Fiberglass body parts

[suprathepeg]

If anyone is interseted I am going to try and put together a list of fiberglass body parts for the mk2. Just list what it is you would like to see and I will look into getting carbonfibrefx to manufacture them. Hopefully we can get a few good group buys going out of this. reply with a new idea or if you would be interested in one that is already listedl, that way I can gauge the leve of interest in each piece.

sean.

[Andrew]

Hatch yes, already have the hood available.. Maybe sunroof panel?

[82Spearco]

There was some discussion on the Yahoo site in the past few days regarding fiberglass sunroof panels...since they seem to rust out all the time. I would also be interested in the header panel and the headlight covers in either fiberglass or carbon fiber.

[suprathepeg]

sorry what is a header panel?

[82Spearco]

The header panel is just in front of the hood and lights, they are often very difficult to find in good condition due to rock chips and front end collisions. The CelicaSupra front emblem is mounted on the header panel.

[SupraFiend]

Guys, CFX will do what they can. A hatch, sunroof and oem side skirts have been in the plans for quite awhile. Its just a matter of money and time, and if its finacially worth the effort on their part. We're lucky to have a company that is so dedicated to supras and willing to make stuff for our cars, but they have to make money too and the mk2 is hardly a cash cow. I'll keep you guys fully up to date with whats available as it comes up.

[suprathepeg]

I agree with suprafiend and that is why I am trying to gauge the interest. If there is enought they will do the work.

[Andrew]

OEM Side Skirts??

[suprathepeg]

the black pieces that run along the bottom of the car between the wheel flares below the doors.

[Andrew]

Yes I know what they are, but how are you going to replace them?? It's not like replacing a hood or hatch..

[SilverMk2]

I think they are refering to the actual rocker mouldings and not the rocker panels themselves. I didn't even know that those rocker moulding could get rusted. To bad most of them get destroyed by the fork lift at wrecking yards here.

[Muchbzy]

I like the hood they have but if they could make one that was cowl induction instead of the front scoop I think that would look cleaner. 8)

[6M84MK2]

yea i agree with muchbzy, while i like the hood scoop, i like the cowl induction style much better

[suprathepeg]

just keep them comin I am going to look into mounting these pieces when there is enough interest.

[SupraFiend]

we did play with cowl induction a little with the cfx hoods when were developing them actually. Unless cooling is all your after a cowl vent is rather useless. It would be very hard and messy to run an intake pipe up to a cowl vent due to the afm and filter.

In climates with a decent amount of rain or snow, those sideskirts rust out like nuts, worse then the impact stripping up here.

[Andrew]

I would definatly buy the fiberglass rocker panel mouldings.. I'm sure there are many others here that are having rust problems with theirs too..

[supra_toy]

Body kit parts.

And to me a obvous one the front airdam!

Maybe a spiler too...?

will

[Whackysupraman]

rear quarter panels would be awsome, new quarters from toyota are 1000 each and theres lots of people with rusted quarters, something your could pop rivit on and lay some fiberglass on over top, that would mean i wouldn't have to sell my car and buy a different one,

[Square]

I'm in for a hatch and the rocker mouldings. I don't need either right now, but that wouldn't keep me from buying them right now if I could get them in fiberglass.

[Dzone]

How about a rear bottom quarter that mounts from the rear belt molding holes or that are one piece with the bumper. ( like alot of new cars)
"just an idea" :roll:

[BillyM]

How about mudflaps\splash guards? I would drop some green to get rid of my flappy old rubber flaps, plus I'm missing one of my rear's.

--BillyM

[dogstar]

rockers and rear quarters!!!

im also looking into getting a local source to do new front fenders... not sure if there would be any weight savings though, so he and i are gonna have to decide when we try moulding one.

[SupraFiend]

I wouldn't do anything thats supposed to flex in fiber glass. I'm lowered and the first thing to rub is always my front mudflaps. I like it though, they're like whiskers for a lowered supra :D

[suprathepeg]

I removed the mudflaps on mine and I think I will leave it that way. I like it.

[Henge]

how bout just make the whole exterior in some carbon fiber....I'd be in for that....just wouldn't like the cost 8)

[supranyc]

moon roof. defenetely moon roof.

[Muchbzy]

Not really a restoration piece but the piece that goes between the header pannel and the rad support that CFx makes for the MKIII would be really nice. I know that they make it in Carbon but I would take glass or anything else.

[white_mk_2]

Hatch,
sunroof panel,
carbon headlight covers (to match the hood),

Non-priority cosmetic:
mirror housings - CF
B-pillar trim piece - CF
front spoiler lip - CF

I think that for the hatch, getting rid of the wiper arm hole, washer nozzle hole and lock cylinder hole would be a good idea. Or at least have the option of leaving these off if the hatch was produced.

[DriftMe]

personally I think that the contrast of a carbon fiber/kevlar hood against body color headlight housings looks good. Except if your paint is burgendy.

[85SilverWedge]

I would definatly buy the fiberglass rocker panel mouldings.. I'm sure there are many others here that are having rust problems with theirs too..
I think there is such a need for these, they would be the biggest money maker for the company. Priced right, all of us who couldn't afford to buy things like the rear qtrs etc, would probably eat these up. We all know how shitty and "crunchy" they get. I purchased all new OE body side moldings and were relieved that Toyota eliminated the steel core and switched to solid rubber, double sided tape for installation. I didn't buy the front fender pieces, all others tho, $240.

[MWebber]

I'd like to see more body kit options. I'm not interested in radical kits though... just something to make the car look 2-3 inches lower without lowering with the suspension.

Mike

[85SilverWedge]

Just FYI, I got a quote from 'Yota for the rocker panel moldings at $93 per side. Can this be done in C/F or F/G for around the same cost?

[suprathepeg]

Well there has been a lot of interest in this post over the last few months and rocker panels seem to be the best place to start. If at least 10 of you send me an email confirming that you want 1,2 or 3 SETS I will put together the group buy and supply you with pricing. Once you have the pricing you will have to send me the cheques once I have 8 prepaid orders I will get them made and we can procede from there. Here's your oportunity guys.

[bobtheartist]

I'd like to see a fiberglass sunroof replacement. Even if it only pops up in the back and doesn't retract like stock.
At least it wouldn't rust!!!!

[SupraFiend]

I don't think Duane is ready to start this buy yet. And he would need a good set of side skirts to replicate, which I have. But I also don't have time to get this going right now.

[suprathepeg]

Oh and BTW my email is seasn@shoutapparel.com

[suprathepeg]

aah crap sorry - sean@shoutapparel.com

[suprathepeg]

Duane is usually quite slow, so I am going to look at some local companies here in Winnipeg (things are usually cheeper here). Duane will however still have a chance to do the work if he wants.

[Glaucus]

I'm sure there are many others here that are having rust problems with theirs too..
hehe... you have to see my '83 blupra. It's actually two-tone; blue and rust! My rockers don't really exist anymore... Yes, plastic or fiberglass rockers has my stamp of approval! :drinking:

- Mike

[Glaucus]

@suprathepeg,

Hey, give me a call sometime this week, we can talk about fiberglass parts over a few drinks. And btw, I know the guy who bought your '85. It's a small world (or should I say city?). Anyway, give me a shout!!!

- Mike

[dogstar]

toyota rockers for $93 each?

im assuming thats us$, but thats still not bad, call me crazy if you will, but if people are willing to throw 2500+ into the engine bay to go turbo or swap in a 7mgte... i cant see why justifying 200 bucks to make your car stronger and MUCH better looking is so difficult.

again, just my very humble, rather outspoken opinion :D

[Glaucus]

Okay, here's some brain storming...

Not sure if this has already been mentioned, but how about door skins? Is that possible? You'd probably have to glue it to the frame, or perhaps drill holes into it to bolt it on.

How about the front fenders? Those would be a great thing to have made by a 3rd party as I'm sure getting those brand new from Toyota costs an arm and a leg. Since most collisions are front end, these should be in high demand.

How about rear quarter panels, from the side molding down? One could cut off the metal right along the molding line and glue or bolt on the fiberglass panel, then cover the seam with the new fiberglass molding. This would be wicked!!!

How about the rear wheel well?

The gas tank? Not sure how it would react to the gas, but I'm tired of my gas tank leaking all over the place...

A new dash! Okay, perhaps that's too much work, but how about replacing the trim around the stereo? Or perhaps the crappy center console - from the shifter all the way back? Actually, I think some brushed aluminum would be better for that... Hmmm... Now I got myself thinking...

- Mike

[suprathepeg]

BTW I am gonna put a deadline of October 30th to get all of the replies in.

[suprathepeg]

Mike this will sound real shallow but I have 2 people named mike who are CS.com members, live in winnipeg and are trying to get together this week(end). What is your last name? :roll:

[SupraFiend]

now correct me if I'm wrong, but this buy your planning is for rocker panel mouldings, aka the side skirts, correct? Not the actual quater skins or rocker panels themselves. I think a few people are confused here.

[suprathepeg]

Yes, thank you suprafiend for pointing that out. These are the "side skirts" or "rocker panel moldings" and NOT the rockers themselves. If you have rotten rocker panels then the onlllyy real way to fix that is to have a decient bodyshop weld in new metal, paint, etc. and then add these panels. In fact I am going to add this to the Group buys section under Rocker Panel Moldings.

Later guys.

[Glaucus]

Yeah, the quarter panel moldings are always the first to go. Will they look stock or will you add some flare to them? My cousin Mike could make those as well, but out of metal (aluminum or stainless, whatever you like). He told me he's made them for a Supra he owned years ago.

Anyway, Sean, I sent you a PM with my contact info. Talk to ya later.

- Mike

[Emohawk]

How about a carbon-fiber monocoque?
Oh right, I don't have several million dollars, nevermind then.

[suprathepeg]

And here I started working on it this weekend. :mad: [/quote]

[Darrow]

i would like to see a hood and rear hatch (just for wight savings). it would be nice to have a hood with subtle scoops. and like mike webber said a body kit that makes the car look lower.
where can i see pics of the hood that is curently available.

[SupraFiend]

http://www.pbase.com/suprafiend/composite_hood_pics

[white_mk_2]

Is this hood actually available? I seem to have heard that supply was not really there.

Thanks,

[NiGHTS]

I would have to say the best body sections to make out of fiberglass would be the hood and the hatch. I'll bet everyone would get them...why? well for starters both of them weigh a ton - they are probably the most heavy single sections on the car...so the weight savings alone would be awesome...(as if the MK2 isn't light enough! ;) ) But, I think a fiberglass hatch would be beneficial to almost every MK2 owner...I think everyone will agree with me when I say the hatch is the most notorious place on every MK2 for rust. It's a big problem area. It has several spots where water and dirt accumulate thus making it prone to rust. A fiberglass hatch would be a godsend. Having the spoiler integrated into the hatch would be great also. :)

I think with the fiberglass hood, instead of making a scoop on top of the centre bulge, make two inlets of either side of the bulge...kind of like how the WRX's have. That would look awesome.

Apart from items, a front bottom spoiler (little lip thing) would be great also...

:D

[SupraFiend]

Is this hood actually available? I seem to have heard that supply was not really there.

Thanks,

The company is still producing them. Go to www.carbonfibrefx.com to enquire about timelines and such.