Z4 Coupe Full moonroof tops -In process

[r4gs]

wow

[Twisted Six]

Originally Posted by Dark Schnitzer

added pix-

[Twisted Six]

Originally Posted by Dark Schnitzer View Post
Progress report>>

The top-skin mold for Infusion is completed as of today.(Two things will come from this.)



Next up is a Male mold from it to be built specifically in a high heat application for the Acrylic roofs.

At the same time...I'll be multi-tasking on the CF roof sub-structure mold.....as well as the M'-Brake duct molds. The Brake duct plugs are ready to be molded.



Once these prior items are done....I'll move into modifying the interior headliner for the removable CF roof kit and it will also act as the final headliner for the clear Acrylic tinted roofs.

Then onward to the Aero side-skirts etc.

7 days a week thus far.......................

PS> I wonder if I should begin a "CF Roof" group buy thread to see how big the interest is going to be ??

Cheers,Vinny

[Z4Murder]

You Are The Man!

[Twisted Six]

Originally Posted by onelove

Is this hatch already available in a fiberglass / plastic version ? I'd love to shed some extra weight while retaining the stock look!

I weighed the stripped OEM metal hatch today =31.6 lbs.-(no glass,trim,latches,emblems).

The all glass hatch -(also devoid/stripped of parts) =10.8 lbs !

Quite typical of metal to composite replacement comparo's.

The OEM glass window = 15.8 lbs. I would imagine a Lexan replacement would also come in 2/3rds lighter as well.

So a composite hatch and window may hit 16.1lbs lbs as opposed to metal and glass pushing south of 47 lbs Not bad at all.

Savings of 31.3 lbs. off the rear axle leverage !

Cheers, Vinny

[MIKe86]

Originally Posted by Dark Schnitzer

I weighed the stripped OEM metal hatch today =31.6 lbs.-(no glass,trim,latches,emblems).

The all glass hatch -(also devoid/stripped of parts) =10.8 lbs !

Quite typical of metal to composite replacement comparo's.

The OEM glass window = 15.8 lbs. I would imagine a Lexan replacement would also come in 2/3rds lighter as well.

So a composite hatch and window may hit 16.1lbs lbs as opposed to metal and glass pushing south of 47 lbs Not bad at all.

Savings of 31.3 lbs. off the rear axle leverage !


Cheers, Vinny

Guess that means some of you older guys can carry that spare tire in the driver seat and not feel the difference in acceleration.

[Twisted Six]

Originally Posted by MIKe86

Guess that means some of you older guys can carry that spare tire in the driver seat and not feel the difference in acceleration.

Lol...its all about lower center of gravity. So if the grey matter hasn't developed much....your in great shape in THAT respect,lol.

[Incompatible]

Watching with interest!

[Twisted Six]

Originally Posted by Incompatible

Watching with interest!

Thanks Lance. I'm so stoked to be back in development !!

[beta]

Can you comment on the brake ducts, do you mean brake ducts for the rear brakes from your modified aero side skirts?

[Twisted Six]

Originally Posted by beta

Can you comment on the brake ducts, do you mean brake ducts for the rear brakes from your modified aero side skirts?

The brake ducts pictured in plug status are for the front M cover. They are to be made out of CF. No mods other than material make-up.

Although I do have a set of AERO side skirts in que, I've not begun their journey yet.

[Jumbosock]

This Mustang can give us a good example of looks even though it's flat. Might heat be a concern for a permanent install?

[Twisted Six]

Originally Posted by Jumbosock

This Mustang can give us a good example of looks even though it's flat. Might heat be a concern for a permanent install?

Couple of things here >>

1)-Our roofs can see upwards of 250* on a saturated hot day scenario..easily. The Home Depot seals/weatherstrip adhesives cannot withstand this nor are they made in specific tolerances for sealing a roof at speed/heat/cold/compression.

2)-I'd much rather develop a product line that's complete and not requiring the customer to use off the shelf bits that aren't tested for how we are using them.

3)-I want my line of stuff to be un-box-install-drive....and if its to the hardware store great....but not for finishing up stuff I've sold them.

[SmartBastard]

Wow, I like it!

[Twisted Six]

Originally Posted by SmartBastard

Wow, I like it!

Thanks.........hopefully it'll be a hit. I always get scared when I dip into my retirement funds for this type of venture,lol.

[Kamal]

Keep up the good work Vince! Excited to see what transpires and glad my former Z is being put to good use!

[Twisted Six]

Originally Posted by Kamal

Keep up the good work Vince! Excited to see what transpires and glad my former Z is being put to good use!

I bet you didn't think she'd be used as a production mule did you Kamal,lol

The high heat prototype tool is under way. I hope to have it cured by the 20th so it can be shipped to the plant for testing.

I meet with their engineers in a few weeks in the Mid-west for a face-to-face meeting going over specifics to tolerances etc.

I'll most likely make some mold tweaks and then build a production safe tool then.

[JPWEraser]

What kind of plans do you have for the aero skirts?

[Twisted Six]

Originally Posted by JPWEraser

What kind of plans do you have for the aero skirts?

From a previous post in this thread>>>

Originally Posted by Dark Schnitzer

Prices will come into view once final parts are developed and mounted and all revisions are solid.

My goal is to make these all more affordable than say the 'Varis' line.....not to mention stateside for shipping.

Line-up items are >>(All available in V-Weave 2x2 or 4x4 Twill or standard full Twill (no V-weave)

1)- CF roof & Full CF-Kevlar hybrid roof.
2)--CF Hatch & E-Glass Hatch.
3)--Aero composite side skirts.
4)--Aero brake cooled side skirts.
5)--M' hood vented and stock.
6)--3D front splitter.
7)--Rear functional diffuser for M' covers.
8)--S.I. front splitter.
9)--Polycarbonate or Acrylic-street clear-tinted roofs.with headliner.
10)-Polycarbonate rear hatch glass replacement.
11)-CF increased flow air scoop.

Even more to come......but we all know these take time to bring to the market.

[Twisted Six]

I will probably be off the grid for a few weeks as I travel through the Midwest on business.

The High-heat mold is being shipped to the Optical Polycarbonate Mfr. so I can meet with them while in the state to go over details.

I just didn't want folks to think the thread had parked/died/flaked.

When I return after the 3rd/Aug. I will begin the CF roof sub-structure mold build now that I have the underside prepped for plugging.

Cheers,Vinny

[MIKe86]

keep up the amazing work bud!

[Twisted Six]

Originally Posted by MIKe86

keep up the amazing work bud!

Thanks for that Mike !!