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Old 12-21-2018, 10:32 PM
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Default Best supplier for fiberglass parts?

Who makes the best quality fiberglass parts? GT Racing, Rennspeed Motorsport, and Texas Performance Concepts - any others?
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American International Racing also makes fiberglass parts for our cars.
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IFC Racing
Mike is a great guy and offers a great product.

More details an pics here.
https://rennlist.com/forums/944-turb...fc-racing.html




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Originally Posted by AkechiMotors
Who makes the best quality fiberglass parts? GT Racing, Rennspeed Motorsport, and Texas Performance Concepts - any others?
I have had some good luck with GT Racing parts in the past. Still have some in boxes waiting to go back on again once I fix my cars nose collision
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I have a GT racing front bumper and it was unusable when I purchased it. Only after about 40 hours of fiberglass work it was acceptable.
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Ive used GT and AIR products in the past, they both required a lot of work to fit, idk about IFC but I’ve heard great things about Advanced Composites in Texas. No affiliation, just passing on a recommendation enthusiastically passed to me.
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I've used some GT Racing stuff with OK results, but then got their rear flairs for my 951.... and they didn't fit for SH*T.
Called the proprietor to mention that fact. I wasn't asking for a refund, just stating for his own information (and a whole lot more politely than I just phrased it).
He got f*ckin' belligerent.
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FSH in Germany and DP were both great to deal with, and parts fit very well.
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Originally Posted by Nowanker
I've used some GT Racing stuff with OK results, but then got their rear flairs for my 951.... and they didn't fit for SH*T.
Called the proprietor to mention that fact. I wasn't asking for a refund, just stating for his own information (and a whole lot more politely than I just phrased it).
He got f*ckin' belligerent.
yikes...checking them off the list.

Originally Posted by 962 kid
FSH in Germany and DP were both great to deal with, and parts fit very well.
What is “DP?”
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IFC Racing
Mike is a great guy and offers a great product.

More details an pics here.
https://rennlist.com/forums/944-turb...fc-racing.html
My favorite wide body by far. Great work and thanks for putting the time and effort into your thread, it's outstanding!
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Originally Posted by AkechiMotors
...What is “DP?”
DP Motorsport

In all fairness you can expect any fiber glass body panels to require some work to fit, they are generally made to functional rather than cosmetic tolerances because race car. You also sometimes have to get creative with brackets and fasteners as what works on a steel part may not work on a fiber glass panel. I take it this is for a race car?
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I have GT racing front fenders, wide body flares, front bumper, splitter and hood.They were ok but all needed work to make fit.

Their doors on the other hand were so warped they were unusable. Not sure if that was a one off or a seriously screwed up mould issue but they did give me a refund for them.

So ok for race car, but I would not use for a road car.




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Check out PROJECT 9

Hes working on some great stuff.
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Originally Posted by 87944turbo
My favorite wide body by far. Great work and thanks for putting the time and effort into your thread, it's outstanding!
Thank you Ben!
It was a fun project and a fast car!
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How can I get in touch with Mike from IFC racing I can't send him any email for some reason
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IFC Racing
Mike is a great guy and offers a great product.

More details an pics here.
https://rennlist.com/forums/944-turb...fc-racing.html



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