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Monte_ExpreSS
01-23-2014, 07:49 PM
First of all, I hope this is the appropriate section for such a thread as I am not a site supporting vendor, nor is the following post in any way ment for my own personal financial gain. If this is the incorrect area, please can a moderator move to whereever is seen fit.


I have recently been in contact with a company that makes custom carbon fiber parts. I inquired about having several parts made, but one item in particular was my main topic of interest. I'm looking into working with them to have a custom set of carbon fiber front inner fender wells made for 81-88 Monte Carlos. Now these wouldn't be just carbon versions of OE inners, but smoother, extended versions that would allow for larger tires on cars that have been extensively lowered with the concern of rubbing/bottoming out. Of course, there will also be some weight savings & the cool factory would be through the roof!

The point of this post is to see if there is any genuine interest from members on having a set made for their own cars. Please I hope nobody takes this the wrong way, but I am not talking about people who *might* be interested at a later date, after they sell this, or get that taken care of first. I'm asking for genuinely, truly interested members who what a set as soon as they are ready. Planned date of completion if this goes through would be around the end of April.
*IF* I can get 4 other people who are commited to having these made, the cost is greatly reduced as compaired to having a one off set made.
I completely realize this is something only a few would be dedicated to having done, but if you ever found yourself lusting over carbon parts, nows the chance to get in on a unique opportunity.
From what I've seen these guys make, the parts will be show quality out of the box. They will be finished in a glossy clear finish so the carbon weave can be seen, & protected.

Here's the details - if I can get 4 confirmed interested parties, who are willing to leave a deposit on these parts with me, we can get this rolling. Like I said, you would be leaving the deposit with me, & I will deal with getting the vendor paid. At this time, it looks like each pair would cost approximately $850 to have made, + shipping.
I know that is quite a expense to swallow, but this is a unique opportunity to have a very unique set of parts on your special car.

If anyone has any thoughts, comments or would be interested in going ahead with a order, please feel free to post here or PM me.

silvermonte
01-23-2014, 08:23 PM
I would be very interested. Im in the market to buy some new inner fenders and this is perfect timing. Two questions tho. I have an 88 Olds so I assume the inner fender would bolt up the same as with a Monte,if so then thats good. The other question is how much larger of a tire are you talking? My plans in the future are to find a way to shove a 315 tire under the front.

As a side question and I know this wont help you in any way but is there a chance you can ask about getting some carbon fiber doors made for an olds. They share the same door as the buick regals and grand nationals. I passed on a chance to buy a set once a few years back thinking that a company still made them, but after the fact when I had the money to buy them I found out that the company that produced the doors closed up shop many years ago.

Monte_ExpreSS
01-24-2014, 06:23 AM
Hi SilverMonte,

Unfortunately, the Olds inner fenders are completely different to a Monte. If I had to guess, id say they are closer in design to the Buicks. Therefore these will not work for you.
315's in the front would be awesome. However, regardless of what is done to the inner wells, I don't see it being a possibility unless the frame & swaybar location is modified, so as to retain any reasonable form of turning radius. Thinking more along the lines of a tucked 285.
As far as the doors, if you are seriously interested in having them made, they can do it. I'm sure they would be interested if they do interchange with the GN as that would probably be a pretty large market. I can send you they contact info if you want & you can work out the details, just send me a PM.

Was this the place you were looking to purchase them from previously?


http://www.carbonfiberglass.com/Composites-Manufacturing/manufacture-carbon-fiber-parts

silvermonte
01-24-2014, 06:40 AM
Well bummer on the inner fenders. I have never looked real close at a monte's so I wasnt sure. The doors I was looking at came from ebay a few years back and I didnt win the bid and it didnt bother me at the time because I figured no big deal Ill just pay full price for the doors later. Well later came and I started the search for the doors and couldnt find any so I contacted the seller and he said the doors came from a company that closed up shop in the early 90's and he just never used the doors on his GN.

Ive seen that carbon company before and since they have already made a GN door I've thought about calling them to see if they still have the molds sitting around. That would save alot of hassle.

howehot
01-24-2014, 09:44 AM
I currently run a 275/35/18 and considering upping to a 295. With slight mods to the stock tubs I'm pretty sure I can make them fit.

Monte_ExpreSS
01-24-2014, 12:51 PM
I currently run a 275/35/18 and considering upping to a 295. With slight mods to the stock tubs I'm pretty sure I can make them fit.

yup, 275 seems to be about the max the stock configuration will allow & it is tight! Im not sure what your current from fender lip to ground measurement is, but Im at 25.5" & a 275 rubs in a few spots on mine when I hit a descent dip in the road. The backspace on my wheels was also chosen to locate the wheels in the ideal spot in the inner fenders to allow the most amount of room. 295 will probably work, but again turning radius becomes the major hurdle.