GI: RBK LB BODYKITS

[JumpmanYaris]

is that better then Fiberglass?
or the same ?

[Cosmonaut]

im sure urethane is better as it would allow it to flex and not break/crack like FB parts.

[tk-421]

Originally Posted by JumpmanYaris

is that better then Fiberglass?
or the same ?

FIBERGLASS

• Pros:
  • Easy to repair (most of the time)
  • Less expensive to fabricate in the short run
• Cons:
  • The material is constantly expanding (therefore it may need to be reconditioned after a few years, or even replaced in extreme cases)
  • Tends to splinter/break upon impact; usually loses to urethane as far as how much of an impact it can withstand
  • Molds need to be remade after a while (~1000 pieces)
  • Usually weighs more than comparable urethane pieces (depending on how much material is used)

URETHANE

• Pros:
  • Flexes upon impact (more crash-resistant)
  • Usually weighs less than comparable fiberglass pieces
  • More cost-effective in the long run

• Cons:
  • Much more expensive in the short run (molds are made from SS and cost a pretty penny)
  • If the piece breaks upon impact it is almost impossible to repair successfully (without it looking like ass anyway); usually needs to be replaced if/when that happens (as opposed to fiberglass, which is quite inexpensive to repair 9 out of 10 times)

[cali yaris]

that's nicely done, a simple to read comparison.Thanks.

might want to delete this one though, under fiberglass:

Usually weighs less than comparable fiberglass pieces

So, do fiberglass, do the smaller pieces first, and get Group Buy payments up front. Right? You know we want to support your venture!

[tk-421]

Originally Posted by cali yaris

might want to delete this one though, under fiberglass:

Fixed.

So, do fiberglass, do the smaller pieces first, and get Group Buy payments up front. Right? You know we want to support your venture!

Which pieces do you think I should do first? I'm willing to fabricate pretty much anything as long as it sells well enough for the bigger projects to take off.

[cali yaris]

whatever had the highest numbers on your poll?

[tk-421]

Well, the thing is, none of those pieces are truly "small". The smallest pieces are the eyelids and RBK spoilers (already in production), and maybe the sideskirts...

[lowsushi]

I dont know what they are really called, but are there alot of lip spoilers/di-fusers available? (they go on the front bumper) I think that might be good to go with side skirts and the RBK spoiler.

[cali yaris]

yeah lip pieces front or back would be nice. Ones that we know fit our USDM cars FTW.

[nerd_vitZ]

Originally Posted by cali yaris

yeah lip pieces front or back would be nice. Ones that we know fit our USDM cars FTW.

yeah, im definitely interested more in Lip's for the LB's that we know can fit. theyre cheaper all around and (IMO) better looking.

[thewifesyaris]

No duckbill!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!

[tk-421]

I wish I could say yes to that, but there doesn't seem to be enough demand for them for the time being.

[Qmobile]

I made a front spoiler long time ago looked alright til winter ate it :(

[lowsushi]

prolly a noob question, but WTF is a duckbill?

[RacerFreakXXX]

maybe you should see if you can get a list for duckbill spoiler because I'm sure you could get 10-15 people interested.

Also I'd love a front lip for the 09+ yaris

[ROCKLAND TOYOTA]

Originally Posted by RacerFreakXXX

maybe you should see if you can get a list for duckbill spoiler because I'm sure you could get 10-15 people interested.

[tk-421]

Originally Posted by RacerFreakXXX

maybe you should see if you can get a list for duckbill spoiler because I'm sure you could get 10-15 people interested.

Also I'd love a front lip for the 09+ yaris

Well I'm willing to get that fabricated if we can get at least 10 ppl. Who else wants a duckbill and/or lip kit?

[cali yaris]

prolly a noob question, but WTF is a duckbill?

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