[Bicycle Bob]

Originally Posted by freebeard

Not I, but I did one search on DDG [lotus elite clone] and the first result was this:

www.mk14components.com/index.php/parts-store/category/40-grp-sections



They have 31 SKUs but some may be duplicated. I don't see a complete shell. For me, modern composites would mean vacuum-bagged and graphene amended basalt fiber.

Good searchin', thanks. Putting together a kit from there looks like about $20k USD, and the only two "lightweight" options only add $60. However, the molds are presumably available, and not too busy.
I try to stay away from carbon fiber except where nothing else will do. Basalt beats E-glass, AFAIR, but the real potential is in the tensioned surfaces, where Spectra is wonderfully light and stiff. It probably acts like Kevlar in a crash, too, turning into a bag instead of shattering. There are probably big gains to be made with unidirectional fibers, and sandwich cores on some panels.
I'm fond of "dry bagging" for all the benefits of vacuum with less waste. Resins have gotten better, too.