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Old Aug 24, 2008 | 06:14 PM
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as above is it like gettin rocking horse shit to get a carbon bonnet for a series one that doesnt need bonnet catches.i.e uses the original fixings etc,everyone ive seen needs bonnet pins etc.cheers
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Old Aug 24, 2008 | 06:19 PM
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Contact mike @ Performance trim .com he does these.

Gus has a single skin on his series 1 but I believe Mike does them with original catch and fixings also.
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Old Aug 24, 2008 | 06:21 PM
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yeah mike is your man for this

as above he does give the you a few options in how you want it, (as oe or no frame)
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Old Aug 24, 2008 | 06:37 PM
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cheers for the help guys
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Old Aug 24, 2008 | 06:51 PM
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if you need any other carbon bits for the mk3 escort let me know


i have the odd bit
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Old Aug 24, 2008 | 07:30 PM
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if you need any other carbon bits for the mk3 escort let me know


i have the odd bit

what like mate?i see in your avatar the carbon grille.who done that?
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Old Aug 24, 2008 | 08:10 PM
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that was done by phil @carbondelight.co.uk


he has been doing a bit for me, he justsorted the mould for a new roof

if i get time he might be coming round to take moulds for some carbon bodykit covers (rear spats)
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Old Aug 24, 2008 | 08:59 PM
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Originally Posted by gus
that was done by phil @carbondelight.co.uk


he has been doing a bit for me, he justsorted the mould for a new roof

if i get time he might be coming round to take moulds for some carbon bodykit covers (rear spats)
it looks awesome mate.gone get a price from him aswell on that.havent got the baws to cut my roof off tho
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I'd be interested in some carbon mk3 bits!

door handles would be good in carbon for one!
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Old Aug 24, 2008 | 09:10 PM
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again phil is your man for these
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i emailed phil after speaking to gus and he only has the "race mould" so needs bonnet pins.waiting on reply to see if he can do one with original fixings but he didnt mention it in his email
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Old Aug 24, 2008 | 10:32 PM
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Originally Posted by stevenebm
i emailed phil after speaking to gus and he only has the "race mould" so needs bonnet pins.waiting on reply to see if he can do one with original fixings but he didnt mention it in his email
He should be able to, he will prob need a bonnet to mould the inner frame thats all
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Old Aug 25, 2008 | 07:44 AM
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Originally Posted by stevenebm
i emailed phil after speaking to gus and he only has the "race mould" so needs bonnet pins.waiting on reply to see if he can do one with original fixings but he didnt mention it in his email


mike @performance trim . com you mean?
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Originally Posted by gus
mike @performance trim . com you mean?
yeh that who i meant.waiting on his replly bout the catches etc.still50/50 on what to do but i do love carbon.oh and that grille looks excellen in your avavtar gus.
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Old Aug 25, 2008 | 10:43 AM
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i have painted it now


i have a nice idea for it thou
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Originally Posted by gus
i have painted it now


i have a nice idea for it thou
a would have kept it carbon look but its your car mate and itl look awesome whatever way it is.any other plans for carbon or is it secret squirrel stuff
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Old Aug 25, 2008 | 12:05 PM
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roof is next, airbox and kit protector type things
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