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EOI: Carbon Drop Vented Bonnets for AE86 Levin
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Wed, 15 December 2004 03:38
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Hey guys,
I will be selling carbon bonnets in the near furture, once i work out with supplier pricing and cost. These are made in Australia.
These bonnets will be made to the highest quality, not laid normally rather using the vacuum method to produce straight laid carbon sheets.
I am also looking into dry carbon manufacturing now as well.
Just wanted to know if you guys interested in any drop vent bonnets. There would be a few types of bonnets i can get. For looks and for Full race super light weight bonnets.
Pricing:
Vented bonnet made of mainly FRP 1 layer carbon $950-$1000 delivered Australia wide
Super light weight carbon bonnets, with very thin layer of fibreglass with the rest comprising of carbon, very light weight, looking at close to 5-6kg or less. $1900-$2000 Delivered
I CANNOT manufacture the jblood 3 louver ones at this time, cost and difficulty in producing them will not be viable. If you want jblood, i can only offer the real deal.
This is just my plans at the moment and plan to take action early next year so let me know what you guys think.
I will be also seriously looking into producing Levin Jblood wide front fenders and rear quarters next year.
Cheers
Wei
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Re: EOI: Carbon Drop Vented Bonnets for AE86 Levin
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Wed, 15 December 2004 03:52
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how about a completely FRP bonnet with the vent and no carbon?
how much would that cost?
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Re: EOI: Carbon Drop Vented Bonnets for AE86 Levin
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Wed, 15 December 2004 03:56
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That would probably be maybe 100-200 cheaper, I am not too sure on pricing on that one, once mould are produce, I can give you more information about it.
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Re: EOI: Carbon Drop Vented Bonnets for AE86 Levin
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Wed, 15 December 2004 04:05
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so it'd look something like this?
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Re: EOI: Carbon Drop Vented Bonnets for AE86 Levin
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Wed, 15 December 2004 06:58
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I would definetely be interested depending on the quality and strength of them
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Re: EOI: Carbon Drop Vented Bonnets for AE86 Levin
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Wed, 15 December 2004 07:56
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I would be interested. I need a bonnet very soon. I would be happy with a full fibreglass one, no vents. Does anyone sell them in Australia now? With or without vents?
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Re: EOI: Carbon Drop Vented Bonnets for AE86 Levin
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Wed, 15 December 2004 08:04
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The FRP ones with one layer carbon would be basically what you have on the market now with most bonnets for silvias and skylines.
The super lightweights ones will be extremely light and very strong as well. But very its very expensive, may be more viable to produce the bonnets made of Frp and one layer carbon.
I am not sure anyone who makes ae86 bonnets at the moment. I can get genuinne jblood ones whether frp or Carbon, but from japan expensive due to freight.
Cheers
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Re: EOI: Carbon Drop Vented Bonnets for AE86 Levin
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Wed, 15 December 2004 11:16
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I would be interested in the FRP with one layer of carbon, with a drop vent. Vent im after is like the Jblood single vent.
A place in melbourne (Tiche?) sells carbon fibre AE86 bonnets , but without the drop vent. From what I have seen, I would like the bonnets to be of this quality.
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Re: EOI: Carbon Drop Vented Bonnets for AE86 Levin
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Thu, 16 December 2004 00:50
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I can assure you bonnets will be made to the highest quality and strength. The manufacturer produces carbon products for race purposes and I have seen some of his work which is excellent quality.
Cheers
Wei
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Re: EOI: Carbon Drop Vented Bonnets for AE86 Levin
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Thu, 16 December 2004 01:07
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 whoa i havent been on here in a while and look whats happening....finally someone selling decent parts in perth, good work Wei
free bump
btw i know this is off topic but can you get new lsd axles?
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Re: EOI: Carbon Drop Vented Bonnets for AE86 Levin
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Thu, 16 December 2004 01:13
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i'm interested in a frp bonnet with a layer of carbon
no vent
thanks
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Re: EOI: Carbon Drop Vented Bonnets for AE86 Levin
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Thu, 16 December 2004 02:24
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toyota have the axles brand new still
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Re: EOI: Carbon Drop Vented Bonnets for AE86 Levin
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Thu, 16 December 2004 03:19
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I have seen several carbon bonnet floating around with no vent.
I want to produce vented once cause it helps with extracting heat and there not many places readily available.
I should be able to produce the bonnet without vent as well.
Cheers
Wei
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Re: EOI: Carbon Drop Vented Bonnets for AE86 Levin
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Thu, 16 December 2004 04:38
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truenosedan : i called them...they talked to me like i was a crazy person  what do u ask for? whats the part nr?
sorry to invade this thread
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Re: EOI: Carbon Drop Vented Bonnets for AE86 Levin
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Thu, 16 December 2004 10:37
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when do u plan on making these will it be contineous or just a one off
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Re: EOI: Carbon Drop Vented Bonnets for AE86 Levin
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Thu, 16 December 2004 13:21
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I plan to start on get prototype done in jan, then start manufacturing in feb or march depending on progress.
Wei
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Re: EOI: Carbon Drop Vented Bonnets for AE86 Levin
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Fri, 17 December 2004 12:26
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sweet, pencil my name down for a vented one when they are ready.....
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Re: EOI: Carbon Drop Vented Bonnets for AE86 Levin
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Tue, 21 December 2004 01:40
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maybe some vents that could be put into te stock bonnet, people could just cut a big square hole in their extisting bonnet, and pop it the vent straight in. cause then more people could afford it, and it could fit in any car
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Re: EOI: Carbon Drop Vented Bonnets for AE86 Levin
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Tue, 21 December 2004 01:45
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Hi Driftking,
thanks for the feedback, there are already universal drop vents or other vents on the market that you can purchase to fit to your original bonnet, this does extract heat but it does not reduce the weight of the bonnet. Even FRP bonnet with 1 layer carbon will be substantially lighter than stock bonnet.
Again $900-1000 delivered is just a rough estimate. Once production and plans take place, the price will most likely be less. Exact price, im not too sure yet. See how things go for the new years.
Cheers
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Re: EOI: Carbon Drop Vented Bonnets for AE86 Levin
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Tue, 21 December 2004 02:06
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good luck wei, i'm eagerly awaiting the results
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Re: EOI: Carbon Drop Vented Bonnets for AE86 Levin
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Tue, 21 December 2004 02:07
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If it can be done under $900 delivered then count me in.
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Re: EOI: Carbon Drop Vented Bonnets for AE86 Levin
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Tue, 21 December 2004 04:23
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I think 900 delivered is do able, 
Cheers
Wei
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Re: EOI: Carbon Drop Vented Bonnets for AE86 Levin
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Sun, 02 January 2005 06:54
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sorry if this is dumb question but why do they have to weigh so much? one layer weighing 6kg? From my work with fiberglass I would think it should be less, but maybe its a damn thick layer, or am I drasticly underestimating?
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Re: EOI: Carbon Drop Vented Bonnets for AE86 Levin
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Sun, 02 January 2005 07:03
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the fibreglass with 1 layer carbon will weigh a lot more than the super lightweight bonnets which comprise of mainly full carbon. 5-6 kg are all over estimates, I have been told they will most likely weigh less.
Again all these are all estimates and nothing in regards to weight, style and even producing the bonnets have been confirmed yet.
Once the prototype has been made, I can provide you with more information
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Re: EOI: Carbon Drop Vented Bonnets for AE86 Levin
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Sun, 02 January 2005 11:11
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do u have vented 1 for a silvia
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Re: EOI: Carbon Drop Vented Bonnets for AE86 Levin
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Sun, 02 January 2005 11:55
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what silvia u chasing carbon bonnet for and these will be the mainly fibreglass with carbon top layering.
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Re: EOI: Carbon Drop Vented Bonnets for AE86 Levin
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Sun, 02 January 2005 12:45
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Re: EOI: Carbon Drop Vented Bonnets for AE86 Levin
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Mon, 03 January 2005 00:13
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are these ADR at all?
would you need engineering or have any legal issues
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Re: EOI: Carbon Drop Vented Bonnets for AE86 Levin
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Mon, 03 January 2005 21:29
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They wont be legal. ie race use only
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Re: EOI: Carbon Drop Vented Bonnets for AE86 Levin
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Mon, 03 January 2005 21:38
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how soon before these will become available as im wanting 1 now rather than later....
ADRIAN
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Re: EOI: Carbon Drop Vented Bonnets for AE86 Levin
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Tue, 04 January 2005 01:37
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Yes, race use only
But arent most carbon bonnets race use only?
I have to see if its viable to produce. Will keep in touch in regards to development.
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Re: EOI: Carbon Drop Vented Bonnets for AE86 Levin
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Tue, 11 January 2005 01:13
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I have worked out a deal with manufacturer already.
This will be made to the highest of quality.
Expect bonnets end of February. Will get pics once protoype has been made.
Cheers
Wei
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Re: EOI: Carbon Drop Vented Bonnets for AE86 Levin
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Mon, 17 January 2005 04:00
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I would be interested in the vented carbon bonnet
My engine tends to run a bit hot with 1 bar of boost
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Re: EOI: Carbon Drop Vented Bonnets for AE86 Levin
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Tue, 18 January 2005 13:42
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i will be keen for one with a vent as im building a turbo 86 at the moment. got any pics yet?
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Re: EOI: Carbon Drop Vented Bonnets for AE86 Levin
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Wed, 19 January 2005 07:48
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No prototype yet, i will let you guys know as soon as i have picture or production, I expect end of Feb at this point of time
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Re: EOI: Carbon Drop Vented Bonnets for AE86 Levin
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Thu, 27 January 2005 01:17
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Hi Wei,
i am intersted too if they will fit ae82. pm me when ready to sell.
cheers Nick
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Re: EOI: Carbon Drop Vented Bonnets for AE86 Levin
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Thu, 27 January 2005 02:15
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for the record, my bonnet is 4.3Kg and its FRP webbing with a few laers of carbon layed on top.
so a full carbon bonnet would be craaazy lightweight
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Re: EOI: Carbon Drop Vented Bonnets for AE86 Levin
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Sun, 13 February 2005 08:15
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Ok Guys, these Drop vented carbon fibre bonnets will be going ahead. These will be ONLY available for Levins at this point of time.
There is a delay, expected them to be ready end of FEB, but looking at March now.
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Re: EOI: Carbon Drop Vented Bonnets for AE86 Levin
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Wed, 23 February 2005 06:29
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what's the go on the bonnets?
put me down for one
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Re: EOI: Carbon Drop Vented Bonnets for AE86 Levin
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Wed, 23 February 2005 07:05
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Coming Soon with some other carbon parts too for 86
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Re: EOI: Carbon Drop Vented Bonnets for AE86 Levin
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Wed, 23 February 2005 07:15
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care to name what other parts?
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Re: EOI: Carbon Drop Vented Bonnets for AE86 Levin
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Sun, 27 February 2005 10:27
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I am very interested
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Re: EOI: Carbon Drop Vented Bonnets for AE86 Levin
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Wed, 23 March 2005 02:22
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Are these still going ahead?
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Wed, 23 March 2005 03:26
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YES DEFINATELY,
manufacturer still taking time to design the bonnet and produce a good mould. Sorry for delays.
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Re: EOI: Carbon Drop Vented Bonnets for AE86 Levin
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Wed, 30 March 2005 16:13
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No Offence taken  and my reply to a post would NEVER be 'if u dun like it dun buy it' - thats just no bloody business ethics
Freddy will be using my original straight bonnet which I have prepared here in perth and sent to him from Perth to Melbourne so he can cut it up and produce the design and create a mould for it. I approached him in order to develop parts for AE86 and its an agreement made between us quite some time now starting of the with bonnets. If you look at my first post dated dec 2004, I have already spoken to freddy previously before this to organise these bonnets. Delays in the bonnet was due to me being overseas as well as him being overseas as well.
I was told by freddy last time that there was someone interested in carbon bonnets, at that stage i was still preparing my standard bonnet in order to send to him so that he can start the designing and prototyping. He also told me that a customer did approach him for carbon bonnet but he told them to speak to me, I am not sure if that was you or not, but at that time the bonnet was still in preperation.
He probably quoted or estimated you 800 based on rough price of how much the bonnets were going to retail for as i have discussed with him before what the retail price on these bonnets were going to be.
You have to see that I am not just buying bonnets of him to resell whereby anybody can go direct to him, I have approached him with my original bonnet to prototype a design and same with any other products which i will develop with him. Its basically I "contracted" him to produce my items for me. This thread applies to ALL people in Australia, even if you are in melbourne/VIC, yes you can go pick up or buy bonnet from freddy but it will have to go through me ultimately as the stock of bonnets which i paid freddy to produce will be kept there. Freddy may forward customer onto me to deal with the sale or he may sell it to you and let me know he sold an ae86 bonnet as I will have to keep track of stocks etc. Its basically the same thing anyway.
I hope this has clarified and I have answered all your questions. My aim was to produce high quality vented carbon bonnets and thats the reason why i did approach freddy to get the job done right and he has agreed to produce them for me exclusively as his focus is on nissans anyways. If you are in melbourne, you can contact me to order bonnet and pay me for the bonnet and then go pick it up in melbourne as I will be payin freddy up front to produce 5-10 bonnets for first product line up and of course always more stock if the bonnet sales goes well as I know the quality will be definetely there.
Regards
WEi
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Re: EOI: Carbon Drop Vented Bonnets for AE86 Levin
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Thu, 31 March 2005 03:48
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thanks for the reply wei... allthough it hink it should be pointed out that topstage will still make any carbon product for anyone no matter what car it is, if they contact them directly...
AE86T i have sent you a pm...
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Re: EOI: Carbon Drop Vented Bonnets for AE86 Levin
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Sun, 03 April 2005 13:18
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Any ideas on how much shipping to Sydney will be?
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Re: EOI: Carbon Drop Vented Bonnets for AE86 Levin
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Tue, 05 April 2005 04:07
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Shipping looking at around $100-150 depending on where abouts in OZ
Cheers
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