Carbon Fiber Fan Shroud

Robert Linton · 05-03-2007, 09:09 AM

Rough initial piece. Final ones will be much improved.

AVoyvoda · 05-03-2007, 09:26 AM

I have an idea Mr Linton...

Since you'll be cycling through better and better cf fan shrouds in your search for perfection, can the members of this forum bid for the "non-perfect" ones? The left-overs I mean. The ones you no longer want. Like this one.

Im-perfect parts are sure to inflame the sensibilities of my fellow Rennlisters, perfectionists all to a man (or woman).

However, in this case, I am convinced they would consider making an exception.

Robert Linton · 05-03-2007, 09:34 AM

As much as I would like to be cooperative, we do not release parts until they meet the Cartridge quality standard and we do not sell to the public.

Marc Shaw · 05-03-2007, 10:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robert Linton

Final ones will be much improved.

Why plural? I thought Humpty-Dumpty was a one off so why make more than one?

Marc

Robert Linton · 05-03-2007, 10:33 AM

Left side and right side and spares.

Marc Shaw · 05-03-2007, 10:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robert Linton

Left side and right side and spares.

Gotcha!

Marc

R6XTERRA · 05-03-2007, 10:49 AM

What is the purpose of teasing us when we can't purchase anything? LOL

I love the project, what is the purpose of creating this monster? Fun, experiment, too much money too burn?

Jeff

Robert Linton · 05-03-2007, 11:46 AM

I only post because I believe people would find it interesting. If this is not the case, I will stop as I do not want to waste peoples' time. As to the purchase of the project, it was and is to test and develop new processes, procedures, ideas and potential products, to evaulate certain designers and engineers and to evaluate certain sub suppliers.

pcarcraig · 05-03-2007, 11:51 AM

Robert,

Please keep the updates coming. I always enjoy your post. However, having seen many of your post I have always wondered what your job at McLaren racing was.

Robert Linton · 05-03-2007, 11:55 AM

Cartridge is the Exclusive U.S. Distributor for McLaren Electronics.

Wachuko · 05-03-2007, 12:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robert Linton

I only post because I believe people would find it interesting. If this is not the case, I will stop as I do not want to waste peoples' time. As to the purchase of the project, it was and is to test and develop new processes, procedures, ideas and potential products, to evaulate certain designers and engineers and to evaluate certain sub suppliers.

Please do not stop. I am one that always looks for updates on new parts and photos of your project.

DarrylH · 05-03-2007, 12:52 PM

I third the "keep 'em coming" for these beautiful parts. I still hope at some point that you'll have an unveiling of the completed project where we could see this car in the metal (and carbon fibre!)

Cupcar#12 · 05-03-2007, 01:03 PM

very nice, Bob.
what was the weight delta between this and the stock plastic shroud?

I am installing the stock fan and shroud this weekend for the drive down to San Diego this summer.
They are heavy

Marc Shaw · 05-03-2007, 01:20 PM

Oh no, please keep them coming!

Marc

R6XTERRA · 05-03-2007, 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robert Linton

I only post because I believe people would find it interesting. If this is not the case, I will stop as I do not want to waste peoples' time. As to the purchase of the project, it was and is to test and develop new processes, procedures, ideas and potential products, to evaulate certain designers and engineers and to evaluate certain sub suppliers.

Keep posting, we find it very intriguing. Just wondering the purpose of your project. I find it quite amazing the workmanship you are doing just wondered why.

I hope you didn't take any offense.

I think we are jealous that we can't have such beautiful pieces.

Jeff

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Cupcar#12 Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Apex, NC Posts: 2,395	very nice, Bob. what was the weight delta between this and the stock plastic shroud? I am installing the stock fan and shroud this weekend for the drive down to San Diego this summer. They are heavy __________________ Rob PCA Carrera Cup USA Registry www.carreracupusa.org 59' 356A Coupe -A garage bay hole- 08' LR3 Se 95' Defender 90 -all current- 69' 912, 65' 356c, 90' 964 cab GP/Blue, 70' 911e, 69' 911s, 69 911e/s, 01' 986, 99' 996 Aero, 92' Carrera Cup USA Edition #92012

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05-03-2007, 09:26 AM	#2
AVoyvoda Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: London Posts: 310	I have an idea Mr Linton... Since you'll be cycling through better and better cf fan shrouds in your search for perfection, can the members of this forum bid for the "non-perfect" ones? The left-overs I mean. The ones you no longer want. Like this one. Im-perfect parts are sure to inflame the sensibilities of my fellow Rennlisters, perfectionists all to a man (or woman). However, in this case, I am convinced they would consider making an exception.

05-03-2007, 09:34 AM	#3
Robert Linton Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 1,821	As much as I would like to be cooperative, we do not release parts until they meet the Cartridge quality standard and we do not sell to the public.

05-03-2007, 10:33 AM	#5
Robert Linton Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 1,821	Left side and right side and spares.

05-03-2007, 10:49 AM	#7
R6XTERRA User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Cambridge, Canada Posts: 786	What is the purpose of teasing us when we can't purchase anything? LOL I love the project, what is the purpose of creating this monster? Fun, experiment, too much money too burn? Jeff

05-03-2007, 11:46 AM	#8
Robert Linton Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 1,821	I only post because I believe people would find it interesting. If this is not the case, I will stop as I do not want to waste peoples' time. As to the purchase of the project, it was and is to test and develop new processes, procedures, ideas and potential products, to evaulate certain designers and engineers and to evaluate certain sub suppliers.

05-03-2007, 11:55 AM	#10
Robert Linton Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 1,821	Cartridge is the Exclusive U.S. Distributor for McLaren Electronics.

05-03-2007, 12:52 PM	#12
DarrylH Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 955	I third the "keep 'em coming" for these beautiful parts. I still hope at some point that you'll have an unveiling of the completed project where we could see this car in the metal (and carbon fibre!) __________________ Darryl '90 C2 Coupe '10 WRX