carbon fibre trans shield

[TrevD]

looking at the pssibility of producing one of these for myself (and maybe a few for others to cover my costs ) http://www.summitracing.com/parts/CSI-826/
i have access to profesional composite manufacturing equipmentso if i can get a mould made it should be an easy job to do. has anyone had any experience of them, does anyone have one i can look at to get an idea of material thickness etc.
lastly does anyone know how it would be checked for sfi aproval??

[Anonymous]

Hi Trev,
I have a CRS carbon shield which you can borrow.
with regard to the SFI you have to produce an item to there specks and once tested and approved they sell the licence to mark your product.
I would imagine this is an expensive procedure and not suited to small batch production runs but he ho what do I know

"What Is the SFI Foundation, Inc.?

The SFI Foundation, Inc. (SFI) is a non-profit organization established to issue and administer standards for specialty/performance automotive and racing equipment.

What Do the Letters "SFI" Stand For?

SFI was originally a foundation run by SEMA, the automotive aftermarket trade organization. The letters "SFI" stood for "SEMA Foundation, Inc." Although SFI is now completely independent from SEMA, the Foundation has retained the name SFI Foundation, Inc. but the "S" no longer means SEMA.

Who Uses SFI Standards?

Manufacturers of equipment are the primary users of SFI standards. Some standards are adopted as part of the rules of race sanctioning organizations. Ultimately, the consumer benefits from the program as it establishes recognized levels of performance or quality for a product.

How is the SFI Standards Program Funded?

Participating manufacturers pay for development and administration of these programs through licensing fees and/or unit charges. Also, interested associations have provided grants and donations.

How is a Standard Initiated?

The SFI Technical Committee initiates the specification process, typically at the request of the affected industry or race sanctioning body.

How is Participation Obtained?

SFI encourages industry-wide participation in the drafting of specifications. However, once a standard is enacted, participation by the manufacturer is strictly voluntary.

What About Enforcement?

Typically, there are policing provisions through contractual or licensing agreements whereby SFI may inspect the records and/or equipment of a manufacturer in order to ascertain that the product involved meets SFI Specs. Once a manufacturer has voluntarily committed to participating in the program, it must comply with the specifications in all respects.

How Are the Specs Used in Racing?

When adopted as part of the rules of a race sanctioning body, enforcement is entirely up to that organization. The manufacturer then provides the racer with product that is in compliance with the specs enforced by the sanctioning body.

[TrevD]

Thanks for that, didnt know most of that. it might be impractical from a financial point of view. i might still look into it, if i could borrow yours for a couple of days it would be great. the company i work for have a sister compant that is one of the leading composite manufacturers in the uk for the aerospsce and defence industry so i can call on some good techical guys for guidance.

[db]

Hi Trev, I might go for one, depending what you can turn them out for. I wouldn't need SFI, i just like the idea of summat solid between my feet and all those fast spinning stressed-out parts!

[Anonymous]

Good point Paul not everyone needs SFI but would like to be safe.
Trev It is here if you want it.
Bob

[TrevD]

cheers Bob
when the weather improves i will pop over.
db, i will try to get them dome for MMA members for sensible price but it looks like no sfi tag (too much paperwork and expence) i agree with your thinking, better and more compact than a bit of bent plate, would probably fit in a stock trans tunnel.

[AllKiller]

Carbon does nasty things when it does explode though...sharp shards and splinters
Trev, would a carbon covered thick ali one be better ?? if its not weight saving or SFI tagged

[TrevD]

Carbon does nasty things when it does explode though...sharp shards and splinters
Trev, would a carbon covered thick ali one be better ?? if its not weight saving or SFI tagged

it wouldnt be cheap to get the ali made to fit the trans, i can make a mould for the carbon fibre easily. i have spoken to one of the tech guys who deals with this and if done correctly will have better explosion broof propertys than an ali one. im not looking at the sort of thing you could make in your shed, it will be made with the latest manufacturing techniques using top quality materials (same stuff as used on military aircraft and satelites)

[AllKiller]

Something i would consider, when you ve made it Trev

[db]

I know little about the properties of C. Fibre but if there were splintering issues then no-one would be making 'em!

[AllKiller]

Thought thats why Honda stopped making C/F dashes in their track cars ???

[Turnip]

looking at the pssibility of producing one of these for myself (and maybe a few for others to cover my costs ) http://www.summitracing.com/parts/CSI-826/
i have access to profesional composite manufacturing equipmentso if i can get a mould made it should be an easy job to do. has anyone had any experience of them, does anyone have one i can look at to get an idea of material thickness etc.
lastly does anyone know how it would be checked for sfi aproval??

I have a brand new one of those sitting here (sent in error) that is for the AMC trans and will not fit the Mopar trans, part no CSR836