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*NemeGuero* · 03-14-2005, 04:46 AM

who makes them other than OEM and JDM OEM? links please..

all I seem to find is FRP.. which is STILL fiberglass...

thanks
Evan

btw for an s14

OptionZero · 03-14-2005, 09:01 AM

You won't find much in the way of "body kits" for 240's that aren't from Japan...at least for the 240

SilviaDriver · 03-14-2005, 04:49 PM

INGS

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xVaporx · 03-14-2005, 05:42 PM

cwest also offers urethane at a significantly higher price tag

MikeFD3S · 03-14-2005, 06:11 PM

just remember, with a urethane kit, you might want to find some kind of expandable filler foam, or it will distort over time. Quality FRP won't seriously warp over time, is light, and can be fairly strong.

If you're concerned about crashing and cracking FRP aero parts... Urethane will crack and tear just the same...it is also heavier. You might be able to get away with it caving in in a small fender bender where you can just heat it and push it out...but most of the time...it'll tear and crack.

From I've heard (im no body expert) Urethane is a little trickier to patch up than FRP.

Quality japanese FRP (ie: Vertex) has great fitment and doesnt need to be modified, unlike some of the crap from knockoffs like gtp/importfan and raceon that need so much modification, that getting it to fit can cost more than buying authentic.

atom · 03-14-2005, 08:01 PM

Ings and C-west ain't urethane. It's still fiberglass.

BobbyBoy · 03-14-2005, 08:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by atom

Ings and C-west ain't urethane. It's still fiberglass.

Cwest offers PFRP which is a Urethane style flexible fiberglass. Ings Im not sure of, but prolly offere a similar product line.

Ian · 03-14-2005, 09:00 PM

why do they bother making urethane if it has no positive aspects over fiberglass and FRP?

SilviaDriver · 03-14-2005, 09:20 PM

because urethane will not crack if you hit a curb. my bros old wings west urethane lip took a beating and still hasnt cracked. the only thing htat craked was the paint. there are advantages to urethane, obviously you dont know any of it thats why your asking about it. poeple say urethane weights more than fiberglass, but they usually make it sound like its 50lbs heavier

INGs uses a hybrid frp which like cwest is very flexible. they use to havea picture of their bumper twisted. and thats good enough to be up there with urethane.

the original poster doesnt want fiberglass, but pfrp is the best he can get besides urethane

oh yea URAS also has a very flexible kit. their G and V systems

try doing that with your fiberglass bumper. to me thats good enough for me. INGs kit is the same as that

infinitexsound · 03-14-2005, 10:10 PM

its true urethane is more durable... yes its just as easy to fix a urethane bumper or a fiberglass one...i think its all the same. time consuming, messy, and labor.... u know theres stuff out there that u guys dont know about or cant get cause its for industrial use....but then again urethane is heavy but not that heavy.. blah blah .. personal preference ...get what u like...

*NemeGuero* · 03-14-2005, 10:48 PM

thanks to the posters who understand why I was asking..

atom · 03-14-2005, 11:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BobbyBoy

Cwest offers PFRP which is a Urethane style flexible fiberglass. Ings Im not sure of, but prolly offere a similar product line.

It's fiberglass with a flexible resin. I have an Ings kit sittin pretty at my parents house right now, no way this is urethane based. It's light as hell. It might not crack like regular FRP in a low speed impact but it will still tear.

jjwilks240 · 03-14-2005, 11:29 PM

i have oem s13 canadian urethane side skirts for sale

$350us pm if interested

SilviaDriver · 03-14-2005, 11:53 PM

sure he'll put those OEM s13 side skirts on his s14

mr_240sx · 03-15-2005, 08:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SilviaDriver

sure he'll put those OEM s13 side skirts on his s14

that was a big oops eh?

*sykikchimp* · 03-15-2005, 09:56 AM

DRFT makes a poly bumper..

03-14-2005, 04:46 AM	#1
NemeGuero No more nissan. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: RAIN, Washington. Age: 36 Posts: 8,132 Trader Rating: (10) Rides Gallery: NemeGuero Feedback Score: 10 reviews	poly-urethane body kits who makes them other than OEM and JDM OEM? links please.. all I seem to find is FRP.. which is STILL fiberglass... thanks Evan btw for an s14

03-14-2005, 05:42 PM	#4
xVaporx Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hurricane Target, FL Posts: 143 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	cwest also offers urethane at a significantly higher price tag __________________

03-14-2005, 06:11 PM	#5
MikeFD3S Zilvia Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Torrance, CA Age: 41 Posts: 240 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	just remember, with a urethane kit, you might want to find some kind of expandable filler foam, or it will distort over time. Quality FRP won't seriously warp over time, is light, and can be fairly strong. If you're concerned about crashing and cracking FRP aero parts... Urethane will crack and tear just the same...it is also heavier. You might be able to get away with it caving in in a small fender bender where you can just heat it and push it out...but most of the time...it'll tear and crack. From I've heard (im no body expert) Urethane is a little trickier to patch up than FRP. Quality japanese FRP (ie: Vertex) has great fitment and doesnt need to be modified, unlike some of the crap from knockoffs like gtp/importfan and raceon that need so much modification, that getting it to fit can cost more than buying authentic. __________________ '93 FD3S R1 '92 SC300 5SP '87 FC3S Sport Turbo II conversion '90 240SX Hatch '89 240SX Coupe [dead] '91 Geo Storm [dead] '86 FC3S GXL [gone]

03-14-2005, 10:10 PM	#10
infinitexsound Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: INtraweb Age: 39 Posts: 3,522 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	its true urethane is more durable... yes its just as easy to fix a urethane bumper or a fiberglass one...i think its all the same. time consuming, messy, and labor.... u know theres stuff out there that u guys dont know about or cant get cause its for industrial use....but then again urethane is heavy but not that heavy.. blah blah .. personal preference ...get what u like... __________________ S14 TrackSlut coming to a raceway near you... 510 TimeAttack on its way...

03-14-2005, 11:29 PM	#13
jjwilks240 Leaky Injector Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: St.catharines, ON, CA Age: 36 Posts: 83 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i have oem s13 canadian urethane side skirts for sale $350us pm if interested __________________ Image Exceeds Forum Limits.

03-14-2005, 09:01 AM	#2
OptionZero Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Norcal Age: 37 Posts: 6,262 Trader Rating: (2) Rides Gallery: OptionZero Feedback Score: 2 reviews	You won't find much in the way of "body kits" for 240's that aren't from Japan...at least for the 240

03-14-2005, 04:49 PM	#3
SilviaDriver Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: San Jose, CA Age: 36 Posts: 5,514 Trader Rating: (2) Rides Gallery: SilviaDriver Feedback Score: 2 reviews	INGS asdasfsdfasfdfds

03-14-2005, 08:01 PM	#6
atom Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: San Francisco Posts: 1,196 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Ings and C-west ain't urethane. It's still fiberglass.

03-14-2005, 09:20 PM	#9
SilviaDriver Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: San Jose, CA Age: 36 Posts: 5,514 Trader Rating: (2) Rides Gallery: SilviaDriver Feedback Score: 2 reviews	because urethane will not crack if you hit a curb. my bros old wings west urethane lip took a beating and still hasnt cracked. the only thing htat craked was the paint. there are advantages to urethane, obviously you dont know any of it thats why your asking about it. poeple say urethane weights more than fiberglass, but they usually make it sound like its 50lbs heavier INGs uses a hybrid frp which like cwest is very flexible. they use to havea picture of their bumper twisted. and thats good enough to be up there with urethane. the original poster doesnt want fiberglass, but pfrp is the best he can get besides urethane oh yea URAS also has a very flexible kit. their G and V systems try doing that with your fiberglass bumper. to me thats good enough for me. INGs kit is the same as that

03-14-2005, 10:48 PM	#11
NemeGuero No more nissan. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: RAIN, Washington. Age: 36 Posts: 8,132 Trader Rating: (10) Rides Gallery: NemeGuero Feedback Score: 10 reviews	thanks to the posters who understand why I was asking..

03-14-2005, 11:53 PM	#14
SilviaDriver Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: San Jose, CA Age: 36 Posts: 5,514 Trader Rating: (2) Rides Gallery: SilviaDriver Feedback Score: 2 reviews	sure he'll put those OEM s13 side skirts on his s14

03-15-2005, 09:56 AM	#16
sykikchimp WOW addicted Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: the moon Age: 40 Posts: 6,518 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	DRFT makes a poly bumper.. __________________

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