Carbon bumpers ?

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Whats a realistic price for a full replacment carbon front bumper for the 172/182 ?

 

[Fred@BTM]

including making a master mould, over £1K i would say

 

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Just buying it at a retail price is what i was thinking, leaving the moulds to them.

 

[Ex-User (19928)]

Near cost price for a one off splitter, sunroof panel and things to that ilk are just under £100. Bumpers would be a fair bit more I'd imagine what with all the fittings, curves and the size, and if it was just you approaching a carbon company for their service I imagine it would cost a few pennies.

 

[Ex-User (19928)]

Just buying it at a retail price is what i was thinking, leaving the moulds to them.

Aye but I think what Fred means, is that if you were just requesting a one off copy, they'd be looking to make all their money back in labour from you. As soon as you start using the mould, it's much cheaper and the cost is divided greatly with each one made.

But how many people want carbon bumpers which are originally plastic, giving you not much more than a couple of kg saving, albeit looking great (if the company is any good at what they do) and the risk of a little scrape being an expensive replacement?

 

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Aye but I think what Fred means, is that if you were just requesting a one off copy, they'd be looking to make all their money back in labour from you. As soon as you start using the mould, it's much cheaper and the cost is divided greatly with each one made.

But how many people want carbon bumpers which are originally plastic, giving you not much more than a couple of kg saving, albeit looking great (if the company is any good at what they do) and the risk of a little scrape being an expensive replacement?

Cheers for the input cliokhunt, I know a guy whos in talks with a company to produce carbon bumpers for the 350z and R8 and have read quite a bit of weight saving talk on here and just thought of putting the idea his way if there was any kind of interest and of course if the price was right.

 

[J9HHY]

Have a look here, not Carbon but lightweight!

http://stores.shop.ebay.co.uk/SMDRACING07__W0QQ_armrsZ1

 

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Would a £595 price tag attract any interest ?

 

[Ex-User (19928)]

Remember the market fella. Clio 172's are hardly F1 territory so race teams won't be looking for carbon body parts especially as most cups use 197s now, remember they're already plastic. Carbon doors, bonnet and boot would be more worthwhile.

Have a look here, not Carbon but lightweight!

http://stores.shop.ebay.co.uk/SMDRACING07__W0QQ_armrsZ1

Fibreglass is a lot heavier than carbon, and for the rubbish fitment you generally get with them, is not something many people want on their road cars for a saving of a kilo or two here or there.

 

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Remember the market fella. Clio 172's are hardly F1 territory so race teams won't be looking for carbon body parts especially as most cups use 197s now, remember they're already plastic. Carbon doors, bonnet and boot would be more worthwhile.


tbh i was thinkin that but hey it would look cool as f**k

 

[Ex-User (19928)]

On a black car, t'would look great. But I'd probably shed a tear if anyone ever scraped it in a car park. Repaired carbon fibre isn't pretty, or cheap!

 

[Fred@BTM]

not pre preg for that money then

 

[J9HHY]

I was quoted that the bonnet was a 3rd lighter??

 

[Ex-User (19928)]

I was quoted that the bonnet was a 3rd lighter??

A 3rd of what though lol!

If it's 9kg to start with, that's a saving of 6kg for £400+. Worth it?

 

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A 3rd of what though lol!

If it's 9kg to start with, that's a saving of 6kg for £400+. Worth it?

Its a 3kg saving !