buying flares, grill etc

[minimafia]

Hey everyone

I did a search, couldn't find much, so ill ask here

Im after the grille, mirrors, flares and front and rear lips for my 240k coupe, to give it a GTR look.

thanks, any help will be appreciated

[240K&Beyond]

Follow this link:

http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/s...ad.php?t=21641

There is an original link somewhere around where I found Phil from Challenge Fibre Glasses contact detail, if they are not in this one.

Let us know how much he quotes you for each item. Time can oftern be an issue with Phil, sometimes we need to make a run so he can bulk manufactor them.

Cheers,

[240kconvertible]

also this thread

http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/s...ad.php?t=24328

[minimafia]

thanks buddy, ill keep u up to date. I would buy two of everything, just in case I brake one

[DeesZ]

From archives....
Challenge Fibreglass in Melbourne (+613) 9822 2998
Good luck with that!!

[khughes]

Do we have any 240K guys still in melbourne?

I was talking to Dan (Kproject) over email today, and perhaps it is time that we put our orders together into 1 big order.. chances are that Phil may actually find the time (especially if it is worthwhile for him).

If we were given the oportunity, can everyone post here what they would buy.. we can get our numbers together, and hopefully find a melb. person to handle the pickup of them all (i think postage and handling is part of the issue with challenge)

I would definately be in for a GT-R Grill

Kent

[Mr Camouflage]

I'd want a full set: Front & rear spoilers, over-fenders (flares) and a GT-R grill.
But it would have to be shipped to Perth and packed really well to avoid being damaged. Last F/G thing I had sent form over east arrived damaged.

[Noddle]

Hi,

I would like a up to date price before I put my hand up.

any ideas on the freight to Burnie, Tasmania, 7320 ?

Nigel

[Requiemk]

i would get the flares
and other pieces pending price.

[Mastadd240K]

im in Melbourne and have the help of KDS Parts when it comes to shipping etc, more than happy to help out my fellow 240k'ers plus i want a gtr grill also! lol

[Requiemk]

How about you kick it off mate? make initial contact now before everyone signs on incase he doesnt do them. prices etc.

Cheers!

im fully on the fence whether to just get the hammer out of my gaurds but i shall resist.

[240kconvertible]

im in Melbourne and have the help of KDS Parts when it comes to shipping etc, more than happy to help out my fellow 240k'ers plus i want a gtr grill also! lol

I think you've just volunteered to go knock on the door of challenge fibreglass for the 240k'ers

[Mastadd240K]

damn, ok ill do it for you guys, provided you give me a ride shotgun in your k mate, but i have no license at the moment so you will have to wait till the end of the month, but ill give them a call b4 then. we are going to need a list 100% of what we need...

[Kproject]

I would like to get a grill, and possibly the front lip and rear spoiler.

I've been trying to call Phil at challenge fibreglass for the last couple days, to get the prices and post them up for everyone, but his phone keeps going to the answering machine...

[Noddle]

Silly question, are the flares the same for the 4 door and 2 door (except where they need to be cut, so you can open the door)

Nigel

[s13drifter]

The flares will fit 4 door. I am mocking mine up at the moment, I have made the cut and cut out the rear doors also. There is a hell of alot more work doing a 4 door, if you want to do it right you need to re fabricate a rear dog leg=big job.

[Noddle]

The flares will fit 4 door. I am mocking mine up at the moment, I have made the cut and cut out the rear doors also. There is a hell of alot more work doing a 4 door, if you want to do it right you need to re fabricate a rear dog leg=big job.

Are you going to take some 'happy snaps' to share with the rest of us ?

Nigel

[s13drifter]

I do have some photos but i will start a thread once I have a progression from start to finish.

[s13drifter]

heres a sneak peak of the project, this is the only photo I have as I am uploading off my phone. I got this done on the weekend, this is all just mockup stuff and the mockup motor is a rb30 and I will be running a 26 so the engine will sit around 30mm lower. Will be running twins just thought for the photo this setup would look cool.

Cheers

[Noddle]

heres a sneak peak of the project, this is the only photo I have as I am uploading off my phone. I got this done on the weekend, this is all just mockup stuff and the mockup motor is a rb30 and I will be running a 26 so the engine will sit around 30mm lower. Will be running twins just thought for the photo this setup would look cool.

Cheers

Do you use the standard 240K cross member ?, what engine mounts ?

I'll like to collect information in my 'text' file for later use..

Nigel

[khughes]

standard cross member works fine (using the RB25/26 rubber isolators), just have to fabricate some mounts and a gearbox mount.. of course you need a custom length tail shaft too..

[N1GTR]

Any indication on prices for the GTR parts? (all of them in one bundle would be good)

[Mastadd240K]

ill get prices together this week, can i get everyone to post what they want here: i will need,

Name: (forum id Ok)

Part:

ill get a list together and speak to challenge and work out the best prices

[Mastadd240K]

ok i spoke with Phil today, he's working out prices for all our bits,

Bobtail

Flairs

Front Apron

And
GTR Grill

i should have them tomorrow, ill post them up here and then we shall organize what we are ordering!

[Requiemk]

great news, hopefully we have more people interested than just saying they are

[Mastadd240K]

great news, hopefully we have more people interested than just saying they are

me too

[khughes]

I am in for a Grill

[soopakarr]

standard cross member works fine (using the RB25/26 rubber isolators), just have to fabricate some mounts and a gearbox mount.. of course you need a custom length tail shaft too..

i did it much easier when i did my RB20.... i modified origional cross, mixed and matehed mounts, and modified g-box mount... could have done whole thing in a day if i had been in a rush

and yeah i got a huge 3" custom shaft with massive uni's so it WON'T brake...

[soopakarr]

i'd get a grill too

[Mastadd240K]

Ok Ill keep this list updated!

khughes: Grill x1
Location: Sydney

soopakarr: Grill x1
Location: Brisvegas

Mastadd: Front Apron x1
Location: Melbourne

MiniMafia:
Flairs x1 Set
Grill x1
Front Lip x1
Bob Tail Spoiler x1
Location: Tasmania

s13drifter:
Front Apron x1
Bob Tail Spoiler x1
Location: Canberra

240K&Beyond:
flares x2 sets
Grill x2
Bob Tail Spoiler x1
Front Apron x1
Location: Syd

ovenfood: PENDING PRICES
Grill x1
Flairs x1
Front Apron x1
Bob Tail Spoiler x1
Location: Brisvegas

Adzmax:
Grill
Flairs
Bob Tail
Front Spoiler
Location: Melb

N1GTR: PENDING PRICES
Grill x2
Flairs x2
Bob Tail x2
Front Apron x2
Location: Syd

[khughes]

yep, i am in sydney

[minimafia]

Put me down for flares, grill, front lip and rear bob tail.

[Mastadd240K]

im still awaiting prices, but ill get onto him again today!

[s13drifter]

I ordered a grill, front splitter, and rear spoiler in June and have rang a few times and still nothing so put me down for those items, maybe this will cause some progress????

I am in Canberra.

Cheers

[240K&Beyond]

I ordered a complete set last time a never picked them up.

You better put me down for:
2 sets of flares
2 grills
1 rear spoiler
1 front lip.

To go to Sydney. Thanks.

[khughes]

Actually, when you speak to Phil, mention to him that the grill he promised me (Kent, the guy who gave him the original grill to mould from) years ago will be in this order (just in case he does happen to remember by himself).

And if it is easier for you, i am happy to have mine sent with Bruce's (and i can grab it from him)

Kent

[ovenfood]

hey id need to know the prices as im low on cash but i be intrested in a set :> i live near soopakar so we could get it shipped together

[Mastadd240K]

Actually, when you speak to Phil, mention to him that the grill he promised me (Kent, the guy who gave him the original grill to mould from) years ago will be in this order (just in case he does happen to remember by himself).

And if it is easier for you, i am happy to have mine sent with Bruce's (and i can grab it from him)

Kent

he did remeber all on his own, still not prices tho

[Adzmax]

Hey all, I'm new to zcars - hi! Just picked myself up a 240K. I'm after a full set and I'm in Melbourne Ta!

[N1GTR]

Who's this Adzmax guy? I hear he likes to drink at Sheppo

Pending prices im in for 2 whole sets

Also instead of leaving it up to aust post, for the sydney guys, how about i drive down and bring everything back myself so i know its safe and we just divide the fuel cost between the people who's parts i carry?

[Mastadd240K]

wow what a response, much more than i expected, ill hassle phil again today. he might be shocked when i tell him how much stuff we want!

also on a personal note, im glad im not going down the gt-r route now because all you guys are! :P

[Adzmax]

Awwww don't be like that now, we can all share the GTR love

Steve - Hey mate

[Mastadd240K]

Awwww don't be like that now, we can all share the GTR love

Steve - Hey mate

dont worry i dont mind a little bit of gtr love, lol

Spoke with phil again today, still no prices tho

[s13drifter]

as a guide only last time I was quoted figures they went like this

Flares: $270 a set
Front lip $140
Rear spoiler $170
Grill $250

I think we should get a better price than this considering the amount he can turn out.

[240K&Beyond]

Damn and expensive month !!! when is the order being sent?

[Mr Camouflage]

I'd be after a full set if someone (Phil or whoever) could send it to Perth. Well packaged so they don't get damaged.

[greenmonster80]

Would shipping stateside be possible? A local KenMary owner is asking me to locate these for him from Japan, but thinking he can do this himself w/o language barriers from ya'll.

[N1GTR]

Surely if the postage was covered someone wouldnt mind sending it to you

Afterall, if it ads another set of pieces we should all have a slightly better bargaining power with Phil

[khughes]

you may have trouble getting them down to a size that can be sent internationaly(short of a $$$ courier)..

we had a lot of trouble getting them sent via EMS originally from japan..

They are quite long (grill especially)

[Mastadd240K]

im shore its possible, the crap Aussie $$$ compared to the greenback, may help. we can pack if you arrange pickup and transport cost's

[greenmonster80]

Sounds feasible. I use blackcat and UPS to get stuff out of Japan. Not too bad. I will have to forward this thread to the interested buyer so he can chime in on his own.

[mark105]

def be keen for a set of flares and pending price maybe the whole kit, im in NZ but can sus getting them sent to my uncle in melb to save you guys overseas shipping issues.

[Datstan]

Im in NZ too & keen for a complete set

[Requiemk]

yer also in nz and keen on flares + other items pending prices and what money i can scrounge up

[kyteler]

There's another NZ guy who will potentially be keen too. I'll ask him and get back to you.

[Kproject]

Geez hope i'm not too late to get on the list... i havent logged in for a while.
Can i get put down for a grill, rear spoiler and front lip?

I'm in Adelaide, but i might be able to organise a pickup from melbourne.

[Mr Camouflage]

Damn, every 240K left south of the equator is going to look like a GT-R

[Mastadd240K]

Damn, every 240K left south of the equator is going to look like a GT-R

yeah, now i dont want to sell my original one, because there may only be one left at this rate!

ive been calling for prices but still he's far to bizy, dont hold your breath about having them b4 the new year!

ill keep on it but i dont want to piss him off at the same time!

[Mastadd240K]

Cant edit my old one!!!


Ok take 2 Ill keep this list updated!

khughes: Grill x1
Location: Sydney

soopakarr: Grill x1
Location: Brisvegas

Mastadd: Front Apron x1
Location: Melbourne

MiniMafia:
Flairs x1 Set
Grill x1
Front Lip x1
Bob Tail Spoiler x1
Location: Tasmania

s13drifter:
Front Apron x1
Bob Tail Spoiler x1
Location: Canberra

240K&Beyond:
flares x2 sets
Grill x2
Bob Tail Spoiler x1
Front Apron x1
Location: Syd

ovenfood: PENDING PRICES
Grill x1
Flairs x1
Front Apron x1
Bob Tail Spoiler x1
Location: Brisvegas

Adzmax:
Grill
Flairs
Bob Tail
Front Spoiler
Location: Melb

N1GTR: PENDING PRICES
Grill x2
Flairs x2
Bob Tail x2
Front Apron x2
Location: Syd

Datstan:
Grill x1
Flairs x1
Bob Tail x1
Front Spoiler x1
Location: Auckland Nz

Requiemk:
Flairs x1
Others pending Prices
Location: Nz


Kproject:
Grill x1
Bob Tail x1
Front Apron x1
Location: S.A


Mr Camouflage:
Grill x1
Bob Tail x1
Front Apron x1
Location: Perth

240kconvertible:
Front lip x 1
Grill x1
Bob tail x1

"Damn, every 240K left south of the equator is going to look like a GT-R "

[Mr Camouflage]

Mr Camouflage

I'd be after a full set if someone (Phil or whoever) could send it to Perth. Well packaged so they don't get damaged.

Location: Perth

[240kconvertible]

F&%* Me that's a few orders. He'd better give us a discount for all of that.

Put me down for these pending prices.
1 x Front lip
1 x Grill
1 x Bob tail

[240K&Beyond]

Better ask Phil if he has flares for a 4 door as Noodle might need them.

[Noddle]

Better ask Phil if he has flares for a 4 door as Noodle might need them.

I was under the impression they are the same, except for the cut, to allow the door to open.

Nigel

[mark105]

you forgot me, im same as requiemk

[240kingdat]

Hi all, I am based in between Albury and Canberra, I have 240k coupe, RB25DET, I have also talked to Challenge fibreglass, but haven't got word back in a while, so I would be keen to join in a group buy for a full set of items.
cheers.

[fraz]

hey guys,
Put me down for:
- Bobtail
- Flairs
- Front Apron
- GTR Grill

(Pending on price)
Thanks

Location: Tassie

[Adzmax]

Has there been any progression on this?

[Mastadd240K]

yep, i call, he's on holidays till the 19th. ill call again next week sorry wish i at least had prices

[Adzmax]

No no, don't be sorry. Thanks for all the effort mate

[Requiemk]

Seems a bit unlikely?
This guy has a potential of 10+ customers spending alot of money and he cant even get back to us about prices.

[240kingdat]

i've spoken to him in the last 3 months, and he has lots of bigger jobs, eg. commercial, so that seems to take up most of their time, but if he has a large order, I think he should come through with the goods.

[240kingdat]

PS Mastadd240k: I'm still in for:
- Bobtail
- Flairs
- Front Apron
- GTR Grill

[Mastadd240K]

ok called phil again yesterday, still know joy, he says he is making parts at the moment, trying to get some stock together, but still NO PRICES!!!!!!!! for me! i told him to hurry the **** up! well i should have he told me to call back friday, and then i reminded him we have over 15 people waiting on prices for ****loads of his stuff! and we will go else were, that guy really needs to pull his finger out!

[Adzmax]

Good, see what he reckons on Friday - would be mad to pass 15 sales up.

[Adzmax]

So Friday's come and gone, what the dealeo

[khughes]

hehe, i wouldn't hold my breath, i am still waiting 2+ years later!

i was hoping that i could atleast get the grill out of him that he promised to make me 2 years ago.. but maybe we should look collectively at buying another one out of japan and using that as a mould. It is only becasue i did this originally that Phil has the grill mould.

[Adzmax]

Sureley someone here has a fiberglass grill we could use as a mould?

[khughes]

Nope, not that anyone has let on (otherwise we wouldn't be wasting our time with phil )

My 1st one was destroyed when he took the mould, and the one i bought was shipped off to the US (and funnily enough, eventually back to japan) with a car i sold.. and still waiting for phil to sell me a replacement

The shipping on the grill from japan was not cheap either.. and it was slightly over the maximum EMS postage size.. it did make it through though (though slightly bent and damaged)

[khughes]

haha, just noticed your profile tag.. 240krazy.. i like it!

[Adzmax]

Haha, cheers.

I'll keep my eyes open for one. I check the auctions regularly. What about the rest of the parts? Front air splitter, over fenders and bob tail?

[Mastadd240K]

cool, sorry i was working all weekend guess what guys,




I HAVE PRICES!!!!!!!

[Mastadd240K]

Now rember these are X gst, Dont include packing and posting etc,



Boot Spoilers: $125

Front Apron: $110

FiberGlass Flairs: $280

Gt-R Grill: $160 Bare, $270 Plus with steel brackets and mesh.

[kyteler]

Sweet, put me down for a front spook and a set of flares

Cheers for your hard work man, and with these guys it seems harder work than it need be!

[khughes]

any news on when he will make a batch? i have been emailing him too, but no reply yet

Kent

[Noddle]

Boot Spoilers: $125

Front Apron: $110

FiberGlass Flairs: $280

Gt-R Grill: $160 Bare, $270 Plus with steel brackets and mesh.

I'll have

Front Apron: $110
FiberGlass Flairs: $280
Gt-R Grill: $160 Bare

Are these one of prices, or bulk purchase price?

Nigel

[khughes]

i may also need (in addition to my grill) a second set of everything. will confirm and let you know

[Adzmax]

Nice work mate. I'm still down for the full set - don't think I'll worry about the brackets and mesh, can add them later

We have the demand but any word on supply?

[Mastadd240K]

huges apparantly he has been making parts this last week, but he did sound shocked when i remeinded him that its about 10 - 15 sets

[Adzmax]

Haha, ah well I'm sure he'll be happy when the cash is in his pocket huh!

[ovenfood]

yer i think i can manage that...
still up for a full set and DW bout mesh and brackets thats an easy fab job and i should be able to do that part cheaper :>


thanks so much for all the work you are doing and buy the looks of it are going to do :>

[Mastadd240K]

ok im having a meeting with the boss of KDS Parts to help out with packing and shipping tonight! they are the premiere resource for R31 Skyline Genuine and Re-Manufactured Parts genuine Nissan parts distribution, There will be a small premium but they post insured and well packed, and maybe if were lucky they might get some parts in stock....

[240K&Beyond]

Sweeta.
I'm still in for the list a page back. I would prefer to see pictures of the Grills with the mesh prior to coughing out an extra $110 per item. I will change my delivery location to a Melbourne pickup. My Cars are stored in Melbourne, so it does not make any sense to shipp them up to Sydney.

Good Work on the chase up.

[Mr Camouflage]

Pictures of the grill are in this thread:
http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/s...ad.php?t=24328

[Mastadd240K]

Kds parts meeting went well, they are going to buy a whole set and get some molds made aswell so next time anyone needs parts there will not be such a wait!!!!

[kyteler]

What kind of prices? Do you think it would be better to just get the initial set Challenge has done now and then tell them to not bother about the rest. After the several years waiting for any contact from him (Challenge), I offer little loyalty to them at all.

[Mastadd240K]

dont know what the difference on prices would be, quality would have to be the difference, some samples of Kds manufactured parts : http://classicskylinesaustralia.com/...hp?topic=134.0

the fiberglass stuff is actually better than the original nissan stuff,

ill email Phil today just us few that have already confirmed the prices are ok, so maybe a few sets from both suppliers or something like that. kds will still have to have the molds made so that will take time. lets see how much Phil can get out and check that the quality is there.

[Adzmax]

I say just get as many as we can and go from there - but that's just me

[s13drifter]

Phil is all promises. I would eat my words but I wont be suprised at all if you are still waiting at christmas for even one set of what you are asking for. I am still waiting, its been over a year and I ring him every two weeks he just keeps promising but never delivers. He doesnt care that there are 15 orders if anything I think that will hinder you get them faster. GL though

[Adzmax]

Any progress?

[kyteler]

Why does it not surprise me there's been no more mentioned on here.