Guest trackday addict Posted December 3, 2005 Share Posted December 3, 2005 Hi Guys, Am currently stripping the gunnels out of my Skyline at the mo & preparing it for drag racing next year. Wanted to look at every single area in terms of weight & decided to make a few bits not readily available. Have just completed making a complete replacement carbon fibre dash . Weight of the new dash is 2.1 kgs compared to the 7.8kgs of the std dash. The dash is pre preg, autoclave etc, finish is awesome & looks the dogs danglies. One of my mates popped over the other day who has a supra & now wants one . I would need at least 8 people interested before going to the hassle of making a mould & tooling up etc - any interest Costs would be in the region of £800 for unlaquered or £850 laquered. Please see link below for the first 2 pics I have taken - can put more detailed ones up next week when fitted. http://photobucket.com/albums/y288/041068/ Am just about to make a complete set of doors (approx total weight saving around 30 kgs & other weird bits too) - can be contacted on [email protected] Cheers John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted December 3, 2005 Share Posted December 3, 2005 That's lovely, not something I can justify buying right now though unfortunately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraHuman Posted December 3, 2005 Share Posted December 3, 2005 Awesome.Looks fantastic.keep us posted m8. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest trackday addict Posted December 3, 2005 Share Posted December 3, 2005 Thanks guys Really thinking hard about doing a shit load of work over the next few months & getting a stand at jap fest. Would look to show samples of the following below to guage interest - what do yo reckon ? A/ Easy bits - engine covers, exhaust shrouds (fit on rear bumper) B/ Interior bits - dash, door cards, interior trim C/ External - front wings, maybe front splitters Will gauge interest at the show Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR.B Posted December 3, 2005 Share Posted December 3, 2005 Looks fantastic alright Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_host Posted December 4, 2005 Share Posted December 4, 2005 Looks good mate, pictures of them fitted should firm it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted December 4, 2005 Share Posted December 4, 2005 These are already available for a RHD Supra. The photos are not for the Supra version but give you an idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted December 4, 2005 Share Posted December 4, 2005 Whoah that's an MR2! Get over to http://www.imoc.co.uk immediately and post that up so they can drool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted December 4, 2005 Share Posted December 4, 2005 Whoah that's an MR2! Get over to http://www.imoc.co.uk immediately and post that up so they can drool! Correct-a-mundo, not a silly price either considering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aerotop Dave Posted December 4, 2005 Share Posted December 4, 2005 The second one is a 200SX S13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted December 4, 2005 Share Posted December 4, 2005 Although I've not actually removed my dash before...I would imagine there are LOTS of fastener points and mounting holes etc that need to be copied. Is this achieved correctly for a proper fit? Like in the Supra you've got glove box fitments etc.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soonto_HAS_soop Posted December 4, 2005 Share Posted December 4, 2005 Correct-a-mundo, not a silly price either considering. And the price would be.....??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest trackday addict Posted December 4, 2005 Share Posted December 4, 2005 These are already available for a RHD Supra. The photos are not for the Supra version but give you an idea. Now yes it looks good but not really a proper dash Im looking to do a complete replacement dash - as in all 100% carbon as i have done for the skyline. Yes it will fit 100% properly & would be at least 2 or 3 test fits to ensure all fixing points are spot on etc. There are a couple of negative trade offs A/ would be simpler for me to produce if the glovebox went ie/ smooth B/ no air bag Will put a pic up when in & will make a supra one for japfest - is anyone up for the idea of being a guinea pig would need their dash to use as a mould & they can have a complete replacement in carbon at a low low price:faint: It's the kind of thing i feel quite passionate about - ie/ either do it properly or not at all & I think to do it properly you need to make a 100% replacement to loose weight & really look good, First one who wants to be a guinea pig let me know. Cheers John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bolarbag Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 Bit of a thread resurrection here, but did anyone ever take this guy up on his offer? Is he still around? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete_TT Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 It looks like john bradshaws really quick drag skyline gtst if im not mistaken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animal Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 Don't know, but I'm wishing I'd not read this thread. A full carbon dash would be cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmx1lew Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 that skyline is lush!... I want a carbon Dash!! could i get it on finance like pay monthly lol Lew. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 what happens to carbon fibre in an accident?? How much of a weight savings would it actually make? Would it also not become VERY reflective of sunlight? Thats why rally cars use a felt/material dash. Does look nice though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 It looks like john bradshaws really quick drag skyline gtst if im not mistaken. It does to me, too. Saw it at a drag race meeting at some Godforsaken hole last year or the year before I think. The panel fit was excellent, so good I bought a pair of carbon doors from the same moulder John used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animal Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 I don't know about a full dash, but my carbon door cards don't reflect badly in the sun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angarak Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 Just get a dash without laquer - rough carbon fibre (the end result of prepreg composites) looks cool - just not shiny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bolarbag Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 Any pics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angarak Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 Any pics? Was that directed at me or a previous post? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b.weeks Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 I might be interested in being a "guinea pig". Couple of things: # I have a weld in roll cage (dash is cut) # I have no gear surround I would also need to check the Time Attack rules, as states should have a dash, although a couple of cars were running this year with no dash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bolarbag Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 Yes sorry, you, how easy it to work with this stuff? My primary reason was for weight saving though but this riddox dash looks gorgeous, http://www.envyperformance.com/picasa/RSR/images/dsc00214.jpg I'd wanting something along the lines of that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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