Carbon Parts for Mk5 Golf, Pics and Prices.

[8vMatt]

Here we go, a reply on the materials and methods of production as copied and pasted from the email.

At the moment we have a few types of curving method:-
-       Hand Lay Up (Wet lay Carbon), typically automotive carbon parts you see in the market
-       Vacuum Bagging (wet layup, then bagging) and use pressure to suck all extra resin from the mould
-       Vacuum Infusion (dry layup, then bagging and infusion the resin into the mould)
And for the terms ‘resin’ – most of the people only concern about the cost, but actually Epoxy is the best ‘resin’ to mix with carbon for the structure and strength.
For our vacuum infusion item, we can do them in 3 type:-
-       Polyester with Carbon Skin w/ FRP Back Bone – Like wet lay, but more tidy and less imperfection
-       Epoxy with Carbon Skin w/ FRP Back Bone – Same as the above but extra strength
-       Epoxy with Dry Carbon (No FRP at all) – Motorsport use, most extreme

[mrDMH]

are the mirror covers easy to fit?

[8vMatt]

are the mirror covers easy to fit?

I'm waiting on the production and delivery at the moment so I can't check them. I would say they fit just the same as an OE cover as they use an original part to make the mould. I'm sure people can confirm that I would think the cover just snaps into place, have a go with yours 

[8vMatt]

Hi guys,

I haven't had a pic of a mk5 rear diffuser yet but to give you the idea of what the factory is producing for me, here is the mk6 GTi rear diffuser. I have 3 of these coming with more to come in future orders.

[mrDMH]

Decided I want some bits, but I'm ran out of money this month already.

[8vMatt]

Its always the way!

No problem, let me know what parts you're after and I'll start a new order. Because  the factory is so busy, the production run is taking 4 plus weeks. Sounds like this could work for you for next month.

[mrDMH]

I'm thinking some mirror covers and the front grill in carbon would be my order!

[8vMatt]

I'm thinking some mirror covers and the front grill in carbon would be my order!

Nice 

I'll make a note of those when it comes to the next order and I'll keep you updated of when it happens.

Thanks mate.

[8vMatt]

Apologies for the lack of posting on here the last week or so but just waiting really. I've chased the manufacturers for some sort of production finish date and have been told we are looking to finish the order by the end of the month. Hopefully shipping will be quick. As its my first order with this company, I'm learning as we go with them as far as timescales work etc. 
 
 
 

[8vMatt]

  Progress!

Had the email today stating that my order had been finished and is waiting to be picked up by the courior! Should be picked up tomorrow and will be given a tracking number early next week as the contact chap is having a long weekend. I've been told that shipping should be 10 days.

Looking forward to receiving the box or boxes. Been hoarding bubble wrap now!