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[Pickup76]

yesterday i had a 106 pull out in front of me, i managed to aviod him but not the concrete post i swerved towards :'( he didnt stop! Anyway i need a new front now as its crunched the passenger side wing which has bent the whole front of the car (it was very rusty so it didnt take much)
Ive been searching through the site and its seems quite a few people have fitted fibreglass fronts but how much sucess has everyone had at getting the fit right? Also who are the recomended suppliers? My mate has a curly GF front and its absolute rubbish, so far off fitting it never stood a chance of fitting. I expect to have to adjust it a little to get the fit perfect (just like normal panels) but i want to start with something that is somewere near at least.

Cheers
Chris

[Jammy]

If Curley can't get it right I don't hold out much hope for anyone else! :'(

I was all set to get a Curley front as well! Although I probably still will, there aren't many people that do Clubby fronts!

I think the problem is that a FG panel is never going to be completely spot on, since there is an element of fudging involved in the lay up process since the FG shrinks a bit. Thats why you need people who know what they're doing to make the stuff! The other problem is dynamic dimensions of the mini, due to shells being handmade.

I would only really recommend Curley or Smudger (although thats from hear'say as I've never had any bits from them myself). I've never really ever met someone who's had problems with Curleys stuff. I'd say if you get something from Smudge, then cash on collection maybe an idea at the mo.

[Mini Mad James]

Bloody pugs unlucky mate

I was thinking of getting a carbon fibre flipfront

is this a good or bad idea?

[Jimbo Limbo (Trials Chimp)]

I've got a Curly one and its not too bad a fit, needed an inch cut off the back where it meets the scuttle and some sandpapering of the wings but nothing too major. I'll post some pics when im on my home pc.

[THedooBZ]

well its better iuf they are a bit oversize any way, because then you can trim them to a nice flush fit.

[wobblybob]

I'd say if you get something from Smudge, then cash on collection maybe an idea at the mo.

id get the full story before u go saying stuff

saw one of smudgers 1 piece clubby fronts the other week not on a car so cant say for fit but looked really good and people do say that his fronts fit very well, i got some arches from him and the quality and fit is great

[TJenkos]

I'd say if you get something from Smudge, then cash on collection maybe an idea at the mo.

id get the full story before u go saying stuff

saw one of smudgers 1 piece clubby fronts the other week not on a car so cant say for fit but looked really good and people do say that his fronts fit very well, i got some arches from him and the quality and fit is great

Neah, he's reffering to the trouble with the couriers

[Jammy]

Indeed Wobblybob, theres always more than one way of reading things! Maybe I should have made myself more clear. If you read that thread about him the other week you'll see I was one of the guys defending him!

[wobblybob]

ok ok

[steveobennet]

i got my curley 2 piece through mini speed, delivery did take a while but was cheaper than most. fitment wasn't the greatest needed abit of work but don't think it will ever fit as i want it. at least a months work

[gsms]

I was thinking of getting a carbon fibre flipfront

is this a good or bad idea?

Are you growing any money-trees?

[Jammy]

Bloody pugs unlucky mate

I was thinking of getting a carbon fibre flipfront

is this a good or bad idea?

The one thing I'd say against carbon fibre is the added expense if you have to repair it (especially if its showing weave), or replace it.

[Mini Mad James]

The one thing I'd say against carbon fibre is the added expense if you have to repair it (especially if its showing weave), or replace it.

Well ignoring the cost is it a good idea?

Does it damage easily?

[Jammy]

Well, not sure how easy it would be to repair. But it should be stronger than FG, although it won't stand up to a frontal crash or anything. Would you want showing weave or painted?

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