 CF Turn Signal Cover Interest, Is there any interest? |
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| Matt Romanowski |
 Jan 2 2011, 04:36 PM
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I've been playing around and made up a carbon fiber turn signal "lens." It will screw on and fits pretty good but sits closer to the fender than the factory lens cover. It also fits over the factory lens cover and could be held on by double sided tape.
It would work well for full on track cars or people who want to protect their turn signal covers when at the track. No more taping the lenses up. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) Do people have any interest in these? They would probably be around $50 for the pair.     |
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| jjackson |
Jan 2 2011, 05:38 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 219 Joined: 5-October 10 From: maumelle, arkansas Member No.: 12,246 Region Association: None |
Those look great-currently running cut out aluminum (flat) over openings on auto x car.I'm getting ready to build a carbon fiber splitter and hopefully a rear trunk.Have you experimented with larger items in CF.J
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| Matt Romanowski |
Jan 2 2011, 05:46 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 878 Joined: 4-January 04 From: Manchester, NH Member No.: 1,507 |
QUOTE(jjackson @ Jan 2 2011, 03:38 PM)  Those look great-currently running cut out aluminum (flat) over openings on auto x car.I'm getting ready to build a carbon fiber splitter and hopefully a rear trunk.Have you experimented with larger items in CF.J Not too much. Done fiberglass though and I've been finding the CF easier to work with. If you pick a twill weave, it lays nicely and is easy to form. The splitter with a foam core should be pretty easy. The hardest part of the rear trunk is going to be the mold and lid reinforcements. |
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| jjackson |
Jan 2 2011, 05:59 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 219 Joined: 5-October 10 From: maumelle, arkansas Member No.: 12,246 Region Association: None |
Was planning on using glass mat for backing under fiber.Waiting for book to show up on molds and composites before tackling trunk.My previous splitter was purchased in carbon fiber-the backing just looks like glass mat with cloth over.J
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| ChrisFoley |
Jan 2 2011, 06:13 PM
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I am Tangerine Racing Group: Members Posts: 7,934 Joined: 29-January 03 From: Bolton, CT Member No.: 209 Region Association: None 
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Jay, complete (early style) front noses are available in CF from Prototype Composites in Wisconsin.
I run one on my road race car. They also have a separate splitter. Matt, those lens covers look good! |
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| jjackson |
Jan 2 2011, 06:19 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 219 Joined: 5-October 10 From: maumelle, arkansas Member No.: 12,246 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(Racer Chris @ Jan 2 2011, 06:13 PM) Jay, complete (early style) front noses are available in CF from Prototype Composites in Wisconsin. I run one on my road race car. They also have a separate splitter. Matt, those lens covers look good! Currently running early glass bumpers-In FP only allowed splitter to outer dimensions of bumper and back to midpoint of wheel.Converting front to late,lightened bumpers and building splitter to match profile.I've been eyeballing your headers by the way.Really happy with ALL parts we have purchased from you.J |
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| Matt Romanowski |
Jan 2 2011, 06:49 PM
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QUOTE(Racer Chris @ Jan 2 2011, 04:13 PM) Jay, complete (early style) front noses are available in CF from Prototype Composites in Wisconsin. I run one on my road race car. They also have a separate splitter. Matt, those lens covers look good! Thanks Chris. The CF noses that Protype Composites make look awesome! Those are way above my skill level (right now!). |
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| Matt Romanowski |
Jan 2 2011, 06:54 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 878 Joined: 4-January 04 From: Manchester, NH Member No.: 1,507 |
QUOTE(jjackson @ Jan 2 2011, 04:19 PM) Currently running early glass bumpers-In FP only allowed splitter to outer dimensions of bumper and back to midpoint of wheel.Converting front to late,lightened bumpers and building splitter to match profile.I've been eyeballing your headers by the way.Really happy with ALL parts we have purchased from you. Even a 1/4" core foam with carbon fiber on both sides would be very, very strong. Chris' parts are all very nice. He runs a great business and makes really nice parts!!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) |
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| URY914 |
Jan 2 2011, 07:03 PM
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I built the lightest 914 in the history of mankind. Group: Members Posts: 120,944 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 222 Region Association: None |
I made these a few years ago and sold a few pairs. I don't think there is much market for them.
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| ChrisFoley |
Jan 2 2011, 09:06 PM
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I am Tangerine Racing Group: Members Posts: 7,934 Joined: 29-January 03 From: Bolton, CT Member No.: 209 Region Association: None
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QUOTE(jjackson @ Jan 2 2011, 07:19 PM) Converting front to late,lightened bumpers and building splitter to match profile. Their splitter might work with the late bumper. Its big. I have one at the shop which belongs to my customer with the white F Production car. Its in storage but I think I could get it out for a picture. I might even be able to stick it under a '76 for a look at how it would fit. |
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| jjackson |
Jan 2 2011, 09:14 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 219 Joined: 5-October 10 From: maumelle, arkansas Member No.: 12,246 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(Racer Chris @ Jan 2 2011, 09:06 PM) QUOTE(jjackson @ Jan 2 2011, 07:19 PM) Converting front to late,lightened bumpers and building splitter to match profile. Their splitter might work with the late bumper. Its big. I have one at the shop which belongs to my customer with the white F Production car. Its in storage but I think I could get it out for a picture. I might even be able to stick it under a '76 for a look at how it would fit. Thanks, would definitely be interested in seeing profile compared to late bumpers.Could it extend to mid point of wheels?J |
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| ChrisFoley |
Jan 2 2011, 09:17 PM
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I am Tangerine Racing Group: Members Posts: 7,934 Joined: 29-January 03 From: Bolton, CT Member No.: 209 Region Association: None
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QUOTE(URY914 @ Jan 2 2011, 08:03 PM) I made these a few years ago and sold a few pairs. I don't think there is much market for them. None of this "exotic" stuff sells in big quantities. Just ask me how I know. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sunglasses.gif) Having a website storefront does help though. |
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| ChrisFoley |
Jan 2 2011, 09:28 PM
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I am Tangerine Racing Group: Members Posts: 7,934 Joined: 29-January 03 From: Bolton, CT Member No.: 209 Region Association: None
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QUOTE(jjackson @ Jan 2 2011, 10:14 PM) bumpers.Could it extend to mid point of wheels?J I think the F Prod rules limit rearward extension to the front edge of the wheel opening, so it won't go back that far without adding a secondary element. I don't think there's much benefit to extending a splitter that far back on a 914 though. |
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