FS: S15 Carbon Cooling Panels
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tinto
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Hi Craig - I'm not sure if my PM got through to you as I wasn't catching it in Sent Items.
Can you please let me know whether you got it?
It was about payment options and shipping to Aus.
I'm in no rush, just wanted to make sure I'd followed through
Cheers,
Martin
Can you please let me know whether you got it?
It was about payment options and shipping to Aus.
I'm in no rush, just wanted to make sure I'd followed through
Cheers,
Martin
Hi Martin,
Sorry, I forgot to reply to your PM, just doing it now though
Sorry, I forgot to reply to your PM, just doing it now though
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Craig did you got my PM?
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tinto
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Thanks Craig - full payment sent via Paypal!
(I know I said this via PM, but I'd say many would agree with me) thank you for putting this together - this thread shows your journey to hell and back but you're making plenty of people happy.
Cheers,
Martin
(I know I said this via PM, but I'd say many would agree with me) thank you for putting this together - this thread shows your journey to hell and back but you're making plenty of people happy.
Cheers,
Martin
Sorry Marcus, I've just PM'd you back too with the shipping quote to Finland
Thanks Martin It has been an absolute ballache but I'm just glad they have finally come together. I thought I was going to have to pull the plug at one point but we are looking good now. The worst bit is how long it takes to make them!
Thanks Martin
It has been an absolute ballache but I'm just glad they have finally come together. I thought I was going to have to pull the plug at one point but we are looking good now. The worst bit is how long it takes to make them!There are 3 holes across the front, not 4. Don't know why I said 4 before but there are 3 anyway which line up perfectly with the standard bumper mounting points. There are a few other holes on the back which seem pretty useless to me, so some of you guys may wish to have them uncut too.
General picture showing all mounting holes
From left to right along slam panel..
First hole coincides with a threaded hole in slam panel
Second hole for rad support
Third hole for stud coming from slam panel
Next 2 holes are for the OEM air duct. Most people will have binned the duct and it will not fit with an aftermarket rad.
Next 4 holes are for rad support, carbon canister and bonnet stay. These are studs so unless you are going to grind them off you will need the holes.
Other holes in the panel..
Bonnet latches, front bumper mounts, bonnet stay catches, rubber stops, wiring loom clips, Front bumper mounts (x3)
If you don't want the holes cutting this is what you will be left with. It is embossed so easy to flat/polish off.
General picture showing all mounting holes
From left to right along slam panel..
First hole coincides with a threaded hole in slam panel
Second hole for rad support
Third hole for stud coming from slam panel
Next 2 holes are for the OEM air duct. Most people will have binned the duct and it will not fit with an aftermarket rad.
Next 4 holes are for rad support, carbon canister and bonnet stay. These are studs so unless you are going to grind them off you will need the holes.
Other holes in the panel..
Bonnet latches, front bumper mounts, bonnet stay catches, rubber stops, wiring loom clips, Front bumper mounts (x3)
If you don't want the holes cutting this is what you will be left with. It is embossed so easy to flat/polish off.
Heres a pic showing the progression of the panels.. (From right to left)
Started with the original panel on the right. This was taken to have a mould made from (several times)! The moulds were crap so i went to a different place and we took a plug from the crap mould, strengthened it a lot and made a new solid mould. The next panel is the first one to come from the mould, trimmed etc. the next panel shows how they come out of the mould. Sounds simple but it's taken months of trial and error to get it right!
From left to right..
Our first panel, trimmed and painted
The original GD panel (fooked)
Our untrimmed and unpainted panel
Started with the original panel on the right. This was taken to have a mould made from (several times)! The moulds were crap so i went to a different place and we took a plug from the crap mould, strengthened it a lot and made a new solid mould. The next panel is the first one to come from the mould, trimmed etc. the next panel shows how they come out of the mould. Sounds simple but it's taken months of trial and error to get it right!
From left to right..
Our first panel, trimmed and painted
The original GD panel (fooked)
Our untrimmed and unpainted panel
Here are the distances between the centers of the 3 front holes
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tinto
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Looking good.
I plan on taking mine back to a matte finish (hence the fibreglass order over CF) to make it feel a bit OEM
I plan on taking mine back to a matte finish (hence the fibreglass order over CF) to make it feel a bit OEM
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If someone has got one of theres with a aftermarket bumper can you please post a pic up of what the fitting it like cheeers
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Benne - No bonnet latch holes
TurboAl - No bonnet latch or front 3 holes
Toby - No Front 3 holes
AllanOrr - No front 3 holes
Edited - I don't want any of those holes with mine mate.
TurboAl - No bonnet latch or front 3 holes
Toby - No Front 3 holes
AllanOrr - No front 3 holes
Edited - I don't want any of those holes with mine mate.
So you don't want the 3 front ones but do want the bonnet latch/catch ones??
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Spot on mate,
Any one from Australia:
Craig and I have been discussing the feasability of getting some cooling panels sent over to Aus. If you are interested but have been put off by the shipping costs, we are trying to sort that out so it is much cheaper. I am starting a new thread to gauge interest.
Craig and I have been discussing the feasability of getting some cooling panels sent over to Aus. If you are interested but have been put off by the shipping costs, we are trying to sort that out so it is much cheaper. I am starting a new thread to gauge interest.
Here is the link to the Australian GB
http://forum.s15oc.com/showthread.php?7599-AUS-ONLY-Garage-Defend-Replicas-group-buy
I went over to see the next few panels today and they have been busy! They've made another carbon panel, 2 fiberglass ones and a carbon kevlar one They need trimming but should be ready by Friday so I'll pick them up after work and get them sent out on Tuesday all being well. I'm going to PM everyone before sending to confirm address detials are still correct so please check your PM's often.
http://forum.s15oc.com/showthread.php?7599-AUS-ONLY-Garage-Defend-Replicas-group-buy
I went over to see the next few panels today and they have been busy! They've made another carbon panel, 2 fiberglass ones and a carbon kevlar one
They need trimming but should be ready by Friday so I'll pick them up after work and get them sent out on Tuesday all being well. I'm going to PM everyone before sending to confirm address detials are still correct so please check your PM's often.how many are you getting made mate?
The list is in post 2 of this thread. Currently about 30.
so im out of time then mate? or can you still get these made?
You can still join mate. The GB will remain open until everyone on the list has got their panel. The prices are on post #1