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Old Mar 9, 2011 | 09:42 AM
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This is super rad to watch man. Keep it coming
Old Mar 9, 2011 | 09:55 AM
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I cannot wait to see this thing come out of the mold. At my work they make CF panels and things but nothing this cool.
Old Mar 9, 2011 | 06:17 PM
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I pulled all the layers off that don't get used and thought i would lay the new hood and fenders on the car to see how it looks. What do you think??



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So the stock fenders and front bumper will be removed under this?
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Hoolllyy **** thats awesome! How much are you gonna sell this kit for?
Old Mar 9, 2011 | 08:33 PM
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Looks nice man
Old Mar 9, 2011 | 10:43 PM
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Originally Posted by curly
So the stock fenders and front bumper will be removed under this?
Of course.
Old Mar 9, 2011 | 10:45 PM
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How many layer of carbon did you use? what weave and weight?
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Originally Posted by leatherface24
Hoolllyy **** thats awesome! How much are you gonna sell this kit for?
It's not for sale. I am just making a lightweight body for my car. But if i was to sell it in c.f it would cost about $5,000, at a guess.
Old Mar 9, 2011 | 11:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Gotpsi?
How many layer of carbon did you use? what weave and weight?
There is a layer of c.f, then c.f tissue layer, then soric layer and another layer of c.f.

Weave is 3k 2x2 twill on the outside and plain weave on the inside. Weight is 200gsm. But depends what is in stock at the time, so it can vary a bit.
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That looks awesome. Amazing job keep it coming.
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I wish somehow this would turn into a manufactured body kit! Provided the aero works decently

Awesome job, can't wait to see the complete setup.
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Maybe 1 day. I will probably cut these moulds up once i finish, to make them easier to store.
I finally got the front bumper infused. I had a hole in the bag and it took forever to find it. Other pic shows the outline of the new back 1/4er panel.

Old Mar 15, 2011 | 09:51 PM
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Bumper is done, just need to clean up the clay, etc.

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Glad you changed your mind on the old nasty carp openings. Looks loads better now
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I knew what shape i wanted and after i did it (with the help of a few guys here) i decided it looked like it had big lips. I delelted the lips with some mdf and modelling clay, but the modelling clay melted due to the high heat of the epoxy. I will clean it up tmrow and see how it came out. If anyone is doing it don't use clay, use plaster or bondo.
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Took a before and after pic. Still needs trimming to sit right. And the brick is a little high.

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I cannot wait to see this thing all together. What are you planning on doing for wheels to fill those flares out?
Old Mar 16, 2011 | 06:12 AM
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Originally Posted by ryanmx5
I cannot wait to see this thing all together. What are you planning on doing for wheels to fill those flares out?
I am just running the 15x9's with some spacers for now. I doubt i will ever fill them up till i fab up some new suspension arms.

I trimmed it up and gave it a wash.






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