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Old 11-04-2009 | 08:32 PM
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anyone tried these?

or recommend someone for a carbon front spoiler and hockey sticks for escoss?

cheers Craig
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Old 11-04-2009 | 08:38 PM
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the carbon stuff they did for me wasn't the best,,but the parts your looking for may be good
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Old 11-04-2009 | 08:42 PM
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Mike Rainbird can get the parts your after, the quality is superb!
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Old 11-04-2009 | 09:21 PM
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the carbon stuff they did for me wasn't the best,,but the parts your looking for may be good
Hmmm thats worrying, I am saving up to get a shedload of escos panels in carbon from them.....what was up with yours Andy?

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Old 11-04-2009 | 09:22 PM
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Which panels Dan mate?

The roof skins etc ain't coming from them!
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Old 11-04-2009 | 09:34 PM
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I was pricing up some wings front and rear for them.....not buying anytime soon as I said on ersc forum but would like to know what was up with Andys.

Roofskin deposit paid mate
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Old 12-04-2009 | 05:19 PM
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have a chat to jay on here!
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Old 12-04-2009 | 05:30 PM
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Originally Posted by SillyFezzaMk1
I was pricing up some wings front and rear for them.....not buying anytime soon as I said on ersc forum but would like to know what was up with Andys.

Roofskin deposit paid mate
they were fibre glass with a thin carbon sheet layed on
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Old 12-04-2009 | 05:34 PM
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Originally Posted by andrewg
they were fibre glass with a thin carbon sheet layed on
its fucking anoying when that happens aint it

cant belive the prices people charge for this aswell
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Old 12-04-2009 | 05:54 PM
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can you make me carbon doors and roof skin??


yes..


why didn't they just say no.?
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Old 12-04-2009 | 05:57 PM
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andrew imagine my suprise when i took delivery of my 600 quid carbon bonnet,,, TO FIND IT WEIGHS FUCKING MORE THAN THE ALLOY ONE I TOOK OFF !!!

good job it sort of looks good,,, ish
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Old 12-04-2009 | 06:07 PM
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Originally Posted by andrewg
they were fibre glass with a thin carbon sheet layed on
And they're sold as carbon fibre products?

What a joke!
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Old 12-04-2009 | 06:07 PM
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i had an rs500 front splitter of them them was rubbish sent it back it was that bad
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I got my hockey sticks and front spoiler from Mike R very good bit of kit

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Originally Posted by andrewg
can you make me carbon doors and roof skin??


yes..


why didn't they just say no.?
Albeit late now mate, but when you next need items made like that contact Mike from Performance trim he did all mine and its 100% carbon, he can also do kevlar if required.
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Old 12-04-2009 | 06:48 PM
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Albeit late now mate, but when you next need items made like that contact Mike from Performance trim he did all mine and its 100% carbon, he can also do kevlar if required.
I was going to suggest the same, but wasn't sure if it may breach any rules to say so!
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Old 12-04-2009 | 06:50 PM
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Albeit late now mate, but when you next need items made like that contact Mike from Performance trim he did all mine and its 100% carbon, he can also do kevlar if required.


Yes nice chap, been speaking by email hopefully will get some internal panels done.
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Old 12-04-2009 | 06:52 PM
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Albeit late now mate, but when you next need items made like that contact Mike from Performance trim he did all mine and its 100% carbon, he can also do kevlar if required.
How quick did he turn your bits round mate? I've been waiting a month for some bits i clicked 'buy it now' on and had no communication either
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Originally Posted by Its Dave
Yes nice chap, been speaking by email hopefully will get some internal panels done.
Very clued up guy he had a 996 turbo at Autosport show that he had made the bonnet and rear engine cover for

Absoluty STUNNING finish on them too.
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Old 12-04-2009 | 06:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Will @ M Developments
How quick did he turn your bits round mate? I've been waiting a month for some bits i clicked 'buy it now' on and had no communication either
Depends really on what parts they are mate I shall give him a nudge though as im popping up there this week.

What have you ordered PM me if its "SECRET SQUIRRAL"
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