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BFP · Jul 17th, 2003, 06:51 PM

We just finished this scoop a few days ago after 4 or 5 rejects. The silver material (texalium) is difficult to work with, and there aren't a lot of companies that sell the material in pre-preg form (which is what we use in an autoclave) because the aluminum detaches from the fabric. This scoop is going out to a customer, and we won't be making any more until we find a suitable pre-preg material.

Just wanted to share the pics because I am really proud of this piece. I spent a good 30 minutes wet sanding it after we had it mostly done.

Same pic, hi res

Darxar · Jul 17th, 2003, 06:54 PM

And its Mine! I will be special until the BFP wizards figure a way to make it easyer, but until then, my
Black on Black will be a one of a kind!

I will post
Pic's when it comes in so everyone can see. I wait on
the post man every day, hope it comes today

BFP · Jul 17th, 2003, 07:33 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Darxar
And its Mine! I will be special until the BFP wizards figure a way to make it easyer, but until then, my
Black on Black will be a one of a kind! I will post
Pic's when it comes in so everyone can see. I wait on
the post man every day, hope it comes today

Hey, I'm working from home today in prep for a meeting w/a MINI parts distributor - but I'll get your USPS tracking number tonight/tomorrow.

As far as one of a kind, I think it's safe to say you'll be the only guy in the world (If not one of the very very few) with a silver carbon hood scoop for a WHILE.

-Dan

Paul · Jul 17th, 2003, 08:04 PM

Not the kind of thing I fit to my car, but that's really smart!

BFP · Jul 17th, 2003, 08:11 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Paul Mullett
Not the kind of thing I fit to my car, but that's really smart!

Aww comon Paul, it shaves off a good 1/2 lb!

ruf · Jul 17th, 2003, 08:15 PM

Nice work. Very nice looking piece. We used to call that stuff "SSG - silver surface graphite" in the R/C car biz. The aluminum surface coating supposedly helps prevent UV degradation and delamination. While the delamination issue may not be a problem for a non-load-bearing piece like this, it will definitely help prevent discoloration over years of sunlight exposure.

ruf · Jul 17th, 2003, 08:19 PM

BFP - would you be interested in doing some custom work for me? Please contact me via e-mail.

Thanks,
Joe Chen
Reflex Racing

BFP · Jul 17th, 2003, 08:23 PM

Only lets me PM or buddy contact you. Email addy?

Better yet, just shoot me an email at dan@benferperformance.com

-Dan

Quote:

Originally posted by ruf
BFP - would you be interested in doing some custom work for me? Please contact me via e-mail.

Thanks,
Joe Chen
Reflex Racing

ruf · Jul 17th, 2003, 08:30 PM

Except I hate PM. I always lose track of those things.

I just shot you an e-mail.

Darxar · Jul 17th, 2003, 08:37 PM

I think my new scoop will add 5 to 10 hp, if not its sure
to add 5 to 10

Jul 17th, 2003, 06:51 PM	#1
BFP MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: San Diego, CA Local Time: 11:16 PM Posts: 22 Offline	First (and last for a while) silver carbon fiber scoop! We just finished this scoop a few days ago after 4 or 5 rejects. The silver material (texalium) is difficult to work with, and there aren't a lot of companies that sell the material in pre-preg form (which is what we use in an autoclave) because the aluminum detaches from the fabric. This scoop is going out to a customer, and we won't be making any more until we find a suitable pre-preg material. Just wanted to share the pics because I am really proud of this piece. I spent a good 30 minutes wet sanding it after we had it mostly done. Same pic, hi res

Jul 17th, 2003, 06:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
Darxar MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2003 Location: Atlanta, GA Local Time: 11:16 PM Posts: 131 Offline	And its Mine! I will be special until the BFP wizards figure a way to make it easyer, but until then, my Black on Black will be a one of a kind! I will post Pic's when it comes in so everyone can see. I wait on the post man every day, hope it comes today DMonk

Jul 17th, 2003, 08:04 PM	#4 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 11:16 PM Posts: 40,356 Online	Not the kind of thing I fit to my car, but that's really smart! Our trials and tribulations living in a "bleeding edge" eco house... Oxley Woods Living

Jul 17th, 2003, 08:15 PM	#6 (permalink)
ruf MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Houston, TX Local Time: 06:16 PM Posts: 123 Offline	Nice work. Very nice looking piece. We used to call that stuff "SSG - silver surface graphite" in the R/C car biz. The aluminum surface coating supposedly helps prevent UV degradation and delamination. While the delamination issue may not be a problem for a non-load-bearing piece like this, it will definitely help prevent discoloration over years of sunlight exposure. Reflex Racing Houston, TX

Jul 17th, 2003, 08:19 PM	#7 (permalink)
ruf MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Houston, TX Local Time: 06:16 PM Posts: 123 Offline	BFP - would you be interested in doing some custom work for me? Please contact me via e-mail. Thanks, Joe Chen Reflex Racing Reflex Racing Houston, TX

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Jul 17th, 2003, 07:33 PM	#3 (permalink)
BFP MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: San Diego, CA Local Time: 11:16 PM Posts: 22 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Darxar And its Mine! I will be special until the BFP wizards figure a way to make it easyer, but until then, my Black on Black will be a one of a kind! I will post Pic's when it comes in so everyone can see. I wait on the post man every day, hope it comes today Hey, I'm working from home today in prep for a meeting w/a MINI parts distributor - but I'll get your USPS tracking number tonight/tomorrow. As far as one of a kind, I think it's safe to say you'll be the only guy in the world (If not one of the very very few) with a silver carbon hood scoop for a WHILE. -Dan

Jul 17th, 2003, 08:11 PM	#5 (permalink)
BFP MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: San Diego, CA Local Time: 11:16 PM Posts: 22 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Paul Mullett Not the kind of thing I fit to my car, but that's really smart! Aww comon Paul, it shaves off a good 1/2 lb!

Jul 17th, 2003, 08:23 PM	#8 (permalink)
BFP MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: San Diego, CA Local Time: 11:16 PM Posts: 22 Offline	Only lets me PM or buddy contact you. Email addy? Better yet, just shoot me an email at dan@benferperformance.com -Dan Quote: Originally posted by ruf BFP - would you be interested in doing some custom work for me? Please contact me via e-mail. Thanks, Joe Chen Reflex Racing

Jul 17th, 2003, 08:30 PM	#9 (permalink)
ruf MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Houston, TX Local Time: 06:16 PM Posts: 123 Offline	Except I hate PM. I always lose track of those things. I just shot you an e-mail. Reflex Racing Houston, TX

Jul 17th, 2003, 08:37 PM	#10 (permalink)
Darxar MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2003 Location: Atlanta, GA Local Time: 11:16 PM Posts: 131 Offline	I think my new scoop will add 5 to 10 hp, if not its sure to add 5 to 10 DMonk

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