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  • Carbon Fibre parts

    Hey guys,

    I'm currently learning how to do carbon lay-ups and as such I thought I might as well make a few bits for my Polo GTI. I would contemplate making more parts but need to work out costings and that sort of thing cos I can't do it for free! What parts do people want? Am thinking things like mirrors, engine bay stuff, anything basically plastic that can be replicated.

    Let me know!

    Cheers

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    carbon fibre intake pipe to replace the stock restrictive parts. I dont want one but people pay up to $200 for a simple plastic piece from a SEAT

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    • #3
      could you place it on the engine cover?
      APR V2 | APR Downpipe + custom catback | APR solid mount | FMIC | SEAT intake | BMC filter | FORGE 007DV | KW v1 | WHITELINE RSB
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      • #4
        Pretty much an plastic parts (lets stick to dress up parts like the engine cover and that sort of thing) can be used to take a mould from. Engine cover looks to be a good one though. Was also thinking mirrors and possible air box...

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        • #5
          Engine cover, why do you need a engine cover for lol

          I dont see anyone running them in the states on MK4 GTI,s
          MODS- TOO MANY

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          • #6
            Thats Cool. Are you using some sort of UV protection. The CF overlay I did 2 years ago has gone Yellowie coloured... any PIC of your work ?
            I hear there is a resin they use on surf boards that does not go off coloured but my supplier sells it for ~$200 for 10L(wanna go halfs : P ), too much for an ameture.
            a pic for whoring.

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            • #7
              Sets of s2000 wheel arches

              Originally posted by Preen59
              It doesn't matter what car you drive.. If you're a complete wanker.. People still won't want to talk to you..

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              • #8
                Ya, Id go a set as well


                Originally posted by Whubbsie View Post
                Sets of s2000 wheel arches

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                • #9
                  Defo wheel arches. now thats stance you can work with...

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                  • #10
                    Funnily enough I spoke to some guys about having this kit produced... Not only do you need wheels with a crazy offset, but the guards need to be cut up. Not so bad on the front, but on the back it's inner and outer skins, rewelding them together etc. A huge job and not easily reversible.... Will post some pics up once I've mad some mirrors and engine bay bits... Maybe after that some front guards and a bonnet...

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                    • #11
                      I reckon a black carbon fibre bonnet would the be ducks nuts! Especially seeing how great a black painted bonnet looks on the GTI.
                      APR V2 Tuned, APR Dogbone mount, APR R1 DV, K&N Panel Filter, SEAT Intake, Forge TIP & FSB, Bilstein & H&R, Whiteline RSB, Full Milltek 2.5" exhaust

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by clubracer View Post
                        Funnily enough I spoke to some guys about having this kit produced... Not only do you need wheels with a crazy offset, but the guards need to be cut up. Not so bad on the front, but on the back it's inner and outer skins, rewelding them together etc. A huge job and not easily reversible.... Will post some pics up once I've mad some mirrors and engine bay bits... Maybe after that some front guards and a bonnet...
                        wheels ready, would never want to reverse it... so if you are will to make them I'm in. and S2000 bonnet to match even better
                        Originally posted by Preen59
                        It doesn't matter what car you drive.. If you're a complete wanker.. People still won't want to talk to you..

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                        • #13
                          Good to see! I've taught myself some carbon work, thanks to carbonmods in the UK. A nice website.

                          Love to hear how you get a flawless, clear finish though, seems to be the biggest challenge. Sure was for me!
                          2014 Skoda Yeti TDI Outdoor 4x4 | Audi Q3 CFGC repower | Darkside tune and Race Cams | Darkside dump pDPF | Wagner Comp IC | Snow Water Meth | Bilstein B6 H&R springs | Rays Homura 2x7 18 x 8" 255 Potenza Sports | Golf R subframe | Superpro sways and bushings | 034 engine mounts | MK6 GTI brakes |

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                          • #14
                            Can you buy that arch kit somewhere?

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                              yes from the people that actually make the s2000, hoping to get it cheaper than the 10 so grand it cost from them
                              Originally posted by Preen59
                              It doesn't matter what car you drive.. If you're a complete wanker.. People still won't want to talk to you..

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