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Old Jun 13, 2014 | 10:35 AM
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Anyone?

Used to be carbon trim
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Old Jun 13, 2014 | 10:45 AM
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Not the same company at all.

They have got a lot of perfromance trims moulds but they are not the same people or company.

The quality of thier work seems to be very good and as they are still quite small, they are able to do well for themselves.

They havent made the mistake performance trim did of getting too big for thier boots and taking orders they cant fulfill.
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Old Jun 13, 2014 | 10:59 AM
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same moulds as performance trim and the new moulds I believe are made by the same guy as far as I know, same materials too i.e. polyester resins for their infusions.

Parts are very good imo, just let down by the fact they use polyester resin but thats just my opinion.

Massive database of moulds and seem tobe operating the business on a much more competent level and also fulfilling customer requirements/neesd which is key.

Hope this helps
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Ordered door cards 4 weeks ago but no parts and no reply on phone or emails
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Old Jun 13, 2014 | 11:21 AM
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If youd actually read the front page of the website it does actually say all parts are made to order in a 6-8week window.

Although they should reply to emails. Theyve literally been moving premises recently so that might explain it. But hassle them on the phone and you will eventually get through.
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Old Jun 13, 2014 | 11:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Psycho Warren
If youd actually read the front page of the website it does actually say all parts are made to order in a 6-8week window.

Although they should reply to emails. Theyve literally been moving premises recently so that might explain it. But hassle them on the phone and you will eventually get through.
Select the door card and says 10 days, but I'm happy to wait it the fact they don't reply
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Old Jun 13, 2014 | 11:25 AM
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I cant excuse them not replying but keep hassling them. I dont think theyve gone bump or anything having just moved into new premises but may well have issues with mail or poor phone signal or similar.
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Old Jun 13, 2014 | 11:27 AM
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They moved over a year ago unless they are moving again
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Old Jun 13, 2014 | 11:57 AM
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theyve moved again in the last month or so as theyve grown even more.
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try giving them a holla on facebook (if you already havnt) as they have a big presence on there.

Out of interest how much are the door cards?
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280 for the front and rear cards in a s2
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Old Jun 13, 2014 | 12:13 PM
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Originally Posted by R-A-J
try giving them a holla on facebook (if you already havnt) as they have a big presence on there.

Out of interest how much are the door cards?
Didn't think about Facebook, will try. Thanks
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Old Jun 13, 2014 | 07:19 PM
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Got a reply on Facebook
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Old Jun 13, 2014 | 07:38 PM
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Want carbon door cards for my S2. Love to see pics when you get them
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I got some for my s1.

They the same?

Mine were from performance trim
Quality not the best compared to other stuff I have

Finish is kinda milky, yellow ish
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Old Jun 13, 2014 | 07:53 PM
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Think they have the same moulds but guess I will find out
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The door cards are mostly just flat sheet cut to shape so no moulds as such.
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Originally Posted by gus
I got some for my s1.

They the same?

Mine were from performance trim
Quality not the best compared to other stuff I have

Finish is kinda milky, yellow ish
Milky yellow due to the resin being polyester, it has an amber/opaque shade to it. But its a lot cheaper than epoxy:

epoxy - £13 per kilo

Polyester - £1.90 per kilo
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