eHoward Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 Thought some of you guys might like this. I do custom parts every once in a while for racecars. This is for a chevy cobalt. took a stock bumper, filled in the side market lights and the license plate: http://www.howard.saturnet.net/sag/cobalt_buck/cobalt_buck-Images/18.jpg sprayed some gel coat on it and block sanded http://www.howard.saturnet.net/sag/cobalt_buck/cobalt_buck-Images/19.jpg wet laid some fiberglass on top http://www.howard.saturnet.net/sag/cobalt_buck/cobalt_buck-Images/24.jpg released the fiberglass and build a frame around it: http://www.howard.saturnet.net/sag/cobalt_two/cobalt_two-Images/4.jpg Put the carbon fiber in the mold and applied resin: http://www.howard.saturnet.net/sag/cobalt_two/cobalt_two-Images/5.jpg Pulled a little vacuum: http://www.howard.saturnet.net/sag/cobalt_two/cobalt_two-Images/17.jpg Out pop part: http://www.howard.saturnet.net/sag/cobalt_two/cobalt_two-Images/25.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legasee Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 wow, looks great...got any plans for Legacy parts?? ...how about some different, more aggressive-looking side and rear spats? In Taiwan now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eHoward Posted February 7, 2006 Author Share Posted February 7, 2006 I don't really have plans for my Legacy. wow, looks great...got any plans for Legacy parts?? . close up of the tail light: http://www.howard.saturnet.net/sag/cobalt_two/cobalt_two-Images/24.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RippinRoo Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 Very cool! What do you use to generate the vacuum? "I love the feel of wind in my face and boobies against my back." - BMW motorcycle rider Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meier motor sports Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 why does it look wrinkly? is it jsut he carbon fiber and camera? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcusDubya77 Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 no plans for legacy parts??then why post!! you suck!!!! :woowoo:check out the Diamond Gray Metallic Monster!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meier motor sports Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 +1 for me, i think the top part of the wagon hatch for the well wagon would be kinda cool mirror covers, door handels a few other small peices. i wouldnt want a full bumper, unless it was somthing unique. not stock looking. the hood? its already light weight aluminum. would be cool to have another option Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nsaglibene Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 +1 for cheap CF mirror covers. Than again I dont really like the idea of CF adding weight to the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panamajack Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 Carbon fiber exhaust garnish for the cheap win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KA81 Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 maybe this was supposed to be a DIY? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eHoward Posted February 8, 2006 Author Share Posted February 8, 2006 It's the carbon Short answer, because it's not a cosmetic part. It's a light weight part for a racecar. Long answer, that's a complicated part with lots of curves and the carbon has to deform to conform to the mold and lay properly. It's also the first time using the mold so there's a bit of trial and erro involved in placing the carbon and seeing where the weave can conform and where it needs a relief cut or two. why does it look wrinkly? is it jsut he carbon fiber and camera? If it was a cosmetic part like this, I would take more care, but the bumper is for a racecar and it's getting painted anyway. http://www.howard.saturnet.net/sag/briefcase_proto2/briefcase_proto2-Images/21.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eHoward Posted February 8, 2006 Author Share Posted February 8, 2006 a pump Very cool! What do you use to generate the vacuum? this one: http://www.howard.saturnet.net/drexel_fsae/fsae_year_in_pictures/fsae-02-03/fsae-02-03-Images/0.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andersoncollectibles Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 no plans for legacy parts??then why post!! you suck!!!! Ha! I agree! Children's and Family Photographer http://www.AForgetMeNotMoment.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legasee Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 +1 for making "small pieces" for the Legacy (carbon fiber exhaust garnish, rear spats, interior pieces, etc...)...make it at a reasonable price and you will be idolized on this forum pic of the rear spats from the rear (the concave cut would look PERFECT on the Legacys ) http://www.gruppe-s.com/Subaru/subext/04RearApron.jpg pic of the rear spats from the side (kind of ) http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v253/jbishop98/HB2.jpg In Taiwan now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rc0032 Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 Make a front lip please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dark_rex Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 neato Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommyh Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 Make a front lip please ditto Martin Luther - "Who loves not women, wine and song remains a fool his whole life long." EL4NFZT7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PGT Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 Make a front lip please Rommel has one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jj808 Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 Dont know how well the CF lip would stand up to the scraping that happens from ramps to parking garages and such. Seems like the clear coat would come off then it would start to shred very quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KA81 Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=21088 http://www.clublexus.com/forums/showthread.php?t=86621&highlight=RMMGS4+steel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rc0032 Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 Rommel has one Not from CF. He has fiberglass. FG + curb = Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PGT Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 Not from CF. He has fiberglass. .___ {o,o} /)__) -"-"- orly? http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b346/rbsaeroparts/454b3836.jpg It's on my 'to do list' after the wedding is paid for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legasee Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 I saw the carbon fiber one at our last meet ...and it IS the Sh!T!!!!!! In Taiwan now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rc0032 Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 I thought it never went to production? Links? details? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PGT Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 I thought it never went to production? Links? details? per order basis. Two week lead time. PM'ed ya with more 411 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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