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General => The garage => Topic started by: bigkev750 on 19 September 2003, 22:48

Title: carbon fibre
Post by: bigkev750 on 19 September 2003, 22:48

hi guys i am busy building a carbon fibre bonnet and front wings for my mk2 GTI.but before i relly get stuck into the mould making process i would like to know if there is any other interested people in carbon parts.i am not a big buck buisness but just a guy working from home i have been building bike parts for a couple of years but have recently made porsche 911 front wings/bonnet and rear spoiler and was really surprised at the weight saving(15 kilos off one door alone)
so i would like to pass on the knowledge to other VW owners.i have checked the price of other carbon items and frankly they are a bit on the steep side so i would appreciate some feedback if you guys have got the time
much appreciated kev ;)

Title: Re:carbon fibre
Post by: CoeGTI-R1 on 20 September 2003, 21:40

Hi there,

What kind of parts for bikes do you make?

I've got an 03 Yam R1.

Cheers.

Title: Re:carbon fibre
Post by: AdamB on 21 September 2003, 08:33

how much for a de-badged mk1 clipper grill with twin headlights for my cabrio? I'd definatly be interested in that

Title: Re:carbon fibre
Post by: bigkev750 on 21 September 2003, 11:35

a grill is pretty difficult to make i dont have any moulds for it  i would have to see it first if you have close up photo you could send it to my email (
leslie.kevin@ntlworld.com
i will have a look and let you know
cheers kev ;)

Title: Re:carbon fibre
Post by: bigkev750 on 21 September 2003, 11:46

i have made mainly huggers and front mudguards and frame protectors (and a pair of crutches for my buddies mum.dont ask)i have recently moved from south africa back  to the U.K. so i am starting to get moulds from scratch if you can supply the original part then i can build a mould from that and will obviously charge a lot less for the carbon part (the original is not damaged in any way so dont worry about that)i built a lot of 02 R1 huggers for a shop that looked fantastic.i use 200 gramme twill weave that looks a lot better than the stuff i have seen around in shops you can also add stickers on it and clear lacquer them which looks brilliant

Title: Re:carbon fibre
Post by: CoeGTI-R1 on 23 September 2003, 21:02

Hi there i'm really interested in the huggers etc, have you got any pics of the stuff you make?

If so drop me an email at Coe80@hotmail.com

Cheers.
 ;D

Title: Re:carbon fibre
Post by: bigkev750 on 24 September 2003, 19:27

i am trying to get some pics together if you can bear with me for a bit i will send them as soon as i get them
thanx
kev ;)

Title: Re:carbon fibre
Post by: Helios_Blue_Valver on 29 September 2003, 15:57

how about interior bits such as door pulls, mirror adjusters and what not? I may be interested in these down the road a bit.