ripped_fear Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 Thank god for that. You would have regretted selling big time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted May 2, 2012 Author Share Posted May 2, 2012 back up if anyone is interested Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
japone Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 most carbon composite cures are at 135 degrees. if the carbon is going to be placed where the temps get hoter than the cure cycle. a post cure of 200 degrees or higher is required. or the carbon will blister. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted May 2, 2012 Author Share Posted May 2, 2012 most carbon composite cures are at 135 degrees. if the carbon is going to be placed where the temps get hoter than the cure cycle. a post cure of 200 degrees or higher is required. or the carbon will blister. Yeah cheers for that, you buying it then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay200bhp Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 most carbon composite cures are at 135 degrees. if the carbon is going to be placed where the temps get hoter than the cure cycle. a post cure of 200 degrees or higher is required. or the carbon will blister. might be the low temp carbon they use in the model shops mate not the stuff you full size boys use n the f1 cars! that prepreg is expensive!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay200bhp Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 Yeah cheers for that, you buying it then? rob if you keep it or if its sold let me know if you would like some heat cladding material( gold btw) and ill see about getting you some Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted May 2, 2012 Author Share Posted May 2, 2012 might be the low temp carbon they use in the model shops mate not the stuff you full size boys use n the f1 cars! that prepreg is expensive!! Guys this is not some cheap fibreglass ebay job, its a one off!! and a serious bit of kit Noel built the bonnet for Jamie, i have spoken to Noel and its the best of the best... hense the £1400 price tag! My plan if i was to keep it is to build a custom carbon under bonnet sheild which i have also bought and is the best of the best carbon kevler motorsport grade sheeting! Your idea on the gold heat tape is a good idea though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted May 2, 2012 Author Share Posted May 2, 2012 rob if you keep it or if its sold let me know if you would like some heat cladding material( gold btw) and ill see about getting you some drop me a pm Jay im interested in some anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay200bhp Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 ahh absolutely mate i know its a nice piece ... i work with f1 crabon which is specced differently to the automotive stuff for autoclave cures to 130 degrees as japone says hes at force india ive since found... the gold sheeting is a sticky backed nomex like material ill see if i can get some and ill pm you for your address to send it rob might be good behind the turbo.... top quality bonnet though guys being metal and carbon and hence worth the cash all day long! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkddav3 Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 for all the work thats gone into that bonnet. its well worth the price. glws matey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted May 2, 2012 Author Share Posted May 2, 2012 for all the work thats gone into that bonnet. its well worth the price. glws matey Well worth the money mate. Fits like stock and 110% better than the genuine doluck i had. Im open to offers! need brakes asap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supra Gaz Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 Its a shame to sell this for funds when so much has been done to bring this car to this level. Have you thought about fitting some evo8 brembos? 4 pot brakes 330m discs, my front set up is going to cost me around 500 when it is all done. I have a template of the adapter bracket too make it easier? Big good looking calipers too. Drop me a pm if you fancy mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
japone Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 Sorry if I upset set u. Was only trying to help out with any potential heating problems with the carbon. I'm sure it looks nice and the new owner we be very happy with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
japone Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 My reference was to carbon in general not ur bonnet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted May 2, 2012 Author Share Posted May 2, 2012 Sorry if I upset set u. Was only trying to help out with any potential heating problems with the carbon. I'm sure it looks nice and the new owner we be very happy with it. yeah cheers mate i appreciate that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted May 4, 2012 Author Share Posted May 4, 2012 price drop £500 grab a bargain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westy Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 Why are you soooooo far away! I would love to have this but the distance is insane! (circa 1000 mile round trip!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted May 4, 2012 Author Share Posted May 4, 2012 Why are you soooooo far away! I would love to have this but the distance is insane! (circa 1000 mile round trip!) yeah sorry mate, distance is a bit far lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 Westy, for £500 for this bonnet, surely it is worth the trip Even get it fitted there! Organise someone to come along and buy your OEM one at the same time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted May 4, 2012 Author Share Posted May 4, 2012 For the members interested these are some pics of the bonnet. It has 2 small hair line cracks either side of the hump and torwards the back of the bonnet, nothing too eye catching. Apart from that and the paint sinking back a bit its lovely. The paint sinking back has only made the weave visible its not caused the bonnet to look horrible, some people like the weave look but its not my cup of tea, but i would paint the bonnet orange anyway. [ATTACH=CONFIG]151046[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]151047[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]151048[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]151049[/ATTACH] excuse the decent pics ha ha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 I keep coming back to this as its so cheap, especially as there is some rear acrhs for sale currently. Not sure what to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 To be honest this is absolute silly Money now for what it is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTurtleshead Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 What does it look like from underneath mate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkddav3 Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 if i didnt have my border bonnet id have been humping your leg for this at that price!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMY23 Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 Rob, as per my PM, I'll have this mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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