Carbon Fiber Hood Inserts & Other Parts.

[Gussie2000]

NP, just let me know, seems it would save him a bunch of time.

And for those interested in the insert w/scoop here is a pic of my scoop
And despite a great earlier debate.... it definately does cool the engine if you cut your hood undeneath inbetween hood supports. Keeps my S/C nice and cool.

Let me know

You are talking interior door handle? Mine is falling apart I could use this as well (this does come apart right?)

Also interested in the tail light covers.

That's the one,the real one

[RICHARD PAYNE]

I've been talking with a guy locally where I live and he is doing molds for fiberglass and carbon fiber. I'm going to let him take parts off of my vehicle to make the molds. Unlike most custom applications for our vehicles, this will not require a certain amount of buyers, deadlines or money upfront to get this project going. The molds are being made to do parts on my vehicle and since they will be laying around his shop, is open to make: hood inserts, hood, cladding, and interior pieces for anyone else that would be interested. We are meeting tomorrow to discuss prices for each piece and I will post that price list tomorrow. He is wanting to know if anyone else would be interested and what you would want done, that way I can give up those pieces for the molds.

Also, in past post I know hood scoops have been an issue due to people with different taste. I asked about that as well and there is no problem doing different add-ons. You can have it stock or modified.

Carbon fiber can be done in different colors as well as the finished product being done in raw or clear.

HEY, COUNT ME IN I AM INTERESTED? RICH

[RallyDude]

I'm up for a pair of side skids. As of now, Rowhard makes the front and rear skids, though the wait is long, however he knows he'll have much more time once he retires, which sounds soon. I've got the front and rears, though I am lacking the sides.

There was an accessory sale on this site a while back where a pair of the those taillight covers were sold to a member. I'll let you know who won that mod unless someone else beats me too it.

I'd love to get a CF insert with a scoop to feed a TMIC. My PO modded it with a SC, but I'm thinking the best mod I could do to my ride is upgrading the intake, as I currently have a cone style filter in the engine bay. I'm upgrading the exhaust (I have the parts) so I'd like to upgrade the intake side as well. I'd love to get a CF insert with a well-matched scoop to feed a TMIC, possibly with some engine bay venting as well. I'm guessing some other SC members may have a good idea?

I think it's great someone is doing this, thank you so much. What is crazy is we can never get the minimums and all agree on what the mod should be. I'm sure we'll end up ordering and exceeding the minimums that have been discussed before, but people have their money at different times. With latitude when the order is placed, I'm sure he'll sell a lot more of them.

One more cool interior upgrade would be a cover for the triangular thing down by the disc changer. I think it houses the TOD electronics? I always thought I'd like a faceplate cover to be made, with a titanium VX in the middle of it, or possibly the VX could be molded into the C/F

So I'm up for FG side skids, CF hood insert with scoop, CF TOD cover, and possibly a set of CF mirror covers. (it's either CF for the mirrors, or Kaiser paint, but they get beat up a bit by trees.) I forgot again who has the bodycolor paint on their mirrors, but I really liked the look, and I'm already approaching maximum CF, without crossing the gaudy line.

So thanks again to the producer, and to VX-13 for making this happen. I really hope this plan makes it, as our rides are getting older, and it's always good to have not only a replacement, but to have some options as well.

[johnnyapollo]

Hey RallyDude,

I did a Green filter and ducted to the driver side wheel well (same hole used by the stock intake) - have images here:

http://vehicross.blogspot.com/2007/1...ntake-cai.html

-- John

[vxfocus]

any word on pricing yet?

[Mark B]

Would love to have a hood scoop

[Gussie2000]

Would love to have a hood scoop

X2
I also looking into a hood scoop.
Especially one like the toyota 4runner

[RICHARD PAYNE]

I would love to get some of this stuff.

[VXjunky]

id be interested in a piece of carbon fiber that matches the interior pieces, to create a piece to cover the spare tire boo-boo i have

[AlaskaVX]

I have a few "extra" hood inserts with WRX scoops (the bolts would not fit into the stock holes for the hood without some modification) in fact I had 4 that wouldn't fit (one I am using now, had to drill the holes bigger and it still doesn't fit right)

But if you ripped the bolts off that are fiber glassed on it would make for a good mold. I would gladly send it down to you if I could get one back that would fit right.

[VX-13]

I have a few "extra" hood inserts with WRX scoops (the bolts would not fit into the stock holes for the hood without some modification) in fact I had 4 that wouldn't fit (one I am using now, had to drill the holes bigger and it still doesn't fit right)

But if you ripped the bolts off that are fiber glassed on it would make for a good mold. I would gladly send it down to you if I could get one back that would fit right.

Sorry for a late reply, I will get in touch with him and PM you an answer in the next few days

[MsConduct]

I'm having trouble getting my hands on a VX to buy... any chance they can make the whole darned truck? I think a carbon fiber VX would be kinda cool... :-)

[MSHardeman]

MsConduct, I've been following your search for a VX and all I can say (and I know it's hard to do) is just be patient. When you find your VX you'll know it and all the stars and planets will align and all will be right with the world.

Oh, and a carbon fiber VX would be WAY more than "kinda" cool.

[VX-13]

Sorry, about the price list, I put in 80 hours at work this weekend and haven't picked it up yet. The plus side is, work gave me a company vehicle and I dropped the VX off at his shop, so he can put together a detailed list of a bunch of parts. We are meeting Sunday and I'll have your list. only thing I know as of now is the half-moon on the back hatch would be $75 Carbon Fiber and $50 in Fiberglass. Also, I have a friend living in Japan thats in the military and I'm going to probably buy the tail light covers in 3 weeks and have him ship it back since it would cost next to nothing if he ships it through the army.

[RICHARD PAYNE]

Still Interested If They Are Going To Be Available. Tx, Rich