WRX Scoop is in!

[coachreed]

Originally posted by Cyrk
Looks great! I think I might have to pony up and by it soon... do you think it can be painted to match the stock insert color easily?

Are you saying that you would buy a real carbon fiber insert and then paint it flat black to look like the stock insert? If thats the case, I hope they would be able to produce one out of fiberglass instead... would save quite a bit in materials. I mean, they can lay it up in the same molds so makes sense... Personally, the carbon fiber just looks RIGHT!

TTYL!

[Cyrk]

I believe they are or did make a fiberglass version for 250.

[WormGod]

Yep, they advertise a fiberglass version now I see. Would be the ideal purchase if you wish to paint it, especially since fiberglass is repairable, as to where C/F is not. Wish the F/G version was an option before I got the C/F scoop.

[Cyrk]

Worm where do they have that listed? I know he mentioned it in another thread... I think I might by it. Do you think that the stock color can be replicated?

[WormGod]

Originally posted by Cyrk
Worm where do they have that listed? I know he mentioned it in another thread... I think I might by it. Do you think that the stock color can be replicated?

http://www.vehicross.info/forums/sho...&threadid=4702

[carbonfiber1]

you might also want to considering buying blemished cf unit. It will work better on painting to oem color.

[carbonfiber1]

Originally posted by newthings
Good.
I hope my complaints got them to look before they ship.
I have not heard a word from them. No, so sorry, no attempt to make it better, nothing. So, I may have it painted.
Roy

What is that you do not like about our product?
I know that you helped us greatly on accomplishing this project. I really do not want you to be unhappy. you can either e-mail me john@carbonfiberone.com or call me at 562-407-1447. I'll do my best to resolve any issue with you.

[newthings]

Posted 7-8-2004
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The edge of the insert just ends. It does not have a rolled finished edge, as in the stock insert. Nice glossy finish.
The resin and CF workmanship leave room for improvement.
At two locations, a 1/8 and 1/4 inch long white surface inclusion is visible. Dirty mold before lay up.
The top edge of the scoop has a number of resin rich milky areas that look like a slight ripple in the CF. These form a dark shadow since the CF does not come to the surface in these areas. The vendor claims of vacuum bagging to press the CF into the tight corners did not happen.
A top view of the scoop shows the bottom edge of the opening is not a smooth line.
I would call this insert a SECOND. If I made this and pulled it out of the mold, I would cuss at my misfortune, but I would make another and not send this one out the door. ...

Sure, I will give you a call.
Roy
Well, I tried, but the phone is disconnected.
I will try e-mail. Not holding breath.

[coachreed]

Originally posted by carbon-werks
you might also want to considering buying blemished cf unit. It will work better on painting to oem color.

So how much of a savings is there to a blemished piece? If you have blemish pieces, can you provide pictures of the blemishes? Depending on the amount of problems with one of these and the price savings, I may bite. Lemme know.

TTYL!

Coach!

[Tyler]

Roy,
I have the exact same problems with my insert. I sent an e-mail to John to see if there is anything that can be done. Spending that amount money on a product as poor as this was very frustrating. Does your edges have chips? Mine has chips like a tempered piece of glass had been hit by a hammer on the edge. The scoop is just as bad. The radius around the edges are just plane unacceptable.

Ty

[MZ-N10]

Originally posted by coachreed
So how much of a savings is there to a blemished piece? If you have blemish pieces, can you provide pictures of the blemishes? Depending on the amount of problems with one of these and the price savings, I may bite. Lemme know.

TTYL!

Coach!

i second tat....
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AwesomeJane live

[SPAZZ]

when these peices arrive, are they already painted and finished...or a "STRAIGHT BOLT IN" or must they be painted?????


Also,
Those that have purchased the a-pillars in the CF, are you satisfied and how much $ ????

Those that have purchased the hood insert with the air induction, are you satisfied??????

How many would be interested in getting the "Air Extraction" hood scoop on the cf hood insert????

[WormGod]

Originally posted by SPAZZ when these peices arrive, are they already painted and finished...or a "STRAIGHT BOLT IN" or must they be painted?????

Depends on your finish, of course. The C/F is ready to bolt on.

Also,
Those that have purchased the a-pillars in the CF, are you satisfied and how much $ ????

VERY satisfied. I only have the OEM in C/F now, but the C/F pod ones are on the way.

Those that have purchased the hood insert with the air induction, are you satisfied??????

I am. There are some small imperfection, such as have already been stated, but I plan on painting mine anyways. Just wish I knew F/G was an option before I got this one. :\

How many would be interested in getting the "Air Extraction" hood scoop on the cf hood insert????

I would like to see it first. AFter seeing the WRX style induction, it would look completely unnatural and stupid reversed for extraction. A new design needs to be put in place. Maybe a raised EVO style.