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      12-20-2013, 10:26 AM   #1
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This GB comes from this post http://www.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=907946 (you can see the pictures there)

Based on other fenders he has done, the approximate weight will be about 1.8lb each, and the estimated shipped cost will be $1700-1800.

He will send them all to Orlando, FL, and from here I will distribute it to the people who have bought them.

I will include pictures of how the product is looking, some fenders he did for an SLK (to compare finish), and some interior pieces for the Z4, that shows the quality of the product.




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      12-20-2013, 05:46 PM   #2
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It looks cool, but I was wondering if he could do the fender to OE spec for a nice sleeper way of dropping significant weight off the front end without looking too flashy.

Also 1.8lbs seems too light even for CF especially such a big piece. I wonder if he meant 1.8kg? I would just want the mounts sturdy enough so I wouldn't worry abt them ripping off after a year or so.

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If they are real carbon epoxy parts made properly 1.8 lbs each sounds about right. It's got some nice curved geometry to stiffen it up. Our fenders aren't that big. As long as the mounting points are executed well the weight is believable. 1.8kg is a boat anchor!

Since they are low volume parts he could probably throw another ply in for a small upcharge, but over $2k for fenders is getting a little stiff.
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Hey guys, thanks for the messages, I had a long conversation with the owner of the company and he explained that these are the same grade of quality, workmanship and finish as the ones he does for f3000, rally and a little experience with European NASCAR.

These fenders have been tested with race cars and are proven to be resistant. He also does CF works for exotics, which is his main goal, the reason why he's working on a z4 is because he owns one and he's passionate about them.
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Those interior panels are awesome, is there a thread for those somewhere? As expensive as the factory ones are, I feel like a lot of people would buy those. I have the brushed aluminum, can't stand them.
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You posted on my instagram. Personally i want it to look oem but cool idea!
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Those interior panels are awesome, is there a thread for those somewhere? As expensive as the factory ones are, I feel like a lot of people would buy those. I have the brushed aluminum, can't stand them.
Thanks! Since right now he's building everything by hand by himself, he would rather start the interior panels once he's done with this group buy... The one think I can fill you guys in with... There's plenty of goodies coming for z4's in carbon fiber... =]
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You posted on my instagram. Personally i want it to look oem but cool idea!
Would you be interested, even if they're not OEM?

And good to see that people read their comments hahaha
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Thanks! Since right now he's building everything by hand by himself, he would rather start the interior panels once he's done with this group buy... The one think I can fill you guys in with... There's plenty of goodies coming for z4's in carbon fiber... =]
Interior parts are a really good option for carbon fiber, because (1) the OEM parts are ridiculously expensive (2) the OEM parts tend to be worn looking by around 50k miles and (3) not a lot of structural strength is needed.

If he could make steering wheel inserts I would buy them right now.

Like this, but it needs the cutouts for the control buttons:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/200908148593?lpid=82

I think you could sell 20 sets of those on this forum at $200 a piece.

Looking forward to more parts!
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You posted on my instagram. Personally i want it to look oem but cool idea!
Would you be interested, even if they're not OEM?

And good to see that people read their comments hahaha
Theyre outside my budget lol. Maybe later on in my build process.
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Interior parts are a really good option for carbon fiber, because (1) the OEM parts are ridiculously expensive (2) the OEM parts tend to be worn looking by around 50k miles and (3) not a lot of structural strength is needed.

If he could make steering wheel inserts I would buy them right now.

Like this, but it needs the cutouts for the control buttons:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/200908148593?lpid=82

I think you could sell 20 sets of those on this forum at $200 a piece.

Looking forward to more parts!
Thank you for the tips, I will get in touch with him to do organize a group buy, after this first one is done.

Also, keep in mind, this GB is not only for the USA, if you live anywhere else you can still order.
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Theyre outside my budget lol. Maybe later on in my build process.
He will already have the molds, so just let me know
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Theyre outside my budget lol. Maybe later on in my build process.
He will already have the molds, so just let me know
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I was all over these when I thought the front were slightly wider. The construction of these look superb! I can't wait to see what other parts he comes put with
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I need to see the inside edge of the wheel arch as soon as you can post it
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I was all over these when I thought the front were slightly wider. The construction of these look superb! I can't wait to see what other parts he comes put with
What if I tell you that there might be a widebody kit soon?

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Thank you, R0ME0. I will update you once we receive more info, pictures, etc...

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I need to see the inside edge of the wheel arch as soon as you can post it
I will ask him for detailed pictures once he finishes the first set.
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Thank you for the tips, I will get in touch with him to do organize a group buy, after this first one is done.

Also, keep in mind, this GB is not only for the USA, if you live anywhere else you can still order.
Also interested in these, depending on price yadda yadda. Please post up a new thread when there's more to discuss on these.
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Thanks m8
He asked me if there's anything in specific that you would like the edges to look like? Because there's still time to edit the mold before he starts making them.
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