Carbon fibre strut tops ?
16-07-2017, 05:41 PM
#2
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Actual top mounts or just covers? Wouldn't have thought Carbon leant itself that well to all the different angles of forces and how it would fix to the chassis?
16-07-2017, 05:44 PM
#3
A complete replacement for the original stamped steel one that goes on top of the shock, not the strut tower.
Solid pre-preg carbon should be at least as strong as the steel one I would have thought.
Solid pre-preg carbon should be at least as strong as the steel one I would have thought.
Last edited by Mark V8; 16-07-2017 at 05:46 PM.
16-07-2017, 06:00 PM
#4
cossie fan (unluckerly)
I've been looking for a set for ages can't find them iver. The odd set pops up on eBay but they go fast. I want the carbon rocker cover insert as well
16-07-2017, 06:22 PM
#5
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Ah, I get ya, I know what you mean now.
16-07-2017, 08:50 PM
#6
Im sure i had some from these guys years ago.
http://www.carbondelight.co.uk/index.php
Sold them on ebay for Ł150, sent them off but the buyer wasnt in to sign for them, they were supposedly returned but never made it back... So ended up refunding with no strut tops...
Anyway, im sure they had 2x2 or 4x4 twill.
http://www.carbondelight.co.uk/index.php
Sold them on ebay for Ł150, sent them off but the buyer wasnt in to sign for them, they were supposedly returned but never made it back... So ended up refunding with no strut tops...
Anyway, im sure they had 2x2 or 4x4 twill.
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19-07-2017, 11:39 PM
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Mark, I like the photo bucket piss take, hadn't noticed it till now
20-07-2017, 07:12 AM
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caused the resin to opaque, this was rectified with a change in resin for chem/high temp.
The thickness is around 3mm pure carbon so more than up to the job, it would be an good test to try them on a rally car as this only really stops the strut from falling down the turret, but if the car is on jumps and stuff where the full travel of the suspension is frequently experienced then this would show any fatigue/strength issues
Ive not seen many designs out there, heard lots of stories about people using metal inserts and all sorts but never actually seen anything substantial.
Its always better to have a composite part made thoroughly from the same material, only difference I think are acceptable are fabric weights
Hope this helps
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MONSTER (20-07-2017)
20-07-2017, 01:34 PM
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cossie fan (unluckerly)
They are fine afaik, the only problem found was heat (tested on a drag car)
caused the resin to opaque, this was rectified with a change in resin for chem/high temp.
The thickness is around 3mm pure carbon so more than up to the job, it would be an good test to try them on a rally car as this only really stops the strut from falling down the turret, but if the car is on jumps and stuff where the full travel of the suspension is frequently experienced then this would show any fatigue/strength issues
Ive not seen many designs out there, heard lots of stories about people using metal inserts and all sorts but never actually seen anything substantial.
Its always better to have a composite part made thoroughly from the same material, only difference I think are acceptable are fabric weights
Hope this helps
caused the resin to opaque, this was rectified with a change in resin for chem/high temp.
The thickness is around 3mm pure carbon so more than up to the job, it would be an good test to try them on a rally car as this only really stops the strut from falling down the turret, but if the car is on jumps and stuff where the full travel of the suspension is frequently experienced then this would show any fatigue/strength issues
Ive not seen many designs out there, heard lots of stories about people using metal inserts and all sorts but never actually seen anything substantial.
Its always better to have a composite part made thoroughly from the same material, only difference I think are acceptable are fabric weights
Hope this helps
20-07-2017, 03:01 PM
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They are fine afaik, the only problem found was heat (tested on a drag car)
caused the resin to opaque, this was rectified with a change in resin for chem/high temp.
The thickness is around 3mm pure carbon so more than up to the job, it would be an good test to try them on a rally car as this only really stops the strut from falling down the turret, but if the car is on jumps and stuff where the full travel of the suspension is frequently experienced then this would show any fatigue/strength issues
Ive not seen many designs out there, heard lots of stories about people using metal inserts and all sorts but never actually seen anything substantial.
Its always better to have a composite part made thoroughly from the same material, only difference I think are acceptable are fabric weights
Hope this helps
caused the resin to opaque, this was rectified with a change in resin for chem/high temp.
The thickness is around 3mm pure carbon so more than up to the job, it would be an good test to try them on a rally car as this only really stops the strut from falling down the turret, but if the car is on jumps and stuff where the full travel of the suspension is frequently experienced then this would show any fatigue/strength issues
Ive not seen many designs out there, heard lots of stories about people using metal inserts and all sorts but never actually seen anything substantial.
Its always better to have a composite part made thoroughly from the same material, only difference I think are acceptable are fabric weights
Hope this helps
Thanks for the reply, I'm not entirely sure mine are 3mm thick, I'll measure them tonight. I didn't buy them so I've no idea who made them
20-07-2017, 05:43 PM
#18
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Thanks for posting up, RAJ. I will get in contact as have read your turbosport thread. I have a 944 dash that has cracked so will need filling and then flocking, I will get it out of the car soon and then will make contact.
24-08-2017, 08:51 PM
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PassionFord Post Troll
Why has markv8's post been edited Jay?
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Mark V8 (05-09-2017)
05-09-2017, 10:19 AM
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cossie fan (unluckerly)
05-09-2017, 05:40 PM
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Yes mate,
Might now sell them as my coil overs have a short top thread and I don't want to use the carbon tops without washers in case they get chewed up
If I use washers it will be a PITA to get the thread started and might not engage on the nylock.
05-09-2017, 05:46 PM
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cossie fan (unluckerly)