[gguimarais]

Just letting you know I am in if you make these. We have 10 so let us know. Looking forward to another epic project by Beau!

 

[DanK]

would you sell/license the design files so we could produce our own?

 

[designbybeau]

Just letting you know I am in if you make these. We have 10 so let us know. Looking forward to another epic project by Beau!

I am waiting to pass 10 on the votes, based on experience not everyone comes through when it comes time to purchase. so it is better to have a few extra just in case.

 

[TheOccasionalDetailer]

Not my cup of tea, but wow that price is much better than I would've expected, I think anyone who wants this is getting it at a steal

 

[pio!pio!]

would you sell/license the design files so we could produce our own?

This would be cool.. 3D printing a plastic one would be nice

 

[designbybeau]

This would be cool.. 3D printing a plastic one would be nice

that is what the pictures are made from my first prototype, 3D printed with hydro printed carbon fiber. unfortunately the 3D print will melt in the sun light as they are cured using UV light. wont hold up long term

 

[DanK]

that is what the pictures are made from my first prototype, 3D printed with hydro printed carbon fiber. unfortunately the 3D print will melt in the sun light as they are cured using UV light. wont hold up long term

On a commercial machine it would be fine with high temp resin.

 

[designbybeau]

On a commercial machine it would be fine with high temp resin.

you might be okay, cost is almost more than carbon fiber though in the long run with the size of product. Also would have to be much thicker and heavier to not break, the pull force on the cover to remove would break it eventually.

 

[DanK]

you might be okay, cost is almost more than carbon fiber though in the long run with the size of product. Also would have to be much thicker and heavier to not break, the pull force on the cover to remove would break it eventually.

If you use a hobby material that's true. I'm pretty sure even formlabs has high temp material.

I would print the tooling for the carbon parts and reinforce it if required that way you can produce a nicer edge and reduce the cutting.

 

[designbybeau]

If you use a hobby material that's true. I'm pretty sure even formlabs has high temp material.

I would print the tooling for the carbon parts and reinforce it if required that way you can produce a nicer edge and reduce the cutting.

I see, we are talking about 2 different things- I was referring to making the part itself out of 3D printed material and I believe you are referring to making the mould to make the carbon fiber out of. in this case, yes you can make the mold no problem.
The expensive part is actually the bracket to hold the carbon fiber to the engine and also the aluminum part on top, they are made with CNC and costly when not injection molded or casted.

 

[4Corsa]

Usually I vomit when I see the mods people do to our cars, but this is top quality. I LOVE the way it looks when the rear glass is down.

 

[JermsDNA]

Hey Guys,

As some of you know I started an engine cover concept a while back and had it on hold because I needed to invest in some tooling costs. I have made some updates to the design so it is a little more functional and less fake parts.

Updates-
-uses stock oil cap location (instead of a fake one)
-cut back on covering the whole engine bay, so its a little bigger than stock but not much bigger. this allows for the air flow to not be trapped under the cover. Also allows access to fluids and battery.

below is my best guesstimate for what I can sell it for with a minimum of 10 units sold.

price- 1,699 + shipping
materials- autoclave carbon fiber twill with CNC aluminum parts and anodized-
fits both spyder and coupe.

I am using this post to see who is seriously interested in going in on a group buy, minimum of 10 orders needed. please click the poll if interested. I can only do this as a one time order, no additional units will be made.

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I'm in!!

 

[designbybeau]

It looks like we have enough people together, I will wait a few days for any last runners.

 

[Jomiddle63]

Beau, any chance you have a pic of the new design though the glass with hatch closed?

 

[Rbware]

Go to page one

 

[joekr]

What's the timeline for manufacturing and shipping once you have enough orders?

 

[Jomiddle63]

Go to page one

Only pic of the original design through the glass -- unless I'm missing something?

 

[Lvs4c]

does this fit Spider?

 

[designbybeau]

Only pic of the original design through the glass -- unless I'm missing something?

The updated design will look the same as the original through the glass, The only major changes are more cut outs around the sides to allow more air flow so it does not blanket the whole engine bay.

 

[designbybeau]

does this fit Spider?

Yes it does, cover is actually lower than stock cover. But I will check the part for fitment as soon as I get the first one in.