Ryan Perrella

I am interested in replacing all of the following with lightweight Carbon Fiber parts. Hood, engine cover, front and rear bumpers, complete doors, and front fenders in carbon Fiber.

I am most interested in 2 manufacturesnamely GT-racing and MA Shaw. I have heard that no matter who makes this stuff that it will just take a long time, allot or work and allot of patience to get these components to fit proper no matter who makes them. So I am trying to decide between the 2 companies mentioned and perhaps more. Who makes the best products? Which ones are the "truest" fit, whos Carbon if of better quality and I would love to hear from people with experience with these parts and perhaps these companies. Of course both people tell me theirs is best, but i would like to hear from people that have actually purchased these items and would love to get feedback positive and negative so that i can make a better informed decision.

Thanks all

Ryan Perrella

Steve Weiner-Rennsport Systems

Hi Ryan:

FWIW,.....We use Getty Design's CF products on all of the race care we build here.

Of all the different make parts we've tried, these have been the most consistent in fit and finish.

Regardless, you must hand fit ALL these aftermarket body parts.

GrantG

My car uses MA Shaw stuff (doors, front trunk, rear deck/duck tail, front fenders, front air dam, rear bumper, engine sheet metal and fan shroud and block-off plates) and I'm quite impressed with the quality!

Ryan Perrella

Grant,

Ok specifically, with the doors, does everythign work as far as the window regulators, do they mimic the origional door? I would think the complete door would be the most difficult part to get right.

GrantG

Ryan - Mine has no window regulators - it has the RSR type windows which are lowered and secured with a leather strap. The fit of the door is great and they slam shut with a nice thud even though they weigh almost nothing.

Here's a photo of the interior, but it doesn't show the door detail very well...

rbcsaver

Grant,
Your vehicle is stunning in this photo!
regards

Ron Minson

Grant,

Your car is nice but I don’t see a stereo. Just kidding- your car is incredible. I saw some of the pictures posted on one of the other threads.

Ron

r911

I don't think any of these parts maintain the regular window hardware (if they do, let me know).

Another issue is -- if you have no side roll cage -- what is between you and some dumbo SUV driver that T-bones you?

Larry Harris

Grant, That is the most awesome interior I have ever seen, period!!

Larry

kach22i

My hood has some bad paint, and I was thinking one day of just replacing it with carbon fiber. Then it hit me, wouldn't it make more sense to change body parts in the back, to better balance the car?

Those parts would be:

1. Rear bumper

2. Engine cover

3. Targa glass

Now this would be expensive, right?

Would I get just about the same affect if I removed the non-working A/C unit?

PS: Great car Grant!

GrantG

Thanks for the kind words, guys. Randy makes an excellent point though - don't even think about getting carbon (or FG) doors without a cage that protects you front T-bones. Mine is even a bit minimal for comfort and may have to upgrade.

randyrap

Does anyone offer a corbon fibre replacement dash?

Grant ............ very nice car!!!!!!!!!!!!

GrantG

Yes - I have seen them (mine is a thin plastic shell), but I don't know who supplies them

NicolasW

I believe Getty Design has them....or you can go to Racer's Group...but I think they source them from Getty Design.

eddychan

Great stuff ! Grant!
how much weight you reckon you have dropped?
what is your track time comparing to the stock car?

Cheers!

Eddie
91 C2