08-05-2014, 09:18 PM
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A True Z Fanatic
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Originally Posted by Riptide67
Please do not take this as a knock...I absolutely do not intend it that way and its my own personal opinion.
I would not be satisfied with the way your front fits. It is great that you did it yourself and saved a lot of money (props). You are also working with a flexible material. CF is not flexible by any means...especially when dealing with very large body panels. I take my cars to shows and judges have remarked that the fitment looks OEM and like it rolled off a production line. That is something that I can be proud of and makes a 3k bill worth it. Can I attest to it being the kit....possibly. Was it the hard work and finesse of the body shop knowing this is a show car....more than likely. Every kit has flaws. Those flaws can be hidden and tweaked with the skills and experience of people who have been doing the **** forever.
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Rip:
I appreciate your feedback brother and agree with most of it. The bumper was just placed on there with only a few clips on top holding it. I wanted to see what and if any large modification it would take to get it to as close to perfection for a weekend driver. After bolting it down, it actually did tighten up the gaps pretty good. I have to adjust it a bit on the drivers side by the fender. I 100% agree that it's hard to compare different types of materials e.g.; FRP, CF etc. This FRP is very forgiving and can be manipulated quiet a bit. Same goes for different brands. I know you have to really work to get a Duraflex kit to fit well versus a Shine or Aero. And the same goes when you try to compare a Shine & Aero with a Powerhouse. I think it comes down to; do you want to pay more for the kit or more for the fabrication. In the end, I think we all win. Great looking rides Rip & wheee! Dropping off bumper for prep & paint... Woo Hoo
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