John Loudon - Sponsorship Liaison Posted September 17, 2015 Posted September 17, 2015 Narrow and wide are the same if it helps except for early low line versions
Mark (smokey mow) Posted September 17, 2015 Posted September 17, 2015 Narrow and wide are the same if it helps except for early low line versions Not quite. The narrow and early "kit" wide are the same but neither are compatible with the current wide ZK bodywork without a significant amount of fettling.
Deanspoors Posted September 18, 2015 Posted September 18, 2015 I'm also after a nosecone, if you want to sort out a group buy.
Rednop1 Posted September 18, 2015 Posted September 18, 2015 I've contacted matt at carbon mods. They are not making any carbon bonnets or noses at the moment things It could change in the future but it is highly unlikely
XTR2Turbo Posted September 18, 2015 Posted September 18, 2015 Maybe Mark at carbon NV would offer if enough interest
carbon-nv Posted September 18, 2015 Posted September 18, 2015 It's certainly part of my plans, but might be a few months away yet. Given the complexities of making the part it's one that would really need to be done in pre-preg fabric and I've only recently started using it to make a few small-ish pieces Once I'm more adept with getting good results using it, I will look to move onto bigger parts and, hopefully, that'll include nosecones. Bonnets are not on the agenda for me at the moment, as I'd need to consider sourcing a larger oven than the one I have at present to cure them properly, but I'd like them to be at some point. 1
msisleman Posted September 18, 2015 Posted September 18, 2015 I've contacted matt at carbon mods. They are not making any carbon bonnets or noses at the moment things It could change in the future but it is highly unlikely That's a shame, my plan has always been to get a carbon bonnet..... hopefully they start making them again or someone else like nv starts.
1959grantura Posted September 18, 2015 Posted September 18, 2015 I've contacted matt at carbon mods. They are not making any carbon bonnets or noses at the moment things It could change in the future but it is highly unlikely They told me the moulds were not good enough for the bonnets to use now so 99.9% never going to happen.
Dave Eastwood (Gadgetman) - Club Chairman Posted September 18, 2015 Posted September 18, 2015 Yep, moulds often require routine maintenance during the course of their life, but they do have a definite life-span. How long that is depends on a number of factors, from build quality and design/structure of the mould through to what's considered acceptable for the end product coming out of it. But once it's done, it's done and you're back to the hard work of making fresh moulds.
mhc Posted September 18, 2015 Posted September 18, 2015 My sixpennyworth. If you wish to make a proper carbon tool, to produce carbon nosecones to an acceptable and cosmetic finish takes both time and considerable expense. Then for the time and material involved they would then have to retail at the going rate of £500 +. A lot of money for a competition car subject to the rigours of the sport, but perhaps ok for a nice road car There have been a few cheap and cheerful carbon nosecones about, but the price reflected their finish. So is there enough demand for an investment to be made? No promises, just information to put aside for a rainy day.
1959grantura Posted September 18, 2015 Posted September 18, 2015 My sixpennyworth. If you wish to make a proper carbon tool, to produce carbon nosecones to an acceptable and cosmetic finish takes both time and considerable expense. Then for the time and material involved they would then have to retail at the going rate of £500 +. A lot of money for a competition car subject to the rigours of the sport, but perhaps ok for a nice road car There have been a few cheap and cheerful carbon nosecones about, but the price reflected their finish. So is there enough demand for an investment to be made? No promises, just information to put aside for a rainy day. Is there anyone currently with bonnet moulds that are usable?
mhc Posted September 18, 2015 Posted September 18, 2015 Is there anyone currently with bonnet moulds that are usable? Unable to give you a positive answer to that question.
westy turbo Posted September 18, 2015 Posted September 18, 2015 I would like to demand one..Christmas is coming soon...
mhc Posted September 18, 2015 Posted September 18, 2015 I would like to demand one..Christmas is coming soon... Too big to post. COLLECTION ONLY !
westy turbo Posted September 18, 2015 Posted September 18, 2015 I should show up with the car so u can use the ducted nose cone for the mold and help me fit it also...
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