Question on Replica Kits
11-13-2003, 06:28 PM
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Question on Replica Kits
I was told when getting a body kit that there is a "preferred" material for it to be made out of that is supposed to be the best.
My question is what is that material (e.g. Fiberglass, plastic, metal, etc.)?
My question is what is that material (e.g. Fiberglass, plastic, metal, etc.)?
11-13-2003, 06:30 PM
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Ideally, you want a kit that's made of plastic or urethane as they will be the most durable. This isn't cheap to produce, however so most replica kits (and even some high dollar ones *cough* Lorinser *cough*) are made from Fiberglass.
11-13-2003, 06:44 PM
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Originally posted by Josh K
Ideally, you want a kit that's made of plastic or urethane as they will be the most durable. This isn't cheap to produce, however so most replica kits (and even some high dollar ones *cough* Lorinser *cough*) are made from Fiberglass.
Ideally, you want a kit that's made of plastic or urethane as they will be the most durable. This isn't cheap to produce, however so most replica kits (and even some high dollar ones *cough* Lorinser *cough*) are made from Fiberglass.
11-13-2003, 07:50 PM
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Originally posted by Josh K
Ideally, you want a kit that's made of plastic or urethane as they will be the most durable. This isn't cheap to produce, however so most replica kits (and even some high dollar ones *cough* Lorinser *cough*) are made from Fiberglass.
Ideally, you want a kit that's made of plastic or urethane as they will be the most durable. This isn't cheap to produce, however so most replica kits (and even some high dollar ones *cough* Lorinser *cough*) are made from Fiberglass.
Authentic Lorisner kit are made from fiberglass ?
11-13-2003, 08:09 PM
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11-13-2003, 08:40 PM
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Thanks guys. I want to get the same Kit as you Josh but the shop I found only makes it in fiberglass. I hope since they actually make the kit and do the install, I won't have to worry about fitment.
Do you know if there are any shops that have plastic or urethane replicas?
Do you know if there are any shops that have plastic or urethane replicas?
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11-14-2003, 02:48 AM
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actually PuR is cheaper to make then fiberglass if you already have the molding for it. it is much more expensive to make a PuR mold than it is a fiberglass mold though.
PuR cant be reshaped after it is mold like fiberglass can. and original lorinser kits are made outa fiberglass. some brabus ones are too.
PuR cant be reshaped after it is mold like fiberglass can. and original lorinser kits are made outa fiberglass. some brabus ones are too.
11-14-2003, 03:12 AM
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Originally posted by CarlssonCRS
actually PuR is cheaper to make then fiberglass if you already have the molding for it. it is much more expensive to make a PuR mold than it is a fiberglass mold though.
PuR cant be reshaped after it is mold like fiberglass can. and original lorinser kits are made outa fiberglass. some brabus ones are too.
actually PuR is cheaper to make then fiberglass if you already have the molding for it. it is much more expensive to make a PuR mold than it is a fiberglass mold though.
PuR cant be reshaped after it is mold like fiberglass can. and original lorinser kits are made outa fiberglass. some brabus ones are too.
11-14-2003, 09:22 AM
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