Custom RB20 / RB25 Coil cover. Opinions please.

[bspeed_il]

so many options. definately put me down for one- when they are ready

[240daveTX]

nice. i kinda fancy the red...

[Fibre guy]

Sorry for the delay everyone, I've been organizing and building a new vacuum storage tank so I can work a bit faster.

The other vents just aren't coming out the way I want them to so I'm going to make my own. Will post pics ASAP when I get the first vent done so you can all give me opinions.

[robbie2883]

bump for updates...just trying to keep interest going

[Fibre guy]

Hey everyone, sorry for the delay but I have the BEST excuse. My beautiful and loving wife gave birth to our handsome new son and first child! His name is Thomas and I couldn't possibly be more grateful and happy.

Coil cover progress: So I finished the metal template for the new vents and now all I have to do is the final shaping of them so I can add them to the cover. Now that I'm back home I can finish it and take some pics of how it came out.I have reduced the number of vents from 16 to 8 which will let the carbon fabric flow easier and reduce the # of failures. They are going to be in the same direction as the FLUSH ones. Both my wife and I agree that the new vent design is much more modern looking and I think you will all agree when it's done

[robbie2883]

awesome dude!!! congratulations! life doesn't get much sweeter then having your first child!

[prtrillaboss]

Congrats!!! for all 3 of you

Im interested in a blueish vented carbon one for rb25, you can email me

[ralphsdiorama]

Congrats on the little guy! Can't wait to see the progress with the vented coil cover.

[Fibre guy]

Thank you guys for the great comments about my son!

Since I'm still adapting to a new baby schedule I haven't been on the progress train but I took some pictures of the metal template I'm making to feed everyone some eye candy. I used the 1st bad carbon cover as a size reference but you can see the color shows really well.Looks better right? On a scale of 1 to 10, 10 being best, what would you all give the vent design.

[prtrillaboss]

Is the vent design the thing off to the left of the coil pack cover?

[l0nestar]

Congrats on the new addition!

Wow, you can _really_ see the blue weave.

What does the 'back side' of the vents look like? I assume this is a front-facing shot, what about a rear-facing shot?

[stevespeed]

Congratulations on the baby boy!

And the new coil covers are looking great!

[Fibre guy]

Is the vent design the thing off to the left of the coil pack cover?

Yes, that is the new vent design. The vents are going to be added into the large hump doing down to entire coil cover.

Wow, you can _really_ see the blue weave.

Yeah, trust me when I say pictures don't do the colors justice.When you look at it from different angles the dominant color changes.

What does the 'back side' of the vents look like? I assume this is a front-facing shot, what about a rear-facing shot?

I took this picture to give you all an idea of the new sizing of the vents.I still have to weld some more steel in to seal the gaps on the vents and then get to the filler, shaping, and sanding to give it some really smooth compound curves. After its finished I make a mold of it and then cut out a part of coil cover mold and replace it with the new vent mold.I would say about 40-60 more hours of sanding and shaping filler and it will be ready.

[prtrillaboss]

Yes, that is the new vent design. The vents are going to be added into the large hump doing down to entire coil cover.

After its finished I make a mold of it and then cut out a part of coil cover mold and replace it with the new vent mold.I would say about 40-60 more hours of sanding and shaping filler and it will be ready.

Ok, yeah that would look pretty sweet, thats alot of work, what are you looking at in terms of hrs for ones for sale?

[Justin Duncklee]

They looks sick. I really like either of the vent styles you've shown!! Can't wait to see the finished product

[Fibre guy]

I finally welded the rest of the metal template and I'm going to start the filler. I took some more pictures so you can all see the progress.Composite fab isn't my only forte...

Also, I'm starting on this too.

Ok, yeah that would look pretty sweet, thats alot of work, what are you looking at in terms of hrs for ones for sale?

What do you mean?The work I'm putting in right now will only impact the price very little. The largest impact on the price is the carbon and epoxy. You can blame airplane companies *cough* Boeing */cough* and the world shortage of carbon for the high price of carbon/epoxy prices.

[prtrillaboss]

Oh I ment how long do you think it would take for ones that you'd sell.

I was going to ask you about that cover cause I havent seen the clear ones avail. for some time

Looking great btw!
Modified by prtrillaboss at 11:24 PM 9/22/2009

[Fibre guy]

Oh I ment how long do you think it would take for ones that you'd sell.

I was going to ask you about that cover cause I havent seen the clear ones avail. for some time

Looking great btw!

I got your email but I'm just going to reply to you here since it's easier for me at the moment.Also, I'm sorry to ask but can you edit the repeat pictures out of your previous reply, it would keep this build more slow internet friendly, thanks.I don't have any definite release dates yet but I'm trying my hardest to finish it.I'm sorry but I don't have any way of making a clear cover right now. For the moment all I'm doing is carbon until I get enough cash to experiment some more.
Modified by Fibre guy at 8:06 PM 9/22/2009

[prtrillaboss]

Hey what ever works. Posted edit done.

Wasnt asking about a clear cover, but asking about a transparent carbon one

Keep up the good work!

[Fibre guy]

I've been playing with a 2x2 twill fiberglass but I just keep getting a matte clear. Is that what you mean?

[Justin Duncklee]

dang that gear cover is going to be great! cant wait to see more progress!!

[Fibre guy]

I know you guys are going to like this... This is what I was talking about when I said I'd make the 25's cover flow more like the 26's... And its good for vvt cam. Almost done with the shaping of the plug to make the timing cover mold. Just a little more filler, sanding, and gelcoat and it will be ready to mold.
Modified by Fibre guy at 11:20 PM 9/24/2009

[l0nestar]

Me Rikey!

[prtrillaboss]

I've been playing with a 2x2 twill fiberglass but I just keep getting a matte clear. Is that what you mean?

Sorta but more like carbon with some type of transparency if thats possible. If not no biggie, I do like the work your doing with the timing cover going to be sweet as well!

Keep it up

[Fibre guy]

Hey AZhitman, any interest in the upper timing cover?

[s14_sport]

oooooh!!!

[Fibre guy]

Almost done! The vents are just about ready to insert into the coil cover plug to make the final mold. Just a little more sanding and shaping.The timing cover is 90% done, all I have to do is flush the surface, drill out the new bolt holes, and then mold it.

[MoogLe]

ooh my goodness!!!

those are looking HOT!!

Make it a package deal and i'll be all over it!!

[bspeed_il]

I cant wait for the first batch of these to get done. Keep it up! Awesome stuff.

[bRadical]

ooh my goodness!!!

those are looking HOT!!

Make it a package deal and i'll be all over it!!

x2 dood these are startin to look really good congrats on the son... ive been lurking this thread for some time now... cant wait to see the finishd product have u figured out a price for these yet?