GI: RBK LB BODYKITS

[fmicle]

What materials are we talking about for these pieces? I am really digging that hood with the scoop in the middle. I am curious if we are going to drop a few lbs of weight by switching from metal to something lighter. I am really willing to pay a deposit for that hood (the one from the red car, with the opening in the middle)

That looks so good, it would have to be first on my list. Second would be the bumpers and side skirts. I was even considering getting the 09 lip kit from the dealer and installing them over the stock bumper, but I'm thinking that a 1 piece approach would be better. More solid, less weight than 2 pieces put together. Right?

[tk-421]

Originally Posted by fmicle

What materials are we talking about for these pieces?

We use grade-A fiberglass and resins... Literally the best fiberglass manufacturing process in the business. Nothing like some of the cheapo stuff that floats around eBay sometimes. The fabricator that does these is truly a perfectionist at heart and really takes his time on every piece.

I am curious if we are going to drop a few lbs of weight by switching from metal to something lighter.

You won't be saving much weight with a fiberglass hood, since it needs to be thick enough to resist warping when temps fluctuate. Besides, the OEM hood is already quite light to begin with.

I am really willing to pay a deposit for that hood (the one from the red car, with the opening in the middle)

I hope more people follow your lead, since we will definitely need deposits if we're gonna be making everything from scratch. I will be posting more info on pricing very soon.

but I'm thinking that a 1 piece approach would be better. More solid, less weight than 2 pieces put together. Right?

It's definitely better to have one piece instead of two, but no so much because of the weight factor... Rather, it is stronger and there's potentially less mess involved when installing the piece.