cheap carbon fibre

[RLGfx]

Hi all,

I'm after a source of carbon fibre sheet, 3mm thick, and fairly cheap (New full size engines cost a bit... ) for the final version of the slim B4 (which is getting cleaned tonight for its fitst photo shoot)

Any ideas where one could source said carbon fibre? I've looked at Fibre Lyte, but it's a tad expensive... and Ebay only shows 1.5 mm thick or chavvy vinyl for Corsas... I'm in need of 2 A4 sized sheets, that should see me clear i reckon...

Any ideas guys?



RLGfx

[jimmy]

duno but be careful, I bought an A4 sheet on ebay which said it was 100% pure cf - but it was about 95% fibreglass with a thin veneer of carbon on either side. Hayama or something it's called.. Avoid.

[terry.sc]

Carbon fibre and cheap just don't go together.

Alternatives are ebay seller carbon-tech who can make up custom sheets for you. Just email him for a price http://myworld.ebay.co.uk/carbon-tech/

Carbonology
http://www.carbonology.com/shop.asp?...78&sec_id=2116
But be aware the listed sheets are single sided gloss, you need to contact them for a price if you want both sides glossy.

Fibretech
http://www.fibretechgb.co.uk/Rods.htm

[TRF_Tastic]

As Terry says cheap and Carbon Fibre just arnt good friends.

The ones that Terry has recomended are about the best there is and fibrelyte are good, the added bonus is that they can machine it for you as well.

[RLGfx]

thanks for the info guys, and thanks Terry for the links.

Looks like I'll have to splash the cash a little, was hoping to do it on the cheap, but never mind eh?

[DCM]

carbon fibre is just expensive to buy, and just as expensive to machine, plain and simple.

[tc2k]

I remember seeing some on the US ebay for a decent price. Usually 12x24 inch piece around 3mm thick for around £40.

http://stores.ebay.com/Composite-Envisions