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RS4 Carbon Airbox and PAS
Posted: Wed Jan 07, 2009 7:45 pm
by A20LEE
After reading threads about these and nothing ever materialising decided to make them myself.
Airbox cover is done, started today on the PAS cover. Next week i'm hoping to do the whole snorkel from the grille to airbox.
Resin curing. Should be finished tomorrow.
RE: RS4 Carbon Airbox and PAS
Posted: Wed Jan 07, 2009 7:53 pm
by mbelle
Liking to look of the airbox cover - I need a new one as a clip has broken on mine...
RE: RS4 Carbon Airbox and PAS
Posted: Wed Jan 07, 2009 8:25 pm
by Virdee Autos
Ditto!
Are you going to drill the holes that were originally on that cover?
Re: RE: RS4 Carbon Airbox and PAS
Posted: Wed Jan 07, 2009 8:32 pm
by A20LEE
Virdee Autos wrote:Ditto!
Are you going to drill the holes that were originally on that cover?
I did try but the carbon/resin cracks if you drill from behind using the existing holes as pilots. It may be ok to drill from the front but i'd need to make a drilling template to make them accurate.
RE: Re: RE: RS4 Carbon Airbox and PAS
Posted: Wed Jan 07, 2009 10:15 pm
by jimbo1234567
nice work
Posted: Wed Jan 07, 2009 11:07 pm
by don
very nice... look forward to seeing a photo when it is all in place.
Have you just covered the plastic parts with carbon or will the carbon parts be stand alone?
Posted: Wed Jan 07, 2009 11:22 pm
by A20LEE
don wrote:very nice... look forward to seeing a photo when it is all in place.
Have you just covered the plastic parts with carbon or will the carbon parts be stand alone?
I wrapped the original parts.
Posted: Thu Jan 08, 2009 5:44 pm
by rs4boy
Me like looks good
Posted: Thu Jan 08, 2009 7:48 pm
by Virdee Autos
Any finished pics?
I ordered some new parts today.....pretty cheap so thought why not! Going to give them to my carbon shop.
Posted: Thu Jan 08, 2009 8:26 pm
by A20LEE
Virdee Autos wrote:Any finished pics?
I ordered some new parts today.....pretty cheap so thought why not! Going to give them to my carbon shop.
Both done. The PAS cover was very tricky and i couldn't keep the weave straight on the far right once i'd worked it into the recess. I'd guess that a pro would probably do it in two pieces doing the recess first then try and get a neat join. Overall pleased for my first attempt and think i've got it sussed for next time i do some, probably the snorkel next week. Oh yeah, the grey blob on the PAS cover is a finger print. My WET sign can't have been big enough
Never mind i'll wetsand it and buff it tomorrow once the paint as cured.
Posted: Thu Jan 08, 2009 8:31 pm
by Virdee Autos
Excellent man! And as you've said.....for a first attempt, thats great work!
The airbox cover looks absolutely awesome!
I know the PAS cover would have been very tricky. And I've got a funny feeling my carbon guy will do it in a different way.
Posted: Fri Jan 09, 2009 1:30 am
by Pau1
Fantastic work Lee. I take it the Corrado is still mothballed and bubble wrapped up for the grand children like mine is.
Posted: Fri Jan 09, 2009 9:45 am
by Jules
Great work Lee,they look amazing
Posted: Sat Jan 10, 2009 10:52 am
by A20LEE
Virdee Autos wrote:Excellent man! And as you've said.....for a first attempt, thats great work!
The airbox cover looks absolutely awesome!
I know the PAS cover would have been very tricky. And I've got a funny feeling my carbon guy will do it in a different way.
just fitted mine. The PAS is now looking worse for wear as i've had to cut into it alot due to the poor fit with the extra thickness for the carbon. I'd suggest that you marker any areas with less that 4-5mm of clearance and don't cover those areas. Still you only learn these thing by having a go!
Posted: Sat Jan 10, 2009 10:53 am
by A20LEE
Pau1 wrote:Fantastic work Lee. I take it the Corrado is still mothballed and bubble wrapped up for the grand children like mine is.
it will return! Just not sure when