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Old 03-06-2005, 01:36 PM
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CF trunk... not installed yet Pics

Finally its here!! couple defects i saw. It has a couple really small little dents on it, but its not going to be perfect.

Good Work Jose from Ionic Dynamics!









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Old 03-06-2005, 01:42 PM
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That looks sick, can't wait to see it on your car!
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Wow, it looks hot as hell
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sweet, how much did u pay for this again?
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When are you installing it? I can't wait to see it. I want one
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light weight! lookin sweet
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looks great, i cant wait to see it. how much do we need to transfer from the OEM one to this one? besides the license plate lights.
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welcome to the cf trunk club.
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freakin' awesome, Brian. I gotta see that when you're done.
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haha maybe by monday!
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looks awesome, can't wait to see installed pics! now all they need is a cf oem spoiler to go with it....
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When you install is make sure to wiegh both trunks. And please post the weight difference--I'm kinnda curious
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how noticalbe are the imperfections?
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i'd guess 15lbs. 20 max.
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its noticeable if you look closely... but other than that it's fine.
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you gotta get this bad boy installed TODAY. i wanna see fitment and also hear how difficult it is to put on. Damn you FedEx, why are you stopping in Phoenix on the way to NJ!?
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looks nice

Ok...I guess its official. We finaly got one of these out to a customer and it looks great! Wait until you see it installed!
As far as the defects go, rarely if ever will you see a CF trunk or hood thats 100% without defects. There maybe a little bubble here or there but they are always very minute. I learned a few years ago that if you make a big deal over every single scratch or ding you get on your Max, you'll make yourself sick!!! Believe me I've been there. I can live w/a few minor things here or there nowadays.
Anyway mine is scheduled to be here March 10th and I'll be looking forward to it! Seeing it installed will take away any doubt about how goo the cf trunk will look you'll see
On my Fedex e-mail they list the package at 24lbs w/the box so you have to figure its about 17-22 lbs out of the box which is still very good. Updates to come.


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Damn dude .. nice piece!
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hey, why do you get yours a day before i get mine!? haha. we should get them at the same time! it should be just in time for the V6P meet too
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That...... is ........ freakin'...........AWESOME!!!!!!
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Can someone tell me why carbon fiber looks awesome? Is it just your own opinion or am i missing something?

Anyhow, congrats on your purchase.
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i guess its just an opinion. its really cool when the sun hits it and the pattern changes and all. its all opinion, some people think its ricey.
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Originally Posted by KCMC582
i guess its just an opinion. its really cool when the sun hits it and the pattern changes and all. its all opinion, some people think its ricey.
it looks better on darker cars IMO, nore really meant for a white or silver, unless you want to look like a police cruiser from far way.
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i think it looks nice with sterling mist. YOu'll just have to wait and see the finished product on the car
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IMO I would only put this on a black car. I think the two tone look makes it look like you added pieces to the car from other cars. To each his own though. What I really cannot stand are those who paint their hoods black to look cf, that is
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its monday, take pics already! haha

i have a CF hood on a grey luster car, and i think it looks excellent. i do agree it looks better on dark colored cars. black, gunmetal, not much else, but done right, and not too over the top, it can look very nice on a light colored car, like Kloogys.
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have fun aligning it.
also be careful when you scew it in...it's very easy to break the fiberglass skeleton to which the cf is laid on...which you must screw into...
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You heard him. Now you gotta give the trunk to me!

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IMO I would only put this on a black car. I think the two tone look makes it look like you added pieces to the car from other cars. To each his own though. What I really cannot stand are those who paint their hoods black to look cf, that is
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man where are these pictures at. Is this a limited selection, only a certain amount of people can get it? I really wanna order one this summer if its available
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talk to Jose at Ionic Dynamics, i think he told another guy he could still get the group deal price of $715 shipped, but yeah, this is a limited thing, im pretty sure they are not making this a standard production item.
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haha well i'm having a shop install it for me, because my tension bar broke in the trunk. So i might as well have them install it, if they have to take the old trunk out anyways! soooooo i'm bringing it in on wednesday morning, and i'll have pics for u guys in the afternoon.
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this was a tease! haha, you said monday!
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damn that looks hot

i want one, but 700 bucks is just a lil to much
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that is SEXY...way too expensive for my wallet though
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i think its worth my 700 dollars, because i'll be one of the only few maximas out there with this.
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that is SEXY...way too expensive for my wallet though

from the guy with SSR's?

It definately will set you apart. A lot of cars/people have hoods, but trunks is just the ultimate. I'm sure on grey lustre it will look real nice with the dark tails too. Nice job.
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haha seeing that he is 18, it doesnt look like he has to pay for much (ie rent, phone bill, insurance, cable etc)

but if you do, more power to you

i wish my mom and dad would pay for some of my stuff sometimes
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well being 18, i have my own responsiblities too. I work full time 40+ hrs a week, i go to school full time 15 units. I pay some of the bills, like my insurance, school fees, books, etc...
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Damn Brian, you have poured a lot of money into your car in a short period of time.
 
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this post is such a tease.... but worth waiting for
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