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Old 03-31-2007, 04:51 PM   #141 (permalink)
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t-tops... if you can be that precise.
I already did that, and NO, we will not be making more. We made 40 sets and 38 survived shipping, so be happy if you have a set. They sold for $500 plus shipping and we were just barely able to cover costs.

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Old 03-31-2007, 04:56 PM   #142 (permalink)
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The entire body would be nice.
Its possible. Cars like the McLaren F1 and Indy cars use a full composite monocoque unibody. It really isn't something you would see sell though. $200,00 for a bare MR2 shell just wouldn't be worth it in my opinion.
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Old 03-31-2007, 07:59 PM   #143 (permalink)
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Its possible. Cars like the McLaren F1 and Indy cars use a full composite monocoque unibody. It really isn't something you would see sell though. $200,00 for a bare MR2 shell just wouldn't be worth it in my opinion.
I kno.

How many people would it require to get that price down to about 10k for a GB?

Answer: Just about every mr2 owner known to exist.

Nothing CF is worth it being on a MR2. IMO

Prime example... I had a CF hood. Wrecked the car. I hate that the hood was ruined more than the car...... Not rly, but you get the point I hope.
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Old 03-31-2007, 08:12 PM   #144 (permalink)
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I don't get the point. Your car got absoluely toasted, the hood looks bad, but its not even close to keeping your car off the street.
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Old 03-31-2007, 08:53 PM   #145 (permalink)
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I don't get the point. Your car got absoluely toasted, the hood looks bad, but its not even close to keeping your car off the street.
That made me lol.

My point was.. If someone got a bunch of cf parts for their car and ended up totaling it, it would suck because all of that money would be flushed. But I guess that would be the case with any upgraded vehicle... So.. yea...
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Old 03-31-2007, 08:59 PM   #146 (permalink)
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Old 04-05-2007, 01:31 AM   #147 (permalink)
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id like to see more fiberglass and less cf.

cf prices are going up. the weight difference between the new woven FG mats and cf is negligible. you get nearly the same weight, reasonable strength (most parts made in cf arent weight bearing anyway) and 1/4th the cost.

we need more fg hoods, trunks and engine lids.
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Old 04-05-2007, 01:44 AM   #148 (permalink)
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id like to see more fiberglass and less cf.

cf prices are going up. the weight difference between the new woven FG mats and cf is negligible. you get nearly the same weight, reasonable strength (most parts made in cf arent weight bearing anyway) and 1/4th the cost.

we need more fg hoods, trunks and engine lids.
Agreed. I'd like to see some fiberglass replacement parts that look stock. So I can get the weight savings with losing the stock look.
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Old 04-05-2007, 07:38 PM   #149 (permalink)
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Agreed. I'd like to see some fiberglass replacement parts that look stock. So I can get the weight savings with losing the stock look.
I was considering starting to do this, but I no longer have my MR2 to make the parts from. I've actually just started making a 1 piece front end for a Chevy S-10 (yes, I know, but it pays) He wants a 1 piece that tilts forward for engine access, and it has to have the Silverado SS bumper, TrailBlazer headlights and grille and a raised cowl for clearance of the new engine.

CF is hard to come by recently and less people are willing to pay the higher prices for pieces. I have also been looking into the fiberglass that looks like carbon fiber. It looks just like a 2x2 twill cf, but its cheaper and its also easier to work with.
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Old 04-06-2007, 01:05 AM   #150 (permalink)
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Turboguy, I have an MR2 you can borrow to make parts off of I'm only an hour away!

btw...a CF Valve cover = SeX0rz
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Old 04-06-2007, 12:28 PM   #151 (permalink)
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i would like to see a c/f autopsia (sp) spoiler and replacement sub-spoiler, i have been trying to get this made for 2 years now and every one wants 1200+ for it
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Old 05-04-2008, 11:23 PM   #152 (permalink)
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I would LOVE to see something like this engine lid done in either carbon fiber or clear plexiglass/lexan. (carbon would look sweet, but plexiglass would be far more practical as far as visibility goes.





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Old 05-05-2008, 05:08 PM   #153 (permalink)
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I vote stock replacements in some high quality FG
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Old 05-08-2008, 02:55 PM   #154 (permalink)
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I would LOVE to see something like this engine lid done in either carbon fiber or clear plexiglass/lexan. (carbon would look sweet, but plexiglass would be far more practical as far as visibility goes.

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c1...sportcopy2.jpg

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c1...sportcopy1.jpg

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I would definately buy this. This piece looks fantastic
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Old 06-01-2008, 04:07 AM   #155 (permalink)
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So how are my MK1 trunk lid, engine cover and side air vent coming? Are the CF yet??
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Old 10-04-2008, 07:14 PM   #156 (permalink)
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AW11 Engine lid like the sw20 Pheonix power style and Buddy club front lip
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Old 12-12-2008, 11:52 PM   #157 (permalink)
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i say the side moldings in costom colora of cf ck
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Old 12-13-2008, 03:26 AM   #158 (permalink)
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O.M.G. CF A or C-pillar and rear window trim??? (in and/or out?) Not to practical but damn, would that be pretty or what???

BTW: Is there an AA for carbon fiber???

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