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Dimman · 04-10-2015, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by cdrazic93

Attempting to make this intake out of carbon fiber would be rediculous. Unless its wet carbon fiber.

Might not be too bad with dissolving cores. But then you need moulds for the cores, too.

As for wet layup being unsuitable, only if it's improperly done. Prepreg just gives a better fiber:resin ratio. With wet layup it would need to be properly pressure/vacuum cured and reinforced a bit more. Would end up a bit heavier than prepreg, but still light.

cdrazic93 · 04-10-2015, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Dimman

Might not be too bad with dissolving cores. But then you need moulds for the cores, too.

As for wet layup being unsuitable, only if it's improperly done. Prepreg just gives a better fiber:resin ratio. With wet layup it would need to be properly pressure/vacuum cured and reinforced a bit more. Would end up a bit heavier than prepreg, but still light.

Im sure it could be renforced enough to hold up to the kPa but the cost would be roughly the same as a turbo kit

djliquidsteele · 04-10-2015, 07:53 PM

I don't understand why people think carbon is inherently expensive. Carbon as a material is relatively cheap, especially for a part so small. They can make carbon fiber bicycle frames that weight under 2 pounds that can withstand the force of a 200 pound man producing 2000 watts of flexion for around $300. The cost comes in R&D just like anything else. Carbon car parts are so expensive because people are willing to pay $$$ for it.

As dimman eluded to, you just have to know what the hell you're doing.

VerusEric · 04-10-2015, 08:51 PM

We looked into carbon about 4-5 months ago. It was going to price us out of the market, and not because of a "carbon tax", but because of the expense involved.

Snake · 04-21-2015, 11:01 PM

Any updates?

VerusEric · 04-22-2015, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Snake

Any updates?

I've been promised to have the remaining pieces in my hand by Saturday. Whether that happens or not is out of my control.

Prototypes always seem to take about 3x's longer than anticipated. We apologize for the delay but updates are on there way.

2much · 04-22-2015, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Captain Snooze

What time on Saturday?

LOL

Captain Snooze · 04-22-2015, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by 2much

LOL

Man, that was fast!!
I deleted because I feared someone would think I was being serious.

2much · 04-22-2015, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Captain Snooze

Man, that was fast!!
I deleted because I feared someone would think I was being serious.

you genuinely made me laugh at my desk at work... but you are right... someone would get upset

VerusEric · 04-22-2015, 06:34 PM

I laughed as well... I'm hoping early morning.

Captain Snooze · 04-24-2015, 08:36 PM

Sydney Sat 10:34 AM
Los Angeles Fri 5:34 PM
New York Fri 8:34 PM

So this means we should receive the update before you guys. I'll keep you posted.

fika84 · 04-27-2015, 01:27 PM

Ummmmm, new sexy pics?????

Calum · 04-27-2015, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by fika84

Ummmmm, new sexy pics?????

The girl next door look.

fika84 · 04-27-2015, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Calum

The girl next door look.

Hahaha, wow.. pictures don't usually come through at work.. but that one did.. IT must have a weird banana hammock fetish..

04-24-2015, 08:36 PM	#319
Captain Snooze Because compromise ® Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: Red Herring Location: australia Posts: 7,723 Thanks: 3,993 Thanked 9,346 Times in 4,127 Posts Mentioned: 60 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Sydney Sat 10:34 AM Los Angeles Fri 5:34 PM New York Fri 8:34 PM So this means we should receive the update before you guys. I'll keep you posted. __________________ My car is completely stock except for all the mods.

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