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twr7cx
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 Posted: Mon Jan 31, 2005 2:33 pm Post subject: Platic vs. fiberglass |
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| which is better for bodykits and such and why? |
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Daniel
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Id want plastic; im told they dont expand as much in sun light like fibreglass making paint fade considerably less noticable, if at all.
Also plastic is lighter i think and if hit on something it wont smash like fibreglass, it would more dent/scratch..
Plastic is the winner IMHO. |
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4.9 EF Futura
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Yeah i think plastic has a little more give in it, i.e. more flexible. Doesnt take much stress on fibregalss to snap/shatter it.
It would also appear fibreglass body kits MUCH cheaper than their plastic counterpart. |
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GlennBA
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| Posted: Mon Jan 31, 2005 4:34 pm Post subject: |
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| Daniel wrote: | Id want plastic; im told they dont expand as much in sun light like fibreglass making paint fade considerably less noticable, if at all.
Also plastic is lighter i think and if hit on something it wont smash like fibreglass, it would more dent/scratch..
Plastic is the winner IMHO. |
What he said. The only pro of fibreglass kits is that its generally cheaper. |
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Nicko
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fiberglass is cheap and is really quite brittle, no give will just snap
Plastic is moulded - it reatins its form and is more durable - Plastic is the better material to use - its also lighter as said. All factory body kits are plastic |
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Dr_Hoon
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| Posted: Tue Feb 01, 2005 7:56 am Post subject: |
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| Yeah, I don't like f/b glass. The d**k johnson bodykit on my ed that came with the car s**t me. looks alright but being f/b glass it is very easy to crack. |
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drazull
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| There was a guy a while back who was asking wether it would be a good idea to produce bonnets for the EF/EL's |
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