[urq] unique composite parts

[DGraber460 at aol.com]

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In a message dated 2/15/2003 10:32:52 AM Mountain Standard Time,
davidb at nwcomposites.com writes:


> Hello Urq enthusiasts/fanatics?!-
> My name is David Bergeron and I have been on the List for some time.  I
> purchased my 83 urq from Lynn Speaker a little less than a year ago and
> pondering what changes/ modifications I want to add to my vehicle( I just
> cannot leave well enough alone).  I have noticed several Listers have
> inquired about composite parts for their vehicles (i.e. hood, fenders,
> bumper covers/spoilers, air dam, etc..)  It just so happens that I am a
> composite engineer that works for an aerospace composites corporation that
> supplies the Big "B" with parts.  That would be Boeing to the uninitiated.
> Anyway, my history includes building composite Porsche RSR body parts for
> American Lemans Racing Series, Building prototype performance Body panels
> for Mopar for the SEMA show, and building composite monocoque chassis for
> specialized consumer markets. But enough about me,  The reason I am writing
> is to see if anyone is interested becoming part of a design forum to assist
> with discussion on styling and function of the parts I am going to build.
> My intention is rather simple.  To give members of this site a chance to
> input their opinions in order to build something everyone would like to have
> on their urq.  I just want to amortize the cost of tooling, materials and
> labor to justify the construction of these parts.  The more people involved
> in this plan, the cheaper the finished parts will be for each user.  We can
> even have a vote on which part(s) will be built first. the plan could be set
> forth as follows:  1.) Decide on the part. 2.) discuss the important
> parameters of the design. 3.)finalize the design through e-mail, sending
> renderings of the concept. 4.)build prototype on the vehicle. 5). final
> review of prototype with the forum. 6.) build the tooling. 7.) build the
> parts. 8.) sell the parts to each person on the forum.  Of course, we should
> set up some ground rules so we do not get bogged down in beaurocracy.  But
> those also should be discussed.  Personally, I think this would be a unique
> opportunity for everyone in this group to be a part of this
> venture/adventure not to mention it would add a greater level of camaraderie
> within this group.  Of course, this is just the talking/shouting stages of
> this idea.  All questions and comments are greatly appreciated. I just want
> to see if there is interest in this.  I hope you all find this idea as
> intriguing as I do.
>

Sounds interesting and inticing to me. I'm interested in a hood with right
(passenger/turbo) side vents ala Sport Q.

Dennis
Denver
"Good judgment is a result of experience, which is often the result of poor
judgment"