scottsoulby Posted August 16, 2009 Posted August 16, 2009 A few people seem interested in the battery/brake top covers, so ill probably get this rolling next week sometime and should take 2-3 weeks to make the mould and first product, ill make sure its perfect fitment, and will complement the CF brake/fluid surrounds nicely as in this thread.. viewtopic.php?f=33&t=25095 ive put the names down that have given me interest in buying, please remove your name if ive got it wrong and also add your name if you want a pair 1. Scott 2. Clarkie34 3. 3FiddyZ 4. Shire350z 5. TADDY 6. Muddy 7. Bladesgrant 8. Lincolnbaggie 9. Quote
Tonser Posted August 17, 2009 Posted August 17, 2009 Hi Scott I'd like a pair please (also added my name to the surrounds thread ) 1. Scott 2. Clarkie34 3. 3FiddyZ 4. Shire350z 5. TADDY 6. Muddy 7. Bladesgrant 8. Lincolnbaggie 9. Tonser Quote
LRF4N Posted August 19, 2009 Posted August 19, 2009 1. Scott 2. Clarkie34 3. 3FiddyZ 4. Shire350z 5. TADDY 6. Muddy 7. Bladesgrant 8. Lincolnbaggie 9. Tonser 10. G18FAN Quote
scottsoulby Posted August 20, 2009 Author Posted August 20, 2009 Hit a bit of a problem, Ive been today and they cant make replacements, due to the fact that its impossible to make the clips on the front and rear of the covers, bad news i know so..... im having the covers made.. i know alot of people on here moan about the fitment of their current covers so ill have these made and they will be a PERFECT fit, and i can have them done in different coloured carbon they will be priced at 70 pounds delivered, which is a competitive price i believe i know people will want to take there names off the list as they already have some, here is the current list, please add or remove your name Quote
scottsoulby Posted August 20, 2009 Author Posted August 20, 2009 1. Scott 2. Clarkie34 3. 3FiddyZ 4. Shire350z 5. TADDY 6. Muddy 7. Bladesgrant 8. Lincolnbaggie 9. Tonser 10. G18FAN Quote
clarkie34 Posted August 20, 2009 Posted August 20, 2009 1. Scott 3. 3FiddyZ 4. Shire350z 5. TADDY 6. Muddy 7. Bladesgrant 8. Lincolnbaggie 9. Tonser 10. G18FAN Sorry Scott no point in me having these. How come they cant make the clips,surely there would be enough flex in the carbon. Quote
3FIDDYZ Posted August 20, 2009 Posted August 20, 2009 Scott, its worth considering that the twill used in the surrounds is 1x1 and the twill on the ones like Ians is 2x2 and runs a different way... So there is going to be a difference in colour! So am in! Quote
Muddy Posted August 20, 2009 Posted August 20, 2009 1. Scott 3. 3FiddyZ 4. Shire350z 5. TADDY 7. Bladesgrant 8. Lincolnbaggie 9. Tonser 10. G18FAN Sorry Scott I'm out, already have stick on covers and their not too bad fitment wise. Although I may change my mind when I fit the surrounds and can see what the difference between the two types of carbon will be like for colour and weave. ^^^As Mark said above^^^ Quote
scottsoulby Posted August 21, 2009 Author Posted August 21, 2009 no worries guys, i expected people to drop out, and there will be more to drop out yet i expect, im still having them made mainly because i can do them at cheaper prices the reason the carbon replacements cant be made is due to the tabs and clip, not because they wont flex but because they cant physically be made, the mould will be impossible to make, and the carbon will be to difficult to craft Quote
scottsoulby Posted August 22, 2009 Author Posted August 22, 2009 are we all upto date with the list then? ill be going in monday to check how there getting on, these should be an easy mould so will be quite quick Also, how did you guys put the covers on before? should i provide something? Quote
TADDY Posted August 24, 2009 Posted August 24, 2009 1. Scott 2. 3FiddyZ 3. Shire350z 4. Bladesgrant 5. Lincolnbaggie 6. Tonser 7. G18FAN soz pal my name shouldn't of been down to start Quote
scottsoulby Posted August 25, 2009 Author Posted August 25, 2009 The mould will be ready late this week or early next Quote
scottsoulby Posted September 4, 2009 Author Posted September 4, 2009 i should have the first set monday evening so ill put up pictures when i pick them up, feel free to add your name to the list Quote
scottsoulby Posted September 7, 2009 Author Posted September 7, 2009 First set done, Neil(lincolnbaggie) coming round toight to test fit them as i havnt got my car at the moment PICS Quote
3FIDDYZ Posted September 7, 2009 Posted September 7, 2009 Look good Scott, intrested to see how they match up Quote
scottsoulby Posted September 7, 2009 Author Posted September 7, 2009 Neil took them tonight so he will have some pictures up within the next few days, the fit was spot on though, took a bit of pushing on the get it all lined up, its certainly a snug fit, really finished the surrounds off Quote
scottsoulby Posted September 7, 2009 Author Posted September 7, 2009 i didnt look, neils got them at the moment, hopefully he will be on soon and tell you and stop my stupidity Quote
Lincolnbaggie Posted September 8, 2009 Posted September 8, 2009 Just spent this morning fitting these and I have to say I like them! The fit is very snug on the oem covers. I heated the carbon covers and the oem plastic for a while in a low oven to get a bit of flexibility in them and then stuck them together using "No More Nails" permanent fixing tape. Clamped everything together and put a weight on to hold them for an hour or so and they seem to have held fine. Fit is spot on. Not sure if the weave flows through exactly, but you really can't tell by looking at them. However, a word of warning to others! When you press the two together make sure the carbon bit is upside down on the bottom (protected by bubble wrap or something) and then press the oem cover down onto this. I did it the other way round to start with and snapped the plastic retaining lug off my oem battery cover on the kitchen table I think I've found a way round this, but it will mean having to remove the cover and surround in one piece to get to the battery. I'll let you know of any issues after I've driven with them on. Cheers to Scott for going to all the trouble over these and letting me have the test dummies Scott, you can see them at ZedFest this weekend. Quote
scottsoulby Posted September 9, 2009 Author Posted September 9, 2009 cheers Neil for doing that, they look good ive got a set of these here ready to go if anyone from the list wants them Quote
Tonser Posted September 9, 2009 Posted September 9, 2009 I'll have them Scott - I can fit them all at the same time as the surrounds . Dont want to jump anyone in the queue though Let me know, ta. Tony Quote
3FIDDYZ Posted September 9, 2009 Posted September 9, 2009 Bugger!! Would have had them but Tony got there first!! Will go for the next ones then! Quote
Tonser Posted September 9, 2009 Posted September 9, 2009 Hi Mark, you can have these ones - its the least I can do after your help sorting out the paint bits Cheers Tony Quote
3FIDDYZ Posted September 9, 2009 Posted September 9, 2009 Didnt mean it like that Tony!! But thanks Scott, when will the next lot be available? Quote
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