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Discussion in '308/328' started by johnbob, Aug 19, 2004.

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  1. johnbob

    johnbob Karting

    Nov 8, 2003
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    #1 johnbob, Aug 19, 2004
    Looking for feedback regarding these TR specific parts. After much work the production parts are ready for sale. We had to retool since the dimensional tolerances of the original Ferrari parts were lacking by today’s standards. Subsequently we started with a clean slate. A plug for the part was created with a “solid works model” and then machined from tooling composite on a five axis machine. Tools were then pulled from the dimensionally accurate part from which the carbon fiber parts are created using a vacuum oven process. The final parts are very light and extremely strong. This same process is used by the aerospace industry to make structural components. We also have chosen to use automotive glass that is water cut with the black edge, similar to the original glass on the car, that is manufactured and installed by an OEM supplier for GM and Chrysler. The end result is a beautiful part that is lightweight and strong that enhances the styling of the TR and shows the beautiful Ferrari 12 cylinder engine.
    We are also offering a carbon fiber heat shield cover that is a cosmetic piece intended to go between the air intake and the exhaust heat shield.
    Both parts are strictly bolt-on with no modifications required.

    Price for the Carbon Fiber Engine Cover= $1,800.
    Price for the Carbon Fiber exhaust shield cover= $150

    Depending on how these items are recieved we plan to be offering more TR specific parts.
    Thanks,
    John Fiore
    (918) 331-5174
     
  2. Pong

    Pong Formula Junior

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    #2 Pong, Aug 23, 2004
    Love it!!!!!!!! but I drive the 512TR :(

    Do you have anything for it???

    Also, I hope the carbon and the resin used will be able to handle the heat from the engine bay.
     
  3. evandaalen

    evandaalen Formula 3
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    Edvar van Daalen
    #3 evandaalen, Sep 11, 2004
    John, thanks for posting the interesting pictures. I've seen similar parts on a Testarossa which was present at the FCA2004 concours last month in Monterey. I talked to the owner for a while and he said he made the parts himself. See: www.customcarbonfiber.com. Are you also related to this website? Just curious! Best regards, Edvar van Daalen, www.red-headed.com (for more TR stuff ;))
     
  4. Doug.

    Doug. F1 Rookie
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    #4 Doug., Sep 11, 2004
    turbos!!!!
     
  5. ramosel

    ramosel Formula 3

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    #5 ramosel, Sep 11, 2004

    www.customcarbonfiber.com is Mark Barudoni and he does make and use all his parts himself. Mark stopped by yesterday to pick up some of my 308 parts to start doing parts for that line too. Mark has done a fair bit of research and is doing meticulous CF work. He is very concerned that the products he's making are worthy of being on a Ferrari.

    Rick
     

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