Carbon fibre engine cover

[Guest]

Don't own the mold, it'll cost you more in the end lol. I make molds for things people request and I make them own the molds, you'll end up with a shitload of molds, an empty pocket and some wanna be boy racers telling you they'll pay $20 for an article lol

 

[pixelplay]

Ok Guys I am still onto this and will be sending away the cover the see what they can do within the next week or so. It will take a bit of time so bare with me and i will update the post once I know more about how they are getting on with it.

 

[uzz320]

I will need two of these BTW; one for the car and one to cuddle at night

 

[pixelplay]

I am making a blow up version for nights buddy

 

[Yo_Mang]

Any updates here?

 

[pixelplay]

Sorry not yet, I haven't even had time to send the cover away yet as I have been busy rebuilding my cars engine. I have a few more days work on it and then I can get back onto this project.

 

[junior]

Here is a picture of mine, I got from someone on the ClubV4 website, cost me $40 and yes the lettering was coming off. That was fixed with a bit of super glue then a coat of clear coat.

 

[junior]

Also have a look here http://www.clubvr4.com/forum/showthread.php?68756-carbon-engine-cover

 

[Macca]

It would still be better to have someone in Australia making a quality CF cover

 

[junior]

If someone want to make these and they can ensure the safety of mine I might consider "loaning" it out

 

[pixelplay]

The real issue is that you cant ensure the safety of the cover. It get ruined when the mould is made. The other issue is that to do a really good job the cover needs to be in pristine condition. I have already purchased one for this job I just haven't had time to get onto it further. I will though as I want a really professional looking one for my own car and other have said the same thing. Ideally I want to produce and item that looks like it came of a factory floor with all the correct details on it and vents in the correct places. I have a factory ready and willing to have a try that make loads of other parts so it will be interesting to see what they can do. Its an expensive gamble but hopefully worth it.

 

[Unco_Tomato]

Would love it if they were made with enough clearance for the coil on plug kits from Naughtika

http://ozvr4.com/forums/showthread.php?12373-Rolling-GB-Part-2-Coil-On-Plug-Kit-for-the-VR4

 

[uzz320]

The stock one fits with the COP kit so it shouldn't be an issue, but I do need it to clear COP so hopefully it does...

 

[pixelplay]

I was told by a few members in clubvr4 that one of the issues with the standard cover is that its really needed to sit about 5mm or so higher. A few member recommended making sure the mounting points are a little taller than standard. I will need to ask the factory about doing that as it would make the cover much better. I also want to add COP to my car when i am feeling rich enough to do so.

 

[naughtika]

if the CF engine cover sits 5mm higher, then I think it will definitely clear the COP as I remember Rabit fitting his in

 

[Guest]

Just watch that it still fits under the Y pipe at the front.

 

[Guest]

Bruce as promised heres the images of the first one I ever made

PI managed to get the weave nice but it's tight down the oil fill area as you can see
i hope this helps you with your journey, if you need a blank I still have the plug and the plug mold that I can produce from if you neneed may save you some money..
PI may look into producing some more while wife is away as ill have time up my sleeve..

 

[dwarfmarine]

I'm 100% interested if you do make more Q
i noticed CVR4 just did another run of them but they were $140+ post from UK,
How did your price compare?

 

[pixelplay]

Its impressive Quinton, I haven't even had time to think about this project yet as I was to busy removing engines and putting holes in condensers

I am almost done now with my car and then I will be putting my belongings in storage and flying back to NZ for quite a few months. I intend to send out my cover to the factory before I fly out. It will be interesting to see what they can do as they have some impressive machines for making parts.

I must order some carbon fiber and have a bit of a play, as it looks like a great material for fabrication. I have messed about with a few things in the past but not this before so i am keen to have a go.

Regards Bruce

 

[Guest]

Alot of patience Bruce,and playing around and you can master it, but I still have long to go