Carbon Fiber Engine cover

TCASON · 10-15-2006, 06:06 PM

Clear Image Automotive is pleased to announce that our new Show quality Carbon Fiber engine cover is almost done!
We received the 1st prototype and will be making a few minor changes, but it is on track to getting produced shortly. We will be using a stock mounting situation that will only require screwing in (3) more "pop on" studs to the valve cover ( tapped holes are already there, same as the one rear mount ) so that this will show no mounting hardware or mounting points! Extremely clean and simple.
This is also designed to match the body lines of the car in certain area's.

We also have the capability to do colored Kevlar, and color inlays as a custom touch!
Pricing will be announced once we have the final cover design done and ready for production. ( soon, very soon! )

YedraSky · 11-03-2006, 06:29 AM

PM me when you get them in! I would be very interested!

Devil Dog · 11-29-2006, 08:30 PM

Ok everyone, we are now on our third, and hopefully final design. Please take a look at the pictures and let us know what you think.
Thanks.

compression · 11-29-2006, 08:34 PM

Not to bash the post. But wont the carbon fiber get heat rash ? I had some problems from my last car. My carbon fiber hood started to rash.

YellowSky · 11-29-2006, 08:37 PM

shouldnt more high end cars have carbon right on them.. maybe you just had cheap or even fake stuff? looks sweet guys !!!!! only carbon or u gonna offer carbon kevlar weave so u can get yellow in there

TCASON · 11-29-2006, 08:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YellowSky

shouldnt more high end cars have carbon right on them.. maybe you just had cheap or even fake stuff? looks sweet guys !!!!! only carbon or u gonna offer carbon kevlar weave so u can get yellow in there

Kevlar does add cost, but we do have the opption of getting colors, just have not been given a full range of colors yet.

compression · 11-29-2006, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by YellowSky

shouldnt more high end cars have carbon right on them.. maybe you just had cheap or even fake stuff? looks sweet guys !!!!! only carbon or u gonna offer carbon kevlar weave so u can get yellow in there

I dont know about FAKE carbon fiber. My hood cost me $800. Made by a company called Seibon. Pretty decent stuff. Just so happen that it got heat rash where the header were. So I'm just wondering if it is going to be the same for this product. If not I would really think about getting one.

YellowSky · 11-29-2006, 08:52 PM

was the hood painted? i have had problems with the sun breaking down the clear coat on it maybe that factored in with the Xtra heat.. sun is a killer!

Well colors is always a plus!!!

compression · 11-29-2006, 08:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YellowSky

was the hood painted? i have had problems with the sun breaking down the clear coat on it maybe that factored in with the Xtra heat.. sun is a killer!

Well colors is always a plus!!!

No it was just the carbon fiber with clear coat over it. You buy carbon fiber to show it off. So that is what I did.

Devil Dog · 11-29-2006, 08:58 PM

I don't even know what "heat rash" in relation to carbon fiber is. I had a carbon fiber hood on my Impala SS. It was painted to match the rest of the car. When it left the body shop the finish was perfect. After a few months you could then start to see the weave of the carbon fiber through the paint. You couldn't feel it, just see it. The body shop has no idea why it did that. It looked fine. Just like they meant for it to happen. No bloches or anything.

The manufacturer who we have contracted to build these do not anticipate any problems from heat. They currently build most or all of Lingenfelters carbon fiber parts without issue.

YellowSky · 11-29-2006, 09:02 PM

not to mention if there is a chunk of plastic on the car now im PRETTY SURE carbon will be fine.. indy cars are not built outa this stuff for nothing

compression · 11-29-2006, 09:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Devil Dog

I don't even know what "heat rash" in relation to carbon fiber is. I had a carbon fiber hood on my Impala SS. It was painted to match the rest of the car. When it left the body shop the finish was perfect. After a few months you could then start to see the weave of the carbon fiber through the paint. You couldn't feel it, just see it. The body shop has no idea why it did that. It looked fine. Just like they meant for it to happen. No bloches or anything.

The manufacturer who we have contracted to build these do not anticipate any problems from heat. They currently build most or all of Lingenfelters carbon fiber parts without issue.

That sounds like heat rash. I guess it is a canadian tuner word. Because alot of the carbon fiber products ie hood covers .. .. near the engine show these signs. If it isnt near the engine it doesn't have a problem. My cf trunk didn't have a problem. Can you do a heat test for us ?

Devil Dog · 11-29-2006, 09:07 PM

The pre-production part will be completely finished for my eval. I will install it and run my car with the shorty header. I tried to melt the stock plastic cover a couple times. I got the surface temp to almost 200 degrees but never got it to melt or even soften. i will happily try the same thing with the CF.

But right now I need to know what you guys think of the design. That is my focus here. If nobody likes it we need to change the design again. Once everyone gives us the oohs and ahhs we can get a part made to test.

YellowSky · 11-29-2006, 09:10 PM

well if you want the + and - .. i think the hump part needs to stand out a little more and maybe soften the points a little more to match the car a littel better but just my 2cent.. ill buy one

**rick112** · 11-29-2006, 09:16 PM

OK I have know Idea what this thing is supposed to do. How bout a picture of it in place and a description of the purpose of the product?

YellowSky · 11-29-2006, 09:19 PM

its an engine cover dude take the place of that plastic thing on ur car now..

Devil Dog · 11-29-2006, 09:25 PM

Thanks for the feedback. Todd also mentioned the same thing. i will pass it on to the manufacturer.

This is an engine cover. It will directly replace this:
http://www.clearimageautomotive.com/...ne%20cover.JPG

BlueSkyRL · 11-29-2006, 09:54 PM

Looks good, But maybe it could have the words sky turbo redline on it. Or something to make it a more finished look???

ggccg · 11-29-2006, 09:56 PM

I agree with YellowSky... if the humps are meant to mirror the aero-fairings on the trunk, they need a little work. Also, maybe a molded in indention where we could peel off the EcoTec badge from the original and stick it on your part (assuming the EcoTech badge comes off... I just looked and it appears that it does, but I may be wrong). I'm in if the price is right.

**JohnD** · 11-30-2006, 12:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlueSkyRL

Looks good, But maybe it could have the words sky turbo redline on it. Or something to make it a more finished look???

Note that this is the cover for the 2.4L engine, not the cover for the 2.0 Turbo (which I am intimately familiar with having painted mine.)

As for the design, I like it. I wish the humps were creased like the SKY versus rounded like the Solstice, but I understand that you wouldn't want to make two separate parts for the two cars.

As for colors, I'd like either red or the natural carbon fiber black.

And I am a bit troubled by the wide open spaces on the cover. Lots of big and flat - it does need some sort of graphic or logo or something to break up the space - like GM did with the simulated tubes and grooves.

All in all, though, I like the concept. I think it's sharp, and something that I would consider getting.

CJsSky · 11-30-2006, 06:38 AM

I like the natural Black. Also, need a logo. Maybe something with a
holograpic or semi transparent look.

10-15-2006, 06:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
TCASON Supporting Vendor Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 65 My Photos: (0)	Carbon Fiber Engine cover Clear Image Automotive is pleased to announce that our new Show quality Carbon Fiber engine cover is almost done! We received the 1st prototype and will be making a few minor changes, but it is on track to getting produced shortly. We will be using a stock mounting situation that will only require screwing in (3) more "pop on" studs to the valve cover ( tapped holes are already there, same as the one rear mount ) so that this will show no mounting hardware or mounting points! Extremely clean and simple. This is also designed to match the body lines of the car in certain area's. We also have the capability to do colored Kevlar, and color inlays as a custom touch! Pricing will be announced once we have the final cover design done and ready for production. ( soon, very soon! ) __________________ Regards, TCason Clear Image Automotive www.clearimageautomotive.com

11-03-2006, 06:29 AM	#2 (permalink)
YedraSky First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bradenton, Florida Posts: 108 My Photos: (0)	PM me when you get them in! I would be very interested! __________________ YedraSky *Matilda* Vin #6839 Sunburst Yellow Arrived 8/21/2006 Delivered 9/1/2006 Performance Suppension Package XM-AM-FM-Mp3 CD Chrome Wheels Decklid Spoiler

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Devil Dog Supporting Vendor Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 93 My Photos: (0)	Pictures are up Ok everyone, we are now on our third, and hopefully final design. Please take a look at the pictures and let us know what you think. Thanks. __________________ Regards, Dan Ferraro daniel.ferraro@comcast.net Clear Image Automotive www.clearimageautomotive.com

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YellowSky First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Near the Red line and the Keys Posts: 1,298 My Photos: (0)	shouldnt more high end cars have carbon right on them.. maybe you just had cheap or even fake stuff? looks sweet guys !!!!! only carbon or u gonna offer carbon kevlar weave so u can get yellow in there __________________ Opel GT conversion ONYX Black *ADD ON* RACE PRECISION EVERYTHING opel badges and lights Flurecent halos SOL black rims FIREFIGHTER Tag "SKYYY"

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YellowSky First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Near the Red line and the Keys Posts: 1,298 My Photos: (0)	was the hood painted? i have had problems with the sun breaking down the clear coat on it maybe that factored in with the Xtra heat.. sun is a killer! Well colors is always a plus!!! __________________ Opel GT conversion ONYX Black *ADD ON* RACE PRECISION EVERYTHING opel badges and lights Flurecent halos SOL black rims FIREFIGHTER Tag "SKYYY"

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11-29-2006, 08:34 PM	#4 (permalink)
compression First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Canada EH Posts: 79 My Photos: (0)	Not to bash the post. But wont the carbon fiber get heat rash ? I had some problems from my last car. My carbon fiber hood started to rash.

11-29-2006, 08:58 PM	#10 (permalink)
Devil Dog Supporting Vendor Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 93 My Photos: (0)	I don't even know what "heat rash" in relation to carbon fiber is. I had a carbon fiber hood on my Impala SS. It was painted to match the rest of the car. When it left the body shop the finish was perfect. After a few months you could then start to see the weave of the carbon fiber through the paint. You couldn't feel it, just see it. The body shop has no idea why it did that. It looked fine. Just like they meant for it to happen. No bloches or anything. The manufacturer who we have contracted to build these do not anticipate any problems from heat. They currently build most or all of Lingenfelters carbon fiber parts without issue. __________________ Regards, Dan Ferraro daniel.ferraro@comcast.net Clear Image Automotive www.clearimageautomotive.com

11-29-2006, 09:02 PM	#11 (permalink)
YellowSky First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Near the Red line and the Keys Posts: 1,298 My Photos: (0)	not to mention if there is a chunk of plastic on the car now im PRETTY SURE carbon will be fine.. indy cars are not built outa this stuff for nothing __________________ Opel GT conversion ONYX Black *ADD ON* RACE PRECISION EVERYTHING opel badges and lights Flurecent halos SOL black rims FIREFIGHTER Tag "SKYYY"

11-29-2006, 09:07 PM	#13 (permalink)
Devil Dog Supporting Vendor Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 93 My Photos: (0)	The pre-production part will be completely finished for my eval. I will install it and run my car with the shorty header. I tried to melt the stock plastic cover a couple times. I got the surface temp to almost 200 degrees but never got it to melt or even soften. i will happily try the same thing with the CF. But right now I need to know what you guys think of the design. That is my focus here. If nobody likes it we need to change the design again. Once everyone gives us the oohs and ahhs we can get a part made to test. __________________ Regards, Dan Ferraro daniel.ferraro@comcast.net Clear Image Automotive www.clearimageautomotive.com

11-29-2006, 09:10 PM	#14 (permalink)
YellowSky First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Near the Red line and the Keys Posts: 1,298 My Photos: (0)	well if you want the + and - .. i think the hump part needs to stand out a little more and maybe soften the points a little more to match the car a littel better but just my 2cent.. ill buy one __________________ Opel GT conversion ONYX Black *ADD ON* RACE PRECISION EVERYTHING opel badges and lights Flurecent halos SOL black rims FIREFIGHTER Tag "SKYYY"

11-29-2006, 09:16 PM	#15 (permalink)
rick112 Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 2,188 My Photos: (0)	OK I have know Idea what this thing is supposed to do. How bout a picture of it in place and a description of the purpose of the product? __________________ Chili Pepper Red & Tan VIN 4927 Preorder July/05 Ordered January 23/06 Preferenced May 22/06 TPW July 10/06 Built July 11/06 Shipped July 14/06 Invoiced July 17/06 At dealership July 31/06 My driveway August 2/06

11-29-2006, 09:19 PM	#16 (permalink)
YellowSky First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Near the Red line and the Keys Posts: 1,298 My Photos: (0)	its an engine cover dude take the place of that plastic thing on ur car now.. __________________ Opel GT conversion ONYX Black *ADD ON* RACE PRECISION EVERYTHING opel badges and lights Flurecent halos SOL black rims FIREFIGHTER Tag "SKYYY"

11-29-2006, 09:25 PM	#17 (permalink)
Devil Dog Supporting Vendor Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 93 My Photos: (0)	Thanks for the feedback. Todd also mentioned the same thing. i will pass it on to the manufacturer. This is an engine cover. It will directly replace this: http://www.clearimageautomotive.com/...ne%20cover.JPG __________________ Regards, Dan Ferraro daniel.ferraro@comcast.net Clear Image Automotive www.clearimageautomotive.com Last edited by Devil Dog : 11-30-2006 at 12:58 AM.

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BlueSkyRL First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Up North! Posts: 967 My Photos: (0)	Looks good, But maybe it could have the words sky turbo redline on it. Or something to make it a more finished look???

11-29-2006, 09:56 PM	#19 (permalink)
ggccg First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Under Skip's Skin Posts: 1,493 My Photos: (0)	I agree with YellowSky... if the humps are meant to mirror the aero-fairings on the trunk, they need a little work. Also, maybe a molded in indention where we could peel off the EcoTec badge from the original and stick it on your part (assuming the EcoTech badge comes off... I just looked and it appears that it does, but I may be wrong). I'm in if the price is right. Last edited by ggccg : 11-29-2006 at 10:02 PM.

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CJsSky Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 437 My Photos: (0)	I like the natural Black. Also, need a logo. Maybe something with a holograpic or semi transparent look. __________________ Maria #284 Midnight Blue Monsoon Sound

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