does any one have any experience with fiberglass? how hard would it be to make some custom pieces out of fiber glass? ive been looking into it and it doesnt seem that difficult it just seems very time consuming and requires alot of patience.

 

Not that hard but it all depend on the shape/size of the pieces.
WHat are you planning to make?

 

check youtube. i saw a thing on a guy that made fenders for his racecar. didn't seem too hard

 

im actually going to make an intake. just figured some one in the body work section would know more about this sort of material.

 

Tubing, box, or some king of scoop?

 

fiberglass intake? idk, seems like you'd be better off going with aluminum

 

im goin 2 start to make my intake tmw out of fiberglass. it all depends on the mold u have.

 

im actually almost done forming the mold for it, ive been at it all night since i got home at 7.

its basically the same shape as the t1r just a one piece design and a little more rounded. not to mention cheaper, for the big block of foam im using for the mold, and everything i needed for fiber glass i paid a little over 50 bucks. i already had everything else like the filter, couplers and silicone hose laying around the garage. my mold doesnt look that bad, i have been very patient with it. i just hope i dont screw up with the fiber glass.

 

You're going to have fun with this project. I did a custom gauge pod for my car and it "fits" perfectly. No pun intended lol. You're doing a mold which I think is awesome. Unfortunately, I did not make a mold of my project so there is only 1 of 1 for my gauge pod in the world. lol. If you need any assistance let me know. Very simple stuff and I really hope everyone can do it as easy as I did.

If you got any questions shoot them my way. For example what material to use, where to buy, how long to cure, how many coats, steps involved, etc...

The best part is, the more you practice the better you'll get.

 

Here's a walkthrough for doing fibreglass sub boxes from a website where I buy fibreglass for roofing, gonna have a go at something for the jazz myself as it is pretty easy and straightforward really.

Check it Car Audio Speaker Builds – Fibreglass, Glass Fibre, Gelcoat, GRP, Polyester Epoxy Resin - CFS Fibreglass Supplies

 

Post pics when you are done.

 

hey thanks alot for the video.

im pretty excited about this. i have always wanted to venture into this sort of thing. im still shaping the mold i want it to be perfect. i figured once i had a good feel for fiber glass i could get into making my own carbon fiber.

 

connecting my two halves of my intake

 

that doesnt look bad.

i have kind of put this project on the back burner until i get some body parts installed. plus im still trying to get the mold exactly how i want it.

 

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