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New Vx220 Front Clam Molds - Done!

Started by jonnyboy , Apr 20 2013 05:38 PM

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#41 ChrisS1

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Posted 21 April 2013 - 07:26 AM

Looks great Jonny, all the hard work seems to have paid off.

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Posted 21 April 2013 - 07:37 AM

Blimey, top effort. This will help keep more VX's on the road too as the cost is so much less than OEM.

Well done Jonny.

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Posted 21 April 2013 - 07:49 AM

What a guy! thumbsup Love the idea of a black gelcoat version. May even hold off on the repair and paint of my front clam. What timescale are you working to on availability? Would delivery be an option?

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Posted 21 April 2013 - 10:06 AM

Fantastic skills and such a great idea. We the age of our cars and parts becoming harder to find, this and many others making parts for our little cars will keep them going for longer. .org has some very skilled owners and has always been full of knowledge. :wub:

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Posted 21 April 2013 - 10:57 AM

What a guy! thumbsup

Love the idea of a black gelcoat version. May even hold off on the repair and paint of my front clam. What timescale are you working to on availability? Would delivery be an option?


At the moment about 3 weeks. Delivery is always a challenge with big stuff. We are trying to meet people halfway if possible. We could deliver to Newcastle for example for £100 (just the cost of the van hire and fuel basically)

If theres anyone else in your area that wants one if we brought 2/3 up it would be more viable and delivery could be included.

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Posted 21 April 2013 - 11:05 AM

Could these clams be available in Carbon Fibre too, or will it make them too expensive.

I'm impressed with the effort and the results...

Keep up the good work.


They could be wet laid in carbon but the weight saving over just making a lighter GRP one is very minimal. I doubt an acceptable looking wet lay carbon one could be made really so it would need painting as well. I have been told by one or two suppliers that they could do it but I doubt it could be done to acceptable quality.

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Posted 21 April 2013 - 11:08 AM

Brilliant work Jonny. Hats off to you and your GRP man. thumbsup

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Posted 21 April 2013 - 11:10 AM

If you do a rear would it be free of acne? If so I might come to you for both clams in a year or two - my rear is looking distinctly distressed and I'd like a spare for the front.

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Posted 21 April 2013 - 11:19 AM

Yes they should be blister free when they are new! I did have a chat with the guys about the blistering and they thought it could be something to do with the vac forming technique used on the OEM clams or contamination during painting. They have a lot of big panels out on water board installations and the like that are out in all weathers and its not an issue for them.

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Posted 23 April 2013 - 09:06 PM

A buy, fit and forget vx-ige rear clam and hardtop please thumbsup :D

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Posted 23 April 2013 - 11:10 PM

Put me down for one!

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Posted 24 April 2013 - 05:53 AM

Amazing job! Looks like I definitely want one.

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Posted 24 April 2013 - 05:58 AM

Will have some more available in 2 weeks

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Posted 24 April 2013 - 08:10 AM

Looking forward to collecting ours and fitting it this weekend! :)

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Posted 24 April 2013 - 08:23 AM

Hats off to you Jonny, brilliant job thumbsup

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Posted 24 April 2013 - 08:53 AM

Top work, great opportunity too, clever lad :D

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Posted 24 April 2013 - 09:08 AM

Top work. I had to wait 10 months for an original a few years ago and it was about £1800 then so excellent work this will save many VX's.

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Posted 24 April 2013 - 09:12 AM

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Posted 24 April 2013 - 11:15 AM

Just the coupe back to do and I'll be a mod lol

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Posted 24 April 2013 - 11:36 AM

Just the coupe back to do and I'll be a god lol


Corrected :lol:
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