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    MR2 Obsessive superwhite90's Avatar
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    Fibre Glass Front Wings

    Hi,

    I am looking at replacing both my front wings. Both existing were from Honeybourne and both have cracks.

    Am looking at these https://www.carbenfibrecreations.co....aw11&results=1

    At £174 for a pair is a bargain, however if anyone else is interested let me know and I will ask the question of a group buy...

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    MR2 Obsessive Martin42006's Avatar
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    I might be interested depending on how well they fit, if anyone has bought them before.

    Also has anyone noticed much weight difference between fiberglass and steel. I don't want to lighten the front end to much and risk causing front end lift, been mid engine n' all that.
    Yes i talk to myself, sometimes i need a professional opinion

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    MR2 Obsessive superwhite90's Avatar
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    I've had fibreglass wings for the last 3 years and have no issues with them.

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    Quote Originally Posted by superwhite90 View Post
    I've had fibreglass wings for the last 3 years and have no issues with them.
    Except they are cracked??

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    MR2 Obsessive superwhite90's Avatar
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    yes I drove into my garage on one side by accident and some prick sat on my wing!

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    Quote Originally Posted by cchrysos View Post
    Except they are cracked??
    I am referring to weight difference with the front end.

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    both useful bits of info to share Alex. They may crack if sat on ( I know this would cause me a problem) and they obviously crack rather than bend if knocked hard enough. I there any flex in them if they get little knocks? the flexibility of fiberglass can vary greatly by the construction.

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    There is flex in them yes. Especially as mine are not tied to my chassis. It has not cracked or split down there though.

    You have to drill out the holes and the indicator hole.

    Would you sit on your front wings normally? I know I wouldn't and don't expect anyone to either as it's not a chair or a seat.

    If you don't want them it's fine, thought I'd ask.

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    I did have to look twice at the website as i was sure 174 would be for one wing but for 2 that is a pretty price if you are after the fibre glass route... having said that the steel ones are increasingly hard to find so at some point it might be the only option.

    I put 2 new ones on my car that i sourced from a club member who had bought them from Toyota years and years before i bought them and that was about 8 years ago now. My preference would always be steel but these are a great alternative and a decent price if you ask me.

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    MR2 Obsessive superwhite90's Avatar
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    It says price for 2 wings mate. I have just emailed to confirm though.

    They are available if you want to buy them from people who have stored them waiting for this day when they are discontinued who want £200/300 per wing.
    Last edited by superwhite90; 5th January 2017 at 11:09 AM.

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