Carbon roof - NEW PICS pg3
31-03-2008, 11:03 AM
#1
Carbon roof - NEW PICS pg3
Just got the call today and my new full carbonfibre roof is ready for collection......
Pics to follow on this one tomorrow and the final weight too, im hoping for around the 3kg weight
Last edited by Luca; 24-04-2008 at 09:34 AM.
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01-04-2008, 06:47 PM
#14
just finding my feet
01-04-2008, 09:06 PM
#18
Well im back and to say im happy would be just lying..
Its awesome!!
To answer a few questions above..
This a carbon skin and is fitted to the exiting roof skin either side of the roof rails. The roof is to be cut off loosing the sunroof surround but leaving a border of circa 20mm around all edges for the boding agent to do its stuff.
The skin then bonds underneath the windscreen rubber and also the roof strips so no visable edge is seen.. The car is fitted with a full weld in rollcage also. The central piece of roof on a fiesta has no strength whatsover and if pushed is very very flimsy....
This a full carbon skin there is no fibreglass used and the weight is amazing im yet to cut the roof out to weigh but im sure the weight will be greater than this carlos fandago carbon one...
***** 2.1 KG *****
Its awesome!! To answer a few questions above..
This a carbon skin and is fitted to the exiting roof skin either side of the roof rails. The roof is to be cut off loosing the sunroof surround but leaving a border of circa 20mm around all edges for the boding agent to do its stuff.
The skin then bonds underneath the windscreen rubber and also the roof strips so no visable edge is seen.. The car is fitted with a full weld in rollcage also. The central piece of roof on a fiesta has no strength whatsover and if pushed is very very flimsy....
This a full carbon skin there is no fibreglass used and the weight is amazing im yet to cut the roof out to weigh but im sure the weight will be greater than this carlos fandago carbon one...
***** 2.1 KG *****
01-04-2008, 09:15 PM
#21
Here we go - some pics of it on the dummy roof that was used to take the mould.
Its not easy taking pictures of carbon but here she be... In the flesh it looks stunning
This one i have given to my partner in crime Shaun who has also helped with the production/mould cost of the roof after my research to find the ideal company that could fabricate it with weight /strength as priority whislt also having a perfect weave.
Il collect my own one tomorrow as it will have been removed from the mould then
Its not easy taking pictures of carbon but here she be... In the flesh it looks stunning
This one i have given to my partner in crime Shaun who has also helped with the production/mould cost of the roof after my research to find the ideal company that could fabricate it with weight /strength as priority whislt also having a perfect weave.
Il collect my own one tomorrow as it will have been removed from the mould then
Last edited by Luca; 01-04-2008 at 09:18 PM.
01-04-2008, 09:22 PM
#25
Over the moon mate to be honest, i have bought fibreglass panels before that have needed hours of prepping before paint to get the flatness i want.
This has not one single blemish in either the carbon or the gell coat.
Its as flat as glass and as shiny as i could wish.
Cant wait to see it on the car although chopping my nice roof out is not the part im looking forward too ....or am i
This has not one single blemish in either the carbon or the gell coat.
Its as flat as glass and as shiny as i could wish.
Cant wait to see it on the car although chopping my nice roof out is not the part im looking forward too ....or am i
01-04-2008, 09:27 PM
#26
PassionFord Post Whore!!
Over the moon mate to be honest, i have bought fibreglass panels before that have needed hours of prepping before paint to get the flatness i want.
This has not one single blemish in either the carbon or the gell coat.
Its as flat as glass and as shiny as i could wish.
Cant wait to see it on the car although chopping my nice roof out is not the part im looking forward too ....or am i
This has not one single blemish in either the carbon or the gell coat.
Its as flat as glass and as shiny as i could wish.
Cant wait to see it on the car although chopping my nice roof out is not the part im looking forward too ....or am i
cutting the roof of could be a bit scary tho
01-04-2008, 09:40 PM
#32
Too many posts.. I need a life!!
Well we have done it Luke mate
Well I have model 001 in my living room under armed guard atm
Fitting will be on Sunday, if its not to windy
Couple of pictures to wet your whistles
The cardboard it came in weighs more
Well I have model 001 in my living room under armed guard atm
Fitting will be on Sunday, if its not to windy
Couple of pictures to wet your whistles
The cardboard it came in weighs more
01-04-2008, 09:58 PM
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Carbon fibre rocks! Problem is you just cant stop getting stuff done once you start!
Ive spent literally thousands and thousands having special stuff made !!!!! Think ive finished now though.
That roof looks awesome.
I got my nose scoop done a few weeks back and the guy was just starting a MK3 Escort Carbon roof.
Ive spent literally thousands and thousands having special stuff made !!!!! Think ive finished now though.
That roof looks awesome.
I got my nose scoop done a few weeks back and the guy was just starting a MK3 Escort Carbon roof.
Last edited by polly_x; 01-04-2008 at 09:59 PM.
01-04-2008, 10:06 PM
#38
Carbon fibre rocks! Problem is you just cant stop getting stuff done once you start!
Ive spent literally thousands and thousands having special stuff made !!!!! Think ive finished now though.
That roof looks awesome.
I got my nose scoop done a few weeks back and the guy was just starting a MK3 Escort Carbon roof.
Ive spent literally thousands and thousands having special stuff made !!!!! Think ive finished now though.
That roof looks awesome.
I got my nose scoop done a few weeks back and the guy was just starting a MK3 Escort Carbon roof.
I think the mk3 escort roof is for Twins from here with the stunning red rst
01-04-2008, 10:18 PM
#40
Carbon fibre rocks! Problem is you just cant stop getting stuff done once you start!
Ive spent literally thousands and thousands having special stuff made !!!!! Think ive finished now though.
That roof looks awesome.
I got my nose scoop done a few weeks back and the guy was just starting a MK3 Escort Carbon roof.
Ive spent literally thousands and thousands having special stuff made !!!!! Think ive finished now though.
That roof looks awesome.
I got my nose scoop done a few weeks back and the guy was just starting a MK3 Escort Carbon roof.
who is doing that? phil?