Who wants Carbon Fiber? - LotusTalk

SweetDaddyD · 08-10-2007, 09:21 AM

I stocked up on materials this morning for the weekend and picked up some new stuff. Finally was able to get my hands on a carbon fiber vinyl that actually looks good. Been waiting on this stuff to come out forever and I've had it on special order for a long time.

Let me know if you need any graphics, race numbers, etc made from it. I have Sunday off to play catch up but already have a nice pile of orders to keep me busy.

If I get all caught up and get time I'm probably going to make a set like these:
http://www.elisetalk.com/forums/show...4&postcount=13
http://www.elisetalk.com/forums/show...75&postcount=7
replacing the diamond plate with CF, since there seems to be some interest in this style lately.

Figured I'd keep you guys on top of what's new. Shortly enough I'll get to making some stuff out of it for the front license plinth areas for the Elise and Exige as well.

(and again my camera phone isn't worth half a crap. Without even a flash though you can see the gloss on this. The twill looks good in person though)

necro · 08-10-2007, 11:41 AM

That looks nice. I wonder how the rear wing wold look in that ( yeah I know it's fake and adds weight and it'd be an insult .... etc. etc.)

andrewgotanelise · 08-10-2007, 12:32 PM

sweet daddy d delicous do you jake anything in particular as far as supercharger badges? I want to let people know in a slightly subtle way the im FI and not NA

SweetDaddyD · 08-10-2007, 01:16 PM

A customer ordered Ronin badges in the past for a group of people having superchargers installed. I don't quite remember what they were like, I think a variation of the Lotus Sport logo.

But I can custom make anything you want. I would imagine the word "supercharged" would do the trick out of some kind of cool font. Give me some feedback on what styles of fonts you like, the size, material, etc.

holmz · 08-10-2007, 05:37 PM

Return of the "pig in spats"

shay2nak · 08-10-2007, 08:56 PM

how about using these for the gas cap door? It would be cool to have a CF gas cap door - no one makes it.

yeah, or even the "S" on the sides of the Exige S.

necro · 08-10-2007, 09:44 PM

It would be cool to have the gas lid engraved - with a custom logo.

shay2nak · 08-10-2007, 10:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by necro

It would be cool to have the gas lid engraved - with a custom logo.

it has been done. WIth LOTUS logo.

SweetDaddyD · 08-11-2007, 07:45 AM

Holmz: I have absolutely no idea what that is supposed to mean, but I have a feeling I probably don't need to.

Shay2nak: The gas cap door is a good idea. Perhaps if I have time tomorrow I'll try that out.

holmz · 08-11-2007, 04:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SweetDaddyD

Holmz: I have absolutely no idea what that is supposed to mean, but I have a feeling I probably don't need to.

Shay2nak: The gas cap door is a good idea. Perhaps if I have time tomorrow I'll try that out.

Spats are something that used to worn over shoes ~100 years ago.
Not sure exactly why.
They were often white and the shoes black - which looked very stylish.
I guess they are a dress gaiter - if you know what gaiters are.

But they don't improve the looks of a pig.
I reminds me of airbrushing a wing on the back of a car - it won't add the downforce of a real wing - but looks the part.
(I guess it is a Bauhaus thing - form follows function)

I can't find a gas cap door on my car either.

SweetDaddyD · 08-11-2007, 07:01 PM

Oh, Ok gotcha. But if you are going to race #'s on your doors for the track why not have carbon fiber ones? (or at least have the option) That's what I'm doing with this. Making graphics.

Imolas54 · 08-11-2007, 07:59 PM

cover the door sill w/ that might look good

overkil · 08-11-2007, 08:37 PM

Change silver 06 "LOTUS" lettering to new C/F letters

SweetDaddyD · 08-12-2007, 11:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Russell Weibye

Change silver 06 "LOTUS" lettering to new C/F letters

No problem. I've already made the file too.

2kvette · 08-12-2007, 05:34 PM

Hey Sweet Daddy! I'll second that for Door Sill Covers!

In your opinion, would you be able to do that, how would it look, and how scuff resistant is that stuff??? Please, let us know....................

SweetDaddyD · 08-12-2007, 06:04 PM

I want carbon fiber door sill covers big time as well. Been kicking around trying to make some molds to make them, but simply just don't have the time right now.

This is really only a vinyl film. I don't think it would work well enough to cover the entire sill. Especially in the spot where it curves up and around at the same time, I think it would be impossible to wrap without wrinkles there. This is not a highly conformable film. Perhaps I'll experiment with it later but at this time I don't think it will be a great solution. JMHO.

wrh3 · 08-12-2007, 07:50 PM

Mmmm, my Elise decal on the rear clam looks tired, I bet this would look good as a replacement for that......

shay2nak · 08-12-2007, 10:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Russell Weibye

Change silver 06 "LOTUS" lettering to new C/F letters

that would be cool! I don't remember, are the 06s raised letters or 2D stickers?

SweetDaddyD · 08-13-2007, 08:00 AM

Anyone that want that just let me know. I can do them for $25.

Didn't get a chance to try and get the gas door cover fit. I worked on vinyl from the time I got up till the time I went to bed last night and still fell 2 jobs short of getting finished.

2kvette · 08-17-2007, 10:11 PM

Update on the Carbon Fiber Gas Door Cover? If you can do it I'm interested!

08-10-2007, 09:21 AM	#1 (permalink)
SweetDaddyD BANNED Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: ATL, GA Posts: 7,644 Images: 2	Who wants Carbon Fiber? I stocked up on materials this morning for the weekend and picked up some new stuff. Finally was able to get my hands on a carbon fiber vinyl that actually looks good. Been waiting on this stuff to come out forever and I've had it on special order for a long time. Let me know if you need any graphics, race numbers, etc made from it. I have Sunday off to play catch up but already have a nice pile of orders to keep me busy. If I get all caught up and get time I'm probably going to make a set like these: http://www.elisetalk.com/forums/show...4&postcount=13 http://www.elisetalk.com/forums/show...75&postcount=7 replacing the diamond plate with CF, since there seems to be some interest in this style lately. Figured I'd keep you guys on top of what's new. Shortly enough I'll get to making some stuff out of it for the front license plinth areas for the Elise and Exige as well. (and again my camera phone isn't worth half a crap. Without even a flash though you can see the gloss on this. The twill looks good in person though) Attached Images

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necro <....> Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: City of Los Angeles, CA Posts: 518 Images: 1	That looks nice. I wonder how the rear wing wold look in that ( yeah I know it's fake and adds weight and it'd be an insult .... etc. etc.) __________________ 07 SY ExigeS

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shay2nak I <3 chicken, I <3 liver Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Land of da 1000 Oaks, CA Posts: 15,058	how about using these for the gas cap door? It would be cool to have a CF gas cap door - no one makes it. yeah, or even the "S" on the sides of the Exige S. __________________ save ~10 lbs gain 1 hp EQ: Y=(190X) / (1984-X) where Y is (HP) and X is (lbs) '07 EXIGE S * MY CAR ** VIDEOS! '08 ACURA TSX 6-speed http://www.makeNYNYagain.com

08-10-2007, 09:44 PM	#7 (permalink)
necro <....> Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: City of Los Angeles, CA Posts: 518 Images: 1	It would be cool to have the gas lid engraved - with a custom logo. __________________ 07 SY ExigeS

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Imolas54 ToYoTa dRiVeR Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 1,432	cover the door sill w/ that might look good __________________ It's Never Enough...

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andrewgotanelise MMA Fighter Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Where the drugs are cheap and the girls are easy Posts: 1,208	sweet daddy d delicous do you jake anything in particular as far as supercharger badges? I want to let people know in a slightly subtle way the im FI and not NA

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SweetDaddyD BANNED Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: ATL, GA Posts: 7,644 Images: 2	A customer ordered Ronin badges in the past for a group of people having superchargers installed. I don't quite remember what they were like, I think a variation of the Lotus Sport logo. But I can custom make anything you want. I would imagine the word "supercharged" would do the trick out of some kind of cool font. Give me some feedback on what styles of fonts you like, the size, material, etc.

08-10-2007, 05:37 PM	#5 (permalink)
holmz Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Antipodes Posts: 628 Images: 5	Return of the "pig in spats"

08-11-2007, 07:45 AM	#9 (permalink)
SweetDaddyD BANNED Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: ATL, GA Posts: 7,644 Images: 2	Holmz: I have absolutely no idea what that is supposed to mean, but I have a feeling I probably don't need to. Shay2nak: The gas cap door is a good idea. Perhaps if I have time tomorrow I'll try that out.

08-11-2007, 07:01 PM	#11 (permalink)
SweetDaddyD BANNED Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: ATL, GA Posts: 7,644 Images: 2	Oh, Ok gotcha. But if you are going to race #'s on your doors for the track why not have carbon fiber ones? (or at least have the option) That's what I'm doing with this. Making graphics.

08-11-2007, 08:37 PM	#13 (permalink)
overkil Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Eagle, Idaho Posts: 62	Change silver 06 "LOTUS" lettering to new C/F letters

08-12-2007, 05:34 PM	#15 (permalink)
2kvette BANNED Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 241	Hey Sweet Daddy! I'll second that for Door Sill Covers! In your opinion, would you be able to do that, how would it look, and how scuff resistant is that stuff??? Please, let us know....................

08-12-2007, 06:04 PM	#16 (permalink)
SweetDaddyD BANNED Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: ATL, GA Posts: 7,644 Images: 2	I want carbon fiber door sill covers big time as well. Been kicking around trying to make some molds to make them, but simply just don't have the time right now. This is really only a vinyl film. I don't think it would work well enough to cover the entire sill. Especially in the spot where it curves up and around at the same time, I think it would be impossible to wrap without wrinkles there. This is not a highly conformable film. Perhaps I'll experiment with it later but at this time I don't think it will be a great solution. JMHO.

08-12-2007, 07:50 PM	#17 (permalink)
wrh3 Car Guy Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: ATL, GA Posts: 1,048	Mmmm, my Elise decal on the rear clam looks tired, I bet this would look good as a replacement for that...... __________________ Bill '07 BMW M Coupe, '05 Lotus Elise (Traded) www.billswebspace.com/lotus www.syntheticfirst.com

08-13-2007, 08:00 AM	#19 (permalink)
SweetDaddyD BANNED Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: ATL, GA Posts: 7,644 Images: 2	Anyone that want that just let me know. I can do them for $25. Didn't get a chance to try and get the gas door cover fit. I worked on vinyl from the time I got up till the time I went to bed last night and still fell 2 jobs short of getting finished.

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08-17-2007, 10:11 PM	#20 (permalink)
2kvette BANNED Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 241	Update on the Carbon Fiber Gas Door Cover? If you can do it I'm interested!