150 Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Looks great! Are you also going to make this part in fiberglass? Would that make a difference in price? My console is cracked and I prefer something more classic to CF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenxWin Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Looks amazing, please keep it up. I'll be needing one in the coming months once I re-do the interior. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoak Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 I am also in, pretty much all of my interior needs replaced so the timing on this is perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texis30O Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 Are there plans to produce these parts in a dry carbon? I just can't get over the high gloss look for interior pieces. Your work is second to none. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldAndyAndTheSea Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 "Dry" carbon is kind of a new buzzword in the composites industry.Its commonly misused, and misunderstood. Forgive me if you know the following. The satin/softer/dry exterior appearance is only attainable using prepreg fabrics, which is a whole different level of manufacturing, and are also extremely expensive ($100++ per yard of material). The parts do have superior physical properties (sometimes weighing as much as 70% lighter) then its "wet" counterparts. Here is a wonderful article on the difference. http://www.gruppemusa.com/2010/10/carbon-fiber-101/ Unfortunately, at least currently, we do not have prepreg capabilities. But this does segway nicely into a question a I have for you, et all. What is the preferred finish on these? Do people want these cleared? Do they want to clear them themselves? Do they want to refinish the parts themselves? I ask because so many people want so many different things. I'd like to only do the bare minimum required, as that saves us time, and you money. Also apologies if this reply seems unorganized and jumpy, I'm out of town for a few days helping my brother recover from surgery, and I'm posting from my phone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooger82 Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 @OldAndyAndTheSea I believe some manufacturers often use just a Matte clear coat instead of prepreg fabric. This way they can achieve the look but also keep the costs the same. It would just be advertised as Dry Carbon Look. Just a thought in case you get some people who want to buy but don't like gloss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texis30O Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 I like the Carbon advantages but have always shyed away from the high gloss look. If you could produce the part and do a matte finish I would be interested..... just sayin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldAndyAndTheSea Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 (edited) Ah gotcha, I was taking the "dry carbon" in the literal sense. I will order some satin/matte clear and play around. Thanks for the input, it is very much appreciated, everyone. Edited March 5, 2015 by OldAndyAndTheSea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ls240z Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 I agree with texis, gloss is way too shiny, and doesn't mesh will with the rest of the interior imo. Amazing work on the actual console though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluDestiny Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 I'm in it for a matching dash. Just read through and found this thread, and now that I do have a 240z, I'm interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LanceVance Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 I'm an oddball, I'd like glossy on the bottom half and no finish on the top (planning on flocking this bit to match the dashboard). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldAndyAndTheSea Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 Thanks everyone, the (optional) matte finishes may actually solve a couple of the last remaining difficulties in making these. I'm actually pretty excited to get back to work on Monday and try out these new ideas. And yeah Marcus, I'm with you on the two tone/flocked theme. Also, I'll have you all know that we are currently making plugs for door panels. We wanted to change it up a little and do something simpler, as we reevaluate the clamshells, yet again. More on that later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebekahsZ Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 I'm down for a set of 240z door panels. Holes only for window crank and door latch. Glossy. PM me if/when you get to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelsonian Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 Just checking in on the clamshell progress to see what has been progressing. Really can't wait to see these completed and thanks again for listening and making these happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VSnakeByteV Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 WOW, I Just found this. First, I applaud you sir, this is amazing and very awesome!!! Second I agree with the matte clear finish. Third I'd wanna do a matching heater control unit bezel. I really enjoy the read, and the info. Thank you very much and I am eager to see your cup holder console!!!!!! Has anyone swapped a console from a different vehicle entirely into the 240Z? Just asking, I've done that with a Firebird in the past. I modded an S-10 console to fit. Sorry to throw it kinda off topic, just thinking of alternate but still cool console ideas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NylonAdmiral Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 I've been thinking of making a CF center console for a while and was looking around for anyone else who was sharing the things they'd learned from doing it themselves. I cam across this thread, have read through it all, am totally impressed. I doubt I could do anywhere near as good a job as this so I'd be interested in a console and a clamshell (when the clams become available), would you ship to the UK? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluDestiny Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 Just a general question, but is there a difference between the series 1 and 2 center consoles? I have a series 1, and I mean as far as attachment points to the tranny tunnel. Also I can't tell from the pics, but is there enough of a lip on the fuse panel area for have a metal plate for a switch panel? That's currently what I have, and would like to reuse that. When are you gonna start making these for production? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Merrill Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 (edited) If you start making door panels please consider a 5.25 or a 6.5 raised area for speakers. Love my Datsun but the stereo really is lacking Edited May 4, 2015 by Ryan Merrill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelsonian Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 Bludestiny, There is a difference from series 1 to the later consoles, particularly in the cigarette lighter/ash tray of the early version versus the fuse panel of the later series. I have a '73 with a metal plate hard mounted to the trans tunnel to fit the later style console. The series 1 has a different width and length to the later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jessejames Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 im interested in dash, console and clamshell. Will keep a close watch on this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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