CF Halfmoon by Carbonwerks

[Medman]

Hey Jon,

If you're reading this, can we expect a CF "half-moon" (rear-door exterior insert) anytime soon? If you're looking for a new mod to start on, I would love to get this matching piece for my new CF hood insert!!

-Medman

[Joe_Black]

I picked up one of Naoki's CF halfmoons and it's pretty nice, with an option for camera hole or without. Still can't wait to get my shop up and autoclave built though!

[01VX]

Jon was planning on making the half moon after the pillars, Im sure if we rally some orders together and send him a piece to pull a mold from youll be in.
Joe, isnt the whole autoclave deal going to be pretty pricey way to bang out VX parts? once you get set up when do you think youll be ready to offer parts?

[Joe_Black]

I'm hoping early to mid next year on delivering the first parts. The engineering plans I just reviewed for the autoclave is for a unit approx. 10 feet long by 8 feet in diameter, with the ability to add more units end-to-end for length. That should give me some latitude in what's produced. Actually, I just bought a new shop building today as the one I already have will be too small. Now I'll have 2400 sq. ft. rather than 1600. As for expense, that's for me to absorb as this is primarily for my own use (aviation/nautical components) and the VX stuff will be priced solely on material and consumables used in production. I'll probably add a small production fee to offset equipment maintenance. Keep in mind these will not be fiberglass parts with a layer of CF for looks. We're talking 100% aerospace grade carbon-fiber components. Strength, light-weight, no yellowing and the availability of true matte finishes.

[VehiCrazy]

Sounds great Joe... I guess I better start saving my money now!!

[carlymac]

Go Joe Go!!!!!

Maybe by then I can afford to modify with CF...You tha' man