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12-29-09, 08:00 PM

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I should have read the whole post before commenting. The reason I say this is because I do composite parts and many people dont understand that making a one off part means making a one off mold which is the most expensive part and much more than you would be willing to spend, unless you just modified one and then painted over it and in CF that pretty much defies the purpose unless he made you one from CF.

Yes I understand that molds need to be made, but I will admit I do not know how the process works so wasn't sure if something as small as making it w/o the brake light is something feasible or not, hence why I asked.

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12-30-09, 07:36 AM

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its a pain, especially in CF to get everything to look perfect. In fiberglass no problem because whatever you pull from the mold is not the finished product.

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12-30-09, 06:36 PM

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Nevermind. I need to read threads before making dumbass posts. $475 plus shipping. Hmm. I think I am going to get one and add a GT CF wing to it and fix my stock one so I can change flavors whenever I want.

The carbon fiber trunk would have to be built with reinforcements to support the mounting of a large spoiler. You should ask about what they say is acceptable or ask them to modifying the trunk so you can do this.

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12-31-09, 09:08 AM

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id just mod it myself.

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12-31-09, 01:36 PM

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What is the weight savings from a stock trunk?

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12-31-09, 03:01 PM

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looks niceee

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01-01-10, 06:27 PM

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hey paulo,how the shipping gonna work for my trunk lid? when im i gonna be getting it? oh btw bro,the donor trunk lid,are you gonna keep it or hows that gonna work? hey man good job and that thing is sick,lmk

thanks

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01-05-10, 08:33 PM

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Man I want! I not to in to CF stuff but hell this is awesome, if only it were just a bit cheaper or I had more cash haha I would say give me one... Now someone just needs to make a CF targa.

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01-09-10, 06:03 PM

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ILL ship the cf one on my end, the original i would like to keep for future reference if you dont mind.
we are back on track the hollydays really set us back i will be showing updated pictures of the trunk with the 3rd brake light installed, it also will be available for purchase, Thanks.
Paulo.

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01-17-10, 08:58 PM

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Soo sexxy! I want one!

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01-26-10, 08:19 PM

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Now someone just needs to make a CF targa.

I would like one as well. It's a perfect compliment to this trunk lid.
If you make it Paulo, we will buy.

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01-28-10, 08:45 PM

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Hey this caught my eye and I was scoping out the OP's website...seems a little weird to navigate. I seem to see about 5-6 different CF parts for FC, is that everything?

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01-28-10, 11:51 PM

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SICK!!! I would like to see pics on a car please.

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02-01-10, 01:47 AM

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Hey this caught my eye and I was scoping out the OP's website...seems a little weird to navigate. I seem to see about 5-6 different CF parts for FC, is that everything?

http://www.shop.retro-spec.net/categ...?categoryId=11

11 FC products, we are getting an FC into the shop by the 20th of february so we can continue where we left 2 years ago as far as developing new stuff.
keep on touch.
Paulo.

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02-01-10, 01:49 AM

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SICK!!! I would like to see pics on a car please.

coming in a bit the 1st one is off to the donor for mounting and test fitment.
Thanks, Paulo.

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02-04-10, 02:25 AM

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How about more for a SA/FB? Ive got a FB project, seen a couple products there.

I dunno how many pieces can really be replaced with CF on those though.

Good products FTW

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04-10-10, 09:16 PM

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i have a quick question
do you plan on doing these trunks for awhile?
because my fc has some problems that holds priority right now but that tops looks sooo sexii

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04-14-10, 10:29 PM

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im assuming the trunk lid failed on the final tests? no posts after that.

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04-15-10, 05:24 PM

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im assuming the trunk lid failed on the final tests? no posts after that.

im getting one to the original donor i dont have a vert to work with, im confident they will be no issues, if anyone is interested in one at a discount price to test fit let me know, Thanks.
Paulo.

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