Vwthunders build thread (finally)

[seangti]

Few things that turn me off about getting the metal guards modified is -

1. If you have a accident or dent it, very expensive to repair
2. They will never match both sides, not that you will be able to tell
3. Metal is heavier then fiberglass
4. Cost $$$$

Is it possible to use a hardened yet flexible plastic guard like the nissan X-trails do on the front. Would take some knowledge of plastics. Having only a very basic (1st yr engineering knowledge) of plastic, I don't believe an X-trail guard could be melted and remoulded as it'll likely change all the properties and the way that it is cured affects the plasticity of the product. But might be a thought once you have the mould.

[Stuwey]

What does the cage weigh?

Feel any different to drive?

[vwthunder]

I'd be in for a set of those. Group buy maybe? This is something I will be investigating when I get my car back.
Though it would be nice to fit a 235 if possible.
Car looks great mate.

They can do whatever i want, thing is not to go to wide without looking out of place, I know 235 is a more common tyre size

The cost of making up a mould and producing the first one would be around $2000 . I guess them if you could sell 3 or 4 sets and divide the cost, might be around 800 each .

I would have to give them 2 guards from a wrecker and a wheel with a 235 and tell them to make it work lol


Few things that turn me off about getting the metal guards modified is -

1. If you have a accident or dent it, very expensive to repair
2. They will never match both sides, not that you will be able to tell
3. Metal is heavier then fiberglass
4. Cost $$$$

[vwthunder]

Cheers Pierre

[fuzion]

Looks awesome dude!

[Redliner]

Spoke to them about pumping out the front guards, i was told the best thing to do was, well they can make me a mould of a guard and reproduce fiberglass ones which could fit a 225 tyre

I'd be in for a set of those. Group buy maybe? This is something I will be investigating when I get my car back.
Though it would be nice to fit a 235 if possible.
Car looks great mate.

[vwthunder]

Why not just go nuts and go 1/2 way to Polo S2000 widths.

For those who have not seen; http://www.s2000rally.com/foto/polo.jpg

Looking sweet so far, makes me wish I kept mine cleaner

Hmmm bit to aggressive, want to maintain the stock lines

[noone]

Why not just go nuts and go 1/2 way to Polo S2000 widths.

For those who have not seen; http://www.s2000rally.com/foto/polo.jpg

Looking sweet so far, makes me wish I kept mine cleaner

[vwthunder]

That's a cool idea, how much weight would it cut back?

Build is looking amazing.

Dont know, they can modify the stock guards but all the cutting and welding, fabrication in not cheap, close to $2000. The guy is a Coach builder !!!


At least if you have a mould you can make 3 or 4 pairs and divide the cost

[theOctopus]

Re: Vwthunders build thread (finally)

Spoke to them about pumping out the front guards, i was told the best thing to do was, well they can make me a mould of a guard and reproduce fiberglass ones which could fit a 225 tyre

That's a cool idea, how much weight would it cut back?

Build is looking amazing.

[vwthunder]

Big thanks to the Guys at Fabraications for doing a awesome job, the qaulity of the cage, welds, powdercoat is fantastic

Spoke to them about pumping out the front guards, i was told the best thing to do was, well they can make me a mould of a guard and reproduce fiberglass ones which could fit a 225 tyre

[vwthunder]

[VWindahouse]

Going to look amazing mate. Keep it up!

[vwthunder]

Absolutely sic nice design Troy!

Needed the removable brace behind the seat so if I ever need to move the seat back etc, well the brace can come out. Its at the Powdercoaters now, picking the car up tomorrow

Tnen to make a false floor for the boot and to replace the back seat, oh and all of the other stuff that needs to be done.

Got a spare altenator coming from the UK so i can pull it apart and polish the casing

[VWindahouse]

Absolutely sic nice design Troy!