Interest in Fibreglass Panels

[30psi]

Originally Posted by zxocmars

I guess if we replaced every panel possible with FG we'd all be flying

To be honest you'll probably find it won't make much difference for most panels esepcially say the wings. They're so light anyway.

Bonnet and hatch should be essential though, the rear hatch is probably at least twice the weight of the bonnet.

[t51rjohn]

Seems like there is some interest, i could do a group buy on stuff but would need a minimum amount of people who pay a 50% deposit.

If not interested in this i would do individual items which will cost more as there is no certain amount of products to be sold.

Rough prices for group buy

-Wings £100 for a pair
-Bonnet £175 for one std bonnet
-Doors - £150 each £275 for a pair
-Boot £250 as it will be tricky to make a mold of.

Let me know if that suits anyones budget and i will make some up and get this rolling.

The prices for individual sales would be as follows:

-Wings £150 for a pair
-Bonnet £225 for one std bonnet
-Doors - £175 each £300 for a pair
-Boot £300 as it will be tricky to make a mold of.


Thanks John

[s13eater]

i would donate a mk2 bonnet with SE bulge if i got a good discount .
doors would be good as they weigh a ton, if i could replace most things in fiberglass then i could put a cage in there and it wun't be to heavy.

[Dazmans12]

Hi
I could be interested in a set of front wings, road spec. Got an 86 prefacelift I want to restore, only bad bit body wise, so far, are the wings.

I do have a complete pre facelift S12, which I am going to break soon, bonnet is still in good nick, if you needed as a templet. not sure how would get to you though, as don't know where you are & I live near Portsmouth.

Daz

[t51rjohn]

Originally Posted by 30psi

To be honest you'll probably find it won't make much difference for most panels esepcially say the wings. They're so light anyway.

Bonnet and hatch should be essential though, the rear hatch is probably at least twice the weight of the bonnet.

Lightweight versions(Race) can be made which would be less layers or with other composite materials like Carbon or Carbon Kevlar, Also with race fitment there is no catches on the under side of the bonnet it would be a bonnet skin which is rigid enough to keep its form but keeps weight to a minimum.

Thanks John

[t51rjohn]

Also with the fibreglass doors please be aware of the safety implications, ie no good in a side impact ensure you have a cage with door bars before fitting!!

Also for a road car as mentioned before these can be broken into easier than metal if you right tools!

Thanks John

[s13eater]

would the bonnet be ok at high speeds?, as the guy with the red race s12 had to put some strenthening bars in because it was flexing at speed and i will possibley doing top speed runs when its finished.

[martin.herwitson]

I'd love a pair of front wings!!!!! no more isopon! and possibly bonnet doors and boot for that matter!..

[t51rjohn]

Originally Posted by s13eater

would the bonnet be ok at high speeds?, as the guy with the red race s12 had to put some strenthening bars in because it was flexing at speed and i will possibley doing top speed runs when its finished.

Aramid cloth could be used to stiffen it up if required, i doubt it would though.

The main thing that would cause a problem is if the bonnet isn't securely fastened, the bonnet will flex, but that is just the characteristics of the materials, hence aramid to strenghen it. However Aramid is quite expensive so costs would rise.

Thanks John

[t51rjohn]

just had a look at aramid prices and it should be about £75 more for aramid reinforcement, however is still feel this is unecessary as it will be plenty strong enough, i am using good quality fibreglass so it will be very stiff.

Thanks John