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Old Oct 13, 2010 | 09:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Sarusanj
I'm not trying to bash or anything, just constructive criticism but.... Those tabs look really crooked and thin, not to mention the aforementioned rough edges. The carbon looks great but overall I don't see a $950 product. This looks more akin to something I'd get from China on eBay for like $250. Again I'm not trying to be a jerk or anything, just calling it as I see it.
Price is actually $900 since we reached 10+ on the GB, 15+ $850 etc. The reason why it looks thin is because these are compressed carbon/fiberglass not hand laid, you can't tell but there's 4 layers of material and it should be fine but in the future it will be a little thicker just in case.

We just finished the mold for the shifter surround and should have another carbon test piece of that in a couple days.

I believe my prices are around the same as JKL, we're using a better process and it should fit "with little to no modification" but we'll see once i get the test fit pictures from efinimazda in a couple days. As for the rough edges i'm not sure what your talking about.


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Old Oct 14, 2010 | 06:27 AM
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I'm slightly confused about what you call 4 layers of material. Can you be more specific on the process? Because my understanding is that non-sheet CF/FG isn't as strong.

Also, as a LHD person, I would rather see LHD parts before making deposit. Sorry about being picky but I've dealt with issues prior and I'm sure others feel the same.
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Old Oct 14, 2010 | 06:29 AM
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I'm slightly confused about what you call 4 layers of material. Can you be more specific on the process? Because my understanding is that non-sheet CF/FG isn't as strong.

Also, as a LHD person, I would rather see LHD parts before making deposit. Sorry about being picky but I've dealt with issues prior and I'm sure others feel the same.
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Old Oct 14, 2010 | 06:30 AM
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I don't know why but it double posted.. sorry
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Old Oct 14, 2010 | 12:52 PM
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4 layers.

1- carbon fiber

2- 10oz cloth

3- 1.5oz chop mat

4- 10oz cloth

For these little parts you don't need a lot of layers or a core support but for our bigger parts we have different layering for that.

Yah we just finished the mold for the LHD shifter surround so should have pictures of that installed soon also.
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Old Oct 16, 2010 | 03:22 AM
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Just got some test fit pictures from "efinimazda". From what he told me all he did was took the part out of the box and bolted it down. The fit was ok about a 9/10. As you could see in the pictures there's a gap on the left side but that should be fixed once it's position with consistent gap all around which is how the OEM fit is like. Other then that there are minor things that needed and will be fixed that was already mention in this thread(mounting tab thickness, rough edges etc...





Also here are some pictures of the LHD shifter panel, that was just made. Currently trying to find a local car to test fit)







Mounting tabs


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Old Oct 16, 2010 | 11:06 AM
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Wow, definitely looks great! You have me sold on it. Especially since you are going to be fixing the minor concerns. Great job man!
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Old Oct 17, 2010 | 11:24 PM
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Any pictures of the cluster panel with the cluster installed? Or even better all the carbon panels installed?
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Old Oct 19, 2010 | 03:37 AM
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Official GB thread
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https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.p...0#post10275750
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Old Oct 25, 2010 | 06:36 AM
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Is postage any where or just USA?

Has any decision been made about doing the door panels?
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Old Oct 25, 2010 | 08:37 AM
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I'm interested in door panels gear shifter surround gauge surround, and a dash cover. A complete interior kit that replaces or covers all the plastic bits that everyone asks about would be great. While also allowing people to pick and chose what pieces they want to use. Makes the interior look great too.
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Old Oct 25, 2010 | 12:33 PM
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Is postage any where or just USA?

Has any decision been made about doing the door panels?
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I'm interested in door panels gear shifter surround gauge surround, and a dash cover. A complete interior kit that replaces or covers all the plastic bits that everyone asks about would be great. While also allowing people to pick and chose what pieces they want to use. Makes the interior look great too.
Door panels or door plastics? We don't plan on doing door panels but we do plan on doing the door plastics.

GB Thread VVVVV

https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.ph...0#post10275750
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Old Oct 25, 2010 | 12:47 PM
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Originally Posted by S14.3REW
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Door panels or door plastics? We don't plan on doing door panels but we do plan on doing the door plastics.

GB Thread VVVVV

https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.ph...0#post10275750
Door panels, My only real issue with them ( factory panels) is that they look kind of cheap unless they are upholstered. Especially given the age of the cars.
Personally I'd like to do a CF interior, or at least CF on the big stuff. Bins, dash center console and door panels. That's why I asked.
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Old Oct 25, 2010 | 08:59 PM
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How much would it cost to get a set sent to Australia?
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Old Oct 29, 2010 | 01:36 AM
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Originally Posted by johgar
Any pictures of the cluster panel with the cluster installed? Or even better all the carbon panels installed?
VVVV

Originally Posted by S14.3REW
So i decided to start on all the molds for the OEM lhd kit(almost complete), next is blank lhd then OEM rhd etc. Hopefully having all the molds done will speed up the GB.

I might have a complete LHD OEM kit finished in the up coming week with test fit pictures depending if i could find a local car to test fit, i'm excited to see how this comes out with all the pieces together.


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For everyone who doesn't know, check out the thread in the GB section for more updates i will no longer be posting updates in this thread.
https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.p...7#post10292997
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Old Apr 23, 2011 | 01:38 AM
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So..... can i still get in on the 6 piece? I have been looking to get these for awhile now and could never find any?
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Old May 3, 2011 | 02:30 PM
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hey i am interseted in this i would like to know if there are any other colors thanks.
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Old May 30, 2011 | 01:28 PM
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Im very interested in this as well
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Old Nov 19, 2011 | 03:54 AM
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Are these still available? Just picked up my first FD, can deff use some interior work
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Old Nov 19, 2011 | 10:21 AM
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No he scammed everyone and over 5k was lost due to this dueche.

https://www.rx7club.com/forum/showthread.php?t=927274
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Old Nov 19, 2011 | 01:45 PM
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That's right. True story. We were suckers.
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Old Jan 18, 2012 | 10:48 AM
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Old Mar 20, 2012 | 08:58 PM
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WOW I almost went for this. That is a damn good lesson learned.
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Old Mar 21, 2012 | 01:04 AM
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How are you supposed to know? sucks as he was on here for awhile, don't think anyone saw it coming.
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Old Mar 21, 2012 | 06:56 PM
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Yeah, it looked like he had a solid rep. I'm thinking he just underestimated how much work it was going to take and probably spent the money on supplies/who knows what and after realizing he couldn't do it just cashed out.
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