Original Optima hand cut carbon

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Original Optima hand cut carbon

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I think ive scrounged up enough bits for 2 optimas, the assembled one has hand cut pieces as this was well pre ReRe,
Laser z x-5 wheels etc.
Spent ages cutting carbon bits up to suit
Lost passion in it when i realised these parts are available off the shelf.
Jeff Malar supplied me with a custom cut mid mounted conversion kit to play with, and ive scored a few sets of belt conversions (old) keep you posted.
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Re: Original Optima hand cut carbon

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Did you cut that top deck yourself? If yes, very impressive. I've fabricated some of my own carbon fiber parts like shock towers and other bits, but nothing that ambitious. :lol:
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Re: Original Optima hand cut carbon

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Yep, all cut and filed, took a while and i appreciate how tough the carbon is, went through a few files.
I scanned the parts first on a high resolution scanner, then printed off copies to use as templates.
Found a local performance car here in NZ that fabricates parts and bought some offcuts.

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