Carbon Fibre Rocker Covers

[RJEvans]

Hey guys.

Got moulding equipment and autoclave, so thinking of doing some carbon rocker covers for the VR4 like this one below from the FTOOC (Not one of mine).

Just seeing what interest there is, before we attempt making molds, not guaranteed this is going to work, but trial and error will hopefully take us in the right direction.

Hoping to retail for around £100 dependent on the cost and time to produce.

Please dont pm as nothing can be manufactured or sold untill I have a trader status, this is just gauging interest to see if worth registering as a trader.

Also Doing powder coating and mirror finish on metals in the engine bay.

[chris g]

Looks good, could be worth considering and the polished metal work...

[SGHOM]

Hmm ? I might be interested in one of those Ryan . . . .just as soon as we've made one !!

[RJEvans]

Hmm ? I might be interested in one of those Ryan . . . .just as soon as we've made one !!

with all the engine powder coated with a mirror finish Derek?

The quality from prepreg carbon is far supreme to normal carbon fabric/resin/hardner.

obviously it will withstand 1000 centigrade, hence why it is used to build space shuttles and aircraft, with so much friction on them going through the earths atmousphere. I have seen quotes that Carbon wont stand the heat...

I would just like to confirm it will, hence F1 Cars are made from carbon, and those engines generate alot more heat than any VR4

[rees]

am feelin that mate
i reckon u could have a good catch -especially seein as the originals are brittal and alot of the members h the proave cracked ones - i look forward to the prototype

but it gets me thinkin the question , what else cany ya do?

[SGHOM]

but it gets me thinkin the question , what else cany ya do?

Watch this space Rees

[VR4WGN]

what about the vinylester resin needed?? as i only know of a resin available for sale that will ithstand only 60*C,wud be awsum to see if you can get the correct resin as i cant,bummed

[Louis]

Is the photo of a GTO one??

[Louis]

AH, just saw your other post!, (fto).So, How about carbon fibre evo style bonnets?, wouldn't have to be super heat proof!, any idea how much it would cost.
How about a body shell and wings and doors and tailgate and all??? lol! Then I wouldn't need to do do any more tuning , jeez, you could just run the standard engine in a super light car,?. Could spend the money on CF body parts rather than turbos lol

[RJEvans]

what about the vinylester resin needed?? as i only know of a resin available for sale that will ithstand only 60*C,wud be awsum to see if you can get the correct resin as i cant,bummed

Using pre-pregnated carbon resolves this issue, its impregnated with a hardner, no resin required. once in the mold (between male and female molds) it is baked in the autoclave to around 400*C.

Once removed from the mold, you have a solid carbon product, no overlay, no plastic or fibreglass, pure carbon.

Will be doing a lot of bits. Just need to see how it goes with the prototypes for SGOHMs VR4 and my FTO....

(Cant wait for my VR4 Conversion!)

[hardarse]

u no its a good investment so go and do the business and i want carbon panels, prop shaft and bonnet.

[RJEvans]

u no its a good investment so go and do the business and i want carbon panels, prop shaft and bonnet.

Will be looking into all of that. due to size of bonnet, doubt its something we will produce, however, I have contacts and can get them made up. i.e for the FTO a brand new Carbon bonnet £495. Will speak to them about Legnum/Galant

[RJEvans]

We also have the glass blasting equipment and Chrome powder coating system and curing oven for finishes like this :

[Nevman]

Sweet stuff mate.
May be worth to spend a few quid on that.

[rees]

dude you've got scope for some serious wedge to be made here mate

[Turbo_Steve]

Yah. Shiny's and bling.....who can resist?

[elnevio]

Just wondering, you DO mean engine covers, I take it, not the actual rocker covers?

Hmmm

[orionn2o]

Ah well done nev,you asked my question for me!

[scott.mohekey]

There's no reason it couldn't be rocker covers.

[Nicky123]

What about a roof panel. That would save weight, and look really cool.