peices and have vacuum bagged several dash boards for Austin Healy's (my dad wanted me to help him create a few so he could learn how). Basically I have several parts I intend to create: Hood with custom vents, wide front fenders to allow wider rubber up front 245's if possible (as oem+ as possible), wide rear fenders If I get the resources to do so (don't wanna stagger my fronts wider than my rears), front bumper based on the stock s70 bumper with a longer lip and curves that match the flare in the fender , and probably any engine trim I can get my hands on! This will probably take a long time before I have a suitable (even for personal use) prototype, but I'm interested in new ideas that any of you may have thought of (if I like your idea and make it for myself I will try to get the brainstormer one for my cost even if it never goes to serious production). Well if I end up getting decent at this I may even start a line for as many Volvo's as I can as a side job (or career if my current state of unemployment holds out much longer ). Any one who hates the CF ricey look, I plan to cover it with vinyl or paint so settle down . And anyone who thinks i'm ruining a perfectly decent car, I Dont Care! it is MY car and I promise not to force you to buy CF parts. Thanks for looking or any Ideas or tips! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vagabond Posted January 17, 2012 Report Share Posted January 17, 2012 I know how all of these type of threads end... I'd start with actually producing something for everyone to see then post a thread, but since you blew your load early, my only suggestion is to skip the hood, cheaper to buy and better quality than anything you can produce at home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErikS Posted January 17, 2012 Report Share Posted January 17, 2012 I would ask what is the heaviest but easiest piece to make for our cars that people would actually see and say "carbon fiber!"? hint: I need new pull out center cup holders for the 850. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Tuna Posted January 17, 2012 Report Share Posted January 17, 2012 In before chuck sighs and facepalms himself Your one of the few people I know who could actually do this, but you my friend might need to put in the flame suit lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Che'_Moderator Posted January 17, 2012 Report Share Posted January 17, 2012 Roof makes more sense than anything else. Rear fenders do not make a lot of sense as they will probably require new doors also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mesoam Posted January 17, 2012 Report Share Posted January 17, 2012 trunk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Tuna Posted January 17, 2012 Report Share Posted January 17, 2012 trunk Really?after you tke out all the padding from it, it's pretty light weight, from a cost vs weight stand point, but it would look cool for sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurgerBob Posted January 17, 2012 Report Share Posted January 17, 2012 Pegs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Che'_Moderator Posted January 17, 2012 Report Share Posted January 17, 2012 Really?after you tke out all the padding from it, it's pretty light weight, from a cost vs weight stand point, but it would look cool for sure Its gonna look stock. Roof makes the most sense the hard part is finding an oven large enough. I have done them with IR lamps at lower temps in a pinch but its not fun. Even semi-decent parts are going to require ovens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vagabond Posted January 17, 2012 Report Share Posted January 17, 2012 Center console. Just thought of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Tuna Posted January 17, 2012 Report Share Posted January 17, 2012 Its gonna look stock. Roof makes the most sense the hard part is finding an oven large enough. I have done them with IR lamps at lower temps in a pinch but its not fun. Even semi-decent parts are going to require ovens. True, I guess I'm just not understanding on if Brett is doing this to fully save weight, to look cool, or both with the mind of producing it, cause if that was the case the roof would only be beneficial to that one car, you can't really mass produce CF roofs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Che'_Moderator Posted January 17, 2012 Report Share Posted January 17, 2012 True, I guess I'm just not understanding on if Brett is doing this to fully save weight, to look cool, or both with the mind of producing it, cause if that was the case the roof would only be beneficial to that one car, you can't really mass produce CF roofs Wagon and sedan. Fenders would require this also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keep Calm Chive On Posted January 17, 2012 Report Share Posted January 17, 2012 make a roll cage then say fuck it all... With a Rollcage you can do the following... Fuck Doors Fuck Trunks Fuck Roofs Fuck windows (lucite) Fuck girlfriend handcuffed to rollcage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy. Posted January 17, 2012 Report Share Posted January 17, 2012 make a roll cage then say fuck it all... With a Rollcage you can do the following... Fuck Doors Fuck Trunks Fuck Roofs Fuck windows (lucite) Fuck girlfriend handcuffed to rollcage Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan A Posted January 17, 2012 Report Share Posted January 17, 2012 Front bumper cover with larger airflow inlets. Kinda like what Hussein was doing, but also a little lower. But I'd never buy one because I can't imagine what it would cost in CF and most cars here aren't worth more than $3k. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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