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2014-02-20 01:02:24
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B14/N15 Carbon Fibre Parts
Good Morning SR20-forum,

I am soon to be taking a course on the manufacturing of carbon fiber parts. My goal is to eventually build up enough clientel to enable a smooth transition out of the military since they are cutting people left and right. The parts I would like to make start with the somewhat neglected trunk of the B14 200SX. I am thinking of making a direct replacement version and one with provisions for a Mazda 3 hinge and strut system. I have yet to fabricate the Mazda hinge and struts on my car but once I do you will be the first to know. The purpose of the hinge mod is to allow more rear speaker options while keeping the stock mounting. This will also increase the usable truck space as you will not need to keep things clear as necessary with the current hinge.

I may also mold the center plastic piece that spans the tail lights.

For the hood I am thinking of two different styles, one with GTiR hood vents, like on my car and one without. I only have an N15 hood to work with so a B14 hood may need to wait until I find a way to get one. For those of us that have done an N15 front end conversion will know that the styling lines on the door side of the fender are off and quite unsightly. I will be making a hybrid fender and if there is enough interest, I will make one out of carbon fibre. I am also considering doing some of the interior trim and maybe even the console. I am about to do a 6 Speed swap and have read that the console needs to be modified so I may mold and pop the final product.

This brings me to the pure custom side of things. If there is enough interest, I would like to see all of us propose designs for a custom dash and I can then render it in a donor car, tweak, finallize and pop. I know it sounds ambitious but anything less is a waste of time...

I am going to be doing other cars as well. A friend of mine drifts semi-pro and I plan to promote this through his car and going to events and asking what people want to see. As far as price goes I want to keep it as reasonable as possible. As with anything else, volume is key, especially for the first few runs. I am looking to just cover cost and pay for the equipment.

"We" are notoriously, uhh, frugal with our money which is another reason for me to also work on other platforms. Its kind of like Roadrunner Records, they only have Nickleback so they can bring us Killswitch Engage.

Anyway, if you guys and girls have any ideas or suggestions please let me know. I am in the UK so I can easily access the P and N chassis but Bs, besides my 200SX/Almera/Pulsar thing, are hard to come by.

Thanks
Matthew

P.S. Mods, as soon as there is enough interest and I start producing prototypes worthy of sale I will start a thread in the classified section.

The List

Ok so here is the list I promised of parts I plan to make and who says they would like one. Just to reiterate, I have a full time career that takes me places often on short notice and I am starting a certificate program to install PV systems. I am for sure taking a 3 day course on composites so we can be sure that the parts will be quality made and not complete crap. Here is a link to the youtube of the school that holds the course that Ill be attending. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UgKvDw1E60E That said, the more people on the list, the more likely they will be made, so here we go.

Exterior

2 Door CF Trunk (w/Duck Style Spoiler)
@JR20DET
@blckse-r
@nismosigma
@ghsmuffin
@96FearlessSER
@Barney'sB14

2 Door CF Trunk (Stock)
@Re-spect
@Victorious

B14 Fenders (Need votes for antenna delete, makes it cheaper )
@JR20DET
@blckse-r
@LeadFoot

N15/B14 Hybrid Fenders
@Re-spect

B14 Fuel Door (N15 is different, please post if you need N15)
@blckse-r
@96FearlessSER
@Victorious

N15 Hood w/GTiR Vents (May be a shipping issue but will resolve before manufacture)
@Re-spect

Grille/Rad Cover (May be able to integrate the 2 into 1)
@ghsmuffin

B14 Rear Diffuser w/Mid mount stop lamp provision (UK mandated)
@Mattick22
@davin550



Interior

B14/N15 6 Speed Console
@nismosigma

B14/N15 Shift Surround
@ghsmuffin
@Re-spect
@nismosigma
@Victorious

B14/N15 Instrument Cluster Surround
@96FearlessSER

B14/N15 Instrument Cluster Bezel
@ghsmuffin

B14 Window Switch/Door Lock Housing
@ghsmuffin

B14/N15 Cruise/Dimmer/Mirror Switch Housing
@ghsmuffin

B14 Radio Bezel (Stock)
@ghsmuffin

B14 Radio Bezel (Flat-Customizable)
@ghsmuffin


Okay so once again if anyone has anything else they would like to see made please let me know. @justin2386 is very eager for this to happen . This is just to get a feel for what people want and the demand for it. The first part to probably be available will be the fuel door since it looks a bit hard to screw up! Some things, like the fuel door will need to reuse the OEM hardware off your old one. Most parts will require this as it will keep the costs down so more people can enjoy the products. Function will dictate over fashion so the more weight savings items or function enabling items will be made first.
Last edited by Mattick22 on 2014-05-20 at 07-45-31. Reason: The People Demand Action
2014-02-21 13:21:20
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you deff have my support on this, cause i would love a carbon fiber trunk for my B14 200sx and would love to do the front fenders as well
2014-02-21 15:25:30
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Once I complete the course which will be May or June, and there is enough other interest if you supply the fenders Ill give you an "R&D" discount. This goes for anyone else who "donates" parts that they want seen made. As with many group buys there are alot of people who end up waiting forever for a part just to end up paying more to compensate the seller for lacking numbers. I am going to try and avoid this if possible, but that will mean a slight increase in initial pricing. I am still going to try and keep most of the components lower than the other guys while also offering a choice of colored carbon fibre. Especially for interior parts.
2014-03-03 04:57:59
#4
ill be very interested if your work is good enough. id love me some carbon trims n such
2014-03-03 04:59:47
#5
i have the ability to supply any piece seeing as i have doubles of everything.
2014-03-03 05:09:12
#6
Awesome!! Any and all work will be of the highest quality and come with a warranty. Now, if I suck at it, I won't sell at all, lol. Not putting my name on crap!
2014-03-03 05:12:09
#7
nice, the only problem i see with be shipping cost, being that you are in the uk. maybe start with the trim pieces since they are small. just let me know when you want me to ship them.
2014-03-03 14:04:23
#8
You got my interest as well. I too would be interested in the b14 2dr trunk and fenders.

Gas tank door as well maybe, that one should be easy enough.
2014-03-04 02:42:52
#9
Originally Posted by ghsmuffin
nice, the only problem i see with be shipping cost, being that you are in the uk. maybe start with the trim pieces since they are small. just let me know when you want me to ship them.


I will be able to use USPS for everything smaller than the trunk. For that I will need to figure something else out. I will ask about the trunk though. The limit for weight is 75lbs which I should be well under, I am only worried about the over all dimensions.
2014-03-04 02:44:26
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Originally Posted by blckse-r
You got my interest as well. I too would be interested in the b14 2dr trunk and fenders.

Gas tank door as well maybe, that one should be easy enough.


I did not even think of that, I like it! Thats a nice and simple part and relatively cheap to make and or screw up, lol.
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