Julian Thompson Posted February 20, 2003 Author Share Posted February 20, 2003 Mark - the fiberglass ones are really only prototypes so if they're okay you could have them cheap unless Rich wants them! We gathered that the carbon ones were the ones that most people seemed to want hence us producing them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Piper Posted February 20, 2003 Share Posted February 20, 2003 But I'm so cheap.... 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julian Thompson Posted February 27, 2003 Author Share Posted February 27, 2003 We have a prototype!! Rich has managed to make the first set of these and I think they're an outstanding looking thing! I've not even spoken to him yet but I just got some photos sent to me and thought I'd just post here to let you know we're still beavering away!! I'll come back once we've got some more info! Cheers Jue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Posted February 27, 2003 Share Posted February 27, 2003 Fantastic - best news I have had all-day. When do you think the production line will start running Jue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andycox Posted February 27, 2003 Share Posted February 27, 2003 Jue put me down for the carbon. Is it SUMMER yet? 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julian Thompson Posted February 28, 2003 Author Share Posted February 28, 2003 Got to speak to Rich today about it. I'll let you all know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelspeed Posted February 28, 2003 Share Posted February 28, 2003 Can you post the photos somewhere? I ask that as if it's easy, if I had some photos I wouldn't have a clue how to do it.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julian Thompson Posted March 7, 2003 Author Share Posted March 7, 2003 I'm at Rich's house at the moment having a light block conference! He's got so many "trial" light blocks lying everywhere that we could make a small spaceship out of them! Anyway, lots and lots of hard work have resulted in a production technique, and I'm glad to say that the finished results look just great. There is quite a lot of hand finishing needed once the actual block comes out of the mould; these are certainly not the "shelling peas" operation I orignally envisaged! Nevertheless, we've got a plan that involves Richard moulding them in Oxfordshire and then me "productionising" the finishing process in Manchester before shipping them out to you lot! The seal between the lens and the block has been dealt with because the mould actually reproduces that fine edge; you could use a wipe of sealant (as shown on Rich's car) but to be honest this is belt and braces and my lenses used to steam up anyway before! The final versions are actually 3 layers thick of carbon, and so are very strong. This means that there will be no distortion of the block when the bolts are tightened and means a gasket between the block and the wing isn't needed. Weight of the blocks is.............90g......PER PAIR !!!! (Standard ones are nearly a kilo a pair!!) JUST THINK OF ALL THAT CHOCOLATE YOU CAN EAT NOW AND STILL BE LIGHTER !! I will post up the pictures of a finished block on Rich's car tonight for you to see. By the way, not that there was ever going to be a problem, but Rich's car did its MOT this morning with the carbon light blocks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Durrant Posted March 7, 2003 Share Posted March 7, 2003 Excellent news, looking forward to seeing the prototype. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felix.klauser Posted March 10, 2003 Share Posted March 10, 2003 Put me down for a set as well... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V7 SLR Posted March 10, 2003 Share Posted March 10, 2003 Ooooh exciting. *thumbup* Worcs L7 club joint AO.//Membership No. 4379//Azure Blue SLR No. 0077//Se7ens List Tours Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug phillips Posted March 10, 2003 Share Posted March 10, 2003 Life is strange. You but a se7en.............. then get very excited about a small block of carbon fiber. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I cant wait to get mine *thumbup* *thumbup* *thumbup* Doug Su77on Se7ens See our web site here. Bugger...... I aint done it yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Posted March 10, 2003 Share Posted March 10, 2003 Yipppeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee. Great news Jue. looking forward to a set of these. Anthony VX the real way sideways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julian Thompson Posted March 10, 2003 Author Share Posted March 10, 2003 Sorry it has taken ages and its only one photo for now but this is how they look on a car.... http://www.btinternet.com/~v11ufo/carbonblocks.htm I'l put some more up later Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelspeed Posted March 10, 2003 Share Posted March 10, 2003 Very nice. Want mine now!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgrigsby Posted March 10, 2003 Share Posted March 10, 2003 Julian is this a one time offer? or will you be able to make another batch later on? Cheers Rob G www.SpeedySeven.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julian Thompson Posted March 10, 2003 Author Share Posted March 10, 2003 It'll be a bloody one time offer if Rich keeps curing carbon moulds in the kitchen No, seriously (and I'm sure Sue will be serious if this carries on 😬) we are definately going to keep tinkering. Rich is currently working on a carbon rear numberplate lens too, to complete the matching set...... And I've got lots of other quite mad ideas.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andycox Posted March 11, 2003 Share Posted March 11, 2003 Do we have a cure for this carbon fetish? Is it SUMMER yet? 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Perry Posted March 11, 2003 Share Posted March 11, 2003 Julian, How many people do you now have signed up and at what price ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMMO Posted March 11, 2003 Share Posted March 11, 2003 Wow man! Groovy. There seems to be a reflection of someone holding a joint in your shiney rear wing. 😬 😬 😬 AMMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julian Thompson Posted March 11, 2003 Author Share Posted March 11, 2003 😬 Yes, I noticed that too - I'm not sure exactly what Rich is doing in this shot ! Erm, not sure how many but quite a few. We've not actually formally agreed a price yet since we are still fiddling with different techniques to try and make it easier to make, and also cut down on the number of "rejects" ! At least no-one can claim they "urgently need" a set ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Posted March 11, 2003 Share Posted March 11, 2003 Number plate light housing - inspired decision. Count me in for a set + spare light housing. Anthony VX the real way sideways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Flatters Posted March 11, 2003 Share Posted March 11, 2003 Well I do... my new carbon wings are sagging under the weight of those bloody rubber bricks *arrowright*Harry Flatters *arrowright* AKA Steve Mell of Su77on Se7ens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard_E Posted March 11, 2003 Share Posted March 11, 2003 Joint - What Joint 🤔 I think it is the camera strap since I was holding the camera at an angle where you would not get a shot of my ugly mug. Cheers, Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard_E Posted March 11, 2003 Share Posted March 11, 2003 Jue has some better shots of this that i am sure he will post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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