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I had an idea for a 914 product, Wouldn't it be great if... |
ConeDodger |
Mar 9 2011, 09:18 PM
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Apex killer! Group: Members Posts: 23,614 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California |
Carbon fiber bodies!!! Under $4000.00
I wonder if George is paying attention? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) |
tod914 |
Mar 9 2011, 10:10 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,755 Joined: 19-January 03 From: Lincoln Park, NJ Member No.: 170 |
I think he made mention of that 9 days ago.
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montoya 73 2.0 |
Mar 9 2011, 11:11 PM
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Lack of consideration to others, and Selfish! Group: Members Posts: 1,791 Joined: 27-October 04 From: Paso Robles, Ca. Member No.: 3,016 Region Association: Central California |
Have to wonder if there are plans on reverse engineering the WAS top? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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AndyB |
Mar 10 2011, 04:29 AM
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The Governor is watching me Group: Members Posts: 1,115 Joined: 10-April 10 From: Philadelphia New York Member No.: 11,595 Region Association: North East States |
Oh look its that time of the month again (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)
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JmuRiz |
Mar 10 2011, 10:05 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,434 Joined: 30-December 02 From: NoVA Member No.: 50 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Question, do we need more than CF hoods and trunks? I suppose is there were some door skins or the like it'd be kind of cool...maybe a c/f targa top (hmmmm, wonder is there'd be a way to make a structural one that bolts in for track days...)
I personally think it's worth looking into how it would work. I know a local Audi guy just put c/f fenders and hood on his A4...made a world of difference in the nose-heavy beast. |
ConeDodger |
Mar 10 2011, 10:08 AM
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Apex killer! Group: Members Posts: 23,614 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California |
Question, do we need more than CF hoods and trunks? I suppose is there were some door skins or the like it'd be kind of cool...maybe a c/f targa top (hmmmm, wonder is there'd be a way to make a structural one that bolts in for track days...) I personally think it's worth looking into how it would work. I know a local Audi guy just put c/f fenders and hood on his A4...made a world of difference in the nose-heavy beast. No, see Nathan - I am being totally tongue-in-cheek. I don't expect anyone will make a carbon fiber body but since George is taking the ideas of others and running away with them, I thought I would put a tougher one out there for him... |
JmuRiz |
Mar 10 2011, 10:41 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,434 Joined: 30-December 02 From: NoVA Member No.: 50 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I had a feeling, but after thinking about it...I thought it may actually be kind of cool haha.
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ConeDodger |
Mar 10 2011, 10:42 AM
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Apex killer! Group: Members Posts: 23,614 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California |
I had a feeling, but after thinking about it...I thought it may actually be kind of cool haha. Way cool. But closer to $50K each (IMG:style_emoticons/default/evilgrin.gif) |
underthetire |
Mar 10 2011, 12:28 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,062 Joined: 7-October 08 From: Brentwood Member No.: 9,623 Region Association: Northern California |
I had a feeling, but after thinking about it...I thought it may actually be kind of cool haha. Way cool. But closer to $50K each (IMG:style_emoticons/default/evilgrin.gif) Just bring the paint, we can do my car and just tell him we are making CF bodies (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kv1MZ8WYklk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kv1MZ8WYklk |
Rusty |
Mar 10 2011, 10:59 PM
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Wanted: Engine case GA003709 Group: Admin Posts: 7,942 Joined: 24-December 02 From: North Alabama Member No.: 6 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
Group buy? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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Chris Hamilton |
Mar 10 2011, 11:34 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 611 Joined: 7-March 06 From: Berkeley, CA Member No.: 5,687 |
Already done.
http://www.ultimate914.com Interestingly enough, the whole thing IS $4000. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
sww914 |
Mar 11 2011, 01:44 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,439 Joined: 4-June 06 Member No.: 6,146 Region Association: None |
It's really really tough, too. I painted Roger's rear body panel several years ago after he got punted off the track. It wiped out his whole rear suspension and wheel but the carbon flexed so well that he only had to repair a section about 8" by 12".
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Chris Hamilton |
Mar 11 2011, 08:58 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 611 Joined: 7-March 06 From: Berkeley, CA Member No.: 5,687 |
Oh man do I want one of those for my v8 project (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)
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hot_shoe914 |
Mar 11 2011, 09:06 PM
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on ramp passer Group: Members Posts: 3,802 Joined: 20-November 07 From: Earle, Ar. Member No.: 8,354 Region Association: None |
It's really really tough, too. I painted Roger's rear body panel several years ago after he got punted off the track. It wiped out his whole rear suspension and wheel but the carbon flexed so well that he only had to repair a section about 8" by 12". What color is this? |
championgt1 |
Mar 11 2011, 09:59 PM
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Don't embarrass me Filmore! Group: Members Posts: 2,680 Joined: 3-January 07 From: Tacoma, Washington Member No.: 7,420 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Purple?
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Gustl |
Mar 11 2011, 10:05 PM
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914 enthusiast & historian Group: Members Posts: 11,525 Joined: 16-June 04 From: TIROL / Austria Member No.: 2,212 Region Association: Austria |
check this out: http://www.f-s-h.com/ and click at "914" on the left list ...
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hot_shoe914 |
Mar 11 2011, 10:06 PM
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on ramp passer Group: Members Posts: 3,802 Joined: 20-November 07 From: Earle, Ar. Member No.: 8,354 Region Association: None |
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Rusty |
Mar 11 2011, 10:09 PM
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Wanted: Engine case GA003709 Group: Admin Posts: 7,942 Joined: 24-December 02 From: North Alabama Member No.: 6 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
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Chris Hamilton |
Mar 11 2011, 10:15 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 611 Joined: 7-March 06 From: Berkeley, CA Member No.: 5,687 |
Roger Sheridan really makes great parts. Very high quality and he stands behind everything.
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Elliot Cannon |
Mar 11 2011, 10:50 PM
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914 Guru Group: Retired Members Posts: 8,487 Joined: 29-December 06 From: Paso Robles Ca. (Central coast) Member No.: 7,407 Region Association: None |
I hit a semi-tracter trailer re-tread on the freeway at about 75mph. It sounded like the entire front of the car had exploded off. The fender flexed so well that this was the only resulting damage. Yep. Roger makes good stuff.
PS The bottom picture shows the damage. LOL Attached thumbnail(s) Attached image(s) |
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