About the Carbon Fiber trunk lid??
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About the Carbon Fiber trunk lid?? Alright heres the story:
My friend backed into to my car when we were drunk, wrecking the trunk and the rear bumper.
So he said he would just fix it w/o going through insurance and all that. So I thought I might as well just get a carbon fiber trunk even though I dont have a CF hood YET (by the way I have an EBP coupe). My friend ordered the trunk and it comes in tomorrow....so my questions are as follows for the people who already have the trunk...
(I have searched and a few people have inquired about these hoods but the responses were pretty general like askin to show pics and such)
How long is the install time?
any problems that I should watch out for while installing?
Anything I should buy prior to installation?
About the trim peice above the license plate, that looks like in everyone elses pics stays the same color as the rest of the car..... I think it would look better carbon fiber as well.
Any suggestions?
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My friend backed into to my car when we were drunk, wrecking the trunk and the rear bumper.
So he said he would just fix it w/o going through insurance and all that. So I thought I might as well just get a carbon fiber trunk even though I dont have a CF hood YET (by the way I have an EBP coupe). My friend ordered the trunk and it comes in tomorrow....so my questions are as follows for the people who already have the trunk...
(I have searched and a few people have inquired about these hoods but the responses were pretty general like askin to show pics and such)
How long is the install time?
any problems that I should watch out for while installing?
Anything I should buy prior to installation?
About the trim peice above the license plate, that looks like in everyone elses pics stays the same color as the rest of the car..... I think it would look better carbon fiber as well.
Any suggestions?
thanx for replys
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What brand did he get?
I ordered my CF Trunk lid from Fiber Images back on Nov 7th and I still don't have it. They promised me that it would be here on monday but of course it didn't show up. If it ever gets here I will be writing up a DIY for everyone.
I ordered my CF Trunk lid from Fiber Images back on Nov 7th and I still don't have it. They promised me that it would be here on monday but of course it didn't show up. If it ever gets here I will be writing up a DIY for everyone.
We sell carbon fiber trunks that VIS makes. The only problem, is the one jeepersxxx mentioned. The key hole is off by a milimeter or so. The problem can easily be fixed by putting some silicone around the inside of the trunk to seal it from water and to make the key hole snug. As for the trim piece above the license plate, the new trunks will come with it. Look for that feature in about a month or two. Right now we released a few sets of special ordered silver carbon fiber trunk and hood. They are currently being shipped to the US, so if anyone is interested, please PM me.
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What brand did he get?
I ordered my CF Trunk lid from Fiber Images back on Nov 7th and I still don't have it. They promised me that it would be here on monday but of course it didn't show up. If it ever gets here I will be writing up a DIY for everyone.
What brand did he get?
I ordered my CF Trunk lid from Fiber Images back on Nov 7th and I still don't have it. They promised me that it would be here on monday but of course it didn't show up. If it ever gets here I will be writing up a DIY for everyone.
I have the trunk on my ride. its also ebp and i also bought it from my good friend chucky. but as far as the install it took less than an hour. thats including the time it took to dremel out the rest of the key hole. other than that the only thing that you have to do is lower the latch to make it sit a little more even all around. thats simple, its just like lowering the latch for your cf hood. well pm me if u need any help or ask me at the shop cuz im always there anyways. good luck
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Did they already charge your credit card? Why dont you call them?
Did they already charge your credit card? Why dont you call them?
I call then everyday, twice a day.
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no kidding! VIS already has thiers out, and the only fitment problem ive ever seen was the key way not fitting right.
no kidding! VIS already has thiers out, and the only fitment problem ive ever seen was the key way not fitting right.
Fiber Images will only make your CF part once you order it. They are very high quality, but they are a pain in the a$$ to get a hold of.
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Rep Power: 413 I just got an update. My trunk was damaged in shipping. They sent me out another truck today via a different shipping company. Thank god. Too bad I won't have it in time for the southern 7thgen meet.
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Rep Power: 413 They can BS me all they want. I just want my fvcking part. I'm just really steamed that I won't have it by the time of the 7thgen meet this weekend. I was gonna be taking new professional photos for my sponsor at the same meet. Oh well. The photo's will have to wait.
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VIS sucks. fitment is horrible, the quality of the CF sucks. It's mass produced so it's always ready to go. This shows it's lack of quality over quantity.
Fiber Images will only make your CF part once you order it. They are very high quality, but they are a pain in the a$$ to get a hold of.
VIS sucks. fitment is horrible, the quality of the CF sucks. It's mass produced so it's always ready to go. This shows it's lack of quality over quantity.
Fiber Images will only make your CF part once you order it. They are very high quality, but they are a pain in the a$$ to get a hold of.
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Yeah, I find it quite funny that every part that isn't on your car sucks, but everything you do own is god-like. civicvtec1ps said he saw future's trunk and the finish and look of it is good. But of course, you, having only seen it from a picture online (if at all), know more about a product than everyone else does.
Yeah, I find it quite funny that every part that isn't on your car sucks, but everything you do own is god-like. civicvtec1ps said he saw future's trunk and the finish and look of it is good. But of course, you, having only seen it from a picture online (if at all), know more about a product than everyone else does.
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Yeah, I find it quite funny that every part that isn't on your car sucks, but everything you do own is god-like. civicvtec1ps said he saw future's trunk and the finish and look of it is good. But of course, you, having only seen it from a picture online (if at all), know more about a product than everyone else does.
Yeah, I find it quite funny that every part that isn't on your car sucks, but everything you do own is god-like. civicvtec1ps said he saw future's trunk and the finish and look of it is good. But of course, you, having only seen it from a picture online (if at all), know more about a product than everyone else does.
Yes, when I buy a product for my car I only buy the top quality version of it. So wouldn't you think that would mean that all the rest would be inferior? I actually care about what goes on my car and it must be perfect or else I won't buy it.
Fly, how do you know yours will be any different? Maybe that trunk was bad that you looked at?
You over-generalize a lot. I personally have a VIS hood and the fitment and weave is wonderful. I like it a lot better than I like your $600 kaminari hood with the ugly black line, but hey, thats just my opinion.
I just don't think its right for you to say "OH WELL THIS SUCKS, BUT MINE ROCKS" in every thread you reply to.
You over-generalize a lot. I personally have a VIS hood and the fitment and weave is wonderful. I like it a lot better than I like your $600 kaminari hood with the ugly black line, but hey, thats just my opinion.
I just don't think its right for you to say "OH WELL THIS SUCKS, BUT MINE ROCKS" in every thread you reply to.
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Thank you, it just starts to aggrivate me when I see it in every thread he replies to.
Thank you, it just starts to aggrivate me when I see it in every thread he replies to.
awww, are you still angry about yesterday? take it to pm's if you want to keep this tiff going. Other than that, lets keep the thread on topic.
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awww, are you still angry about yesterday? take it to pm's if you want to keep this tiff going. Other than that, lets keep the thread on topic.
awww, are you still angry about yesterday? take it to pm's if you want to keep this tiff going. Other than that, lets keep the thread on topic.
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Rep Power: 413 There are a lot of things that we don't agree with in this world. Just deal with it. There are negatives to every part. Yes, even my parts there are some bad sides. I just want the consumers to get the total view, not just the great stuff about a product.
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Please, never speak those words again.
Please, never speak those words again.
