[s-cars] carbon fiber attachments - good message last one sent prematurely

[Douglas Fifield]

Kranz,

All three pieces are broken on my car, so I am interested, but as
always, price is a factor.

D.

On 11/2/06, johnny sack <toight at gmail.com> wrote:
> hey guys,
>
> i just bumped into an old buddy of mine and It turns out he has a carbon
> fiber production facility.
> he is using this new technique developed by nasa where the resin is already
> throughout the weave....
> it is seamless and done on inflatable bags and balloons.
> i asked him a bunch of questions about strength durability and fading as
> most carbon fiber pieces with too much resin tend to turn a diff color and
> change.
>
> anyways long story short i am contemplating having some carbon fiber pieces
> made.
>
> i am curious to know how many people would be interested in the following
> three pieces.
>
> 1) plastic on top of fuel rail, identical replacement in carbon fiber
> 2) plastic area behind the throttle body that covers relays and other stuff
> 3) air box plate that always cracks.
>
> the initial molds are the most costly parts.
> i have seen his recent work with ducati gas tanks and am beyond impressed.
>
> i am trying to figure out a price for the 3 pieces, because i think it will
> look amazing and be way more durable that the plastic pieces that i seem to
> keep cracking or breaking.
>
> if anyone is interested please let me know,
> based on what the interest might be.......i can then figure out way to price
> the initial development.
>
> i am curious as well what people would expect to pay for these  pieces o
> real carbon fiber.
> i am also toying around with other parts...i would love to hear some
> suggestions...
>
> he told me he can do fenders no problem as well, however i am assuming
> shipping costs will make it fairly costly.
>
> anyways i am exited about this potential project and curious to hear
> response
>
> bets regards,
>
>
> kranz
>
>
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