Carbon Fiber (CF) Z4 Coupe roofs-Feeler participants

Twisted Six · 07-13-2011, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by inTgr8r

Ahhh IC, that could be interesting.

I'll have to see yours before deciding though.

No worries there.......we can wait right up to the day I load the mold for infusion...as long as I have the materials on the shelf ready to go.

Twisted Six · 07-13-2011, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Skelekitty

Finnegan sent me over here to look at this. Probably 'cause he wants one (his rationale: "It's cheaper than an exhaust!" LOL!!). I think his plan may have backfired, since now I'm thinking I might want one too.

I'm beginning to realize I'm never going to get to Hawaii again... Hahahahahaa

Lol......I swear, I'm not a marriage stress-er,lol

Finnegan · 07-13-2011, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Skelekitty

Finnegan sent me over here to look at this. Probably 'cause he wants one (his rationale: "It's cheaper than an exhaust!" LOL!!). I think his plan may have backfired, since now I'm thinking I might want one too.

I'm beginning to realize I'm never going to get to Hawaii again... Hahahahahaa

Hawaii? What's that?

Oh, that island thing. But we can't take the dog with us anyway.

I'm not sure about backfired. I suspected you'd want one if I got one anyway, so I figured I might as well factor that into planning and budgeting as well.

inTgr8r · 07-13-2011, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Dark Schnitzer

No worries there.......we can wait right up to the day I load the mold for infusion...as long as I have the materials on the shelf ready to go.

I googled around & couldn't come up with any examples.
...do you know of any floating around?

inTgr8r · 07-13-2011, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Skelekitty

Finnegan sent me over here to look at this. Probably 'cause he wants one (his rationale: "It's cheaper than an exhaust!" LOL!!). I think his plan may have backfired, since now I'm thinking I might want one too.

I'm beginning to realize I'm never going to get to Hawaii again... Hahahahahaa

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Originally Posted by Finnegan

Hawaii? What's that?

Oh, that island thing. But we can't take the dog with us anyway.

I'm not sure about backfired. I suspected you'd want one if I got one anyway, so I figured I might as well factor that into planning and budgeting as well.

Just think how much easier the install will be doing 2 at the same time and with 2 pair of hands.

Twisted Six · 07-13-2011, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by inTgr8r

I googled around & couldn't come up with any examples.
...do you know of any floating around?

Yeah, Its not a common effort to find. Even I have only done it a handful of times.

However I did buy a small roll of actually woven CF that already has the V-weave in the run. Very rare and cool stuff.

I'll see if I have any pix to post up.

inTgr8r · 07-13-2011, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Dark Schnitzer

Yeah, Its not a common effort to find. Even I have only done it a handful of times.

However I did buy a small roll of actually woven CF that already has the V-weave in the run. Very rare and cool stuff.

I'll see if I have any pix to post up.

Found a pic.
If you are using a woven V like this ; I'm in!

Twisted Six · 07-13-2011, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by inTgr8r

Found a pic.
If you are using a woven V like this ; I'm in!

Thar she blows !! Thats what I have in stock. Ltd.....but enough to do a handful of roofs etc.

inTgr8r · 07-13-2011, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Dark Schnitzer

Thar she blows !! Thats what I have in stock. Ltd.....but enough to do a handful of roofs etc.

Your handful just got smaller

Twisted Six · 07-13-2011, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by inTgr8r

Your handful just got smaller

Thats what she said...................but not to me....I just heard about it,lol.

Skelekitty · 07-13-2011, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Dark Schnitzer

Lol......I swear, I'm not a marriage stress-er,lol

I hold you completely blameless. This is OUR addiction and we are willing to own it.

Twisted Six · 07-13-2011, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Skelekitty

I hold you completely blameless. This is OUR addiction and we are willing to own it.

Whew !In that case....glad I could facilitate,lol.

onelove · 07-13-2011, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Dark Schnitzer

Thar she blows !! Thats what I have in stock. Ltd.....but enough to do a handful of roofs etc.

You're going to need a lot more of that! Great looking stuff, there's a Koenigsegg CCXR here done using that weave, amazing to see the V lead straight down the center of the car, and all other pieces line up to it.

Twisted Six · 07-13-2011, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by onelove

You're going to need a lot more of that! Great looking stuff, there's a Koenigsegg CCXR here done using that weave, amazing to see the V lead straight down the center of the car, and all other pieces line up to it.

Sounds like I'll need to measure that roll to get ready for whats to come then !

Twisted Six · 07-13-2011, 06:17 PM

Wow.....this thread has had 607 views over the last 3 days !

I hope that is a sign of interest in purchasing. I'd love not to eat this financially,lol.

Jumbosock · 07-13-2011, 06:45 PM

1)-Dark Schnitzer-2x2 Twill-V-weave.
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Twisted Six · 07-13-2011, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Jumbosock

1)-Dark Schnitzer-2x2 Twill-V-weave.
2)-Jumbosock- 2x2 Twill-V-weave
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Looks like V-weave is going to be a hit already,lol Most of my PM's have been about it.

Also...a few good questions I may as well address here.

Questions:
1. Can we choose the direction of the weave? I would like it to run in the same direction of the weave in my other parts if possible.
A)-Sure ! Since I handle all production and mold loading..its up to you and me.
2. Quality of appearance. I like the look of the CF roof and would not paint it. I have seen a lot of Large CF products with ripples, dimples and other imperfections in the weave. So, will the appearance be flawless or reasonably close?
A)-Absolutely flawless. I say this with confidence because of my process. Void/bubble/dimple free due to the infusion rather than open mold wet lay-up.Plus..I'll be post spraying with automotive clear and wet-sanding/polishing before completion.
3. Would I be able to adapt the roof you are selling now, to the potential removable kit you are developing?
A)- Yes. The goal here is build these parts so that everyone can even bounce between a clear roof or CF roof or even go back to metal if need be.The Silicone seal will be mounted to the roof..not the car.
4. Production: When will payment be due ?
A)-After the first one to test out on my car for pix and tolerance checks.
5. Local Pick up: I really don't trust shipping companies with a piece like that, I would want to do a local pick up if that works ?
A)-Would love to meet you either way. I do have a really safe boxing technique if you decide to ship.

Cheers,
Vinny

inTgr8r · 07-13-2011, 07:25 PM

....Vinny, I think it would be good to update the list in your OP

Twisted Six · 07-13-2011, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by inTgr8r

....Vinny, I think it would be good to update the list in your OP

Are you also in ??

EDIT: Oh crap...just caught this from page 1 ! >>

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Originally Posted by inTgr8r

Ahhh screw it!
I'm in schit now anyway.

2)-inTgr8r-2x2 Twill-V-weave

2x2 Twill looks like >>

^this

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Jumbosock · 07-13-2011, 07:41 PM

Oh I didn't see that either. I guess I am number 3.

Twisted Six · 07-13-2011, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Jumbosock

Oh I didn't see that either. I guess I am number 3.

Sorry about that guys......as the kids say..."My bad".

gcochard · 07-14-2011, 09:59 AM

I'm so glad I don't have a coupe, I would go into debt in this thread.

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gcochard Captain 24 Rep 784 Posts Drives: 2011.5 E90 M3 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: South OC iTrader: (2) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 [0.00]	I'm so glad I don't have a coupe, I would go into debt in this thread.
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