Carbon Fiber Hood - Page 6

SpyhunteR · 10-05-2002, 01:08 PM

SOMEONE DONATE THEIR HOOD!

*yes the caps signify i'm yelling.. thus i am yelling*

AaronGTR · 10-05-2002, 01:46 PM

I have an idea. Has anyone thought of asking him to make some carbon fiber covers for the B-pillar panels. Now that would be sweet. Probably cheap and easy too.

HardD99 · 10-05-2002, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by AaronGTR
I have an idea. Has anyone thought of asking him to make some carbon fiber covers for the B-pillar panels. Now that would be sweet. Probably cheap and easy too.

yeah i think we should ask him to make some other stuff out of CF too, that would be sweet!

i plan on molding my whole center counsole all the way up to stereo, i wonder if i send that to him if he will make the whole thing out of carbon fiber, that would be awesome

botlfed · 10-05-2002, 04:49 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by SpyhunteR
SOMEONE DONATE THEIR HOOD!

*yes the caps signify i'm yelling.. thus i am yelling*

AS soon as he wants it he can use mine, but, until I'm told to get it to him I wait

SpyhunteR · 10-06-2002, 11:50 AM

customcargrills · 10-06-2002, 09:05 PM

Hey guys, I was trying to catch up on all this.

I don't know if there was PM'ing going on but are you guys talking about ME doing other piece when you refer to "HIM"

I'm just lost I guess.

Anyway... first Alero hood is done. Ill have pics of it tomorrow.

I can do whatever you guys need now. If someone ha a donor hood we are all good to go for a pinned 100% CF hood for $600 + $100 shipping (with the possibility of hinges for some extra $$)

SpyhunteR · 10-07-2002, 01:58 AM

sweeeet

Dr_Kyle · 10-07-2002, 08:45 AM

well, if anybody wants to be able to use hinges and pay only $550, send me a PM so I can get back to my guy. I'm not saying one is better or worse, but one IS less expensive. I have to get back to this guy soon, so please, anybody who is interested, PM me.

customcargrills · 10-07-2002, 09:07 AM

Just out of curiosity from this side of the deal did you get any specs on their hood?

Again, I am using:

20 oz carbon fiber
nomex core
epoxy (not resin)
vacuum bagging

SpyhunteR · 10-07-2002, 12:53 PM

doesn't the vavuum bagging allow the epoxy to be strained through the carbon evenly?

so yeah i'd be curious as what the other guy is using in his products...

I'd personally want what's the best available and most durable... I don't want something to chip or burst under mild pressure

customcargrills · 10-07-2002, 04:56 PM

SpyhunteR, essentially you in the right direction. It mainly strains the excess epoxy out.

If you have too much CF then it is flimsy, if you have too much epoxy then it is too brittle.

Final pics of finish Alero hood are at: http://home.attbi.com/~sparksm1/alero/alero2.html

John is getting it soon (shipping on Friday I hope) and let me know when you guys want to do the same.

I can take orders whenever...

SpyhunteR PM me if you like so I can excheange contact info for more info if you like.

Dr_Kyle · 10-07-2002, 05:41 PM

I have emailed my guy and I will let everybody know what he says. Sparks, you say the hinged hood only weighs 12.5 lbs?? That's amazing...way better than I had expected. How much would that one (hinged) cost?

customcargrills · 10-07-2002, 05:54 PM

That specific hood is being sold for $800 shipped.

Hood pinned only are going for $700 shipped or $600 for local people that can pick it up.

aleroboy · 10-07-2002, 07:30 PM

shipping is killing me

but I still want it!
check will be off tomorrow!
John

Dr_Kyle · 10-07-2002, 07:51 PM

I haven't got word yet on the materials/process used, but I do have some facts to compare. (both are cost for the hinged hood)

Option 1, Kenny
Carbon w/Fiberglass underframe: $550
Weight: approx 18 lbs
Materials: unknown at this point (shouldn't be judged on this yet)
Pros: Costs $150 LESS
Cons: Weighs 5.5 pounds more, not 100% CF

My take on Opt. 1: Not 100% CF, but it only adds 5.5 pounds in weight. As a reference, your floormats probably weigh 5 lbs. Is 5.5 pounds worth $150??

Option 2, Sparks
100% Carbon Fiber: $700
Weight: approx 12.5 lbs
Materials: High quality CF, High quality Resin
Pros: Top quality materials. Ultra-light weight
Cons: Costs $150 MORE

My take on Opt. 2: Unbeatable quality, while it's not much of a difference, it does weigh less and that's what some people want. It is 100% carbon fiber, which is also what some people are looking for.

10-05-2002, 01:08 PM	#76
SpyhunteR #1 hater AKA: Rob Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Las Vegas Age: 38 Posts: 4,968 Vehicle: 01' 2.4T GA / 08 TBSS	SOMEONE DONATE THEIR HOOD! yes the caps signify i'm yelling.. thus i am yelling __________________ Hey kids going to Vegas? Let me help you help me help you! Shoot me an email or PM for all your Vegas Night Club bottle hallucinations & strip club desires! FACEBOOKFACE! "Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car and oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall, torque is how far you take the wall with you."

10-05-2002, 01:46 PM	#77
AaronGTR BlingWithBallz AKA: Aaron Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Detroit area, MI Age: 43 Posts: 12,254 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am GT1 2dr	I have an idea. Has anyone thought of asking him to make some carbon fiber covers for the B-pillar panels. Now that would be sweet. Probably cheap and easy too. __________________ The few, the proud, the boosted! 13.788 @ 103.73 mph (3/2011) 320 whp and 300 ft/lbs torque. (3/2011) See it here. the total package.

10-06-2002, 11:50 AM	#80
SpyhunteR #1 hater AKA: Rob Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Las Vegas Age: 38 Posts: 4,968 Vehicle: 01' 2.4T GA / 08 TBSS	__________________ Hey kids going to Vegas? Let me help you help me help you! Shoot me an email or PM for all your Vegas Night Club bottle hallucinations & strip club desires! FACEBOOKFACE! "Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car and oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall, torque is how far you take the wall with you."

10-06-2002, 09:05 PM	#81
customcargrills Sponsor Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 105 Vehicle: 99 Saturn, Blue	Hey guys, I was trying to catch up on all this. I don't know if there was PM'ing going on but are you guys talking about ME doing other piece when you refer to "HIM" I'm just lost I guess. Anyway... first Alero hood is done. Ill have pics of it tomorrow. I can do whatever you guys need now. If someone ha a donor hood we are all good to go for a pinned 100% CF hood for $600 + $100 shipping (with the possibility of hinges for some extra $$) __________________ www.customcargrills.com

10-07-2002, 01:58 AM	#82
SpyhunteR #1 hater AKA: Rob Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Las Vegas Age: 38 Posts: 4,968 Vehicle: 01' 2.4T GA / 08 TBSS	sweeeet __________________ Hey kids going to Vegas? Let me help you help me help you! Shoot me an email or PM for all your Vegas Night Club bottle hallucinations & strip club desires! FACEBOOKFACE! "Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car and oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall, torque is how far you take the wall with you."

10-07-2002, 08:45 AM	#83
Dr_Kyle Better Than Ever AKA: Doctor Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Orlando, FL Age: 40 Posts: 2,116 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am GT1	well, if anybody wants to be able to use hinges and pay only $550, send me a PM so I can get back to my guy. I'm not saying one is better or worse, but one IS less expensive. I have to get back to this guy soon, so please, anybody who is interested, PM me. __________________ Looking for Performance Parts? Click Here to check out Doctor Speed! Best ET: 14.664 @ 94.82 MPH Doctor Speed - Grand Am Performance Parts My Cardomain Page

10-07-2002, 09:07 AM	#84
customcargrills Sponsor Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 105 Vehicle: 99 Saturn, Blue	Just out of curiosity from this side of the deal did you get any specs on their hood? Again, I am using: 20 oz carbon fiber nomex core epoxy (not resin) vacuum bagging __________________ www.customcargrills.com

10-07-2002, 12:53 PM	#85
SpyhunteR #1 hater AKA: Rob Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Las Vegas Age: 38 Posts: 4,968 Vehicle: 01' 2.4T GA / 08 TBSS	doesn't the vavuum bagging allow the epoxy to be strained through the carbon evenly? so yeah i'd be curious as what the other guy is using in his products... I'd personally want what's the best available and most durable... I don't want something to chip or burst under mild pressure __________________ Hey kids going to Vegas? Let me help you help me help you! Shoot me an email or PM for all your Vegas Night Club bottle hallucinations & strip club desires! FACEBOOKFACE! "Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car and oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall, torque is how far you take the wall with you."

10-07-2002, 04:56 PM	#86
customcargrills Sponsor Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 105 Vehicle: 99 Saturn, Blue	SpyhunteR, essentially you in the right direction. It mainly strains the excess epoxy out. If you have too much CF then it is flimsy, if you have too much epoxy then it is too brittle. Final pics of finish Alero hood are at: http://home.attbi.com/~sparksm1/alero/alero2.html John is getting it soon (shipping on Friday I hope) and let me know when you guys want to do the same. I can take orders whenever... SpyhunteR PM me if you like so I can excheange contact info for more info if you like. __________________ www.customcargrills.com

10-07-2002, 05:41 PM	#87
Dr_Kyle Better Than Ever AKA: Doctor Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Orlando, FL Age: 40 Posts: 2,116 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am GT1	I have emailed my guy and I will let everybody know what he says. Sparks, you say the hinged hood only weighs 12.5 lbs?? That's amazing...way better than I had expected. How much would that one (hinged) cost? __________________ Looking for Performance Parts? Click Here to check out Doctor Speed! Best ET: 14.664 @ 94.82 MPH Doctor Speed - Grand Am Performance Parts My Cardomain Page Last edited by Dr_Kyle; 10-07-2002 at 06:59 PM.

10-07-2002, 05:54 PM	#88
customcargrills Sponsor Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 105 Vehicle: 99 Saturn, Blue	That specific hood is being sold for $800 shipped. Hood pinned only are going for $700 shipped or $600 for local people that can pick it up. __________________ www.customcargrills.com

10-07-2002, 07:30 PM	#89
aleroboy 340+ hp Club Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Colorado springs Age: 39 Posts: 1,854 Vehicle: 2001 Alero GLS coupe	shipping is killing me but I still want it! check will be off tomorrow! John

10-07-2002, 07:51 PM	#90
Dr_Kyle Better Than Ever AKA: Doctor Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Orlando, FL Age: 40 Posts: 2,116 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am GT1	I haven't got word yet on the materials/process used, but I do have some facts to compare. (both are cost for the hinged hood) Option 1, Kenny Carbon w/Fiberglass underframe: $550 Weight: approx 18 lbs Materials: unknown at this point (shouldn't be judged on this yet) Pros: Costs $150 LESS Cons: Weighs 5.5 pounds more, not 100% CF My take on Opt. 1: Not 100% CF, but it only adds 5.5 pounds in weight. As a reference, your floormats probably weigh 5 lbs. Is 5.5 pounds worth $150?? Option 2, Sparks 100% Carbon Fiber: $700 Weight: approx 12.5 lbs Materials: High quality CF, High quality Resin Pros: Top quality materials. Ultra-light weight Cons: Costs $150 MORE My take on Opt. 2: Unbeatable quality, while it's not much of a difference, it does weigh less and that's what some people want. It is 100% carbon fiber, which is also what some people are looking for. __________________ Looking for Performance Parts? Click Here to check out Doctor Speed! Best ET: 14.664 @ 94.82 MPH Doctor Speed - Grand Am Performance Parts My Cardomain Page

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