Carbon Fiber engine covers (Duratec)

If the price isnt stupid, Ill definatly get one.

I have one from a the original group buy which was for the Coug but was offered over here at the same time..

I'm in if the price is about the same.. I think I paid 125.00 but waited like 8 months..

(but this was thru NorCalCoug and Wayson)

I will also ask about the price and wait patiently

Looks nice.
I am interested depending on the price of course.

Gary

Originally posted by svttour:
Count me in for one with red carbon fiber.

Here's what the red one looks like. I've since put a vent in it with Elky mesh. I think they really add to the look of the engine.

What needs to be done to keep them from yellowing? I saw a couple of them at Spring Zing, and they looked like they didn't like the heat very well.

Mark

Originally posted by GreaseyMonkey:
price-variant, i'm in.

Originally posted by Y2KSVT:
What needs to be done to keep them from yellowing? I saw a couple of them at Spring Zing, and they looked like they didn't like the heat very well.

Mark

It comes down to what resin is used and how the part is manufactured.

a bunch of info about composites Go to the fibretalk section which is their forums. There is another website that is better but I can't remember it right now.

EDIT: www.icancomposites.com And I also want to say that I'm not attempting to hijack.

Originally posted by Y2KSVT:
What needs to be done to keep them from yellowing? I saw a couple of them at Spring Zing, and they looked like they didn't like the heat very well.

Mark

Ick.. thats definately the resin they used.. My Wayson one looks perfect and has not changed in color at all.. Weave is flawless as well.. unfortunately waiting 8+ months for a container to arrive from overseas sorta discourages me..

as an FYI - Krazy Kustomz sells one for the Cougar which is the same thing -- perhaps we should hit them up instead for a group buy to reduce the normal cost?

$175.00 from Krazy Kustomz

Originally posted by phlop:
If the price isnt stupid, Ill definatly get one.

I have one and the quality is great (obtained thru John The Chknhawk), but I wanna one for Zetec (cams cover). I will actually get 2 of 'em.

i'm in...

As many others have said, if the price is reasonable, count me in as well.

can we also requuest them to have some sort of a ventalation for the IMRC?? I knw some people have the ones where they got the mesh..somthing similar to that would be cool..

Originally posted by Goonz SVT:

can we also requuest them to have some sort of a ventalation for the IMRC?? I knw some people have the ones where they got the mesh..somthing similar to that would be cool..

Vented with Elky mesh.

Originally posted by wa2tuff:

Vented with Elky mesh.

Exactly Tom!

I would like to get in on this but could someone help me out and ship to the UK for me ?

Mark

Originally posted by PEWTNERST24:
I would like to get in on this but could someone help me out and ship to the UK for me ?

Mark

I could help you out Mark, no problem.

Mike

Originally posted by 69Boss302:

Originally posted by Y2KSVT:
What needs to be done to keep them from yellowing? I saw a couple of them at Spring Zing, and they looked like they didn't like the heat very well.

Mark

It comes down to what resin is used and how the part is manufactured.

a bunch of info about composites Go to the fibretalk section which is their forums. There is another website that is better but I can't remember it right now.

EDIT: www.icancomposites.com And I also want to say that I'm not attempting to hijack.

I'm using Suneil's old CF IMRC cover and mine is yellowing pretty bad.

Originally posted by 69Boss302:

Originally posted by PEWTNERST24:
I would like to get in on this but could someone help me out and ship to the UK for me ?

Mark

I could help you out Mark, no problem.

Mike

Thanx Mike , i appreciate it

Count me in on this then depending on price

I got mine in the original GB from John (chknhawk) and it looks as good today as it did the day I opened the box.

Mu buddy has a blue one and it is basically yellow now.

so are we doing these

i think it was NorMich99 that had one at SZ last year that looked like it had gotten thrashed on, yellowed and cracked galore.

well if this stuff is gonna crack and yellow on me, then forget that..

Guys, the information in post #1 is in fact the guy I was doing business with for the original IMRC group buys. Doug is an absolutely wonderful guy to deal with and I'm sure if somebody brings up the issue with the yellowing he will strive to ensure that doesn't happen in the future.
Here's an article he sent me a while back: http://www.detnews.com/2005/nngrosseile/0509/15/R04-312060.htm
And here's a few of his other projects: http://doogie48084.yafro.com/

If you are interested I encourage you to contact him and discuss your issues with Doug. I have the utmost confidence in his business. Plus it's nice to keep our business on this side of the pond.

If he's willing to guarentee a quality product or be willing to work with someone who is dis-pleased i'd have no problem doing buisness with him, as long as the price is reasonable.

I'd jsut like to state that i'm in no way trying to kill or dog this GB, i love the look of these, the guy that had his crack and yellow may have gotten it through a bad GB or someone who uses cheap materials.

Originally posted by 5V7 Dr1v3r627:
If he's willing to guarentee a quality product or be willing to work with someone who is dis-pleased i'd have no problem doing buisness with him, as long as the price is reasonable.

I'd jsut like to state that i'm in no way trying to kill or dog this GB, i love the look of these, the guy that had his crack and yellow may have gotten it through a bad GB or someone who uses cheap materials.

exactly! I mean I'm all on this GB as long as the product will be garunteed not to yellow out or crack

I'm still waiting for some information to come my way. He replied back to me on Thurs. Hopefully I'll have a response by Monday/Tuesday. Like I said I'll keep you guys posted as soon as I get a price.

I will also look into Krazy Kustomz to see what they can do for us. Not sure if the quality will be the same though... so who knows.

Please READ THIS!

Originally posted by Goonz SVT:
Please READ THIS!

Was someone thinking of using CF1 for this? I didnt think they had anything to do with the engine covers.

Nope, Goonz is just a drama queen

I'll whip an email to Craig Flango to see what he can do for us on these.. he gave me a hell of a deal on my new hood the other week...

I will report back on what I find out and what he can offer us on those covers up there from either KIT or KrazyKustoms as he is involved with both.

Originally posted by SVTatGT:
Nope, Goonz is just a drama queen

no I just wanted to bring this to everyones attetnion just incase we did decided to use CF1 or somthin..

Heres the latest and greatest folks:
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Yeah,
I just found out that the prices for carbon fiber went nuts. I hate to do this, but I can't sell the parts for less than $180 retail, but if you can get 10 buyers, I can go for $167.
If you can get 20 buyers, I can do them for $157.00. Shipping is extra. Use 48180 for the shipping area code and for a weight use 3 pounds.
and box size is 24x12x6 approx.
I am located in Taylor Michigan and can do approximately 7 parts per week. First come first served.

Doug Groh
President
3G Services
12254 Universal Drive
Taylor, Michigan
48180
734-947-9434
734-947-9458 Fax
3gservices@sbcglobal.net
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How many people still want to do this?

eeerrr

Originally posted by SHOTIME2669:
I can't sell the parts for less than $180 retail, but if you can get 10 buyers, I can go for $167.
If you can get 20 buyers, I can do them for $157.00.

I'm out.

I looked at this GB before and thought it kind of goofy to carbon fiber a part that only weighs less then a pound. It looks nice, but for 167 dollars! Heck you're almost at a set of headers(200 for bare set). I can foresee this GB dieing real fast.

Originally posted by ZeroHour:
I looked at this GB before and thought it kind of goofy to carbon fiber a part that only weighs less then a pound. It looks nice, but for 167 dollars! Heck you're almost at a set of headers(200 for bare set). I can foresee this GB dieing real fast.

unfortunatly, it was worth the effort, atleat now we know how much they go for..

I'm still waiting on a response from Craig from KIT/Krazy Kustoms..

unfortunatly, it was worth the effort, atleat now we know how much they go for..

Of course it was worth the effort. The CF peice looks nice. It a shame it cost so much!

I agree. The cost is high, which is why I said does anyone still want in on this. Because frankly I personally don't feel like buying in on this. $167 for purely detailing up the engine bay is not worth it. I'm satisfied with my painted cover at this point. Although I will continue with this GB if people still want to buy in, I just won't be one of them.

I'm just whippin back in there to let you guys know that I did get a response back from Craig Flango at KIT/KrazyKustoms and he reported back that Wayson is no longer making CF parts and he does not have another source for the parts..

Sorry guys.

Thats a real shame as the CF cover looks excellent, here's a few pics of mine

Mark,
where did you get all those shiny bits at?

Where did you get the fitted colored hoses?

69Boss302 - I had the ST200 UIM chromed by a mate. The covers came from various places over here in sunny England. If you have a look at www.miragestainlessstyling.co.uk you will see most of teh bits. Otherwise keep an eye on eBay.co.uk as bits appear on there all the time.

Pole120 - The hoses are a Samco coolant hose kit mate

Originally posted by Mark T:

Pole120 - The hoses are a Samco coolant hose kit mate

can't get them in the us

Originally posted by pole120:

Originally posted by Mark T:

Pole120 - The hoses are a Samco coolant hose kit mate

can't get them in the us

I think our buddy across the pond needs to set up a GB on those.

Originally posted by Mark T:
69Boss302 - I had the ST200 UIM chromed by a mate. The covers came from various places over here in sunny England. If you have a look at www.miragestainlessstyling.co.uk you will see most of teh bits. Otherwise keep an eye on eBay.co.uk as bits appear on there all the time.

Pole120 - The hoses are a Samco coolant hose kit mate

Cheers M8!!

Originally posted by tsSVT:

Originally posted by pole120:

Originally posted by Mark T:

Pole120 - The hoses are a Samco coolant hose kit mate

can't get them in the us

I think our buddy across the pond needs to set up a GB on those.

I'm not sure if we can get these in the UK now. I know they where a group buy over here so i dont see why they wont do another GB if there is enough interest. I could find out if you like?

Btw there is a guy over on fordmondeo.org named Wotty who make the stainless covers much cheaper

If anyone needs help with stuff over here i will be glad to offer my help.

Mark

Mark T, your engine bay looks great! Where'd you get the cover from?

Anyway, thought you guys would like to see some of 3G's other CF work: 3G's resume.

He never tells me before hand! Focker. LOL

Originally posted by pole120:

Originally posted by Mark T:

Pole120 - The hoses are a Samco coolant hose kit mate

can't get them in the us

Samco

What we need to do is get a group buy on these hoses. I would definately be in for a red set. Anyone want to make the call?

I just looked at the Samco website and they are onlty about 30 minutes drive from me.
If you want me to find out more info on these and maybe get a GB going i would be glad to help.

Let me know your thoughts and i'll take a drive there.

Mark

Do that Id like a set in RED.

I'm game... but we should probably start a new GB post if anything comes of this.