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I am trying to get a group buy started for an 1/8 inch aerospace carbon fiber radiator block off plate for facelift W204 C63 (not sure about pre-facelift fitment yet). Like the one discussed in this thread: https://mbworld.org/forums/c63-amg-w...r-cool-10.html. If you are interested it will be $425+shipping for 1-5 people, $375+shipping for 5-10 people, and $350+shipping for 10+ people. If you have any questions feel free to comment them or send me a private message. Bellow are pictures of it installed on a members car. (I am not a vendor, just a member).
Thanks,
Ajay
Last edited by SGT-PillzBury; 02-14-2019 at 04:07 PM.
Why not just buy a sheet and make it yourself? The dimensions/measurements are all included in the link you posted and the sheet is like less than $150.
Last edited by myn8m3is8ndy; 02-14-2019 at 05:05 PM.
Why not just buy a sheet and make it yourself? The dimensions/measurements are all included in the link you posted and the sheet is like less than $150.
Show me where you can buy an aerospace carbon fiber sheet for less than $150. It has to be at least 30 inches x 8 inches and thickness of 1/8 of an inch. It gives you all the dimensions but not the angles and won't be precisely cut unless you have an expensive machine.
I just did this. I was lazy enough to go to Tap Plastic to have them cut from my spec (price was really reasonable). They even gave me the template if I wanted to make more. I didn't use the fancy CF since I wanted it to look like part of the engine bay. Thick ABS plastic does the job just as well.
2012 P31 C63 Coupe Trackrat, 2019 GLE63S Coupe Beast
Lol. Don’t want to shït on this thread, but you really don’t need “aerospace grade” carbon fiber for this. That’s funny.
While I’m sure this is nice, Rockwest Composites or DragonPlate both make fine carbon fiber sheets at about 1/4 that price. I used 1.7mm and it’s the perfect thickness IMHO.
Cutting it is an issue. It’s time consuming, messy and fairly dangerous with all the carbon fiber dust you’ll create in the process. But for budget-minded or DIYers with some cutting tools and patience, it’s not hard to make.
Lol you are comparing eBay carbon fiber to aerospace quality carbon fiber. If you aren't interested in the group buy, this thread isn't for you.
Not trying to bash on your post or anything. Was intended to help you figure out a cheaper alternative other than paying $425 for a plate.
Just going to quote some comments from the previous post. Should say enough about pricing and material.
"Takes $100 worth of material (less if you use plastic) and a few hours to get the fit right, and makes a massive difference. Cheap and effective, I like it." - BLKTROKT
"Prior to this $60 project my water temp ran around 200-205 at idle and at steady 70mph it would dance between 220-225...." - jptaylor
"I want to say somewhere between $100-200, maybe even $250 on the higher end?" - INS1GNIA
"We were figuring around the 200 range the materials are not cheap." - Asher4799 (forum member that was willing to produce them)
"He is doing a laminate with two layers of carbon on the top and bottom sides, it will also be going to a middle layer that is a fiberglass box weave but that is not in yet" - Asher4799 (forum member that was willing to produce them)
Lol. Don’t want to shït on this thread, but you really don’t need “aerospace grade” carbon fiber for this. That’s funny.
While I’m sure this is nice, Rockwest Composites or DragonPlate both make fine carbon fiber sheets at about 1/4 that price. I used 1.7mm and it’s the perfect thickness IMHO.
Cutting it is an issue. It’s time consuming, messy and fairly dangerous with all the carbon fiber dust you’ll create in the process. But for budget-minded or DIYers with some cutting tools and patience, it’s not hard to make.
Just my 0.02. Good luck all.
beat me to it lol was going through the 250+ comments to help him realize this.
I printed the template and cut a piece of cardboard for fitment test. It came out pretty close. Im considering abs plastic as an alternative material to carbon fiber.
2012 P31 C63 Coupe Trackrat, 2019 GLE63S Coupe Beast
Originally Posted by myn8m3is8ndy
cant remember who posted it, but i saved the pic to my desktop. I think it was BLKROKT.
Yeah that’s my terrible drawing. Some of the measurements are off. All you really need is a long piece of cardboard, some scissors and patience.
And don’t forget the “anti lift plate” that goes around the radiator support and is secured by hose clamps on either side. I didn’t see that in the pics above. If you have it wedged into the space behind the grille that should be enough, but it’s cheap insurance.
Thank you for all the comments. As said in the original post I am not a vendor. I found this product and was interested in it so I started a group buy to offer it to others at a discounted price. I currently have 3 people interested and another 3 if it is a direct fit for preface lift models. The best price is $350+ shipping if I can get 10 or more people.
Yeah that’s my terrible drawing. Some of the measurements are off. All you really need is a long piece of cardboard, some scissors and patience.
And don’t forget the “anti lift plate” that goes around the radiator support and is secured by hose clamps on either side. I didn’t see that in the pics above. If you have it wedged into the space behind the grille that should be enough, but it’s cheap insurance.
BLKROKT, it was a terrible drawing lol, I had to spend alot of time with the tech on the phone because he stated there were alot of missing angles and measurement. With that said, thank you for providing the drawing as it was pretty close and I didnt have to make much modification to get it to fit. To be honest, even taking my lazy *** to Tap Plastic cost less than ~$100 for labor.
I just did this. I was lazy enough to go to Tap Plastic to have them cut from my spec (price was really reasonable). They even gave me the template if I wanted to make more. I didn't use the fancy CF since I wanted it to look like part of the engine bay. Thick ABS plastic does the job just as well.
I have been checking on this thing and i fond the stock intake shroud does a similar job. I have checked the overall heatness in the engine bay and in the area of the front of the radiator. The front of the radiator isnt all that hot.
Why not oil cooler or header blanket where it gets most of the heat?
2012 P31 C63 Coupe Trackrat, 2019 GLE63S Coupe Beast
Stock intake shroud is insufficient. Evidenced by people seeing a big difference with adding the block off plate while also keeping the stock shroud. A big part of the issue is the hot air getting into the air intake, which is part of the shroud, which does nothing to prevent heat from entering the air intakes.
Thank you for all the comments. As said in the original post I am not a vendor. I found this product and was interested in it so I started a group buy to offer it to others at a discounted price. I currently have 3 people interested and another 3 if it is a direct fit for preface lift models. The best price is $350+ shipping if I can get 10 or more people.
Unfortunately, the shapes needed for FL and PFL are not the same.
02-14-2019, 04:04 PM
I had to spend alot of time with the tech on the phone because he stated there were alot of missing angles and measurement. With that said, thank you for providing the drawing as it was pretty close and I didnt have to make much modification to get it to fit. To be honest, even taking my lazy *** to Tap Plastic cost less than ~$100 for labor.
