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Re: Carbon and fibreglass parts from Restored (Japan)
« Reply #90 on: February 10, 2011, 11:33:24 AM »
Have you seen the fit and quality of the carbon 240Z bonnet? I'd be seriously tempted if they are well made..

I'm going to bring some in anyway so we'll see. I've seen products made by that company before and they were very good.

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Re: Carbon and fibreglass parts from Restored (Japan)
« Reply #91 on: February 12, 2011, 05:18:58 PM »
do restored or anyone do skyline c10 panels ( steel fg or cf ) and do you get deal in c10 parts ta will

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Re: Carbon and fibreglass parts from Restored (Japan)
« Reply #92 on: February 15, 2011, 06:14:24 AM »
do restored or anyone do skyline c10 panels ( steel fg or cf ) and do you get deal in c10 parts ta will

Bonnet, front guards, cowl top, fuel lid, front spoiler, bootlid, doors (2-door and 4-door version), front apron, rear apron, bumpers, light cover (race type), rear panel, flares (original, 15mm wider, semi works and full works versions)

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Re: Carbon and fibreglass parts from Restored (Japan)
« Reply #93 on: February 15, 2011, 06:06:31 PM »
got this to fix...
rear lower panel / doors/ bottom rear of front fenders, is there a rust patch ??? , are fenders easy to get ? etc etc
what size are these flares.?
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Re: Carbon and fibreglass parts from Restored (Japan)
« Reply #94 on: February 16, 2011, 08:42:13 AM »
Restored don't do steel repair panels, but they can supply the following parts you need:
Fibreglass rear apron ($283) and rear panel ($472). Attached pic is a carbon rear panel.
Fibreglass complete front guards $1070 pair.
Those are normal GT-R rear flares for the GC10

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Re: Carbon and fibreglass parts from Restored (Japan)
« Reply #95 on: February 16, 2011, 10:27:16 AM »
Hey Ben, another question re the carbon bonnets, do you know if they are full carbon or with a FRP frame?
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Re: Carbon and fibreglass parts from Restored (Japan)
« Reply #96 on: February 16, 2011, 01:28:54 PM »
Hey Ben, another question re the carbon bonnets, do you know if they are full carbon or with a FRP frame?

You can order FRP, carbon on FRP or full carbon from Restored. As for the other mob, still waiting for confirmation, probably just carbon over FRP.
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Re: Carbon and fibreglass parts from Restored (Japan)
« Reply #97 on: February 26, 2011, 08:55:03 AM »
Ok I just got two bonnets in, one is a full carbon 240Z bonnet from restored (on the right side of the pic, $1750), the other is an Aerodesu carbon-over-FRP bonnet ($960).
Aerodesu is now the Otomoto brand for carbon parts I have found from suppliers other than Restored.
The Restored bonnet is extremely light at only 4.59kg, but also noticeably more flexible than the other bonnet, with only one thin layer of FRP used to help the single layer of carbon keep its shape.
The carbon frame is well finished with threads in place for the bonnet latch and long bolts supplied to suit the thick hinge mounts. Along the edges there is perhaps more resin than needed, but overall a very good bonnet.
The Aerodesu bonnet weighs 5.91kg and thanks to two thicker layers of fibreglass behind the carbon it is noticeably more rigid.
The fibreglass frame is painted matt black which helps the appearance, though some of the edges are a bit sharp. It doesn't have any threads for the bonnet latch so you will need to use bolts. The hinge mounts are still fibreglass, but a bit thinner than on the Restored bonnet so you can use the normal bolts. The carbon surface looks just as good as the Restored bonnet as they are both hand-laid, but arguably better at the edges with less excess resin. Hope this extra info helps people make a decision  :D
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Re: Carbon and fibreglass parts from Restored (Japan)
« Reply #98 on: February 26, 2011, 09:02:40 AM »
Another part I just got in is a Restored FRP rear hatch. I got this because I wasn't happy with the locally-made hatch I have on my car now.
It has all threads pre-fitted to the fibreglass and a very good black gelcoat finish on the outside. The frame has no coating but like the bonnet in my last post it has all of the bolt threads pre-fitted.
The hatch weighs just 2.83kg. When I remove the other hatch I will weigh it for comparison, but I am sure already that this one is much lighter.
A standard steel hatch without the window or rubber is 8.91kg
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Re: Carbon and fibreglass parts from Restored (Japan)
« Reply #99 on: February 26, 2011, 11:46:50 AM »
Wow thats a huge weight saving.
Good info Ben.

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Re: Carbon and fibreglass parts from Restored (Japan)
« Reply #100 on: March 11, 2011, 08:43:02 AM »
Just weighed the standard bonnet - 17.78kg! Makes 4.59kg look like a feather  ;D

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Re: Carbon and fibreglass parts from Restored (Japan)
« Reply #101 on: March 13, 2011, 04:14:13 AM »
Hi Ben ,

I looking black fender mirror for skyline kpgc110 , skyline badge in rear tail light
and  gtr (Jdm) rear tail light lens

what other part you have  for kpgc110 and kpgc210

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Re: Carbon and fibreglass parts from Restored (Japan)
« Reply #102 on: March 14, 2011, 08:31:06 AM »
The mirrors are $250 plus freight. I can't supply the GT-R type badge but I have a complete tail light panel from the normal JDM 2-door with a Skyline badge. I can't supply the JDM lenses, only Australian spec.
Other parts I can supply are listed at the start of this thread.

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Re: Carbon and fibreglass parts from Restored (Japan)
« Reply #103 on: March 14, 2011, 05:25:35 PM »
The mirrors are $250 plus freight. I can't supply the GT-R type badge but I have a complete tail light panel from the normal JDM 2-door with a Skyline badge. I can't supply the JDM lenses, only Australian spec.
Other parts I can supply are listed at the start of this thread.

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Re: Carbon and fibreglass parts from Restored (Japan)
« Reply #104 on: March 14, 2011, 07:44:16 PM »
Nice parts. I am particularly inerested in FRP doors for an S30 but I think the price might hold me back for a while. I do find it amusing that so many people ask for photos....What do people expect to see other than the part mentioned? Can you really see any indication of quality from a pic?

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Re: Carbon and fibreglass parts from Restored (Japan)
« Reply #104 on: March 14, 2011, 07:44:16 PM »