Hey guys i am going to fit a fibre glass front and was thinking that as i am using the miglia arches it would probably be best if i dont have a flip front as there really isnt much need and wouldnt the arches have to be cut just at the a pannel where the flip front moves?.What do you all think?
Has anyone got any hints for fitting a non flip front or pics etc?
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Phil
Flip Or Non Flip?
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philly c
, Jan 24 2008 05:45 PM
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Posted 24 January 2008 - 06:06 PM
I think it would look nicer without, and you have no real need to have a flip front anymore.
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Posted 24 January 2008 - 06:26 PM
Totally agree with you on that one!Ok so to the next question has any one got any pics or info on fitting the NON FLIP front as i have seen a few posts on how to fit a flip front which are really good! but not a non flip front.
I have seen a few bits and bobs such as bonnet pins to secure the bonnet down but what about the actual front?
Cheers
Phil
I have seen a few bits and bobs such as bonnet pins to secure the bonnet down but what about the actual front?
Cheers
Phil
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Posted 24 January 2008 - 06:45 PM
Hi,
I have bought a carbon flip front and i will be using the usual fasteners from the a panel but i am also gonna bolt it to the inner panels. I am using the composite arches that z cars can supply. They aren't the best to look at off the car but i think they look ok fitted and they have plenty of clearance for the extra wheel travel. Anyway my advice is fit a steel front. I've paid a lot of money for this carbon flip front so i'm gonna fit it now but in truth i think they are C**p. They look unfinished and there isn't any really big weight saving over the steel one. I wish i hadn't bothered but never mind. As you can see i'm impressed with it!
Thanks
Tom
I have bought a carbon flip front and i will be using the usual fasteners from the a panel but i am also gonna bolt it to the inner panels. I am using the composite arches that z cars can supply. They aren't the best to look at off the car but i think they look ok fitted and they have plenty of clearance for the extra wheel travel. Anyway my advice is fit a steel front. I've paid a lot of money for this carbon flip front so i'm gonna fit it now but in truth i think they are C**p. They look unfinished and there isn't any really big weight saving over the steel one. I wish i hadn't bothered but never mind. As you can see i'm impressed with it!
Thanks
Tom
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Posted 24 January 2008 - 06:57 PM
I have used fibre glass products oin the past and i do no what you mean about fibre glass i am in two minds weather or not to use it what are peoples opinions on this. A few people i have spoke to have commented on this?
STEEL VS FIBRE GLASS?
Is there really that much weight loss in ditching the front end?
Cheers
Phil
STEEL VS FIBRE GLASS?
Is there really that much weight loss in ditching the front end?
Cheers
Phil
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