[urq] unique composite parts

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A reasonable priced SQ hood would have some general interest, me included.
>From: DGraber460 at aol.com
>To: davidb at nwcomposites.com
>CC: quattro at audifans.com, urq at audifans.com
>Subject: Re: [urq] unique composite parts
>Date: Sat, 15 Feb 2003 15:40:03 EST
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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"

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