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Hey guys,

Just kicking off with my first post. Name is Martin, live in Perth. Some of you may know me by my previous account name Hanaldo, I was a regular on the forums some 6 or 7 years ago... Still own the same R34 GTT that I did back then, but after 12 years of it being my daily I got yellow stickered back in December and decided to deregister the car and go track only to use it as a development car for my business.

 

I've owned and operated Unzipped Composites for 7 years, specialising in the low volume production of advanced composites including carbon fibre. A couple of years ago I moved into aero design, so that is mainly where the dedicated track car will be helping to develop, with Time Attack being the focus.

 

Decided to get back on the forums mainly for the motorsport section to help get the car ready. Couldn't get back into my old account, so started a new one. I know the rules re. non-SAU traders, I didnt come here to sell anything or promote my business - just would like to be involved in the motorsport community here.

 

Cheers,

Martin.

 

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Haha I can make anything guys, but development costs can be insane. Prices for those sorts of things are reasonable, there's an unbelievable amount of work in composites that most don't understand. To make a front lip for any car, you're talking 50-60 hours and hundreds in materials for the tooling. I also use F1 standard materials and processes. So in 99% of cases, if something already exists off-the-self, theres not a chance I can make it cheaper. Better certainly, cheaper no.

 

Just had a look for photos but dont actually have many on this phone! Tried to attach some of the engine bay, not sure thats worked... cant remember how to forum!

 

 

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