Hi Guys,

My name is Patrick, I'm 27 years old, from Graz/Austria and I've a degree in automotive engineering from the UAS Graz.

Worked with carbon during my Formula Student time, maybe some know my old team: joanneum racing Graz aka the weasels Also did many carbon fibre work, but mainly with Prepregs. Helped on the monocoque and I've done our one piece carbon wheels

I'm a car nut since ever, my biggest hobby is going sideways with cars. Therefore I've owned/drove several BMW's E36 from 325i to V8 swapps, Nissan S Chassis, owned several Mazda RX7's and so on.

I'm currently trying to build the "ultimate" RX7 with a good friend of mine. "ultimate" in sense of: what you can achieve without big $$$ Sponsors.

Here is the rough setup:

13B REW engine with GT35 1.06A/R turbo -> custom fitted 61.5mm billet inducer wheel -> car should be good for 550rwhp

front and rear cut chassis, so the car will basically be a "half" tubeframe, fully caged, AP racing air jacks, AP racing brakes, Tein suspension, uniballs everywhere (but with stock suspension geometries)

Engine Management is done via Haltech P2000, several Haltech goodies (I/O Boxes, EGT boxes...), selfmade millspec harness etc.

And what's missing? exactly -> the carbon body We want to do all body pannels in carbon via infusion. Never really worked with infusion, so be ready to be asked some questions.

Best regards

Patrick

Hi Patrick,

thanks for the warm welcome

first project will be to make the doors as it is the easiest mold I think. Currently reading up and calculating the supplies for them, will open a thread for recommended layer's and kevlar/aramid layer for driver protection

Cant weit to get my hands dirty again with carbon... I miss the smell of freekote

Thanks for the offer, maybe you can give some advice in my door thread which I will open later that day

Here is an old pic of the "victim"



Some engine porn

The inspiration / motivation

Hey guys, 

Hey Guys! Willkommen!

I am also from austria, but now living in amsterdam/netherlands for a year. Was living in Wien/St.Poelten for a long time and have some carbon fiber experience, particularly in the infusion department. Feel free to ask any questions you have, I also have some good tips I have learned a long the way.

Look forward to seeing your results, and maybe when I am back home can come over for a look what kind of monster you have created!

cheers, Fabian

Also check all the posts by andygtt, he has built a fully carbon noble... i'm sure you guys can find some good info there.

Hi Fabian,

Thanks for the hint, of course we already triple checked andygtt's threads

As stated, we are both from Graz, feel free to contact and visit us when you are in our area