Feeler Post..interest in Carbon fiber/kevlar dashboard - LotusTalk

blackshifterkart · 09-29-2008, 09:41 AM

Just wanted to make a post regarding anyone who'd be interested in a Carbon fiber or Carbon kevlar lightweight dashboard for our cars(Elise and Exige) They could be made with or without speaker/radio/vent holes, and would cost $550-$600 each if enough people are interested. Keep in mind if Reverie ever produced such a part it would probably cost thousands, since they use dry carbon.(I have a reverie XC seat so Im not knocking them at all, you get what you pay for)

I'd need at least 12 people to express serious interest to even make this worthwhile for everyone. I'd be working with a well-known company that specializes in composites and molds, Pennon Composites. I'm in, so I need 11 more..

plastique999 · 09-29-2008, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by blackshifterkart

Just wanted to make a post regarding anyone who'd be interested in a Carbon fiber or Carbon kevlar lightweight dashboard for our cars(Elise and Exige) They could be made with or without speaker/radio/vent holes, and would cost $550-$600 each if enough people are interested. Keep in mind if Reverie ever produced such a part it would probably cost thousands, since they use dry carbon.(I have a reverie XC seat so Im not knocking them at all, you get what you pay for)

I'd need at least 12 people to express serious interest to even make this worthwhile for everyone. I'd be working with a well-known company that specializes in composites and molds, Pennon Composites. I'm in, so I need 11 more..

There are some people that make this...the one issue is that it should prob. be matt finish vs. wet due to glare of the sun. Unfortunately, all my CF interior parts are wet or glossy...so I'm still trying to find a solution for this - otherwise I'd be interested.

timmp · 09-29-2008, 10:02 AM

count me in for a set

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darkSol · 09-29-2008, 10:12 AM

I'd be in if it was substantially lighter than the stock piece (6 lbs).

blackshifterkart · 09-29-2008, 12:52 PM

The dash would probably weigh in at 2.5 or 3 lbs,but this mod would clearly be more of a "bling" item than weight savings since we're talking about a dash thats lighter than any factory car dash out there as it is. As for the glossy finish I have the same in my interior as well, which is why it is something that if it was gel-coated instead of clearcoat would create less glare from the sun.

sleepe · 09-29-2008, 11:48 PM

I would buy an affordable cf engine underbody panel, like the Reverie piece, that is similar in weigh.

This would be easy to make and you could improve on the original design by widening the panel around the suspension arms. A wider panel would help the diffuser's outer tunnels create more downforce. Check out the Reverie website.
Robert

plastique999 · 09-30-2008, 11:43 AM

I believe knucklehead produces various CF parts such as the dash, entry sills, surround, etc...

cd4age · 10-06-2008, 03:46 AM

I'm pretty sure if it's the entire upper dash including vents and all u'll be able 2 make a group buy @ that price.

09-29-2008, 09:41 AM	#1 (permalink)
blackshifterkart Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 62	Feeler Post..interest in Carbon fiber/kevlar dashboard Just wanted to make a post regarding anyone who'd be interested in a Carbon fiber or Carbon kevlar lightweight dashboard for our cars(Elise and Exige) They could be made with or without speaker/radio/vent holes, and would cost $550-$600 each if enough people are interested. Keep in mind if Reverie ever produced such a part it would probably cost thousands, since they use dry carbon.(I have a reverie XC seat so Im not knocking them at all, you get what you pay for) I'd need at least 12 people to express serious interest to even make this worthwhile for everyone. I'd be working with a well-known company that specializes in composites and molds, Pennon Composites. I'm in, so I need 11 more.. __________________ 05 Elise Starlight black, about to get major motor swap 00 BMW M5, Titanium silver metallic TMS chip, otherwise stock beast 91 VW Golf, VR6 2.8 swap, haltech,Peloquin diff 60-1 turbo, 421whp@16 psi

09-29-2008, 10:02 AM	#3 (permalink)
timmp Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: San Rafael, CA Posts: 64	count me in for a set t __________________ When in doubt, accelerate!!!

09-29-2008, 10:12 AM	#4 (permalink)
darkSol The Mad Scientist Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Leawood, KS Posts: 2,154	I'd be in if it was substantially lighter than the stock piece (6 lbs). __________________ d.a..v...i....d David Thomas Stewart - davidtstewart@gmail.com Supercharged 2005 Graphite Grey Lotus Elise: 230whp, 1843lbs. 12.41 @ 110.0 mph. 300whp @ 1799lbs. or bust!

09-29-2008, 12:52 PM	#5 (permalink)
blackshifterkart Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 62	it would be lighter The dash would probably weigh in at 2.5 or 3 lbs,but this mod would clearly be more of a "bling" item than weight savings since we're talking about a dash thats lighter than any factory car dash out there as it is. As for the glossy finish I have the same in my interior as well, which is why it is something that if it was gel-coated instead of clearcoat would create less glare from the sun. __________________ 05 Elise Starlight black, about to get major motor swap 00 BMW M5, Titanium silver metallic TMS chip, otherwise stock beast 91 VW Golf, VR6 2.8 swap, haltech,Peloquin diff 60-1 turbo, 421whp@16 psi

09-29-2008, 11:48 PM	#6 (permalink)
sleepe Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: rehoboth beach, Delaware and New Jersey Posts: 562	I would buy an affordable cf engine underbody panel, like the Reverie piece, that is similar in weigh. This would be easy to make and you could improve on the original design by widening the panel around the suspension arms. A wider panel would help the diffuser's outer tunnels create more downforce. Check out the Reverie website. Robert __________________ Elise'06ST:RAC-Girodisc-Larini 8"-Zoom-Braille-Reverie intake-raceview-Saikou Michi-FFengine damper-Nitron sportpro-RTVbrace-extended undertray

09-30-2008, 11:43 AM	#7 (permalink)
plastique999 Form and Function Join Date: May 2008 Location: Diamond Bar, CA Posts: 1,300	I believe knucklehead produces various CF parts such as the dash, entry sills, surround, etc... __________________ www.FaceNBody.com 2005 Lotus Elise: Larini SE exhaust,HID's,turn signals delete,rear fins delete, CFside scoops, CFbinnacle,CFcenter console,Zoom CF mirror,Gut Aero wing,Gut front splitter,CF 5-element diffusor,Exige mesh, Ohlins DA,RAC monolites,Toyo R888's,Pagid RS Blues,CO painted calipers,SS lines,Reverie XC CF seat, Reverie CF steering wheel,V force harness bar,Schroth Profi II 6 pt harness,shifter re-Enforcer, BWR key to BWR S/C! 2007 E63 M6 (many mods...)

10-06-2008, 03:46 AM	#8 (permalink)
cd4age eH? Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 195	I'm pretty sure if it's the entire upper dash including vents and all u'll be able 2 make a group buy @ that price.

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