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Carbon 6: Super GT Mirror

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Location
Appleton WI
History of the Carbon 6, Super GT Mirror:
This is a project that I have been working on for over a year. Originally I had "shelved" the project because of all the specially sourced and manufactured internal parts needed and the cost for developing all the tooling to produce. After getting some exact measurements from DOME in Japan (Maker of the Super GT chassis) of the actual race spec' mirror and measurements from the Spoon mirror (from the S2000), I decided to make a "no compromise" part from scratch.

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The construction:
These mirrors are made from 100% carbon fiber with alternating orientation for maximum strength. There is no fiberglass in these mirrors at all. There is also no Gelcoat or any other polyester based top coat. By not using these gelcoats it reduces the weight by as much as 50%. It also makes the molding process very difficult and labor intensive. Gelcoats are generally used to create a thick top coat on carbon fiber parts. When gelcoats are used, it can make the surface look "milky" or amber in color. You can see from the clarity of the carbon fiber mirror housings, that no inferior resins or top coats are used.

The mirror housing and pedestal are made from 6 different molded parts. These parts are then trimmed in a jig and bonded together using a carbon fiber based adhesive. It takes approximately 2 weeks to mold, trim, and bond all the parts together. With a total of 12 different molds. The pieces are put in an oven to cure and coated with a UV protecting automotive clear coat.

The internal metal parts are made from Aluminum, Titanium and Stainless Steel.

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The function:
These mirrors have a full 4 way power actuator that is adjusted using your factory switches on the drivers door for both driver and passenger mirror. Just like OEM. The actuators assemblies were customs designed and built to fit the narrow housing. I also sourced the original plug and pin assembly to offer a clean "plug and play" install. They also have a full "break away" movement to prevent damage (again, like the OEM mirror)

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Installation:
The installation of these is very strait forward. The only parts you will need to transfer over to the new mirrors are the mounting nuts and the harness bracket that hold the harness out of the way of the door glass.

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Details:
I will only be making 12 pair total (each piece is serial numbered inside)
These work will on both stock body and wide body cars.
Retail cost is $1999.00 I will be offering a special price of $1799.00 on the first 3 sets.



Still to be completed:
Because of the bad winter weather in my area, I have not been able to test the mirrors at high speed. I want to be able to assure there is no vibration or poor visibility at speeds over 70mph.

I will post more pictures installed on the car once I get a chance.
 
I am truly awed by your craftsmanship, attention to detail and love of the NSX at this stage of it's life. You have my respect... Tim.
 
sick.... put me down...im sure i can put a deposit down

are these like the spoon s2000 mirrors...

cant wait for more pics:smile::smile:
 
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sick.... put me down...im sure i can put a deposit down

are these like the spoon s2000 mirrors...

cant wait for more pics:smile::smile:

I am not going to take deposits at this time. Once I finalize the exact spring tension needed for the break away base, I will have those made and start the first set. I will go by a "first come first served" list for those that want to purchase. When the mirrors are complete, I will request payment from that person and ship them the same day. If I get a large amount of requests to buy, I may then start to require a down payment to secure that set for that place in line.

The scale is close in proportion to the Spoon mirror except they are a little deeper and taller to "fit" the longer wheel base of an NSX. I used both the Spoon and Dome mirror to create the final dimensions.
 
how long of a eta i can pay right away?

hopefully im 2nd or 3rd lol
 
So stoked I secured the #1 spot. Sorry socold57. :tongue:

Actually, You will be #2


Based on verbal confirmations only. There is only 1 set available at the discount price. If it is Okay with the other person, I will start a list in the thread. I do not want to run this like a group buy only indicate who has reservations.
 
Will there be a fiberglass version (for color-matching) in the possible future, Jeff? I don't want to go all CF'd out on my BB NSX :cool:

I will only make these in all carbon fiber. The tolerances on the thickness have to be precise for it to assemble correctly. Fiberglass would be to thick to keep it strong enough. However, I can replace the polyurethane clear for a primer that can be scuffed and painted any color by your local body shop.
 
Nice! Jeff, could you please put me on the list too

Question Jeff - is there any way to use the dark clear coat if requested ?

Thanks!
Tae
 
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Jeff, go ahead and add myself. Thanks

Okay. In the interest of keeping this organized, I will start a list for a cue.

0. Vroom (first prototype as shown) completed
1. Prime Member
2. Synth19
3. socold57
4. Blue Batmobile
5. Synergy004
6. FD3SNSX
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.

Production will start in approximately 2 weeks and take about 2 weeks per set. I hope to be able to ramp up to 2 sets per 2-3 weeks.

Because of the time it will take to complete each, I think it is only reasonable to not take any down payments at this time. I will keep every ones place in line as listed above. I will keep this thread updated and stay in touch with each member to give them some lead time for completion. It will take some time to finish all of them... I will not release any until they are perfect.

Thank you for all the interest.
Jeff
 
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0. Vroom (first prototype as shown) completed
1. Prime Member
2. Synth19
3. socold57
4. Blue Batmobile
5. Synergy004
6.FD3SNSX
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
 
Okay. In the interest of keeping this organized, I will start a list for a cue.

0. Vroom (first prototype as shown) completed
1. Prime Member
2. Synth19
3. socold57
4. Blue Batmobile
5. Synergy004
6. FD3SNSX
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.

Production will start in approximately 2 weeks and take about 2 weeks per set. I hope to be able to ramp up to 2 sets per 2-3 weeks.

Because of the time it will take to complete each, I think it is only reasonable to not take any down payments at this time. I will keep every ones place in line as listed above. I will keep this thread updated and stay in touch with each member to give them some lead time for completion. It will take some time to finish all of them... I will not release any until they are perfect.

Thank you for all the interest.
Jeff


Nice! made it to the list!
 
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