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[r2mlb]

I've been in talks with Ultimate Carbon about developing a new carbon fibre part.

Given I've got pretty much everything possible in carbon fibre its led me to looking at new parts

At this stage I'm just looking at gauging interest as we'd need a few to make it worth their while to make the mould and put it into production. It would be to their usual high standard, wet lay carbon fibre in gloss or matt finish. I'm also not profiting from this, just genuinely want one!

It's the part in yellow below, coil pack cover for the NA/SC cars. Rather than have the recess for the 'eco tech' plaque I've requested just a flush finish but open to feedback if people prefer with recess.

Price is difficult to estimate however between £85-£100 (+delivery) however there can obviously be some economies of scale to be had numbers depending. No idea on timings as yet but I've got a supercharger on the cards and would like one for then!

If this appeals get your name down (no commitment to buy) and I'll feedback to UC and keep you all posted!

Yeah .org list!

1. R2MLB

[fezzasus]

Do they need to use HT carbon?

[haggi961]

Il have one for sure 👍

[r2mlb]

Yes, their standard cures at 135 degrees c but they will probably use even higher temp

[Chris P Duck]

1. R2MLB 2. Haggi961 3. Chris P Duck

[fezzasus]

Yes, their standard cures at 135 degrees c but they will probably use even higher temp

 

Cure temperature shouldn't have any impact on cured thermal resistance because it's not a thermoplastic

Edited by fezzasus, 05 September 2016 - 08:12 AM.

[r2mlb]

Yes, their standard cures at 135 degrees c but they will probably use even higher temp

  Cure temperature shouldn't have any impact on cured thermal resistance because it's not a thermoplastic

I meant as in the usual standard carbon fibre they use cures at 135 degrees, but yes they will use a carbon fibre capable of higher temperature. I'm not the expert in the area but have every confidence they know what they're doing given their experience and background

[r2mlb]

1. R2MLB 2. Haggi961 3. Chris P Duck

Haha knew it was only a matter if time

[Nev]

Please can you order me a dozen, as this is going to make my car much much better

 

Ooops, wrong engine, cancel that vital order, thanks!

Edited by Nev, 05 September 2016 - 05:51 PM.

[haggi961]

Please can you order me a dozen, as this is going to make my car much much better   Ooops, wrong engine, cancel that vital order, thanks!

It's all about the looks Nev and it doesn't get much better then carbon fibre 😍 You could of been part of this if you had built the right engine 😜

[Chris P Duck]

Please can you order me a dozen, as this is going to make my car much much better   Ooops, wrong engine, cancel that vital order, thanks!

Nev your clearly very knowledgeable and hats off to you for what you've achieved with your car but your inability to just ignore any changes anyone makes that aren't 100% performance focuses gets tedious. It's not what YOUR car is about for YOU, but others may want a more equal balance of performance / looks / practicality. I'm curious why "update 9" of your project thread is all about how you painted the block? Please tell how this makes your car accelerate, brake, corner faster? Perhaps live and let live, or if you feel the need to head over to a saxo, nova, civic forum, loads more cannon fodder for you there.

[DX220]

Please can someone make a proper full cover for the Turbos that does what the water ingresion kit fails to do?

Anybody? 

[Nev]

 

Please can you order me a dozen, as this is going to make my car much much better   Ooops, wrong engine, cancel that vital order, thanks!

I'm curious why "update 9" of your project thread is all about how you painted the block? Please tell how this makes your car accelerate, brake, corner faster? Perhaps live and let live, or if you feel the need to head over to a saxo, nova, civic forum, loads more cannon fodder for you there.

 

 

Now that's a good question! If I remember correctly I was waiting for some machine work or parts and couldn't progress with anything else, so idle hands do the devil's work... It also only cost me £5, as opposed to circa £100.

 

I was not ranting really, just a sideways joke to those that spend their time and money on how things look rather than how things work. They remind me of the people sent out on the Golgafrinch Arcs in HHGTTG.

Edited by Nev, 06 September 2016 - 09:19 AM.

[JG]

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[alkvalseth]

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[The Batman]

6. Nev

[Chris P Duck]

6 - 17 Nev He wanted a dozen remember 😜

[Nev]

6 - 17 Nev He wanted a dozen remember 😜

 

Alas, I have been informed that my engine isn't right for one of these reassuringly expensive carbon necessities Apparently there are two types of engine for this car and I seem to have bought the wrong one.  

Edited by Nev, 07 September 2016 - 09:48 PM.

[r2mlb]

Just to tidy up this thread: 1. R2MLB 2. haggi961 3. Chris P Duck 4. JG 5. Alkvalseth 6. Nev (x12)

[1cobrav8]

Don't want to crash the thread but thought this may give people an idea of what they will look like, mine obviously still has the badge



As no one was making them at the time I had to cheat and have mine skinned in real carbon then laquered.

Edited by 1cobrav8, 08 September 2016 - 04:47 AM.