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Old 04-21-10, 04:58 PM
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A few of my buddies have been using a carbon fiber wrap...turned out pretty nice!

Better luck next time, Brian.
Old 04-21-10, 05:20 PM
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Props to you Brian for undertaking a super hard project. Maybe if you tried on a easier piece, you would have had better results. There are so many different curves to work around.
Old 04-21-10, 06:20 PM
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Originally Posted by sakataj
lol, i said i have worked with fiberglass before....
my bad! i tend to skim through threads.

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Old 04-22-10, 09:26 AM
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Originally Posted by 1UZ-GS
A few of my buddies have been using a carbon fiber wrap...turned out pretty nice!

Better luck next time, Brian.
trying to stay away from wrap ATM...

Originally Posted by veritek
Props to you Brian for undertaking a super hard project. Maybe if you tried on a easier piece, you would have had better results. There are so many different curves to work around.
lol, yeah tell me bout it. the curves suck, i really think for a person familiar with CF this would be a cinch. STILL looking for a vendor on here who does CF anyone know of one?

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my bad! i tend to skim through threads.
all good. i do that from time to time
Old 04-22-10, 02:45 PM
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haha.. I give you mad props for trying it man!!
Old 04-22-10, 02:57 PM
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Wow seems like a great idea but a hard task at hand indeed. Good luck with your project!!
Old 04-23-10, 08:04 AM
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Originally Posted by bluelex
haha.. I give you mad props for trying it man!!
thanks adrian. i appreciate it. Still have your car or you sold it yet?

Originally Posted by 978NastyGs
Wow seems like a great idea but a hard task at hand indeed. Good luck with your project!!
yeah it sucked...i sucked at it....
Old 04-23-10, 11:37 AM
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OMG Brain what happened. I know I was off the board for some time but I never knew Javier did that to you. I remember when you first started this project. I know what kind of person you are and also know how determined you are to finsh something so failure is not a question. Furthermore, I feel really bad that I do not have my old headlights anymore. Sorry man I did not know. Keep up the great work you do. Give me a call when you have some time.
Old 04-23-10, 12:13 PM
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Originally Posted by nsf0607
OMG Brain what happened. I know I was off the board for some time but I never knew Javier did that to you. I remember when you first started this project. I know what kind of person you are and also know how determined you are to finsh something so failure is not a question. Furthermore, I feel really bad that I do not have my old headlights anymore. Sorry man I did not know. Keep up the great work you do. Give me a call when you have some time.
yeah nigel, i know you disappeared from the boards for a minute and it sucked. i used to talk to you and javier daily....

yeah he def screwed me over. its ok bout your headlights i found NEW OEM ones for 450 NDA shipped : )

my car is in the shop FINALLY finishing my audio build u and i talked bout ages ago BUT with even more work done to it.yes, in the long run nigel u were correct i shoulda sold my car and bought a non nav model but its ok


i will try and call u this weekend sir....
Old 12-14-11, 03:01 PM
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its been over a year later since i last mentioned this and i MAY have these done in the next few months.......stay tuned
Old 12-15-11, 12:35 AM
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Oh sweet. I hope this will work out great for you ! Keep us updated.
Old 12-15-11, 08:02 PM
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Its better to try and fail then never try at all...lets see round two. Tell me your making them yourself again...
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wow that looks really hard to do
Old 12-16-11, 02:22 PM
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Originally Posted by YviE
Oh sweet. I hope this will work out great for you ! Keep us updated.
me too.....and will do

Originally Posted by importhope
Its better to try and fail then never try at all...lets see round two. Tell me your making them yourself again...
there MAYBE a round 2 and 3....im gonna attempt round 2 myself and round 3 will be ready to go to a "professional" in cause i mess them up also

Originally Posted by neegroy
wow that looks really hard to do
it was but for a experienced body guy it might not have been
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