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Old Aug 22, 2019 | 03:41 PM
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Trust/Greddy SMIC cf duct

I made a cf duct for the Trust smic based on the stock duct and the crappy trust "duct". I've been improving the fitment along the way and adding cf to areas here and there for strength. Almost perfect.
It seals on all sides and has an extended lip. I made it so that it can fit with the stock airbox/airguide and autoexe intake.

What do you guys think?

I could make a mold of this one and make more. Not sure if its worth it though.


Looks a bit dirty because I've been using it for awhile.
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Old Aug 22, 2019 | 04:06 PM
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Nice, how'd you make it? Did you make a clamshell mold, or work off the existing structure?
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Old Aug 22, 2019 | 04:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Narfle
Nice, how'd you make it? Did you make a clamshell mold, or work off the existing structure?
I used part of the stock duct and the trust duct as the mold then started making it from there. I'll probably make a clamshell mold from this one later on when I want to make it perfect.
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Old Aug 22, 2019 | 04:52 PM
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That is VERY VERY cool!! I love the look AND it has an extended opening! I want one!! I got money right now what is your paypal lol
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Old Aug 22, 2019 | 05:35 PM
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Would you post some pics of the extended lip?
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Old Aug 22, 2019 | 06:02 PM
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Originally Posted by kulluminati777
That is VERY VERY cool!! I love the look AND it has an extended opening! I want one!! I got money right now what is your paypal lol
Sure, I guess after I make the molding I will let you know. I am still improving it.
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Old Aug 22, 2019 | 06:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Narfle
Would you post some pics of the extended lip?
Sure, I will take some pics when I get back. I believe i extended it about 1.5-2 inches.
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Old Aug 22, 2019 | 09:16 PM
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Kazuo,

That's very interesting! Subscribed for more details!
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Old Aug 22, 2019 | 11:40 PM
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Dude, where were you when i was rocking a trust/greddy smic

Make it. ill buy one for the heck of it.
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Old Aug 23, 2019 | 06:55 AM
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Nice. Deping om the price I would prob buy two.
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Old Aug 23, 2019 | 10:40 AM
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Are you going to cut in the hole for the air intake?
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Old Aug 23, 2019 | 11:03 AM
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Originally Posted by djseven
Are you going to cut in the hole for the air intake?
I initially thought about doing that but got the 99 spec air intake guide where it sucks from the front.
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Old Aug 23, 2019 | 11:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Narfle
Would you post some pics of the extended lip?
Ill post some more next time I take it out.


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Old Aug 23, 2019 | 11:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Kazuo7557
Sure, I guess after I make the molding I will let you know. I am still improving it.

Ok cool cool let me know as soon as its done or your ready. I am 110% ready to do some business with you. I neeeed something like this.
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Old Aug 24, 2019 | 02:09 PM
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I'd also be interested whenever you get all the kinks worked out!
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Old Aug 25, 2019 | 10:57 PM
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Sign me up! I definitely want one of these!
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Old Aug 26, 2019 | 11:16 AM
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I'll try to make a mold when I am free. I might try to make the next one with plain weave. Twill is annoying to handle but looks great in the end. Which do you guys like plain or twill?
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Old Aug 26, 2019 | 11:29 AM
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Im honestly fine with either or. I just love the duct design.
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Old Aug 26, 2019 | 12:04 PM
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Keep us posted, I'm interested in this as well. Same as kulluminati777 - pattern isn't too big a concern for me, the design looks great.
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Old Aug 26, 2019 | 01:16 PM
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Pattern isn't a big deal but if I had to choose I'd go with plain.
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Old Aug 27, 2019 | 10:55 AM
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plain is perfect!
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Old Sep 8, 2019 | 09:56 PM
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Any updates?
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Old Sep 8, 2019 | 10:08 PM
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Originally Posted by ltorres283
Any updates?
Havent gotten to it yet. I'll probably start sometime this month or next.
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Old Nov 11, 2019 | 07:59 AM
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Update check post. How's the duct working out?
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Old Nov 11, 2019 | 12:01 PM
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I have got to update in out in buying one. My new bumper exposes the stock duct enough
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