 Carbon Fiber Watershields, Finally Got 'em |
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| Qarl |
 Jul 31 2003, 07:41 PM
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Shriveled member  Group: Benefactors Posts: 5,233 Joined: 8-February 03 From: Florida Member No.: 271 Region Association: None   |
All I can say is that CarbonJoe (aka Joe Vargus) ROCKS when it comes to carbon fiber work. Of course he DOES contract out to major aerospace companies for his composite material work.
These watershields were finally made for me (after annoying Joe with dozens of e-mails to make them). They are made using the vacuum bag technique which draws the resin through the CF for a better finish with no bubbles. Very exquisite work. They run $125 for the pair for triple Webers and come pre-drilled for the 4 wingnut holes at the top of the air filter. He also makes them for two barrel carbs! Joe can be reached at carbonjoe@attbi.com http://www.carbonjoe.net/index.html Attached image(s) 
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| ChrisReale |
Jul 31 2003, 07:44 PM
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Sleazy Group: Members Posts: 2,665 Joined: 20-January 03 From: San Francisco Member No.: 176 |
Damn, those are purdy (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif)
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| seanery |
Jul 31 2003, 07:51 PM
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waiting to rebuild whitey! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 15,852 Joined: 7-January 03 From: Indy Member No.: 100 Region Association: None |
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| ChrisReale |
Jul 31 2003, 07:56 PM
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Sleazy Group: Members Posts: 2,665 Joined: 20-January 03 From: San Francisco Member No.: 176 |
Other than looks, do those valve covers offer any benefit? Like better heat dissapation?
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| seanery |
Jul 31 2003, 08:00 PM
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waiting to rebuild whitey! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 15,852 Joined: 7-January 03 From: Indy Member No.: 100 Region Association: None |
prolly bling bling.
and a wee bit of weight. |
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| Qarl |
Jul 31 2003, 08:05 PM
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Shriveled member Group: Benefactors Posts: 5,233 Joined: 8-February 03 From: Florida Member No.: 271 Region Association: None |
The save a whole 2-3 lbs and are loaded full of rice and bling bling.
Since they are air filter covers, they offer no "heat dissipation" factor. No other benefit other than that they will complement the shroud... Attached image(s) 
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| Qarl |
Jul 31 2003, 08:06 PM
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Shriveled member Group: Benefactors Posts: 5,233 Joined: 8-February 03 From: Florida Member No.: 271 Region Association: None |
Oh by the way... my wife is on the verge of killing me due to my nice "Monster Garage" interior design theme going on in the living room.
All that crap in the picture above is in the middle of where my couch and coffee table once stood! |
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| seanery |
Jul 31 2003, 08:21 PM
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waiting to rebuild whitey! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 15,852 Joined: 7-January 03 From: Indy Member No.: 100 Region Association: None |
why do the tripples have watershields and the doubles don't?
Doesn't make much sense to me. The bling bling talk was about the -4 valve covers. |
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| Qarl |
Jul 31 2003, 08:31 PM
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Shriveled member Group: Benefactors Posts: 5,233 Joined: 8-February 03 From: Florida Member No.: 271 Region Association: None |
You're right... I didn't pick up on the valve cover thread...
Sorry. I'm an idiot. I did think it was a stupid question... At least I'm the stupid one... ha! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) |
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| campbellcj |
Jul 31 2003, 10:18 PM
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I can't Re Member Group: Members Posts: 4,544 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Agoura, CA Member No.: 21 Region Association: Southern California 
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QUOTE(seanery @ Jul 31 2003, 07:21 PM) why do the tripples have watershields and the doubles don't? Doesn't make much sense to me. The bling bling talk was about the -4 valve covers. I think mainly because the -6 cars didn't come with rain trays & drain tubes, but the -4's did... Obviously a lot of people with fours have removed their rain trays and so if they drive in the rain, might wanna think about some kind of "protection". |
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| Britain Smith |
Jul 31 2003, 11:45 PM
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Nano Member Group: Members Posts: 2,354 Joined: 27-February 03 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 364 |
Check out this 911 fan shroud conversion for my type-4 motor...carbon fiber looks nice on anything.
(IMG:http://www.britainsmith.com/Porsche/CarbonFiberShroud/images/123_2310_JPG.jpg) More Pictures Here |
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| Qarl |
Jul 31 2003, 11:50 PM
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Shriveled member Group: Benefactors Posts: 5,233 Joined: 8-February 03 From: Florida Member No.: 271 Region Association: None |
Schweet! Tasteful I think, but definitely not TOO....
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| Qarl |
Jul 31 2003, 11:54 PM
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Shriveled member Group: Benefactors Posts: 5,233 Joined: 8-February 03 From: Florida Member No.: 271 Region Association: None |
Britain...
BTW, where did the shroud come from? Thanks! karl |
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| Britain Smith |
Aug 1 2003, 12:12 AM
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Nano Member Group: Members Posts: 2,354 Joined: 27-February 03 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 364 |
It is the kit from Sharpbuilt in Austrialia.
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