Carbon Fiber Doors- Group Effort Needed

[Z4-VILLA]

Ok so here it is.

We have some one on this forum who can build us the molds for the doors and turn them into Carbon Fiber.

In the Classifieds Section there are a pair of doors for a Z4M that are on sale for $500.00,thats for both, a price unheard of but never the less its there.
This is our golden opportunity to begin something unique here.

I have looked around and found that Seibon doesn't even have our doors in CF form. Even if so their prices are outrageous.

From what Im gathering 'Twisted six' can make us these CF doors with no trouble.

Heres what we came up with:

we need to acquire those doors first, they are out in long island. Im the closest one there most of the time. we need to raise 750.00 from 15 investors. That comes out to 50 bucks per person. Basically the average cost of a full tank of gas. Each investor will get twice his money back, I believe twisted six' will knock off 100 dollars for each persons door price. I believe each door will be around 2k and shipping will be easy due to the light weight nature of the finished product.
the 50 bucks per person equates up to 750. the doors cost 500 and its around 250 in freight cost plus packaging to get them from New York to California.
This is a big under taking and I would love to see what every one thinks, and since Im not alone on this one I think its great idea. :-)





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[Twisted Six]

[QUOTE=Z4-VILLA;12509782]Ok so here it is.

We have some one on this forum who can build us the molds for the doors and turn them into Carbon Fiber.

In the Classifieds Section there are a pair of doors for a Z4M that are on sale for $500.00,thats for both, a price unheard of but never the less its there.
This is our golden opportunity to begin something unique here.

I have looked around and found that Seibon doesn't even have our doors in CF form. Even if so their prices are outrageous.

From what Im gathering 'Twisted six' can make us these CF doors with no trouble.

Heres what we came up with:

we need to acquire those doors first, they are out in long island. Im the closest one there most of the time. we need to raise 750.00 from 15 investors. That comes out to 50 bucks per person. Basically the average cost of a full tank of gas. Each investor will get twice his money back, I believe twisted six' will knock off 100 dollars for each persons door price. I believe each door will be around 2k and shipping will be easy due to the light weight nature of the finished product.
the 50 bucks per person equates up to 750. the doors cost 500 and its around 250 in freight cost plus packaging to get them from New York to California.
This is a big under taking and I would love to see what every one thinks, and since Im not alone on this one I think its great idea. :-)





1).- Roffle Waffle--(Tom)---------------------+$50.00

2).- Dark Schnitzer-(Vince)-------------------+$50.00 + not to mention I'll have thousands in the molds : )

3). -inTgr8r-------(Ian)-----------------------+$20.00

4)-Z4-VILLA-----(______)--------------------+ Pick-up and ship ?

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Actually the price is half of that. @ $2,000.00 per pair. Although it may even be less once I've carved out a set and jigged to know all the materials consumed etc. But NOT more. The goal is for Full CF build with internal impact bars and bolt-on design. Factory handles,inner door panel,glass and internals will swap over. Very stiff and sturdy yet lightweight.

By the way...I'm basically discounting double the amount each person pony's up. Example being...$50 =$100 off....$200 = $400 off.

[Z4-VILLA]

you can count me in for doing just driving. :-) considering how much gas I will be spending for this venture I think it's more than enough

[seank]

Is this a full functioning door or a sleeve?

[Z4-VILLA]

fully functional door just light as f@#k

[mexicobmw]

I am in with 50 (I can send a paypal correct?). just want to know if the cf doors will have cf finish inside? that will look awesome!
regards
diego

[Z4-VILLA]

1).- Roffle Waffle--(Tom)---------------------+$50.00

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note: if integr8r wants to be back on the list the group buy in initial investment is 50 not 20. So until I see 50 his name won't be added. Once we reach 15 participants we lock that in.

[Z4-VILLA]

Also if the math is correct after you pay 50 some where down the line your CF Doors will cost you 1900.00 because your discount.

[Jumbosock]

Do we know the approximate weight savings per side?

[Z4-VILLA]

Twisted Six' says that each door in cf will be 2/3 lighter.

[Z4-VILLA]

BTW guys don't send pay pals until we start the official group buy thread in the classifieds. :-)

Cant wait for the usual suspects to show up....Beedub, Roffle Waffle, iPhone engineer, etc.... :-)

[Twisted Six]

Originally Posted by Z4-VILLA

BTW guys don't send pay pals until we start the official group buy thread in the classifieds. :-)

Right, no money should be managed until we can pull this off. I'd just buy them outright but I've spent thousands this year in hoarding prospect components for molding and I'm just tapped.

I'd hate to see this set get split up or sold outside our circle.

These will be fully functional,bolt-in, full visible CF weave inside and out. Weight loss will be on or near 2/3's of the steel shells. They will have crash bars equal too or greater than OEM and can be painted or clear-coated to your preferences.

[Z4-VILLA]

I say at about 10 locked in participants ,we can start the classifieds Group buy thread and the remaining 5 needed will easily be found after 10 accountable interests are collected.

[inTgr8r]

Originally Posted by Z4-VILLA

note: if integr8r wants to be back on the list the group buy in initial investment is 50 not 20. So until I see 50 his name won't be added. Once we reach 15 participants we lock that in.

as per previous, I won't be participating in the GB.
I was just tossing in a few bucks to help the community.

Im just hoping to be able too afford the cf roof when the time comes.

[Z4-VILLA]

Ahh understood. the cf Roof will be niice

[Z4-VILLA]

bump

[inTgr8r]

Originally Posted by Z4-VILLA

bump

work it !!

[Z4-VILLA]

Twisted..whats the turn around time once you get the doors?

[Twisted Six]

Originally Posted by Z4-VILLA

Twisted..whats the turn around time once you get the doors?

That's a good question as I have many irons in the fire moving forward including these.

A good guess would be late Winter or January. It will require no less than 6 molds altogether and 2 assembly jigs. Hardware sets developed etc.

That should give folks some time to gather funds.Thats about $100 a week saved back to be ready for purchase in Jan.

[Z4-VILLA]

ONce you have the molds and such you should be able to mass produce.....very exciting.

[Twisted Six]

Originally Posted by Z4-VILLA

ONce you have the molds and such you should be able to mass produce.....very exciting.

Hopefully the doors will come in unscathed so I don't have to spend anytime bodyworking them. That is always a setback.

But yes, once all the molds are cured I can Infuse them in sets,trim, secondarily bond, sand -polish and ship.

[Z4-VILLA]

makes me wanna rip my doors off right now. lol