In this episode, we finish up the carbon fiber panels with a trip through the post cure oven. This increases the strength (tensile 20% and flexural 30%) of the ProSet 114-INF infusion epoxy used for all the parts. Then we get on with revealing the pain of what all this insanity cost.
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Thanks for the clear and honest rundown. Helps me set my targets realistically.
Still doin it. 😀
Do you do rc car chassis
wow!! that looks like an insane amount of work. I picked um a 66 Amazon just by Edmonton AB, I'm a ways away from finishing body work though! great build
Great!!!
That's just material. You're not even billing out time. Labor is easily putting you in the 10k range.
What are you planning for side windows and windshield?
Thank you for showing this can be done in a garage. I'm doing a rather big build myself and wanted to do some carbon parts that you can't just buy…so I've binge-watched your videos and others to learn the process.
Aside from the value of your time that you put into it, $8500 is very reasonable. If anything were to happen to the body panels like an accident, they are easily replaced as long as the molds are kept in good condition. That's a lot of carbon for sure.
I’d be interested to know the weight savings!?
Love your passion mate! Looking to make some for my V40, its hard to find good ones, and the lift version is 3 times more expensive than pre-lift