markrolston@mac.com Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 A small update to my RB 240Z- The bodyshop here in Austin, Al's Bodyworks, that did the bodywork and painted my car just finished making a set of Cabon Fiber door panels for the car. They made a custom mold (which took forever to get right) and just pulled the first sample panel. They look incredible and weight almost nothing. I can't wait to put them on the car. If anyone is interested in a pair for their s30 feel free to call Al at 512-836-1851. After all the work put into the mold, I'm sure he'd be happy to run off more sets to try and recoup some of those costs. I updated my car blog with pics. I'll add more when I get them installed. http://web.mac.com/markrolston/NewSite/Z-Blog/Z-Blog.html mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RB26powered74zcar Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 Sweet panels Mark!! Interested in the price for a pair.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 280ZForce Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 me too, I called Al a bit ago and got no answer, but with it being Sunday I'm sure he's not in. I'll give him a ring tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffer949 Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 Thats what Im talking about. I liked the other fiberglass/CF but i hated that you had to reuse the top metal part of the door panel. Just killed it for me. But these i like alot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 woh those look nice, too bad they won't fit the 280Z doors though as it looks like the door lock plunger is molded in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffer949 Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 woh those look nice, too bad they won't fit the 280Z doors though as it looks like the door lock plunger is molded in. Well I guess you could drill a hole for it.........But that is probably to much work.......................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Careless Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 woh those look nice, too bad they won't fit the 280Z doors though as it looks like the door lock plunger is molded in. would it be possible to get a plunger, lever, and arm from a 240z or make one that would work with the 280z parts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 Well I guess you could drill a hole for it.........But that is probably to much work.......................... would it be possible to get a plunger, lever, and arm from a 240z or make one that would work with the 280z parts? That I do not know, I do know though that the door is physically different on the top part. The plunger on the 280 is further forward than on the 240Z but the location is simply a slot cut into the top panel. With some clever thinking It's probable that you could move the lock+plunger assembly, after all it's not imperative to the basic operation of the door. You might simply be able to heat and bend the 280Z rod into shape. It's been a while since I've had a naked 240Z and 280Z door side by side so perhaps I'm making it more difficult that it really is. Beauty parts though eh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stony Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 ooohhhh subscribed!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue72 Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 Also interested in price for a pair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cockerstar Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 Looks very very nice! I'm curious on the price as well, but I'm guessing that it will be too rich for my blood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skib Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 Im also intersted in a price. I have a fealing CF will be a bit much for my Z budget tho, any plans to do them in FG? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Careless Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 Best way to get this done is start a group buy in the proper thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markrolston@mac.com Posted October 27, 2008 Author Share Posted October 27, 2008 Im also intersted in a price. I have a fealing CF will be a bit much for my Z budget tho, any plans to do them in FG? Just to clarify- I'm not selling them myself. Al's Bodyworks is. He's a small shop here in Austin that does amazing work but isn't really connected to this whole interwebs thing so I did him a favor by mentioning the panels. They really are very nice and now that I paid for all the upfront labor (you can thank me for that it would be great to see some others enjoy the benefit. I personally hope he sees some sales from you guys but you'll need to call him directly (512-836-1851) I would guess he'd happily do them in fiberglass as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 280ZForce Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 well I just got off the phone with Al from Al's Body Shop and the result is this... He won't do a group buy, no discounts. He will sell directly to individuals only. $250/set for fiberglass $500/set for carbon fiber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruggedbert Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 Just got off the phone with him. $499. made to order. 3-4 days from time of payment. $250 for fiberglass. He said the CF panels weigh about 1.5lbs or so. LETS GET A GROUP BUY GOIN?!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Rowe Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 Mark went on your website and it is fantastic. The car is absolutely beautiful. Can you take some photos of where you have your Accusump? I havent yet mounted mine, and would be interested in how you have done it. thanks & regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktm Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 As I look at the panels, I see that these are really setup for more of a race-prepped interior. There are no provisions for the door handle or window crank. I am assuming that you've removed these on your car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonycharger72 Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 Where do you even get Carbon Fibre from? I am in the process of making some Fibre-Glass front guards for my Zed, would love to make them out of carbon fibre - guess it's not cheap - but who actually sells the stuff, how much does it cost? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwi303 Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 http://www.solarcomposites.com/composites/compositecarbon.html oops, just noticed you're in aussie not the US, Last lot of carbon I bought was a single sheet of offcut from a boatmaker to clad a fiberglass bit I made. try looking through the phone book for boatmakers. especially racing boat and rowing skiff makers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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