New Carbon Fiber parts...Front lip, Hatch, and hoods
10-03-03, 02:58 AM
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Originally posted by JDMrx7
$400? ****, back to making my own. In materials, it will be less than $100, with me doing the labor.
$400? ****, back to making my own. In materials, it will be less than $100, with me doing the labor.
10-03-03, 10:35 AM
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Had to use epoxy to repair two cracks in mine before sanding and painting. I just sanded down and repainted my fibreglass chin spoiler. Not sure who made it, it's the rounded style, as though the bottom of the front of the car is duplicated (with brake ducts built in). I used "Endura" paint - two part epoxy (polyurethane) paint. The paint should be stronger than the unit ;-). Put on primer, white, CYM, and clearcoat - four coats! Dam insects, got two aphids in the paint. Oh well, first trip with it last month I scraped it on the ramp entering the ferry to Vanc. Island, and I'm sure it'll receive more damage soon. It's pretty low (3.5" above ground). It didn't crack, just "leveled out" the bottom a bit, and not visable.
That was a lot of work, but worth it. It looks much better.
That was a lot of work, but worth it. It looks much better.
10-03-03, 03:40 PM
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Originally posted by Shinobi-X
I see what appears to be a replica knightsports hood, but is the front lip another replica part as well? If so, of what front lip?
I see what appears to be a replica knightsports hood, but is the front lip another replica part as well? If so, of what front lip?
10-03-03, 03:48 PM
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Good news from Seibon. I talked to them about making carbon doors and a Scoot replica, here's the response I got:
$800 or less for a carbon Scoot replica and all we need is 5 people for a group buy!!! For that price, I beat we could get 15 people. Probably for 15 pieces, he'd give it for $650-700 range.
We should be able to make the Scoot style hood in carbon. If we can get 5 or more people to get this hood, we can offer about $800 or maybe a lower price.
For the carbon doors, I will check out prices on the them, we can make it use all the factory hardware.
For the one-piece front end, we can make it with the fenders, I will find out more information on that too.
The price for the rear hatch is $650 and for the front lip is $400. However, I can offer you a better price if you can get a groupbuy.
Shawn Xu
Seibon International Inc.
www.seibon.com
Tel: 909-444-5900
Fax: 909-444-5949
For the carbon doors, I will check out prices on the them, we can make it use all the factory hardware.
For the one-piece front end, we can make it with the fenders, I will find out more information on that too.
The price for the rear hatch is $650 and for the front lip is $400. However, I can offer you a better price if you can get a groupbuy.
Shawn Xu
Seibon International Inc.
www.seibon.com
Tel: 909-444-5900
Fax: 909-444-5949
10-03-03, 04:11 PM
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10-03-03, 05:00 PM
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i thought the KS was fiberblass while saibon's is carbon fiber. ?? seems like $500 for a carbon fiber hood is a great price. and the venting on that sytle hood is very good i think
10-03-03, 05:07 PM
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Originally posted by airborne
i thought the KS was fiberblass while saibon's is carbon fiber. ?? seems like $500 for a carbon fiber hood is a great price. and the venting on that sytle hood is very good i think
i thought the KS was fiberblass while saibon's is carbon fiber. ?? seems like $500 for a carbon fiber hood is a great price. and the venting on that sytle hood is very good i think
10-03-03, 06:13 PM
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Dang, I've been looking for a carbon fiber lip for the 7 Forever* now! I might have to check into this one...I bet it looks awesome on the 7, especially with some suspension work done.
10-03-03, 08:23 PM
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Originally posted by Houdini
Is there anyone in Indianapolis that can go check it out in person? ANYONE????
Is there anyone in Indianapolis that can go check it out in person? ANYONE????
10-04-03, 10:33 PM
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Originally posted by jdhuegel1
I'm like 3 hours from there... Might be worth a road trip.
I'm like 3 hours from there... Might be worth a road trip.
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10-04-03, 11:42 PM
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Place your ad here...
I'm only about an hour away from Indy. Problem is, I'll be gone for the next month on business. I'd be willing to head over there and check this place out once I get back (if no one has done it by then).
As for that lip, I'm not sure what it's a replica of. It doesn't look like a 99spec (too rounded), and it doesn't quite look like an R1 (notice the way the center portion rises a bit).... I know I've seen that lip somewhere, I'm just trying to figure out what company....
As for that lip, I'm not sure what it's a replica of. It doesn't look like a 99spec (too rounded), and it doesn't quite look like an R1 (notice the way the center portion rises a bit).... I know I've seen that lip somewhere, I'm just trying to figure out what company....
10-05-03, 06:36 AM
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About the carbon "door panels"--if you look at the picture of what they consider a door panel for a Civic it's the interior door panel. The guy is probably talking about making the same thing for the FD and it accepting the stock window switches and stuff.
10-06-03, 02:07 AM
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Originally posted by doncojones
About the carbon "door panels"--if you look at the picture of what they consider a door panel for a Civic it's the interior door panel. The guy is probably talking about making the same thing for the FD and it accepting the stock window switches and stuff.
About the carbon "door panels"--if you look at the picture of what they consider a door panel for a Civic it's the interior door panel. The guy is probably talking about making the same thing for the FD and it accepting the stock window switches and stuff.
92-HD-CVC-OE005P 1992-1995 HONDA CIVIC CARBON FIBER DOOR PANNELS TYPE-OEM
96-HD-CVC-OE005P 1996-2000 HONDA CIVIC CARBON FIBER DOOR PANNELS TYPE-OEM
88-HD-CRX-OE005 1988-1991 HONDA CRX CARBON FIBER DOORS TYPE-OEM
10-06-03, 03:42 PM
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Hood looks very nice and the price, nothing to complaint about either.
Question is does anyone has bought one of these and mounted it????
How did the instalation go???
Did it fit well or did you have to modify???
How much modification to fit it???
Remember the saying " You Get What You Pay For" .
Question is does anyone has bought one of these and mounted it????
How did the instalation go???
Did it fit well or did you have to modify???
How much modification to fit it???
Remember the saying " You Get What You Pay For" .
10-06-03, 04:06 PM
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Actually this can be done with no cracking or shipping! I found a new spray paint called Fusion. It's designed for plastic, needs no prep work like sanding or primer. It actually bonds to the plastic to hold to it better. It's like $3 at wal mart. Works great! It dries in 15 minutes and is ready to be handled in 1 hour. I used it to make my 99 spec taillights! It's also full ship resistant in 7 days! I love it and it comes in all colors too! Try it out, thats what I'm gonna do to mine!
Originally posted by rotorbrain
yeah, i was just thinking about that. . . maybe ill just sand mine down and paint it. . . . hahaha.
paul
yeah, i was just thinking about that. . . maybe ill just sand mine down and paint it. . . . hahaha.
paul
11-27-03, 09:41 AM
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Man $500 for a KS carbon fiber hood seems crazy! Is anyone interested in a group buy? mmmm carbon fiber hood... If so let me know we can work out the details. Props for finding this site!
11-27-03, 03:24 PM
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Originally posted by rx7speed03-
Man $500 for a KS carbon fiber hood seems crazy! Is anyone interested in a group buy? mmmm carbon fiber hood... If so let me know we can work out the details. Props for finding this site!
Man $500 for a KS carbon fiber hood seems crazy! Is anyone interested in a group buy? mmmm carbon fiber hood... If so let me know we can work out the details. Props for finding this site!
