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Old Oct 10, 2013 | 01:44 PM
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^ Yeah, any chance producing the R-spec hood too?
I've had $5000 set aside in a savings account for roughly 6 years now specifically for the R-spec hood, searching all routes I could think of. Yahoo auctions Japan, Ramy, importers in New Zealand as well as Australia. I even resorted to offering people on this site a $500 finders payment just for getting me in touch with someone with that hood. To date, I have not been able to locate one. I officially ended my search last month, though. Gave up on it and spent the money on much needed house repairs.

I've all but given up on that hood. It is the unicorn of FD parts for me. The one that got away, in the truest sense

with my luck, watch someone post that they have one. . . . or a lead on one If so, looks like I get to hustle hardcore to make that money.
Old Oct 10, 2013 | 03:27 PM
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The FEED hood project is definitely our next FD project, but it will take a long time as we have to start from scratch again building the hood from an OEM hood.

This is an easier project because we already have the bumper and it's been test fitted and tweaked to perfection. Once we get enough customers, it will probably take 3 weeks to produce the mold and maybe have the first part out of the mold with a 1 per week production rate thereafter.

There was definitely a lot of steam rolling on facebook, but I needed to make sure here with deposits. We've got way too many projects going on to be messin around with a product that might or might not be popular. Don't get me wrong. I love this bumper, but we simply can't lose on a project.
Old Oct 11, 2013 | 02:57 PM
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Originally Posted by RedR1
I've had $5000 set aside in a savings account for roughly 6 years now specifically for the R-spec hood, searching all routes I could think of. Yahoo auctions Japan, Ramy, importers in New Zealand as well as Australia. I even resorted to offering people on this site a $500 finders payment just for getting me in touch with someone with that hood. To date, I have not been able to locate one. I officially ended my search last month, though. Gave up on it and spent the money on much needed house repairs.

I've all but given up on that hood. It is the unicorn of FD parts for me. The one that got away, in the truest sense

with my luck, watch someone post that they have one. . . . or a lead on one If so, looks like I get to hustle hardcore to make that money.
I came across a few actually lol.. all in 1000+ $ though
Old Oct 12, 2013 | 07:46 AM
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I know someone with an R-Spec hood

And it ain't me either
Old Oct 12, 2013 | 08:26 AM
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Old Oct 12, 2013 | 11:03 AM
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I have the rest of the kit (rear bumper, rear diffuser, rear wing and side skirts) if anyone is interested
Old Oct 14, 2013 | 10:32 AM
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2. afgmoto1978 - Adam Griffith
3. RENESISFD - John Ambrosio
4. Brent Dalton
Old Oct 19, 2013 | 09:40 AM
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Because I have found my unicorn, my holy grail of car parts, I am backing out of this project.

thank you for the opportunity to take part in it. I simply just can't afford both.

1. afgmoto1978 - Adam Griffith
2. RENESISFD - John Ambrosio
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Old Nov 16, 2013 | 03:24 PM
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*bump*

Wanna see if there is anymore interest in this
Old Nov 17, 2013 | 07:17 AM
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I keep forgetting about this GB... I will message Ken later today tomorrow.. Someone remind me.. I'll get the amount, which paypal to send, etc and keep track of it all somewhere here.
Old Jan 11, 2014 | 01:42 PM
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bump because we have 10confrimed now.

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f...type=1&theater

1. Philip Sohn - $100 Sent
2. Kevin Henderson - $100 Sent
3. Ricky Alduen - $100 Sent
4. Carsey Stamos - $100 Sent
5. Adam Griffith - $100 sent
6. Rob Paszkiewicz - $100 Sent
7. John Ambrosio - $100 sent
8. Steve Williamson - $100 Sent
9. Brent Dalton- $100 sent
10. Nader Elmosilhy - $100 sent
Old Apr 18, 2014 | 08:07 PM
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Update:

The mold for this bumper is complete. We're currently producing these at a rate of 1 per week. 1st bumper has been sent out. I have the 2nd bumper here being worked on. We're building 3-4 of these bumpers in Hybrid FRP. After that batch, we're going to experiment with a carbon accented version to see how doable and how much extra cost that will be as we have a few interested in seeing how those would turn out.

At the moment, here are the prices:

Front bumper in Hybrid FRP + FRP canards = $550. Upgrade to carbon or carbon-Kevlar canards for an additional $75 for the pair. Just let me know carbon or Kevlar weave is desired (Plain or Twill).

The bumper is $150 to ship to a business or $175 to residential (lower 48 states)

Ken
Old Apr 18, 2014 | 10:14 PM
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this thing would look so nice without all the gils and fins
Old May 2, 2014 | 06:43 PM
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anyone know if the stock undertray will work with this bumper? just purchased one from Ken. Thanks!
Old May 7, 2014 | 08:51 AM
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I'll post some pics of mine later tonight.. Fitment is awesome!
Old May 13, 2014 | 04:14 PM
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Nice.........
Old May 14, 2014 | 07:49 AM
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Here few of the bumper on the car.
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Old May 14, 2014 | 10:36 AM
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Looks great Phil!

What's your ride height set at?
Old May 17, 2014 | 05:38 PM
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Just checking in to see where we are on the list, anyone besides Phil received a front bumper yet?
Old May 21, 2014 | 09:38 AM
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Got mine.
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Old May 21, 2014 | 02:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Brent Dalton
Just checking in to see where we are on the list, anyone besides Phil received a front bumper yet?
I spoke with Ken last week and they seem to be truckin along with them.
Old May 21, 2014 | 08:23 PM
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mazdaaspeed r spec hood

i too am looking for the elusive R-spec hood...anyone with any leads please pm me thanks
Old Jun 18, 2014 | 03:50 PM
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Just got my bumper in today.

Thanks Ken!
Old Oct 31, 2014 | 03:28 PM
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i am interested in one of these bumpers. what is the production time on them as of now? still 1 per week?



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