Any interest in real c/f interior?
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Any interest in real c/f interior?
My brother is done with his school race car and has free time on his hands over the summer. He is very good with c/f since he's been using it on the race car all year. I am gonna have him do my interior pieces in c/f and thought I would make the offer to you all as well since I cant find anyone that does it. I'll let you all know how it comes out. Would anyone be interested? He said I should do an overlay cuz its pointless to have interior trim full c/f cuz theres no weight savings.
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Originally Posted by blackbenzz
My brother is done with his school race car and has free time on his hands over the summer. He is very good with c/f since he's been using it on the race car all year. I am gonna have him do my interior pieces in c/f and thought I would make the offer to you all as well since I cant find anyone that does it. I'll let you all know how it comes out. Would anyone be interested? He said I should do an overlay cuz its pointless to have interior trim full c/f cuz theres no weight savings.
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Originally Posted by bs00clk
I've got mine overlayed in black CF as you've seen in my postings on the other site. You should consider silver CF. I've seen it on one CLK and it looked great. Something to think about. BTW, I'm thinking about selling my black CF armrest and door handles. PM me if interested.
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Originally Posted by tery
hey i am in for this. how much will it cost me ?
bs00CLK, how much did yours cost and where did you get it done? I couldnt find anybody that sells it.
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Whered you get this done and how much did it cost?
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Originally Posted by blackbenzz
My brother is done with his school race car and has free time on his hands over the summer. He is very good with c/f since he's been using it on the race car all year. I am gonna have him do my interior pieces in c/f and thought I would make the offer to you all as well since I cant find anyone that does it. I'll let you all know how it comes out. Would anyone be interested? He said I should do an overlay cuz its pointless to have interior trim full c/f cuz theres no weight savings.
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I'd be interested to see pictures of final product before anything.
It would be cool if there was an option for different colors such as the carbon kevlar weave being red, instead of your typical black and silver.
It would be cool if there was an option for different colors such as the carbon kevlar weave being red, instead of your typical black and silver.
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Originally Posted by Benzoxtc
I'd be interested to see pictures of final product before anything.
It would be cool if there was an option for different colors such as the carbon kevlar weave being red, instead of your typical black and silver.
It would be cool if there was an option for different colors such as the carbon kevlar weave being red, instead of your typical black and silver.
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Originally Posted by blackbenzz
Of course I wont be selling product without pics and I wouldnt sell subpar quality products.
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Gimme some time to get some test pieces layed up and Ill post pics. Like I said, he wont be back til next week but I'll have him start on it ASAP. When he gets back I'll also post pics of some of the c/f pieces he did for the race car. Keep in mind this will not be the bs stick on simulated c/f, it will be real c/f layed up using resin and will take a little time to get done and wont be like those 200 dollar kits like you see on ebay. Talk means nothing so Im gonna shut up til I have some product to show.
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Originally Posted by Benzoxtc
Just keep us posted on your progress, I realize it does take time and patience. Are you planning to do the work, or is it your bro?
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Benzoxtc: The descriptor on your car lists 'Illuminated Door Sills'. Somebody was tellin me that these things look tite. Where'd you get yours?
BlkBenzz: you know where to get these locally or are they a mail order deal?
BlkBenzz: you know where to get these locally or are they a mail order deal?
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Originally Posted by Whodat
Benzoxtc: The descriptor on your car lists 'Illuminated Door Sills'. Somebody was tellin me that these things look tite. Where'd you get yours?
BlkBenzz: you know where to get these locally or are they a mail order deal?
BlkBenzz: you know where to get these locally or are they a mail order deal?
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Your bro build a Formula SAE car? I did that back in college and really wish I would have taken full advantage of the autoclave and carbon fiber back then but then I didn't have the Benz back then 
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Originally Posted by bbearden
Your bro build a Formula SAE car? I did that back in college and really wish I would have taken full advantage of the autoclave and carbon fiber back then but then I didn't have the Benz back then
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Originally Posted by Whodat
Benzoxtc: The descriptor on your car lists 'Illuminated Door Sills'. Somebody was tellin me that these things look tite. Where'd you get yours?
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Originally Posted by Benzoxtc
Yeah, it definitely gets the wow factor from people when I open the door, especially at night! I picked them up at the stealership when I first bought my car, big mistake, you can get them cheaper like the places blackbenzz mentioned. Not difficult to install, just need to tap into your dome lights.
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Originally Posted by Benzoxtc
Yeah, it definitely gets the wow factor from people when I open the door, especially at night! I picked them up at the stealership when I first bought my car, big mistake, you can get them cheaper like the places blackbenzz mentioned. Not difficult to install, just need to tap into your dome lights.
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Still havent seen a price on this. I would be potentially interested, would we just mail our trim pieces to you to have it done? Also, i have slight imperfections in a few of my trim pieces (one looks like it was cracked and then relaminated) would the CF cover this up or do i need to find another?
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Originally Posted by King320
Still havent seen a price on this. I would be potentially interested, would we just mail our trim pieces to you to have it done? Also, i have slight imperfections in a few of my trim pieces (one looks like it was cracked and then relaminated) would the CF cover this up or do i need to find another?
And yes, you would mail the pieces to me, and I would send them back wrapped in c/f.
I have received alot of pm's and emails about doing custom c/f work. I dont own a manufacturing business and I'm not even sure if I will be selling the interior trim pieces yet. Please dont ask about c/f hoods, trunks, or any other pieces for that matter. I will concentrate on the interior trim pieces for a CLK. If all goes well, I will have my interior trim done within a month (probably sooner but dont hold me to that).
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Originally Posted by blackbenzz
There will be no price for a while. I first have to see if it comes out right. In terms of cracks and stuff it all depends on how bad the cracks are. As long as its not REALLY bad I can probably make it work.
And yes, you would mail the pieces to me, and I would send them back wrapped in c/f.
I have received alot of pm's and emails about doing custom c/f work. I dont own a manufacturing business and I'm not even sure if I will be selling the interior trim pieces yet. Please dont ask about c/f hoods, trunks, or any other pieces for that matter. I will concentrate on the interior trim pieces for a CLK. If all goes well, I will have my interior trim done within a month (probably sooner but dont hold me to that).
And yes, you would mail the pieces to me, and I would send them back wrapped in c/f.
I have received alot of pm's and emails about doing custom c/f work. I dont own a manufacturing business and I'm not even sure if I will be selling the interior trim pieces yet. Please dont ask about c/f hoods, trunks, or any other pieces for that matter. I will concentrate on the interior trim pieces for a CLK. If all goes well, I will have my interior trim done within a month (probably sooner but dont hold me to that).
