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Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 08-31-2009, 02:27 PM
Replies: 195
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Posted By SpawnAeroJohn
Nope!^ Were just simply filling orders now :) We...

Nope!^ Were just simply filling orders now :) We had a rocky start but we'll finish up well :)
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 07-27-2009, 09:06 AM
Replies: 195
Views: 29,912
Posted By SpawnAeroJohn
No apologies needed :) We got a little bad luck...

No apologies needed :) We got a little bad luck when we finally started making the cf panels. First was the bad resin, then once we got good resin the pump went belly up as well as they started...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 07-27-2009, 08:59 AM
Replies: 195
Views: 29,912
Posted By SpawnAeroJohn
I made a post in another thread stating that we...

I made a post in another thread stating that we had problems all last week making parts since some of our equipment took a dive on us but last night I was able to get some things straightend out....
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 07-19-2009, 01:43 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 29,912
Posted By SpawnAeroJohn
This new week Ill be sending b pillars, front...

This new week Ill be sending b pillars, front bumper license overlay, and a rear valence to bullitt. Then after we finish these 3 we will be making the roof. We have to finish the vented hood then...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 07-16-2009, 08:27 AM
Replies: 195
Views: 29,912
Posted By SpawnAeroJohn
Sure can!

Sure can!
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 07-15-2009, 07:09 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 29,912
Posted By SpawnAeroJohn
Dont be at all my friend! Before we did small...

Dont be at all my friend! Before we did small honda parts and stuff like mouse pads and cup coasters where nobody wanted to pay anything so we used polyester resin that we had no doubt they would not...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 07-15-2009, 12:19 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 29,912
Posted By SpawnAeroJohn
Just wanted to let everybody know the car was...

Just wanted to let everybody know the car was picked up saturday with no parts. Our suppliers sent us bad resin so we had to trash those parts we made (not the molds, the carbon fiber parts only) and...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 07-10-2009, 06:52 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 29,912
Posted By SpawnAeroJohn
^ Who made his hood?

^ Who made his hood?
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 07-10-2009, 12:07 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 29,912
Posted By SpawnAeroJohn
Not yet. In the middle of it all we found out the...

Not yet. In the middle of it all we found out the clear epoxy we were using was no good for what we were doing. Like I said before its not us its the company who sold us the wrong product.

We have...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 07-10-2009, 11:57 AM
Replies: 195
Views: 29,912
Posted By SpawnAeroJohn
CF hood (yet to be priced) CF roof $650 (your...

CF hood (yet to be priced)
CF roof $650 (your price $500)
CF hatch (yet to be priced)
CF rear bumper valance $500 (Your price $450)
CF b pillars $225 (Your price $200)
CF front bumper lisence...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 07-09-2009, 03:10 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 29,912
Posted By SpawnAeroJohn
Great Johnny! Yeah when they told me they...

Great Johnny!

Yeah when they told me they have resins that can hold up to 180. I chuckled and said 153 is average in the sun temperature for chicago. Imagine anything south / west. The minimum has...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 07-09-2009, 01:11 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 29,912
Posted By SpawnAeroJohn
P.S Our parts will be full carbon fiber. Other...

P.S Our parts will be full carbon fiber. Other companies like Seibon and Extreme Dimensions use one layer of carbon fiber backed with fiberglass. Ours will be full carbon.

The only thing that...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 07-09-2009, 01:04 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 29,912
Posted By SpawnAeroJohn
Turns out we got a bad kind of epoxy resin for...

Turns out we got a bad kind of epoxy resin for the CF parts (which was crazy because the company knew we were making exterior cf parts so we needed high endurance resin) The resin wouldnt be able to...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 07-06-2009, 01:55 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 29,912
Posted By SpawnAeroJohn
The lip or the inlets on top of the bumper? The 2...

The lip or the inlets on top of the bumper? The 2 carbon fiber inlets?
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 07-03-2009, 12:48 AM
Replies: 195
Views: 29,912
Posted By SpawnAeroJohn
If we get another Z to come by for the build and...

If we get another Z to come by for the build and have enough interest :tup:
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 07-03-2009, 12:47 AM
Replies: 195
Views: 29,912
Posted By SpawnAeroJohn
The carbon fiber is 2x2 weave 5.7 oz graphite /...

The carbon fiber is 2x2 weave 5.7 oz graphite / black. It has a 3K tow ability and comes in 50" width.
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 07-02-2009, 08:24 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 29,912
Posted By SpawnAeroJohn
Well today started great! We demolded the so far...

Well today started great! We demolded the so far molds and so far 3 of 3 are perfect! We started 4 more today.

Here are some pictures.

Manny next to the new roof mold....
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 07-02-2009, 08:25 AM
Replies: 195
Views: 29,912
Posted By SpawnAeroJohn
Awwwwww shucks!!!

Awwwwww shucks!!!
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 07-01-2009, 09:01 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 29,912
Posted By SpawnAeroJohn
Here are more pictures! This is yesterday...

Here are more pictures!

This is yesterday and today combined.

Here is Manny spreading on the gel coat (most of the pictures have him in it, and no he does not do all of the work ha)...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 07-01-2009, 08:40 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 29,912
Posted By SpawnAeroJohn
What is your solution for storing the molds in...

What is your solution for storing the molds in your garage to retain proper symmetry and strength without distorting the original mold shape?
Since most of our early molds were small they would be...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 07-01-2009, 04:58 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 29,912
Posted By SpawnAeroJohn
If I got a VIN number of a nismo (I might not...

If I got a VIN number of a nismo (I might not even need one) I know Nissan would bring us the kit with in the weeks end. Assuming we ordered on the begenning of the week. Like I said this needs its...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 07-01-2009, 03:21 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 29,912
Posted By SpawnAeroJohn
Nismo CF front would be a very good idea. Very...

Nismo CF front would be a very good idea. Very very good. That would shed more than %50 of the front bumper weight.

When it comes to a time in a few weeks when we want another Z to come down for...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 07-01-2009, 02:34 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 29,912
Posted By SpawnAeroJohn
Sorry for not updating you guys last night! I was...

Sorry for not updating you guys last night! I was working till 12 trying to stay on schedule. Ill post last nights and tonights update around 8PM central time.

Tomorrow we will also have carbon...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 06-30-2009, 05:27 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 29,912
Posted By SpawnAeroJohn
Updates coming tonight!

Updates coming tonight!
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 06-30-2009, 11:50 AM
Replies: 195
Views: 29,912
Posted By SpawnAeroJohn
The roof is going to be an overlay (roughly 2 - 4...

The roof is going to be an overlay (roughly 2 - 4 lbs) Very thin and light so it sits super flush.

The hood, fenders, and hatch will be direct swaps.

Then we have a few other overlays and small...
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