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> I wonder... Would anyone else be interested in a Group Buy, On Getty Carbon Fiber lids? Price established!!!
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post Sep 27 2007, 05:51 PM
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boeing's dreamliner is a carbon fiber fusselage. they're behind schedule. i bet the big b is goobling up all all the CF they can with purchase orders well into the future.

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post Sep 27 2007, 06:04 PM
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QUOTE(fiid @ Sep 27 2007, 03:36 PM) *

Is it possible to mix carbon fiber and fiberglass in the same group buy?


Maybe... Good negotiating point anyway. I will run that by them...
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post Sep 27 2007, 06:07 PM
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QUOTE(rhodyguy @ Sep 27 2007, 04:51 PM) *

boeing's dreamliner is a carbon fiber fusselage. they're behind schedule. i bet the big b is goobling up all all the CF they can with purchase orders well into the future.

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I am sure they are. Getty doesn't seem at all concerned about supply. I hear a whole new plant or two has been built for CF fabric production since the start of the Iraq war.
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post Sep 28 2007, 12:48 PM
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If I can get my house sold, I'd also be interested. My rear lid has some light rust/damage anyway. But I've been forbidden to spend money on "that car" until we've sold the house... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)

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post Sep 28 2007, 01:54 PM
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Well the price has been established... I still have not heard back if we can get a similar discount on fiberglass but I will update everyone at that time...

The price is $650 per lid plus shipping that ranges as high as $175 depending on zip code. Only 5 units are required for this pricing which kind of shocked me.

Their current price is $899 per lid so this represents a significant price reduction.

Lets get a list started of people who are truely in for this... PM me if you are.

By the way, Getty wants feedback from the previous group buy people. If these things need some changes he wants to know so he can put the changes in place before our production.
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post Sep 28 2007, 02:27 PM
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Put me down for a rear. If you can get them to make a cf front lid without headlight holes I would totally buy one of them too.
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post Sep 28 2007, 02:51 PM
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500+shipping would have been fine, but I will have to see about 650.
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post Sep 28 2007, 11:13 PM
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QUOTE(ConeDodger @ Sep 28 2007, 12:54 PM) *

By the way, Getty wants feedback from the previous group buy people. If these things need some changes he wants to know so he can put the changes in place before our production.


The shine will eventually dull and they are not UV resistant. Many owners with CF religiously cover or garage their cars. If you can, have Getty clear coat them with UV clear.

If you prefer gas springs use the lighter pressure type from CAMP914. AFAIK, you cannot use the stock springs. Make sure you drill accurately if you are pinning them.

I'd like the underside weave finished and if they ever make a headlight delete front lid, I'd buy one...
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post Sep 28 2007, 11:18 PM
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QUOTE(ConeDodger @ Sep 28 2007, 12:54 PM) *

By the way, Getty wants feedback from the previous group buy people. If these things need some changes he wants to know so he can put the changes in place before our production.


The shine will eventually dull and they are not UV resistant. Many owners with CF religiously cover or garage their cars. If you can, have Getty clear coat them with UV clear.

If you prefer gas springs use the lighter pressure type from CAMP914. AFAIK, you cannot use the stock springs. Make sure you drill accurately if you are pinning them.

I'd like the underside weave finished and if they ever make a headlight delete front lid, I'd buy one...


Thanks Felix,
I will pass that on. What is the weight difference stock to CF lid?
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post Sep 28 2007, 11:48 PM
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The weight difference is somewhere in the 'holy crap' range. I laughed out loud the first time I pulled a stock lid and then picked up the CF to bolt on. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)
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post Sep 29 2007, 12:48 AM
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The weight difference is somewhere in the 'holy crap' range. I laughed out loud the first time I pulled a stock lid and then picked up the CF to bolt on. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)


Coooooool!!! So far we have three of the five needed for a group buy order.
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post Sep 30 2007, 09:29 AM
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PM with shipping info requested.

Tks,

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post Sep 30 2007, 04:11 PM
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How much lighter are these than sheridan lids?
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post Sep 30 2007, 06:52 PM
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Don't think I can justify that. Damn. Hope you get other commits.
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post Oct 1 2007, 07:55 AM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) 650 a lid is just too high for me - for CF. Please understand I am aware of the quality and the low production numbers are fully justifiable. If Getty would give a good deal for F/G lids (same $$$ discount as the CRF ones)I will step up in a heartbeat - and I feel/hope a few others would as well..

It looks like there are a few others interested in F/G -

Let Getty know he has at least one guy and possibly more for a good deal with F/G and I will personally on my car add his business name to the body paint of the car in my "made possible by:" area, and let everybody know where I got the lids from....

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post Oct 1 2007, 11:37 AM
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Without a weight number, it'll be a hard sell for me.
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post Oct 1 2007, 12:55 PM
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Front: 16 lbs. (stock is 35 lbs)
Rear: 15 lbs.

See this thread.
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post Oct 2 2007, 11:48 AM
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I just spoke to Neil at Getty...Great Guy!

He's quite flexible with us (914 world) and we are GTG at 4 people for CF as he knows another discerning enthusiast will fall in line soon...also the FG (poverty model) will also add up for some orders...Getty also appreciates the good words brought forth by the "World" faithful....

If you are going to paint your lid(s) mention it to Neil as he will use a more stable white opaque resin rather than the clear stuff which may help 4 -5 years down the road.

Just call Neil tell him you are part of the group buy on 914 World and you are GTG...I'm ordering mine this week.
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post Oct 2 2007, 02:54 PM
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I just spoke to Neil at Getty...Great Guy!

He's quite flexible with us (914 world) and we are GTG at 4 people for CF as he knows another discerning enthusiast will fall in line soon...also the FG (poverty model) will also add up for some orders...Getty also appreciates the good words brought forth by the "World" faithful....

If you are going to paint your lid(s) mention it to Neil as he will use a more stable white opaque resin rather than the clear stuff which may help 4 -5 years down the road.

Just call Neil tell him you are part of the group buy on 914 World and you are GTG...I'm ordering mine this week.


I guess your call explains why he hasn't answered my email. I informed him of concerns from prior group buy members about UV protection and asked if the headlights could be deleted. I also asked about the fiberglass buy... He must think wooby and I are the same person. Cool. Now all we need to know is if they can eliminate the headlights. Thanks... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Oct 2 2007, 03:17 PM
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Naw, I don't think so....
I just phoned him today before lunch (EST)...He knows I am someone different...

Very accomodating though...I mentioned the FG guys...he skipped over it.....the current 4 CF guys can just call him with your credit card (unless you are not in the USA like me)...
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