BenC

Yes most of the time but there is also a huge community of people around the world who like the look of carbon fibre so this type of work is ideal for them. We get people with alsorts of cars from 1.2 engined corsas up to 500+ BHP cars wanted things skinned in carbon.

End of the day its a personal choice and dependent on what you want from your car. If you want to race it then pre-preg carbon exterior parts are the way to go, if not then you can use a grp/cf mix from companies like ourselves or similar around the world. The last option is to skin a part purely because you like the look and want something different. It also depends on budget and what you are willing to put into your car.

What I am aiming to achieve is to have a car with different carbon fibre modifications on it. Dry carbon, wet-lay, skinned in gloss and matte. It will show a customer what types are available and what carbon is best for them when buying a product from me or somewhere else

BenC

Car should be complete next week, here is a taster

LSherratt

iTrader: (1)

This isn't my thing but fair play to you. I'm really interested in seeing the finished product and yes, it'll be great advertisement for you.

BenC

Thanks, shouldnt be long now.

I need to design a new bonnet which allows better airflow for the FMIC and also a small vent which gives more forced induction to the air filter. Plus add the brake ducts to the front bumper and then skin them both, once they are done it'll be 95% covered in carbon and as far as I know the only one of its kind

kevfawcett

iTrader: (7)

Looks good mate mate. i have some ducts being made at the minute and should be collecting them on Monday. There's a group buy in the members section for them if you want a look

BenC

Thanks Kev, we are working on the roof this week cutting it out and replacing with a carbon panel

Ive sent you a PM about the group buy

BenC

Car is in its final stages now

BenC

Lacquering is going well, still needs a flat and polish but its starting to take shape

jacob360

iTrader: (6)

wow looking great

BenC

Its getting there, just flat sanding then polishing to go for this phase. Next phase is to cut out the roof and replace with a carbon one then design a new bonnet and front bumper which will end up being carbon

BrownPantsRacing

iTrader: (6)

Looks great. What colour are you painting it when it's done?

BenC

haha, how about blue

here she is polished up

BenC

Next phase of the car is ready, shes back on the road this weekend and ready for shows. I still need to replace the roof, design a new font bumper and bonnet then skin the remaining blue parts.

I will get some professional photos up soon

BrownPantsRacing

iTrader: (6)

Selling up Ben?


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Subaru-Imp...vgAAOSw7W5XNv5-

mickywrx

iTrader: (29)

£10K

BenC

Yes mate its time for it to go. Unfortunately I dont have the time to drive it anymore and its served its purpose to boost my company profile within the Subaru community. Its a lovely car, solid engine, one off bodywork etc and i'd love to finish the carbon on it one day for whoever buys it so its fully covered

cuprajake

iTrader: (11)

think you'll be keeping the car for a long time....no offence but your in spec c and widetrack money there.

BenC

Non taken mate, the car is priced from the work that we have done, the mods on it and also compared to others on the market. Im open to sensible offers and am considering doing a raffle as lot of people have expressed interest in one

LSherratt

iTrader: (1)

I'd really get the door handles and fuel flap done or at least sprayed black as they stick out like a sore thumb. Should ideally do the bonnet too. It's a shame you're selling now. Why not complete the whole thing and keep it as your demo car for every use?

BenC

I'd love to finish it but I dont have the time. Im selling up because I have a new house in the pipeline and it needs a lot of work doing on it. Most of the money from this sale will be used on the house, the rest will go away and be used on my new project when I start it

BenC

Relisted with new low price due to personal property investment.

MATT93

Seen it on ebay last night, really is a bargain for a one of car!

Matt.

BenC

Thanks Matt,

Unfortunately I was messed about a lot with the sale so I am now raffling it off for £20 a ticket. Its an even better bargain now at the chance of owning it for £20

johnnybon

iTrader: (70)

When is the closing date for the raffle 👍

ossett2k2

iTrader: (9)

Can we not pay via PayPal or is it card payment only?

BrownPantsRacing

iTrader: (6)

How does everyone know this is a genuine raffle and what do they get in confirmation for their money?


Or are you just collecting as many £20 donations you can from members with the car eventually going to a friend/family member for you to sell on at a later date?


Sorry for being sceptical, but you need to think about things in a practical and legal way before doing something like this.

bustaMOVEs

iTrader: (31)

How many times has this car been raffled?
Tbh you're better off selling it for a realistic price, never mind the mods as you don't get paid to fit mods on a car, or break it.

ossett2k2

iTrader: (9)

What if you only sell 349 tickets?
Draw will be made when all 350 are sold if I read it right?
If it's not an 'official' lottery ie independently drawn then how can we be sure it's not a scam?
What kind of random number generator are you using?
Afaik any lottery for profit has to be done with a licence and rules.

Ian

iTrader: (10)

some good points here

BrownPantsRacing

iTrader: (6)

Agreed. Should also look into taxation as I'm not 100% sure he shouldn't be paying tax on the profits as the profits are not going to charity.