View Full Version : Carbon fiber engine covers for the D2
pdxaudi
01-03-2010, 07:25 PM
Hello all,
I just wanted to put a feeler out there to see if there would be any interest in a carbon fiber engine cover to replace the plastic? I have yet to find any on the market and if I get enough interest I could develop and manufacture the parts. Let me know your thoughts.
I doubt that you will have much demand for this product.
Rice-tasticness aside, not a whole lot of people "show off" their D2 engine to make a dress up product like that worth purchasing.
pdxaudi
01-05-2010, 04:04 PM
I doubt that you will have much demand for this product.
Rice-tasticness aside, not a whole lot of people "show off" their D2 engine to make a dress up product like that worth purchasing.
lol..ya I am starting to find that most D2 owners don't do very much at all.
FYI I am a proud D2 owner! [drive]
pdxa4
01-05-2010, 07:47 PM
lol..ya I am starting to find that most D2 owners don't do very much at all.
FYI I am a proud D2 owner! [drive]
We do mod, but it is much more discrete...
Keep in mind how limited these cars are, and then think about how few enthusiasts there are. The market is too small.
The covers in our engine bay are pretty nice anyway. At least we get some unlike how they were dropped on the S4 over the years...
D-two
01-06-2010, 04:50 PM
I may be interested.
Don't be surprised at the increase in popularity of our cars as the price decrease you'll find more and more enthusiasts come out I've owned mine for about 6 years now 2001 d2L and just beginning to do any mods . If it wasn't for the lack of mods available I would probably do more.
thought about doing S8 style mods but that's tacky, and why not just trade her and buy a S8
So any unique mods Like the engine cover would be cool "probably make me show it more and keep the engine cleaner than it already is
Greg[hail][wrench][drive][race]
pdxaudi
01-07-2010, 05:14 PM
We do mod, but it is much more discrete...
Keep in mind how limited these cars are, and then think about how few enthusiasts there are. The market is too small.
The covers in our engine bay are pretty nice anyway. At least we get some unlike how they were dropped on the S4 over the years...
I understand the market and would agree, for a BIG company it would not be beneficial for them to develop such a product. However, if I could make it happen for a select few and sell them for a fair price than GREAT, but if there is absolutely NO interest than I'll still do it but only for my car. [:D]
BTW my 98 A8 has H&R coilovers, ABT chip (discontinued), Remus exhaust and a drop in K&N. I am officially tapped out! Which sucks because I desire more! So, through my own frustrations of the lack of availability for really any "dress up" mod, I decided to possibly mold my own and if all goes well make it available to some who desire that unique look. [wrench]
Keep the post coming!
Will
pdxaudi
01-07-2010, 05:17 PM
I may be interested.
Don't be surprised at the increase in popularity of our cars as the price decrease you'll find more and more enthusiasts come out I've owned mine for about 6 years now 2001 d2L and just beginning to do any mods . If it wasn't for the lack of mods available I would probably do more.
thought about doing S8 style mods but that's tacky, and why not just trade her and buy a S8
So any unique mods Like the engine cover would be cool "probably make me show it more and keep the engine cleaner than it already is
Greg[hail][wrench][drive][race]
Greg,
I will keep you in mind buddy! I need to first do it for my own vehicle, see how it turns out and if all goes well, I'll hit you up and we can chat.
Gumball
01-21-2010, 06:49 PM
I have an 03 D2L and I am interested. Im staying tuned here for updates. [:D]
HIstateS8
01-21-2010, 08:06 PM
The engine covers sound nice, however I got plans to RS6 engine covers. ;) Good luck and can't wait to see how it tuens out.
AWDaholic
01-22-2010, 07:56 AM
The engine covers sound nice, however I got plans to RS6 engine covers. ;) Good luck and can't wait to see how it tuens out.
I'm hoping to find an RS6 engine, from a wreck or sunthin. I think 450hp would go VERY NICELY with my SWB D2. Throw on a set of L wheels... With my Silver color... [cool]
ChescoS6
01-24-2010, 03:25 PM
Hi ! Just popping in from the A6/S6/RS6 forum because I saw the title of this thread. If you really want to make more than one...or 10, you should check for interest in our forum as well. I would think the C5 S6 and C5 A6 4.2 would use the same cover ? I could be wrong.... I have an 02 S6 and I think all of the differences in the 4.2 are minor or internal. (cams, intake manifold)
Make a prototype, take some pics and give approximate pricing. I'm interested.