VNM "Backbone" Chassis Stiffener Continued
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From: Virginia
St. Jude Donor '11
Originally Posted by 30yeardream
Fly to Virginia...HMMMMMM>>>>>>The Plate IS on my car. a 2000 coupe slammed and upgraded sways only to Z-51 and Bilstien sport shocks. The car drives like night and day is different. Went mountain runnin sunday and did the 180 and hairpins at 70 mph with no loss of ttraction sideslides or sways. The interior is cooler and the A/C works better. Tires are now tacking better no sideways jumps anymore when ruts or holes are hit and wind noise is gone. Mark
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From: Virginia
St. Jude Donor '11
Originally Posted by Mean Green
Knock it off Shylor...and anyone else who doesn't have something constructive to add to this thread, simply stay out of it or risk losing your Posting Privileges.
..but that would not apply to me anyway I have never said anything about a vendors prices...never!...If I think its too much I just don't buy the item...I just ask questions about the produck... 
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From: Fontana CA
Originally Posted by Yello95
Sory I didn't see the plate in your mods..but anyway that is awesome...I will prolly get your plate in the future..what a cool idea...
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From: Fontana CA
Originally Posted by Yello95
..but that would not apply to me anyway I have never said anything about a vendors prices...never!...If I think its too much I just don't buy the item...I just ask questions about the produck...
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From: Stockholm
I'm in on one 
Could you please email me at anders@vette.se to setup international shipping. Thanks !
Could you please email me at anders@vette.se to setup international shipping. Thanks !
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From: Fontana CA
Originally Posted by vette.se
I'm in on one Could you please email me at anders@vette.se to setup international shipping. Thanks !
Could you please email me at anders@vette.se to setup international shipping. Thanks !
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St. Jude Donor '11
Originally Posted by 30yeardream
And we thank you!!
and if you were near me (East coast) I would definately be spending a lot of $ at your place for lots of goodies and installatiions
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From: Fontana CA
Originally Posted by Godspeed
Can you make the plate in carbon fiber? 
Thanks for the inquirey monday I will consult my partner who does the carbn fiber.
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From: Alhambra Calismognazifornia, in the country everyone comes just to complain but won't go back home!
Originally Posted by 30yeardream
I have access to doing this. Not sure if the strength factor is there and If the heat will affect the resin coat on the carbon fiber. But cost would be ^^^^^$$$$$$$$$$$$$. The mold itself would be huge dollars. And usually we do these for looks in carbon fiber are you going to show your car on a jack? Thanks for the inquirey monday I will consult my partner who does the carbn fiber.
Thanks for the inquirey monday I will consult my partner who does the carbn fiber.
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From: Fontana CA
Originally Posted by cmeflyby
don't make a mold for a plate. use prepreg or even vaccuum bag wet layup sheets and cut out your pattern...actually if you want to get fancy and tailor your strength, use unidirectional plys and align them as necessary for the most stiffness in the direction you deem necessary. however, for much greater stiffness, form some small ribs by putting balsa wood inserts between layers to form boxed sections. this gives you incredible stiffness and strength without adding significant weight.