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Justint
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Joined: January 31st, 2010, 10:36 pm
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Location: Norwich
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 Fiberglass panels What do we think of fiberglass panels? One of my rear wings is plastic, and I must say very impressive.
What is the general opinion of replacing worn out metal with plastic?
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Joe
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Joined: July 23rd, 2009, 4:03 pm
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Location: Bournemouth
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Re: Fiberglass panels the lack of rust is probably the number one reason in my book! i guess they are a bit lighter too?
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Justint
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Re: Fiberglass panels yes that certainly appeals to make the car lighter
I always thought fibreglass lacked definition, but the rear wing I have looks as good as the metal one.
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Terry
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Re: Fiberglass panels I've got two fi-glass front wings [of an unknown make] on my 2cv .....the fit is'nt quite as good as the originals ....but it needs careful examination to tell [most people dont know they're fi-glass until I tell 'em]. I dunno as they're any lighter though ....  T.
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J-dub
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Re: Fiberglass panels i think it sounds quite a good idea personally, never "knowingly" seen one !
are they much more expensive? and where can you get them
i also geuss there easyish to repair, if your handy with fiberglass repairs!
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Neil
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Joined: November 28th, 2008, 11:14 pm
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Location: Cornwall, UK
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Re: Fiberglass panels I'm not sure that fibreglass panels are any lighter - possibly be a touch heavier. Bob Marshall was a supplier of good quality fibreglass gear - although i believe he's since moved to France - does anyone know if production has been resumed? http://members.madasafish.com/~bobmarshall/index.html
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Little Louis
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Joined: February 8th, 2009, 12:07 am
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Re: Fiberglass panels
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Old-Nail
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Joined: October 7th, 2009, 12:10 pm
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Location: NWUK
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Re: Fiberglass panels  I like them.
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Little Louis
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Re: Fiberglass panels i prefer the circular ones.
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samfieldhouse
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Joined: February 11th, 2009, 12:32 am
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Location: Chichester, West Sussex
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Re: Fiberglass panels I agree that they're probably not any lighter if they're well made.
From working with grp on boats my concern woud be star cracking and bruising; a steel panel would probably ship rather than 'star.'
I think its much easier to work with grp (for those of us that don't weld)
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