Carbon Fiber

how about some replacement center covers for my rims

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Is a CF driveshaft doable? Sure. But it ain't gonna happen for a while, unfortunately. I'd need an autoclave... I'm actually building one this summer as I have several 8foot x 32 inch high pressure vessels in the yard. But, chances are, once the first autoclave is built, I'm selling it. Those little bastages go for a lot of money.
 
Frogman said:
Is a CF driveshaft doable? Sure. But it ain't gonna happen for a while, unfortunately. I'd need an autoclave... I'm actually building one this summer as I have several 8foot x 32 inch high pressure vessels in the yard. But, chances are, once the first autoclave is built, I'm selling it. Those little bastages go for a lot of money.
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Yes the aftermarket is selling them now. I was always a lil afraid to use a CF driveshaft on my other cars with Stick transmissions but the Mark I think I would run one :confused:
 
Yeah, CF shaft seems spooky.

As for CF the only part that I would want is one that you wouldnt make cause there is really no market for it. An intake tube that fits directly from the throttle body to the stock air box. But I dont even have a tube to give to mold off of so I know its just a pipe dream.... intake pipe dream ...... :D *does retarded laugh*


BTW, found the fan on the front porch today! Thanks, that came quick. Think it showed up yesterday.
 
i only see one major issue w/ these, curb rash. not that they can't handle it but i cant see repairing a cf wheel being very fun or cost effective.
 
KK you donn't have 10k to drop on a set of wheels????? i can look in couch cusions and find that, granted it would take a ton of couches where people who bought torn pants and carry a bunch of suzy bees
 
he tested those wheels on his own BMW, if you go to the engineering tab under test you can see the impact and pothole test.
they looked fantastic on the car, but big $$$ for sure.
 
Well I found Carbon Fiber Valve Covers for my Mark VIII so I don't know cause I think they may be a bit pricey :confused:
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Hes watching something on Discovery channel. Prolly "Rides" which would mean its the old MMR valve covers that are no longer made.
 
and ya never answered me about how much the console trim and door trims would be either..send me a pm, i really hate the wood on black, looks like butthole
 
Sand paper, paint .....wood gone now all black :)

But ya...looks like yuk.. have an idea on the door wood insert, by I wont thread jack :)
 
That was gonna be my second guess. I always laugh when Konigssegg (sp?) says that its their own design engine....... yeah, right. Kinda obvious whos engine that is. :lol:
 
LaserSVT said:
That was gonna be my second guess. I always laugh when Konigssegg (sp?) says that its their own design engine....... yeah, right. Kinda obvious whos engine that is. :lol:
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It kinda is? They took the Mod and had it recast by a Formula 1 shop in Britan I think? Then they have the block heat treated and tempered with a dry sump oiling system. So they redesigned the Mod for lighter weight and to take more HP sept our blocks can handle 1500HP and they are only pumping 800 some odd HP :confused:
 
Previous Koenigsegg models were powered by Ford Modular V8 engines sourced from the U.S. Though also based on the Ford Modular architecture the engine of the CCX was thoroughly re-engineered by Koenigsegg themselves and is assembled at the Koenigsegg factory.[12][13] The engine block for the dual overhead camshaft, 4 valve per cylinder 4.7 liter 288 cu in (4,719 cc) V8[1][8][14] is cast for them by Grainger & Worrall, a British company that produces drivetrain components for Formula One cars.[8][15] The engine block is made of 356 Aluminium that has undergone a T7 heat treatment, a form of accelerated precipitation strengthening.[8][16] The aluminium alloy is stronger than the previous engine and allows a thinner, thus lighter, engine block that will withstand higher cylinder pressures. The engine is boosted by two centrifugal superchargers that provide 17.5 psi (1.2 bar) of boost with an 8.2:1 compression ratio. The engine produces 806 bhp (601 kW; 817 PS) at 6900 rpm and 678 lb·ft (919 N·m) of torque at 5700 rpm on 91 octane (U.S. rating) gasoline.[1][9] The engine is lubricated with a dry sump system with a separate oil pump, the pistons are cooled by oil sprayed onto them and the oil itself has an external cooler.[1] The CCX does 14 mpg (17 l/100 km) in combined cycle and 18 mpg (13 l/100 km) in highway travel.
 
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