Hi everyone, I'm starting on a project and wanted to share to TMC as I go.
A little background on me.
I work in aerospace as a composite technician. Having worked at a few different companies and with many composite fabrication methods, I've had the opportunity to implement those skills to my personal “fun" projects. The main reason I got started in composite manufacturing (after my 10 year career in banking came to an end via market crash) was because of my love for auto racing and cars in general. I've had a few different makes of cars but have always been a BMW enthusiast. I have owned an E36 M3 for the last 12 years and really enjoy it. I also drive a Chevy volt as my daily. I got the volt last year when I started at a new company and my commute turned into 110 miles round trip. The volt is my first experience with EVs and I never thought I'd want one even though I always thought tesla's where great looking and seemed good on paper. Now having enjoyed the volt (and test driving a few tesla's), A Tesla has become my goal. A Model 3 or used S is now the question.
After all that, what is my point!?
The point is, I'm start the process of making some carbon fiber replacement parts.
To start, I will be using a Tesla hood badge from a model 3 to scan and create an exact 3d model in solidworks, then CNC an aluminum mold. Parts will be made using plain weave prepreg carbon fiber, then maybe 2x2 or 4x4 twill weave.
Other ideas are to complete the "set" with a trunk Tesla badge. Thinking bigger and more complex, model S exterior and interior door handles, model 3 exterior door handles..
I'll keep you guys posted on the progress as I move through the first project "Tesla model 3 hood badge".
I'd love to hear any comments (why am I bothering doing this), questions or suggestions of parts you wish where carbon on your Tesla.
If you made it this far, Thanks for reading this long post!
A little background on me.
I work in aerospace as a composite technician. Having worked at a few different companies and with many composite fabrication methods, I've had the opportunity to implement those skills to my personal “fun" projects. The main reason I got started in composite manufacturing (after my 10 year career in banking came to an end via market crash) was because of my love for auto racing and cars in general. I've had a few different makes of cars but have always been a BMW enthusiast. I have owned an E36 M3 for the last 12 years and really enjoy it. I also drive a Chevy volt as my daily. I got the volt last year when I started at a new company and my commute turned into 110 miles round trip. The volt is my first experience with EVs and I never thought I'd want one even though I always thought tesla's where great looking and seemed good on paper. Now having enjoyed the volt (and test driving a few tesla's), A Tesla has become my goal. A Model 3 or used S is now the question.
After all that, what is my point!?
The point is, I'm start the process of making some carbon fiber replacement parts.
To start, I will be using a Tesla hood badge from a model 3 to scan and create an exact 3d model in solidworks, then CNC an aluminum mold. Parts will be made using plain weave prepreg carbon fiber, then maybe 2x2 or 4x4 twill weave.
Other ideas are to complete the "set" with a trunk Tesla badge. Thinking bigger and more complex, model S exterior and interior door handles, model 3 exterior door handles..
I'll keep you guys posted on the progress as I move through the first project "Tesla model 3 hood badge".
I'd love to hear any comments (why am I bothering doing this), questions or suggestions of parts you wish where carbon on your Tesla.
If you made it this far, Thanks for reading this long post!
