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boner1115 09-28-2005 12:45 AM

plastic or fiberglass panels???
 
I really want to know if i can get new light weight panels for my 1987 supra, i would really like fiberglass panels, but i dont know where i can find some, or even if they exsist, please help me.

suprra_girl 09-28-2005 12:18 PM

nope don't exist yet.... looks like ur on ya own gettin them made ;)

there's carbon fibre FX's bonnet/hood www.carbonfibrefx.com

SupraMan1784 09-29-2005 02:28 PM

none exist, but i am considering making my own either fiberglass or carbon fiber panels...meaning i will have to make a mold so i could lie one of the materials im gonna use onto the surface...some good ol epoxy and either fiberglass or carbon fiber will do the trick...though i think fiberglass is a lot easier to work with...but carbon fiber looks niice

boner1115 09-30-2005 10:15 PM

i jsut want to be able to cut alot of weight off of my car. and i think fiber glass would be alot cheaper. i want to jsut strip everythign out of my car, but i am kinda scared of haveing no tracktion off of the line.

SupraMan1784 10-04-2005 08:35 PM

depends on what fiberglass and what carbon fiber you use will determine which is cheaper...i dont remember which of the fiberglass materials is cheaper....but i know that dry carbon fiber is cheaper...i think ill let you know, traction off teh line...has a lot to do with suspension and putting the power to the ground...a good set of shocks and springs or coilovers is a good start...also a good set of tires will get you the grip you need...shaving weight is definitely a plus...if your running a stock suspension setup it will be harder to put power to the ground since its a little soft you will be absorbing a lot of the energy that is used for launching, making the car more rigid is also good like antisway bars, strut tower bars, cross braces, or even a roll cage...assuming that you will be dragging competitively on a strip..


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