My new weave ... [Archive]

Bala

08-03-2006, 02:19 AM

Thanks to Yashar ... Xcelerated Concepts cf trunk with the license area in it's full glory (2thumbs) It's the only area I'm not going to paint blue.

http://www.msprotege.com/members/Bala%20de%20Plata/cf%20shipping/cf%20shipping%20004.jpg
http://www.msprotege.com/members/Bala%20de%20Plata/cf%20shipping/cf%20shipping%20007.jpg

Black_Protege_5

08-03-2006, 02:29 AM

Oh what. What was all that talk about how you don't want carbon and you are just going to paint your trunk. I now have to see it this Sat.

Oh its gorgeous btw.

lasermp5

08-03-2006, 02:31 AM

interesting. That will definatly be super-unique. Can't wait to see pics! I'm still crying myself to sleep every night since I had 300 bux stolen from me that was going to go towards that sekzy hood of his. Looks like I won't be getting it now unless I get lucky and no one snatches it up soon. Get that trunk done and lets see some pics soon please...

Bala

08-03-2006, 02:47 AM

Oh what. What was all that talk about how you don't want carbon and you are just going to paint your trunk. I now have to see it this Sat.

Oh its gorgeous btw.

I know, I know ... I'm going to hear it from a few people after my anti-cf rants :rolleyes: I will say that my cf additions will be functional, save weight and be mostly painted. But damn does this thing look good in the buff ...

ChopstickHero

08-03-2006, 03:35 AM

nice piece! lol

Black_Protege_5

08-03-2006, 04:02 AM

You better not paint it. I love carbon and hate to see paint over it.

Bala

08-03-2006, 04:10 AM

You better not paint it. I love carbon and hate to see paint over it.

lol ... yeah, well your cf looks dope because you have black paint. I'm trying to blend in (shady) May be impossible by the time I'm done ...

Black_Protege_5

08-03-2006, 11:35 AM

I have to see it this Sat. So you better bring it.

yashart_mp3

08-03-2006, 02:25 PM

glad you like it :) it is a beautiful piece. And the lisence plate cover was the bonus ;)

CrazyCaker

08-03-2006, 02:36 PM

Glad to see this piece found a new home! Hope you enjoy it. :)

Bala

08-03-2006, 02:37 PM

I have to see it this Sat. So you better bring it.

Oh, I'll bring it! :D

glad you like it :) it is a beautiful piece. And the lisence plate cover was the bonus ;)

... and a nice bonus it is (first) Props again for the great package job!

Bala

08-03-2006, 02:40 PM

Glad to see this piece found a new home! Hope you enjoy it. :) That's easy to do :) ... and I've already got some good input on what to do with the trunk springs.

MyZmZm

08-03-2006, 02:47 PM

(rlaugh) i think i hear them circling now....

seriously though, it does look good - and i'm not one for cf either. can't wait to see it on your car.

Bala

08-03-2006, 03:01 PM

(rlaugh) i think i hear them circling now....

These people have no idea what you are talking about :p

carbonkid

08-03-2006, 03:03 PM

Threadjack:
Joe,
May is when I got my trunk...any updates on the "Version 2" key piece overlay??

Glad to see this piece found a new home! Hope you enjoy it. :)

carbonkid

08-03-2006, 03:07 PM

I've already got some good input on what to do with the trunk springs.

Are you just going to use one? That is what I did...

Bala

08-03-2006, 03:10 PM

Are you just going to use one? That is what I did...

I'm going to start with that. I use my trunk every day so I have reservations about taking them both out. We'll see - I may even fab up a gas strut.

sanblaster

08-03-2006, 03:14 PM

Just remember that painting your cf adds 10 pounds to it.......................

So don't do it. Black + Blue = el sexo.

Bala

08-03-2006, 03:21 PM

Just remember that painting your cf adds 10 pounds to it.......................
No problemo ... I'll just add some "type R" stickers to offset the weight.

Black + Blue = el sexo.

Word on that. I gotta few tricks up my sleave ... :)

carbonkid

08-03-2006, 03:31 PM

Yes...I have found it is the best happy medium:
No springs: Trunk pops, lifts up easily, does not want to stay up (actually "feels" heavy, even though is not in reality)
One spring: Trunk pops, lifts up easily, stays all the way up on its own
Two springs: Trunk flies up, and takes force to shut

When using one spring, be warned, it may make your trunk sit slightly crooked, since there is pressure on one side but not the other. Good luck!

Pirana

08-03-2006, 03:54 PM

No springs here....good purchase....paint it if you dont have a cf hood, but love the look of it painted if you keeping the stock hood. (thumb)

CrazyCaker

08-03-2006, 04:05 PM

Threadjack:
Joe,
May is when I got my trunk...any updates on the "Version 2" key piece overlay??

PM sent.

carbonkid

08-03-2006, 08:37 PM

Caker,
Thanks for the follow up.

Maxx Mazda

08-05-2006, 03:58 PM

I HATE the look of CF trunks, which is why I'm so glad you're gonna paint yours. And leaving the one section unpainted will look so phat. Props!

nate0123

08-05-2006, 04:04 PM

I HATE the look of CF trunks, which is why I'm so glad you're gonna paint yours. And leaving the one section unpainted will look so phat. Props!(mswerd)

Bala

08-05-2006, 11:47 PM

I HATE the look of CF trunks, which is why I'm so glad you're gonna paint yours. And leaving the one section unpainted will look so phat. Props!
Thanks! We'll see how my vision pans out. Got the trunk mounted up today and it will be a few weeks before I bring it in for paint. I had a couple small issues, but nothing some fine tuning and a trip to Home Depot wont fix. One notable observation ... the cf trunk didn't feel that much lighter than my steel oem sans wing. I'm going to experiment with some tortion rods from the sedan w/out the wing.
http://www.msprotege.com/members/Bala%20de%20Plata/cf%20trunk/springs.trunk%201.jpg
http://www.msprotege.com/members/Bala%20de%20Plata/cf%20trunk/springs.trunk%202.jpg

sandspeed

08-06-2006, 12:53 PM

That looks great patrick. Are you painting it laser blue?

Bala

08-06-2006, 02:58 PM

That looks great patrick. Are you painting it laser blue?

Thanks! Yes, it's getting painted with the exception of the recessed area for the plate.

nate0123

08-06-2006, 03:05 PM

the only problem I see with that is that there's not a real sharp body line to tape off at... it's going to be a little difficult to pull off well

sandspeed

08-06-2006, 04:10 PM

the only problem I see with that is that there's not a real sharp body line to tape off at... it's going to be a little difficult to pull off well

I agree it wil be difficult but can be done with proper taping and really precise wetsanding and buffing. Believe me, I've use to do this often when I painted cars and the outcome varied. With a black car it is even more difficult but I'm guessing with the blue mica is will be less noticable.

carbonkid

08-10-2006, 03:08 PM

One notable observation ... the cf trunk didn't feel that much lighter than my steel oem sans wing. I'm going to experiment with some tortion rods from the sedan w/out the wing.

Please post results of this test if you ever do it.

Bala

08-10-2006, 03:36 PM

Please post results of this test if you ever do it.

I just ordered the springs today - so we'll see :)

carbonkid

08-10-2006, 04:30 PM

sweet, let me know. is it actually a different part number for a non-winged Protege?

Bala

08-10-2006, 04:47 PM

sweet, let me know. is it actually a different part number for a non-winged Protege?

Yes. The MSP ones are meant to deal with the added weight of the wing. Here's some part #'s for the non-winged lids.

Torsion rods left and right: B25D52791C / B25D52792C - $19.16 ea.
The white clip I broke that attaches them in the middle :): BC1M56894C - $2

Slowp0ke

08-19-2006, 06:19 PM

i got a idea insted of painting it blue get some house of colors kandy blue and take the candy and lightly coat it until desired taste cause it will be like a transparent carbon weave with blue .. just take my word for it... it looks bad ass...

look here for what im talking about its done to the red 350z and the orange s2000....

www.t-emotion.com

sandspeed

08-21-2006, 01:35 AM

Yes. The MSP ones are meant to deal with the added weight of the wing. Here's some part #'s for the non-winged lids.

Torsion rods left and right: B25D52791C / B25D52792C - $19.16 ea.
The white clip I broke that attaches them in the middle :): BC1M56894C - $2

thats helpful because i took off my wing and my trunk pops open to quick. I really want one of the carbon fiber trunks, she is going to look great laser blue and carbon fiber.

joka1

08-21-2006, 01:48 AM

one spring works great, just to let u know!! 2 springs and the damn trunk tries to fly off every time u open it!! one spring and it pops just like stock!!

nice c/f addition for a non c/f liker!! ;)

And yes it does look good on black!!
http://www.msprotege.com/members/joka1/photoshoot/photoshoot%20017.jpg

kamon8404

08-21-2006, 09:59 PM

I think that it looks great. Joka, ride looks sick dude. Where is the rear lip though?

joka1

08-21-2006, 10:20 PM

I think that it looks great. Joka, ride looks sick dude. Where is the rear lip though?

at paint, bc2!! i told them to put it to the back burner since i have to pull my motor anyway!! but i do have the bumper, next year it will be on!! (i leave in the beginning of october for 7 months with the navy, damn iraq once again) when i get back new paint is going on the whole car!!

carbonkid

08-22-2006, 07:10 PM

Yes. The MSP ones are meant to deal with the added weight of the wing. Here's some part #'s for the non-winged lids.

Torsion rods left and right: B25D52791C / B25D52792C - $19.16 ea.
The white clip I broke that attaches them in the middle :): BC1M56894C - $2

My hero!! I needed all those part numbers!! Thanks!! Please post results once you get it installed!!

Ryoga28

09-12-2006, 12:21 AM

Bump for updates regarding torsion rods.

Bala

09-12-2006, 12:56 AM

Bump for updates regarding torsion rods.

Still waiting on trunk hardware from Xcelerated Concepts to take the next step. I won't install the rods with a loose trunk latch (boom03) I talked to Joe today and he said it's on the way ... I will post results here, stay tuned.

jflo

09-12-2006, 01:59 AM

how much was the trunk ?

Bala

09-12-2006, 11:12 AM

how much was the trunk ?

My OEM MSP struts and a few Mentos :) ...

carbonkid

09-12-2006, 11:46 AM

talked to Joe today and he said it's on the way

I have heard THAT before...not a dig on you, rather XC. The customer service for these trunks is quite a bit slower than you would think it needs to be. Here I am, likely to go to Iraq soon, and my trunk (which I ordered in May) still does not wear an acceptable latch cover...

Pirana

09-12-2006, 11:56 AM

It is obvious that the latch cover has been a problem. I'am also latchless here too.

Kansei

09-12-2006, 12:19 PM

You better not paint it. I love carbon and hate to see paint over it.

look at my sig and cry :) it's a full CF hood, frame, underside, everything.. and it's painted :D

CrazyCaker

09-12-2006, 12:25 PM

I have heard THAT before...not a dig on you, rather XC. The customer service for these trunks is quite a bit slower than you would think it needs to be. Here I am, likely to go to Iraq soon, and my trunk (which I ordered in May) still does not wear an acceptable latch cover...

Guys... replacements were sent! I found out yesterday that something happened during shipping to 3 of these replacements that went out, yours was unfortantely one of these. I resent all of them AGAIN yesterday, and I'm working with the courier to find out what happened to the previous ones.

I am PM'ing you proof that another one went out yesterday to you! You can reply here after you read the PM.

Bala

09-12-2006, 12:30 PM

I have heard THAT before...not a dig on you, rather XC. The customer service for these trunks is quite a bit slower than you would think it needs to be. Here I am, likely to go to Iraq soon, and my trunk (which I ordered in May) still does not wear an acceptable latch cover...

Actually, my main issue is that I stripped out one of the "u-clips" that act as anchors for the bolts. Specifically one that holds the latch in the release mechanism, so I don't want to put any additional pressure on this area with the tortion rods until this is addressed.

Bala

09-12-2006, 12:32 PM

Guys... replacements were sent! I found out yesterday that something happened during shipping to 3 of these replacements that went out, yours was unfortantely one of these. I resent all of them AGAIN yesterday, and I'm working with the courier to find out what happened to the previous ones.

I am PM'ing you proof that another one went out yesterday to you! You can reply here after you read the PM.

I'm waiting on the cf cover as well, so this is good news (well ... the part about being sent out again)

Thanks Joe

CrazyCaker

09-12-2006, 12:38 PM

I'm waiting on the cf cover as well, so this is good news (well ... the part about being sent out again)

Thanks Joe

Pm'ing you proof as well. You'll notice on the shipping date that it indeed did go out yesterday. I apologize for this mess up.