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05-04-2011, 04:37 PM | #23 |
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I'm still so excited (even though you didn't really answer my question hehe )
Anyway, pardon my ignorance if I've missed it in a previous thread - but what is your background or what is it that you do professionally? It sure sounds like it's related to these processes and fabrication, but I'm just curious as I'm sure others are. We're all so excited about the possibility of the part and the thought of someone stepping up to the plate to give it a go that either everybody already knows except for me, or nobody cares what your background is as long as you can pop out a piece that fits.. :rofl: Again, just asking out of sheer curiousity. Not trying to stir the pot.
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05-04-2011, 04:55 PM | #24 | |
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With respect to the flex, my guess would try to keep it as close to stock as possible. I wouldn't necessarily want any acrylic or PC piece being load bearing which may occur if the piece is too rigid and the frame of the car flexes around it. Not saying that as a plus or a minus for the bubbles or not because it can be engineered either way for the desired characteristics. Maybe the substructure you're building would deflect any load around the acrylic pieces. Just one more thing to consider. |
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05-04-2011, 07:11 PM | #25 |
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"Will there be unusual lensing of the optics in those zones ? Perhaps.....but doing a shapeless convex (otherwise flat) roof might be quite boring...or at the worst lose personality."
totally agree - want to keep my bubbles :-) |
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My composites/plastics grasp comes from working as an R&D ME for 10 years. I was responsible for quick prototype design and troubleshooting. This project as with others I'm developing ...are all in line with my history and experience. I love doing it. Quote:
Its a pretty lightweight part to be honest. Which leads me to believe one of two things exist here. 1)-BMW engineers made the roof and its substructure with flex in mind (Or) > 2)-Flex is only there due to lightweight material stiffness to save production costs and the outer roof surrounding chassis frame is plenty stiff on its own merit. My prototype will be a good test on some rough roads and hot days. I planned on corner jacking the car too to see what occurs whithin the flush points of fit. Last edited by Twisted Six; 02-19-2014 at 05:45 PM.. |
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05-04-2011, 08:26 PM | #27 |
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some techy-wizardry going on here behind the scenes, albeit i'm willing to bet the roof was a cost-saving measure considering the frame of the car itself already returned such massive stiffness numbers.
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05-05-2011, 11:48 AM | #28 |
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05-09-2011, 01:42 PM | #31 |
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this sounds siiiick!
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05-10-2011, 11:41 AM | #32 |
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Thanks everyone for your interest.
Although I already have one steel roof to mold from...the 2nd roof fell through on obtaining before the car was crushed. I can work faster if I have multiple steel roofs to build molds from at one time.....so if ANYONE knows of a Coupe being parted down....PLEASE let me know in a PM so I can act upon it. Thanks, Vinny |
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05-10-2011, 06:10 PM | #34 |
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Dark Schnitzer...... So I see in your sig that your car is in front of ORD headquarters in California. Neat place I got invited out their and shown all the labs and stuff a couple years ago. Have you done work their? That would explain your background with the materials.
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05-10-2011, 06:51 PM | #35 | |
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Not bad though...just not as efficient for now,lol.
Brand new set of AERO side skirts showed up today though. Those will be cool parts in the line-up I believe ! Quote:
I meant to post a pic of the first composite coupe hatch that was test fitted on my Z last year. I'll be using this successful mold to make CF hatches soon . Its going to be a very busy next year I foresee.............. |
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05-10-2011, 09:13 PM | #36 |
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Is this hatch already available in a fiberglass / plastic version ? I'd love to shed some extra weight while retaining the stock look!
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05-11-2011, 12:33 AM | #37 | |
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I have a rear hatch glass coming to mold a OEM fitment Polycarbonate rear lightweight glass replacement as we type.But still in the works/details. If need be...you can also re-install OEM glass....but its also heavy...if weight is indeed your goal. |
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05-11-2011, 03:03 AM | #38 |
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Nice! Those are about $500+shipping for both OEM. What's your goal with these?
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05-11-2011, 11:17 AM | #39 | |
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My plan is to build molds from them and offer them in stock form as well as a NACA-type cooling duct for the rear brakes. Something unseen design-wise . Something functioning for tracked cars....and sexy for street. These will likely be Resin Infusion E-glass and only in CF with special order to control final price. |
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05-11-2011, 12:28 PM | #41 |
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This thread is chock full of WIN!!!!
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05-11-2011, 01:01 PM | #42 |
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I cannot wait to see all these products come into play. do you have a general list of the pieces you are producing/ will be producing? and im sure prices come later?
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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. |
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05-11-2011, 01:56 PM | #44 |
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awesome stuff man. You have some great ideas. i know that im on board with the roof, vented hood, and rear diffuser
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