Carbon Parts from China

[GingerMunky]

mike n helen said:

Any update on how well these parts fitted, as I may be interested in a rear diffuser too.

Mike

The rear diffuser is being fitted next Thursday so should have some photos on the weekend, I'll upload them then.

The splitter is pretty much spot on.

[GingerMunky]

M333V8V said:

I am also interested in a rear diffuser. Thinking of making a purchase.
Do we know if there are better DHL costs if more than 1 are bought?

The shipping cost at the start of this thread were more or less the same for piece. All four parts were parts were delivered in the same box, and weigh nothing so I think you ordered ten parts the cost wouldn't be much different. A joint purchase by all of us is definitely the cheapest option.

I'll post again next weekend after the diffuser is fitted.

[Zod]

CraigV12V said:

For those that might be interested. They do not supply a carbon fiber splitter for the V12V, which is a shame as I need one and have seen a few damaged ones on other cars. Anyone got one lying around they could send to China for them to use as a template?

craig, please let me know if you find one. Mine has a nick in it, thanks to a brick in the road.

[mb1]

CraigV12V said:

For those that might be interested. They do not supply a carbon fiber splitter for the V12V, which is a shame as I need one and have seen a few damaged ones on other cars. Anyone got one lying around they could send to China for them to use as a template?

Craig,

I replaced mine last year and kept the original splitter.
It has a very small break at the centre and would make a perfect template.
I am happy to let you use it or I can even send it directly.

Michael

[Speculatore]

I would be interested in a rear deffuser for a '9'.

[flinder]

GingerMunky, many looking to learn your experience fitting the carbon parts. How did your expert fare? How is their appearance? Anything to report?

Your pieces, as well as those of Jerodw, looked as fine as any hand assembled carbon components I have seen in the colonies.

[mikey k]

+1
A few parts are beckoning for Johnny 550

[GingerMunky]

flinder said:

GingerMunky, many looking to learn your experience fitting the carbon parts. How did your expert fare? How is their appearance? Anything to report?

Your pieces, as well as those of Jerodw, looked as fine as any hand assembled carbon components I have seen in the colonies.

Here's the splitter. Fitted at Newtown Motors in Cwmbran £160 + VAT, talk to Pete. http://www.newtown-motors.co.uk/

Haven't got the diffuser done yet need to book in with the body shop as it needs to be attached to the rear bumper which needs to be removed first. Hopefully next week if I can get over there with the car again.








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The fit is pretty much spot on, with all the holes lining up with the existing screws as you can see. It tucks into the lips to hold in place perfectly. Seems too good to be true really at the price. Unless of course the diffuser turns out to be a nightmare, fingers crossed.

Edited by GingerMunky on Sunday 5th May 21:10

[Bincenzo]

I look forward to seeing the diffuser Mark. Splitter's not really my thing, but the fit and quality both look good. Keep us updated!

[Ice27]

The fit and finish of that splitter looks fantastic. Much larger than the Aston Martin front splitter.
By the way, impressively shiny car! Good work

[bogie]

looks great, although I already scrape the front in multi storeys some times, and thankfully the plastic lip is a cheap disposable part so I might stick with that

I quite fancy the diffuser to tidy up the read though, and will be interested to see how easy it is to fit

[GingerMunky]

Ice27 said:

The fit and finish of that splitter looks fantastic. Much larger than the Aston Martin front splitter.
By the way, impressively shiny car! Good work

I bought a variable speed rotary sander when I bought the aston intent on keeping it very shiny. I don't use it for polishing, just apply wax. The finish is superb and it is quick enough to do regularly which offers a lot of protection. It's takes some practice but well worth it.

[GingerMunky]

bogie said:

I quite fancy the diffuser to tidy up the read though, and will be interested to see how easy it is to fit

I think you would need so skills to fit it, it's well beyond me. I don't think it would present a problem for any decent body shop though, I'll find out next week and upload so photos.

[triple5]

Looks fantastic, as does the car. Is your bright finish grill stained, mine looked very similar and managed to improve it considerably with some Autosol.

[robwilk]

I'm also interested if a group buy is on the cards.
Rob

[GingerMunky]

triple5 said:

Looks fantastic, as does the car. Is your bright finish grill stained, mine looked very similar and managed to improve it considerably with some Autosol.

I had just washed the car and not wiped the grill bit of chrome polish makes it look the part though.

[triple5]

GingerMunky said:

I had just washed the car and not wiped the grill bit of chrome polish makes it look the part though.

I think the previous owner of mine never used to clean it, the stains had pretty much etched into the surface.

[Bincenzo]

Evening any update on the rear diffuser? Looking forward to seeing some photos.

[v8woollie]

Bincenzo said:

Evening any update on the rear diffuser? Looking forward to seeing some photos.

Evening Mark Also looking forward to the diffuser pictures.

[MadMacMcMad]

I am going to buy a front splitter later this week.
Anyone want to join in to share the shipping and maybe get a small group discount?
If so, drop me an email before Wednesday.