JFPW3097
Club Member
Hi,
Recently I tried contacting retro-spec over in the states regarding some carbon fibre parts. I'm aware of their bad reputation, and after trying to contact them multiple times with poor or no response I've given up.
However, the past weeks I have been looking into potentially making these panels myself. Composite work is something I'm keen to get into, and I've yet to find anybody in the UK that produces composite parts for the 240Z, aside from the Seibon bonnet (correct me if I'm wrong.)
I plan to make full carbon fibre parts of the following:
- Headlight buckets
- Fenders
- Scuttle/cowl panel
- Rear hatch
- Tail light panels
- Doors
Regardless of interest, I will be producing these parts for my own 240Z as I am trying to lighten the car further. I have already planned and drawn up how I will go about producing these parts, and their moulds. Provided the moulds come out well then I can reproduce the parts for others, so if there is any interest let me know.
I'll continue to post on here with progress for those that are interested in the post. Probably won't start anything serious until after Christmas, but will likely start with the tail light panels first as they will likely be in the least challenging, followed by the headlight buckets and possibly the scuttle panel. Just need to free up some space!
Any questions feel free to ask,
J
Recently I tried contacting retro-spec over in the states regarding some carbon fibre parts. I'm aware of their bad reputation, and after trying to contact them multiple times with poor or no response I've given up.
However, the past weeks I have been looking into potentially making these panels myself. Composite work is something I'm keen to get into, and I've yet to find anybody in the UK that produces composite parts for the 240Z, aside from the Seibon bonnet (correct me if I'm wrong.)
I plan to make full carbon fibre parts of the following:
- Headlight buckets
- Fenders
- Scuttle/cowl panel
- Rear hatch
- Tail light panels
- Doors
Regardless of interest, I will be producing these parts for my own 240Z as I am trying to lighten the car further. I have already planned and drawn up how I will go about producing these parts, and their moulds. Provided the moulds come out well then I can reproduce the parts for others, so if there is any interest let me know.
I'll continue to post on here with progress for those that are interested in the post. Probably won't start anything serious until after Christmas, but will likely start with the tail light panels first as they will likely be in the least challenging, followed by the headlight buckets and possibly the scuttle panel. Just need to free up some space!
Any questions feel free to ask,
J