carbon fibre parts

VtinyRmikeS · 08-07-2008, 12:16

hi all

does any1 know where i could get a carbon fibre bonnet for my octy vrs, if one is made for it?
plus are there any other parts in carbon fibre available, like interior trim, under bonnet (apart from engine cover) or exterior.

cheers

Ender · 08-07-2008, 14:17

Carbon fibre bonnet! just by a new car or somin lol thats gotta cost!

Taxi 219 · 08-07-2008, 18:20

Carbon Fibre Bonnets

Worth a look maybe.

**VRStu** · 08-07-2008, 18:24

Send a PM to delcac as he spoke to a guy at GTi Inernational. They looked really nice but they needed 5 people to be able to make them.

**delcac** · 08-07-2008, 18:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by VtinyRmikeS

hi all

does any1 know where i could get a carbon fibre bonnet for my octy vrs, if one is made for it?
plus are there any other parts in carbon fibre available, like interior trim, under bonnet (apart from engine cover) or exterior.

cheers

Funny you should mention this.

<Big head mode>
When I was at GTi Inters picking up Makefish's, sorry my trophy. I had a chat with one of the traders there. He said if we could get 5 or more people interested in a carbon bonnet he could do them for £375 each.

I'll see if I can find the leaflet.

PS That Stu gets in first everytime.

TrevorB33 · 08-07-2008, 18:36

ill have one

**delcac** · 08-07-2008, 19:03

VtinyRmikeS
Delcac
TrevorB33

Anyone else!!

**VRStu** · 08-07-2008, 19:08

Looks like you may get this one off the ground Des.

greg123 · 08-07-2008, 20:58

£375 isn't bad. Would it be as rigid with all the mountings, catch mounts, noise insulation etc? Also, what's the point of this? Saving weight? If so, what for? Acceleration? Wouldn't a 2bhp increase do as much? Economy? Narrower tyres would yeild more.

Greg.

**delcac** · 09-07-2008, 07:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by greg123

£375 isn't bad. Would it be as rigid with all the mountings, catch mounts, noise insulation etc? Also, what's the point of this? Saving weight? If so, what for? Acceleration? Wouldn't a 2bhp increase do as much? Economy? Narrower tyres would yeild more.

Greg.

I would have thought more like a 25bhp gain.

DirtyVec · 09-07-2008, 08:05

VtinyRmikeS
Delcac
TrevorB33
Dirtyvec

greg123 · 09-07-2008, 10:09

NO way. You are suggesting, for example, that a 90hp tdi will outperform a 110tdi if the bonnet is missing. These are fairly heavy cars, the difference between a std and carbon bonnet is a very small percentage of overall weight. If someone can give us some numbers we can work it out.

There is a pretty hefty amount of weight in a full tank of fuel, I'm sure no one puts 7/8ths of a tank of fuel instead of a full tank and claims to get 25hp worth of difference.... By the time you get down to empty you'd be claiming an extra 150hp of performance due to the 60kg less weight....

Quote:

Originally Posted by delcac

I would have thought more like a 25bhp gain.

VtinyRmikeS · 09-07-2008, 10:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by Taxi 219

Carbon Fibre Bonnets

Worth a look maybe.

cheers for the help,
they dont do 1 for our rocket ships shame

VtinyRmikeS · 09-07-2008, 10:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by delcac

Funny you should mention this.

<Big head mode>
When I was at GTi Inters picking up Makefish's, sorry my trophy. I had a chat with one of the traders there. He said if we could get 5 or more people interested in a carbon bonnet he could do them for £375 each.

I'll see if I can find the leaflet.

PS That Stu gets in first everytime.

cool, price sounds good too,
1 question, what happens to the grille itll look a bit wrong not carbon(the painted part not chrome)

lets hope sum1 else is interested,
do you mind sortin it out des?

jonnycatbiscuit · 09-07-2008, 10:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by greg123

NO way. You are suggesting, for example, that a 90hp tdi will outperform a 110tdi if the bonnet is missing. These are fairly heavy cars, the difference between a std and carbon bonnet is a very small percentage of overall weight. If someone can give us some numbers we can work it out.

There is a pretty hefty amount of weight in a full tank of fuel, I'm sure no one puts 7/8ths of a tank of fuel instead of a full tank and claims to get 25hp worth of difference.... By the time you get down to empty you'd be claiming an extra 150hp of performance due to the 60kg less weight....

I think he was joking mate...

Octavia Vrs! · 09-07-2008, 11:23

I'm VERY interested in this. Been searching for one for a while. Suppose there will be no chance of getting one before my ring trip in August tho. I too would like do know a little more about bonnet fixings and front grill. I assume they come with a laquer on them to help washing ect?

**delcac** · 09-07-2008, 21:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonnycatbiscuit

I think he was joking mate...

I was........tho it could be 50bhp with the right go faster strips.

**delcac** · 09-07-2008, 22:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by VtinyRmikeS

cool, price sounds good too,
1 question, what happens to the grille itll look a bit wrong not carbon(the painted part not chrome)

lets hope sum1 else is interested,
do you mind sortin it out des?

I was going to paint my one but hay, if the jap look is your thang.......

I've been in contact with the company and they are willing to make the bonnet. The top shape will be as the original bonnet but you can order what ever you like underneath, framework, fixings etc. Possibly may effect the price depending on what you want. Oh and they will even make the front grille, door skins etc in carbon.

Now all we need is 5 definites.

Ender · 09-07-2008, 22:36

Can I have 36 Luevers like the aston RS?

**delcac** · 09-07-2008, 22:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ender

36 Luevers

Bigw2069 · 09-07-2008, 22:50

Im taking a guess at Louvres Des

Ender · 09-07-2008, 22:55

YUP! those! can I get them!

**delcac** · 09-07-2008, 22:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ender

YUP! those! can I get them!

Yes, as long as you find 5 others who want the same. Good luck with that.

Ender · 09-07-2008, 22:59

Des you need them to cool your car!, Also its pretty stripped inside your car so imagine what 36 VENTS will save you on weight!

**delcac** · 09-07-2008, 23:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ender

Des you need them to cool your car!, Also its pretty stripped inside your car so imagine what 36 VENTS will save you on weight!

All the same, I think I will stick with the standard bonnet look. Then if I do change my mind, I can attack it with an axe.

08-07-2008, 12:16	#1
VtinyRmikeS Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: WIRRAL Posts: 122 Thanks: 4 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	carbon fibre parts hi all does any1 know where i could get a carbon fibre bonnet for my octy vrs, if one is made for it? plus are there any other parts in carbon fibre available, like interior trim, under bonnet (apart from engine cover) or exterior. cheers

08-07-2008, 14:17	#2
Ender Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 471 Thanks: 9 Thanked 18 Times in 11 Posts	Re: carbon fibre parts Carbon fibre bonnet! just by a new car or somin lol thats gotta cost! __________________ Mods- ABD racing CAI --- ABD racing TIP --- Forge DV --- Blue flame full sytem --- Koni FSD's --- Bosch aero twins --- Fuel 4 5 Stud - 18" --- Milotek 3 grill set --- Milotek bonnet lifters --- Eibach springs --- Impossible Performance custom remap 'Impossible' is Nothing

08-07-2008, 18:20	#3
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08-07-2008, 18:24	#4
VRStu Txt Spk Police Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,761 Thanks: 142 Thanked 987 Times in 884 Posts	Re: carbon fibre parts Send a PM to delcac as he spoke to a guy at GTi Inernational. They looked really nice but they needed 5 people to be able to make them. __________________ Stu Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2008 Audi S3 - Ibis White, Black Optics Pack, Privacy Glass, Auto Bi Xenon Headlights, Rain Sensing Wipers, Bose Sound System, Ipod Prep, GSM Phone Prep, Flat Bottom Multi Function Steering Wheel, Electric Folding Mirrors, Acoustic Parking, Cruise Control, Interior Light Pack, Non Smokers Pack. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - A Patio

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08-07-2008, 19:03	#7
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08-07-2008, 19:08	#8
VRStu Txt Spk Police Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,761 Thanks: 142 Thanked 987 Times in 884 Posts	Re: carbon fibre parts Looks like you may get this one off the ground Des. __________________ Stu Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2008 Audi S3 - Ibis White, Black Optics Pack, Privacy Glass, Auto Bi Xenon Headlights, Rain Sensing Wipers, Bose Sound System, Ipod Prep, GSM Phone Prep, Flat Bottom Multi Function Steering Wheel, Electric Folding Mirrors, Acoustic Parking, Cruise Control, Interior Light Pack, Non Smokers Pack. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - A Patio

08-07-2008, 20:58	#9
greg123 Briskodian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Nottingham, J26 M1 Posts: 422 Thanks: 13 Thanked 32 Times in 30 Posts	Re: carbon fibre parts £375 isn't bad. Would it be as rigid with all the mountings, catch mounts, noise insulation etc? Also, what's the point of this? Saving weight? If so, what for? Acceleration? Wouldn't a 2bhp increase do as much? Economy? Narrower tyres would yeild more. Greg.

09-07-2008, 08:05	#11
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09-07-2008, 11:23	#16
Octavia Vrs! Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 462 Thanks: 27 Thanked 34 Times in 33 Posts	Re: carbon fibre parts I'm VERY interested in this. Been searching for one for a while. Suppose there will be no chance of getting one before my ring trip in August tho. I too would like do know a little more about bonnet fixings and front grill. I assume they come with a laquer on them to help washing ect? __________________ There's nothing like seeing feathers going in the opposite direction to the bird! .......................................

09-07-2008, 22:36	#19
Ender Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 471 Thanks: 9 Thanked 18 Times in 11 Posts	Re: carbon fibre parts Can I have 36 Luevers like the aston RS? __________________ Mods- ABD racing CAI --- ABD racing TIP --- Forge DV --- Blue flame full sytem --- Koni FSD's --- Bosch aero twins --- Fuel 4 5 Stud - 18" --- Milotek 3 grill set --- Milotek bonnet lifters --- Eibach springs --- Impossible Performance custom remap 'Impossible' is Nothing

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09-07-2008, 22:55	#22
Ender Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 471 Thanks: 9 Thanked 18 Times in 11 Posts	Re: carbon fibre parts YUP! those! can I get them! __________________ Mods- ABD racing CAI --- ABD racing TIP --- Forge DV --- Blue flame full sytem --- Koni FSD's --- Bosch aero twins --- Fuel 4 5 Stud - 18" --- Milotek 3 grill set --- Milotek bonnet lifters --- Eibach springs --- Impossible Performance custom remap 'Impossible' is Nothing

09-07-2008, 22:59	#24
Ender Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 471 Thanks: 9 Thanked 18 Times in 11 Posts	Re: carbon fibre parts Des you need them to cool your car!, Also its pretty stripped inside your car so imagine what 36 VENTS will save you on weight! __________________ Mods- ABD racing CAI --- ABD racing TIP --- Forge DV --- Blue flame full sytem --- Koni FSD's --- Bosch aero twins --- Fuel 4 5 Stud - 18" --- Milotek 3 grill set --- Milotek bonnet lifters --- Eibach springs --- Impossible Performance custom remap 'Impossible' is Nothing

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