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Old Feb 29, 2008 | 12:46 PM
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I just purchased and '05 which has slight dents, scratches and chips that have require the hood to be professionally fixed and painted or I replace the hood with a lighter carbon fiber hood. I would prefer to do the later but can not find a manufacturer. Any ideas?
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Old Feb 29, 2008 | 06:41 PM
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We have done them before. I can probaly have another made if you wanted.
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Old Feb 29, 2008 | 09:36 PM
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Old Mar 1, 2008 | 03:47 PM
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We have done them before. I can probaly have another made if you wanted.
What's the estimate on the price?
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Old Mar 1, 2008 | 04:07 PM
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PM me how much and what color?

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We have done them before. I can probaly have another made if you wanted.

Neal I am interested on info and price so can you PM me price and info for this?
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Old Mar 4, 2008 | 01:26 PM
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Hey guys, sorry for the delay....

On of our dealers still has one sitting from about 4 months ago. Price on the hood is $1,500

If you guys wanted to get a small group buy together and pre order them, I can probably do it for $995. They will take around 6 weeks to make.

Only comes in black carbon fiber.
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Old Mar 4, 2008 | 03:25 PM
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how many you need for a small group buy?
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Old Mar 4, 2008 | 04:05 PM
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how many you need for a small group buy?
The minimum for a small group buy would be 4 and up.

By the way, the weight is about 14lbs.
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Old Mar 4, 2008 | 06:31 PM
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hmmmm if i got a carbon fiber hood i would feel that my car would be naked with out a carbon fiber rear diffuser... hmmmm thats a great price though
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Old Mar 4, 2008 | 06:57 PM
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hmmmm if i got a carbon fiber hood i would feel that my car would be naked with out a carbon fiber rear diffuser... hmmmm thats a great price though
A carbon fiber front lip, carbon fiber rear diffuser, carbon fiber rear spoiler, and carbon fiber mirrors will soon be released.
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Old Mar 5, 2008 | 04:25 PM
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What's the original weight? I assume is an exact replica and everything will fit to the new piece; right?

Going back to the color....will CF accept paint?

If I remember correctly, you are near Miami right? How about instalation if I go down there? Included?

JMC

PS: I'm past costumer and very interested in the hood and other pieces.
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Old Mar 5, 2008 | 05:38 PM
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Originally Posted by BlackC230Coupe
Hey guys, sorry for the delay....

On of our dealers still has one sitting from about 4 months ago. Price on the hood is $1,500

If you guys wanted to get a small group buy together and pre order them, I can probably do it for $995. They will take around 6 weeks to make.

Only comes in black carbon fiber.
Neal don't want to shoot you down but I seen them as low as $599.00 but it don't by any means say that the quality is anywhere as good...
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Old Mar 5, 2008 | 11:19 PM
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Old Mar 6, 2008 | 10:15 AM
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Add me to the group if the hood is basically a stock replacement and accepts all the bezels, latches and hinges the same.
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Old Mar 7, 2008 | 07:03 AM
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ooo is the cf lip only gonna be available for slk55 bumper?
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Old Mar 7, 2008 | 12:54 PM
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come on!

2 more buyers for hood needed. Lets get this started!
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Old Mar 14, 2008 | 03:10 AM
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Hi Guys, yes it is a stock replica. Stock is about 30lbs. It reuses everything, the latches and all.
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Old Mar 14, 2008 | 03:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Wallance
ooo is the cf lip only gonna be available for slk55 bumper?
Yes, only for the SLK55 bumper only.
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Old Mar 14, 2008 | 08:49 AM
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How do we do this?
I can also bring the car down to you and skip the shipment cost. It can also serve as prototype to mold the CF difuser if you want (assuming there is no risk to the cars paint, etc)
JMC
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Originally Posted by jcanabal
I'm in!
How do we do this?
I can also bring the car down to you and skip the shipment cost. It can also serve as prototype to mold the CF difuser if you want (assuming there is no risk to the cars paint, etc)
JMC

We need just 2 more people for the group buy....
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nice P-Car BlackC230coupe
Thank you! I appreciate it.
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Originally Posted by BlackC230Coupe
We need just 2 more people for the group buy....
1. Slk55r
2. JC
3. Vat


Need a 4th.
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Old Mar 15, 2008 | 05:01 AM
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Originally Posted by SLK55R
1. Slk55r
2. JC
3. Vat


Need a 4th.
Thanks, I didn't see that. One more guys!
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