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[ion] C2
12-24-2007, 08:30 AM
And entire engine bay..

Who wants to make me one of these? It wouldn't be that hard, actually, I might do it. I just need a nice little sheet of carbon fiber and the knowledge of how to coat it with the glossiness and smooth out the edges.
nickbain
12-24-2007, 08:39 AM
ooo purdy :)
jayson_waltz
12-24-2007, 11:11 AM
screw the idi cover, i'll take everything under the hood and swap it right into my car
DOHC_tuner
12-24-2007, 11:19 AM
Nice, whos does that belong to?
[ion] C2
12-24-2007, 11:57 AM
don't know, some guy on j-body (Cavalier), that's the only shot i saved of it
Spilner521
12-24-2007, 01:42 PM
I have the same pic saved, definitely one of my favorites. Some clear Lamin-X film over top of the carbon fiber sheet should do the job to make everything nice and glossy.
Redog
12-24-2007, 02:07 PM
I wonder if that could be done to the 3400 SFI cover, if I can ever find one ;)
TheMeaningOfLife
12-24-2007, 02:11 PM
It almost just looks like a peice of c/f bolted to the top of a stock idi cover. Cant be that hard.
[ion] C2
12-24-2007, 02:31 PM
Yeah, they just drilled holes where the bolts go and put plastic washers to spread the force. I've never made anything with CF before, I know I can get a hold of a sheet of real CF off eBay, but I'm not sure how they keep the edges you cut from fraying.
alerojack
12-24-2007, 02:47 PM
there is a company a friend of mine runs here called fibergodz. they do custom fiberglass and carbon fiber work. if i can get around to it i might ask him about making something like this if enough people are interested. they do some really nice work. mostly speaker boxes with fiberglass and c.f. but they do just about anything really as long as the money is right.
alerojack
12-24-2007, 02:54 PM
http://www.fibergodz.zoomshare.com here is the website in case some of you want to see some of their work. they do pretty good work i think.
Spilner521
12-24-2007, 09:52 PM
I know we're in the 2.4L section, but it'd be nice if an IDI cover for the Eco could be made in carbon fiber. Only problem would be for a stock Eco, obviously the coils are integrated into that cover. But for me, I'll be using MSD coils, so I'd just need the top plate made in carbon fiber without the window for the ICM. I was going to just cover it with some adhesive carbon fiber then Lamin-x over it, but if the whole thing can be made, that would be better.
http://mantapart.com/images/ecotecengine.jpg


Some nice looking carbon fiber work the Fibergodz guys do BTW.
Oldsman
12-24-2007, 10:05 PM
rk sport has a cf cover for the eco.

not a bad IDI cover. still like mine the best.
Redog
12-24-2007, 10:20 PM
Can't see yours when the sun is out, o so bright :cool:
Spilner521
12-24-2007, 10:24 PM
rk sport has a cf cover for the eco.
RKSport's is an entire engine cover. I'm just talking the black spark plug/IDI cover on top of the valve cover.
TheMeaningOfLife
12-24-2007, 10:54 PM
Ive never played with c/f before so bare with me, does it flex at all? Ordoes it just nor flex? What we need to figure out is how to get the OSV interior pieces remade in real c/f
[ion] C2
12-24-2007, 11:01 PM
it flexes, it's basically fabric
Spilner521
12-24-2007, 11:38 PM
C2;324884']it flexes, it's basically fabric
It flexes and it's pliable in fabric form. Once you form it to whatever shape you want and apply the epoxy and hardeners and whatnot, it is as stiff as a piece of plastic or formed fiberglass and very strong.
Gr1m
12-24-2007, 11:43 PM
c/f is expensive, good luck.
Spilner521
12-25-2007, 12:06 AM
A piece that size can be had for pretty cheap.
Gr1m
12-25-2007, 12:09 AM
if you say so, again, best of luck to you.
pimpalero2003
12-25-2007, 12:27 AM
reddog richie was selling his go to the for sale section or just pm him.
rollinpropercc3
12-25-2007, 01:56 AM
that is sexxi
Cliff8928
12-25-2007, 02:35 AM
I know we're in the 2.4L section, but it'd be nice if an IDI cover for the Eco could be made in carbon fiber. Only problem would be for a stock Eco, obviously the coils are integrated into that cover. But for me, I'll be using MSD coils, so I'd just need the top plate made in carbon fiber without the window for the ICM..

Couldn't you use one from a different engine (like the LSJ, LNF, or 2.4) with the individual coils.
Spilner521
12-25-2007, 03:50 AM
Couldn't you use one from a different engine (like the LSJ, LNF, or 2.4) with the individual coils.
I've looked at those. The pattern for the bolts holding it in place is different than the L61. I'm sure you could just drill new holes, but then you'd have to either cover or fill the old ones. Besides, I like that little recessed window for the "Ecotec 2.2" sticker....I made one that says "Ecotec 2.2 Turbo" to take it's place :thumb:
[ion] C2
12-25-2007, 09:52 AM
eBay, $30

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/carbon-fiber-sheet-11-x32-015-adhesive_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ40017QQihZ011Q QitemZ320198762846QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW#ebayphot ohosting
TheMeaningOfLife
12-27-2007, 11:10 AM
That stuf would be sexy on the B-Pillars and behind the front emblems. I have some under my front emblem and ive gotten mroe complements on that and my headlights more than anything else.
Gr1m
12-27-2007, 11:26 AM
where do you see emblems on our B-pillars anywhere? lol
DOHC_tuner
12-27-2007, 11:34 AM
hey spliner is that your actual ecotec engine that you posted? If so looks clean and new
Spilner521
12-27-2007, 04:27 PM
hey spliner is that your actual ecotec engine that you posted? If so looks clean and new
Nope. Actually I think it's a pic from Mantapart. Just found it looking for an overall pic of the engine on Yahoo. Don't worry, when mine is in the car, it'll be so clean it'll look brand new.
IRONDOG442
12-27-2007, 04:43 PM
that looks pretty nice I have never been fan of the ribs it looks like 1985 all over again since the 2.3 Quad 4 used the exact same pattern on it.
spyhunter
12-27-2007, 05:00 PM
that looks pretty nice I have never been fan of the ribs it looks like 1985 all over again since the 2.3 Quad 4 used the exact same pattern on it.

who would've thought they'd keep the same style, it's as if they're almost the same motor.
IRONDOG442
12-31-2007, 10:41 AM
You have Hertz and you have not exactly, this isn't Hertz.
[ion] C2
12-31-2007, 11:16 AM
I have no idea whatsoever what the previous post says o_O

Anyways, I obtained an 11x16 piece of carbon fiber
http://i24.ebayimg.com/08/i/000/c7/9b/4e8b_1.JPG:

After painting the IDI cover black and mounting the CF to it, it appears one sprays several coats of clear gloss Krylon to shine er up. Can't wait to play with all this stuff.
adam337
02-01-2008, 06:28 PM
^you need to make a somewhat how-to on this for when i buy yours.
[ion] C2
02-01-2008, 07:37 PM
^you need to make a somewhat how-to on this for when i buy yours.

LOL. I need to repaint my lettering area then I'll take pics of how it turned out. It looks awesome.
adam337
02-01-2008, 08:00 PM
cant wait
Spilner521
02-02-2008, 07:22 PM
C2;332110']LOL. I need to repaint my lettering area then I'll take pics of how it turned out. It looks awesome.
Let's see it
adam337
02-09-2008, 02:34 PM
well. i saw your body kit pics so lets see this now c2 :p
[ion] C2
02-09-2008, 02:55 PM
Psshh.. I haven't repainted it yet though.. I screwed up and the CF didn't cover the first rib (going to paint that rib black) and repaint where the lettering is with more than one coat. It looks like shit right now, it's cracking lol:

http://www.fquick.com/images/vehicles/full/5012102661.jpg

http://www.fquick.com/images/vehicles/full/501291099.jpg

http://www.fquick.com/images/vehicles/full/5012102660.jpg
Spilner521
02-10-2008, 02:59 AM
Nice, I like it. How flexible was that sheet?
[ion] C2
02-10-2008, 08:39 AM
pretty flexible, (not at all the flexibility to bend around anything with a smaller radius than the cover though) it's thin and has an adhesive back, and the top is covered in some type of plastic

i need to repaint it though as you can see it looks terrible lol. i'm thinking of getting one of TheMeaningOfLife's covers and CF-ing it.