Carbon composite parts?

Hojo · 11-07-2010, 12:40 PM

Hello everyone. I run a composites shop in Missouri. we mostly make carbon fiber racing parts and bodies for dragsters but also do other carbon parts for other industries. All of our work is high end. I am curious if anyone is looking for any highend parts for the Z that may not be available now or the quality just sucks. pricing would be much higher than your standard chinese part so Im interested to see if people would be willing to pay more or not? Feel free to share any ideas. Thanks.

370z TT · 11-07-2010, 01:30 PM

Dry carbon fiber? If so than what about a rear quarter panel and front fenders. New front bumper designs would be good too.

Hojo · 11-07-2010, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by 370z TT

Dry carbon fiber? If so than what about a rear quarter panel and front fenders. New front bumper designs would be good too.

yes, we do prepreg. those are all possible.

theDreamer · 11-07-2010, 01:38 PM

Good quality parts would be a great addition, but many will want to know the price before jumping on board.

-Are you able to do new parts or just recreate stock OEM pieces?
-2x2 or 1x1?

Hojo · 11-07-2010, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

Good quality parts would be a great addition, but many will want to know the price before jumping on board.

-Are you able to do new parts or just recreate stock OEM pieces?
-2x2 or 1x1?

we can do anything when it comes down to it. pricing depends on the part, process, and materials used. Are you reffering to the carbon weave(2x2,1x1)? If so 2x2 twill is in our stock. also have Uni-directional carbon which is much stronger than wooven, also looks better in my opinion.

theDreamer · 11-07-2010, 01:50 PM

Yep, was referring to the weave.
I think right now the only think I personally am looking for is a good hood with proper ventilation to remove heat from the engine bay. I like some of the JDM options but most are overpriced from import fees & conversion rate.

Hojo · 11-07-2010, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

Yep, was referring to the weave.
I think right now the only think I personally am looking for is a good hood with proper ventilation to remove heat from the engine bay. I like some of the JDM options but most are overpriced from import fees & conversion rate.

did you have any vent design in mind?

theDreamer · 11-07-2010, 02:04 PM

I am a fan of the Seibon TS style which is a pretty standard hood design a lot of companies do, though most suck at it.

Jamaica · 11-07-2010, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

I am a fan of the Seibon TS style which is a pretty standard hood design a lot of companies do, though most suck at it.

theDreamer · 11-07-2010, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by jamaica951

Also, I would love to keep the same hood lines, I have really come to love the stock hood design but incorporating some proper vents with those lines would be prefect.

Jamaica · 11-07-2010, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

Also, I would love to keep the same hood lines, I have really come to love the stock hood design but incorporating some proper vents with those lines would be prefect.

I swear its like your reading my mind.

theDreamer · 11-07-2010, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by jamaica951

I swear its like your reading my mind.

/These are not the droid you are looking for

VaGntlmn · 11-07-2010, 08:33 PM

I am also looking for a hood.
My problem is I'm 50 years old.
I'm not looking for anything aggressive, I'm looking for something very subtle.
Here are a couple of things that I've seen that I like, but have not been able to find.

These are BMW M3 vents, but I like the idea: (about halfway down the page)
Google Image Result for http://i400.photobucket.com/albums/pp81/JL-Motoring/BMW/DSC_9398.jpg

And these are from Zeto, here.
(Zeto - I hope this is okay to re-post)
Nissan 370Z Forum - Zeto's Albums

theDreamer · 11-07-2010, 08:44 PM

One other thing I forgot to add, and not sure if this is possible, but would like it to function with all the hood locks so no need to use aftermarket hood pins.

Dan Z Man · 11-07-2010, 08:52 PM

subscribed...this piques my interest!!! haha

11-07-2010, 12:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
Hojo Base Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Troy, MO Posts: 20 Drives: 06 G35 Rep Power: 15	Carbon composite parts? Hello everyone. I run a composites shop in Missouri. we mostly make carbon fiber racing parts and bodies for dragsters but also do other carbon parts for other industries. All of our work is high end. I am curious if anyone is looking for any highend parts for the Z that may not be available now or the quality just sucks. pricing would be much higher than your standard chinese part so Im interested to see if people would be willing to pay more or not? Feel free to share any ideas. Thanks.

11-07-2010, 01:38 PM	#4 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	Good quality parts would be a great addition, but many will want to know the price before jumping on board. -Are you able to do new parts or just recreate stock OEM pieces? -2x2 or 1x1? __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

11-07-2010, 01:50 PM	#6 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	Yep, was referring to the weave. I think right now the only think I personally am looking for is a good hood with proper ventilation to remove heat from the engine bay. I like some of the JDM options but most are overpriced from import fees & conversion rate. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

11-07-2010, 02:04 PM	#8 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	I am a fan of the Seibon TS style which is a pretty standard hood design a lot of companies do, though most suck at it. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

11-07-2010, 08:33 PM	#13 (permalink)
VaGntlmn Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Centreville, Va Age: 63 Posts: 378 Drives: '10 Tour/Sport, 6MT Rep Power: 15	I am also looking for a hood. My problem is I'm 50 years old. I'm not looking for anything aggressive, I'm looking for something very subtle. Here are a couple of things that I've seen that I like, but have not been able to find. These are BMW M3 vents, but I like the idea: (about halfway down the page) Google Image Result for http://i400.photobucket.com/albums/pp81/JL-Motoring/BMW/DSC_9398.jpg And these are from Zeto, here. (Zeto - I hope this is okay to re-post) Nissan 370Z Forum - Zeto's Albums __________________ Bill 2010 370z; Tour/Sport; 6mt; BlackCherry/Grey; 318 rwhp; 265 lbs rwtq. To view a list of my mods, click here; To view a photo journal of the mods, click here.

11-07-2010, 01:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
370z TT Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: New Jersey Posts: 160 Drives: 2010 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 15	Dry carbon fiber? If so than what about a rear quarter panel and front fenders. New front bumper designs would be good too.

11-07-2010, 08:44 PM	#14 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	One other thing I forgot to add, and not sure if this is possible, but would like it to function with all the hood locks so no need to use aftermarket hood pins. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

11-07-2010, 08:52 PM	#15 (permalink)
Dan Z Man Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Carolina Posts: 286 Drives: 2010 PG 370z Rep Power: 15	subscribed...this piques my interest!!! haha

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