Carbon Fiber SRI/CAI anyone? *Pics Added*
I was so excited when I heard about the company making carbon fiber plumbing for us before, but nothing has happened since November. So, I took matters into my own hands- I just finished the molds today, and am waiting on the silicon connectors and actual carbon fiber to make the first production pieces.
I was trying to hold it in until I made the first carbon fiber pieces, but I just made the pieces in fiberglass this weekend, and I'm really excited. I've attached pics of the VERY rough, VERY ugly plug (male mold), and I am confident that the first completed pieces should be done by the end of next week, assuming the carbon fiber company is good about shipping.
Once I get this going, I'll be able to offer colored carbon/kevlar, and the choice between SRI and CAI (SRI being somewhat cheaper).
Here is the beauty- I'm hoping to price the SRI at $150-$175, and the CAI at $175-$200, and that includes everything- filter, connectors...everything.
I just love the way carbon fiber looks, so I had to make it. Once the first part is complete next week, I'll drive around with the CAI on for a week or so to make sure that everything works, then I plan on offering a group buy with even lower prices to begin with.
Who's excited?
If everything works out with the CAI/SRIs, look for hard pipes and hopefully a really cheap FMIC (assuming the carbon fiber can handle the temps).
Update: These are officiall for sale! The ordering web site is www.nd.edu/~jreilly/msprotege.html It's not pretty, but it gets the job done (The site, not the intakes- they are very pretty!)
I was so excited when I heard about the company making carbon fiber plumbing for us before, but nothing has happened since November. So, I took matters into my own hands- I just finished the molds today, and am waiting on the silicon connectors and actual carbon fiber to make the first production pieces.
I was trying to hold it in until I made the first carbon fiber pieces, but I just made the pieces in fiberglass this weekend, and I'm really excited. I've attached pics of the VERY rough, VERY ugly plug (male mold), and I am confident that the first completed pieces should be done by the end of next week, assuming the carbon fiber company is good about shipping.
Once I get this going, I'll be able to offer colored carbon/kevlar, and the choice between SRI and CAI (SRI being somewhat cheaper).
Here is the beauty- I'm hoping to price the SRI at $150-$175, and the CAI at $175-$200, and that includes everything- filter, connectors...everything.
I just love the way carbon fiber looks, so I had to make it. Once the first part is complete next week, I'll drive around with the CAI on for a week or so to make sure that everything works, then I plan on offering a group buy with even lower prices to begin with.
Who's excited?
If everything works out with the CAI/SRIs, look for hard pipes and hopefully a really cheap FMIC (assuming the carbon fiber can handle the temps).
Update: These are officiall for sale! The ordering web site is www.nd.edu/~jreilly/msprotege.html It's not pretty, but it gets the job done (The site, not the intakes- they are very pretty!)
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