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FS- Carbon Fiber Fuel Door
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Posted 2/21/2012 3:46 PM
Aircruiser
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FS- Carbon Fiber Fuel Door

I just finished the carbon fiber fuel door. It is constructed of multiple layers of carbon fiber cloth and high quality epoxy. The door functions like the factory stamped steel part. The cover is paintable to match your G or leave it natural high gloss finish clear coat. PM me if you are interested. $125 plus shipping. Expect about three weeks for delivery. If your not happy with the fit or finish, I'll make it right.



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Posted 2/22/2012 7:55 PM
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Re: FS- Carbon Fiber Fuel Door

Wow, nice! Keep making carbon parts please. Perhaps I can get the weight down to 5400lbs.
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Posted 2/22/2012 9:58 PM
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Re: FS- Carbon Fiber Fuel Door

Thanks. Right, this one saves you only 6 oz. I''ll have to get busy with some larger items.
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Posted 2/22/2012 10:29 PM
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Re: FS- Carbon Fiber Fuel Door

I'm seeing 12mpg average, can you do up a carbon fiber/titanium frame for me? :D
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Posted 2/23/2012 8:27 AM
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Re: FS- Carbon Fiber Fuel Door

the side mirror mounts which are very susceptible to rust and corrosion would be a prime candidate for a CF makeover.

tom
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Posted 2/23/2012 11:07 AM
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Re: FS- Carbon Fiber Fuel Door

Good ideas ;D. Necessity is the mother of invention. I'll put the the side mirror mounts on my list. Right now I'm working on the 18" spare tire cargo cover, followed by the 16" if there is interest, then I may tackle some G55 wide fender flares. I would also like to get rid of my heavy plywood rear area cargo platform for a light weight version. I can't forget my early 463 cup holder solution, I'm thinking of mounting based out of the ashtray slot next to the shifter.
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Posted 2/23/2012 11:40 AM
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RE: FS- Carbon Fiber Fuel Door

the W463 side mirrors itself might be a good seller.
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Posted 2/23/2012 8:09 PM
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Re: FS- Carbon Fiber Fuel Door

Post pictures of the spare tire cover when you finish it.

Do you work in textiles?

I have thought about using CF for inside door handles, I like the look.

AGuess
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Posted 2/23/2012 8:45 PM
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Re: FS- Carbon Fiber Fuel Door

Just convergent hobbies. I'm in the pointy side of aviation.

I haven't thought about the door handles yet, mine are still going strong. I have thought about redoing the flimsy door pockets, though.

Now you have me thinking about the pitifull door handles on my old FJ40.
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Posted 2/23/2012 9:18 PM
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Re: FS- Carbon Fiber Fuel Door

Talking about door pockets, it's silly that MB didn't make a "cover" for the indentations in the rear lower door panels, thus creating a small map pocket cubby. There is enough depth in the indentations to fit small items(ie Touareg), vs leaving them as they are and just worthless. Perhaps a carbon fiber cover for us MBUSA G's that we could velcro or double side tape onto the rear door panels?
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Posted 2/26/2012 2:50 AM
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RE: FS- Carbon Fiber Fuel Door

Titus Pullo - 2/23/2012 10:40 AM

the W463 side mirrors itself might be a good seller.


+1

Also, I would suggest the rear spare tire cover center and the front grill matching the mirrors
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Posted 3/11/2012 8:28 AM
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RE: FS- Carbon Fiber Fuel Door

While you are at it a Carbon Fiber walk on hood seems to be a much requested item.

Mark
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Posted 5/29/2013 11:08 PM
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Re: FS- Carbon Fiber Fuel Door

What's the latest in the carbon fiber family? Walk on hood? Spare tire cover? Side mirrors?
Thanks!
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Posted 5/30/2013 12:16 AM
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Re: FS- Carbon Fiber Fuel Door

Can you make me a CF frame so that I can achieve more than 11.8mpg?

Edited by jeremyw 5/30/2013 12:16 AM
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Posted 6/2/2013 7:29 PM
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Re: FS- Carbon Fiber Fuel Door

Nothing much happening on the carbon fiber front for me lately. I sold a few fuel doors over a year ago and have a tire cover collecting dust in my shop that is almost finished. I'm just too busy with other commitments at the moment. I have been dreaming of a nice clean cargo area shelf that ties into the jump seat mounting locations recently. I will probably do the walk on hood in the future for me but liability issues have me hesitant to to start that project with intent to sell to others.
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