Thanks Sandeep, I figured about 1 1/2 inches of clearance in the area of the fan. Now I have to start pulling molds off the decklid I have, I need to make three molds off of it. The first will be the doubler on the inside where the hinges attach. Then a stock lid mold after that I'll start on the lid with scoop. I should have my first two molds done in about a week, I'll keep you posted and I'll take allot of pics.

that would be fantastic joe. would love to see the pics. if you are up for it, i would think it cool to include some of that on your site to show how the process happens (without giving any trade secrets away). i'm pretty excited about this.

any update/pics you can share on the decklid joe?

I'm just about finished with the mold for the doubler and I've stated on the mold for the stock decklid. I'm hoping to make my first C/F decklid in the next few weeks. I also found a good source for stock hinges at a good price.

Joe, you know there is a guy on STF that has a gas strut kit for VW decklids I bet they would be a nice upgrade for these CF decklids.

I saw those, they would look sweet. I've just about got the mold done for the stock decklid and I've started to shape the scoop on the master for my next mold. Everything's looking good, I'll be making my first carbon fiber decklid by the end of this week.

very cool!!!

I cant wait to see them :D

Joe,
Very interesting! I just read up on this thread.
What does a stock decklid weigh? and a carbonfiber decklid? In other words: what would the weigth advantage be?

Does the stock decklid have the 4 venting perforations like the late original?
What would a price be? + shipping costs to the Netherlands (Europe) ?

Thanks,
Walter

very cool joe. i've very excited about this. i can't wait. i am going to see jake this weekend to drop off some more parts. he is making really good progress on the engine.

Walter,
The stock lid weighs almost 11 pounds (4.90 Kilograms) a C/F lid should weigh about 3 pounds (1.36 Kilograms), I'm guessing I haven't made my first one yet. But I will be making two different versions of the lid, first being a stock lid with hinges and a hole for the latch. Second will be a super light lid, I hope to make it about 1 pound (453 grams) this will be for the racers, it will be held in place with pins. As for the cost, I'm not sure yet, I'm hopping to keep it below $300.00 for the stock and $150.00 for the super light. Shipping to the Netherlands will be tuff, but I'll look into it.
Thanks,

Thanks Joe.
The weight saving is impressive!
Walter