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Old 09-02-2005, 12:29 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Australia Carbon Fibre in Australia

Does anybody know if you able to buy Carbon Fibre body panels in Australia ? I'm thinking of getting a C/F bonnet for my '96 Vienta touring.

Any help would be great guys. If i can't get one in Australia, i might have no choice, but to get one imported from the U.S.

So if you know of anywhere, please let me know ?
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Old 09-02-2005, 01:40 AM   #2 (permalink)
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I'd say you'd have to get one from the US.

Also a thing to note..carbon fibre is illegal (un-roadworthy) in most states if Australia.
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Old 09-02-2005, 01:56 AM   #3 (permalink)
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just remember its gonna cost expensive to ship it here. I imported a Full bodykit from the US - AUST and costs me $300usd Shipping & Handling.

but then again if you're really want it go for it. on the other side I don't see why Carbon Fibre is illegal in Australia . just double check mate. (even i didnt know this )

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(BTW have you ask JETSPEED?? THEY'RE LIKE WEST COAST CUSTOMS but DOwnUNdeR! )
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not if you paint it..

i think VIS sells an OEM style hood for your car..

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on the other side I don't see why Carbon Fibre is illegal in Australia . just double check mate. (even i didnt know this )
Un-painted CF (or even painted i think) is illegal in Australia as it does not conform to ADR's. CF will splinter into shards if hit (not crumple like metal) and thus is a hazard to you and everyone else. Unless you can get it engineered to say it won't be an issue, then you will have problems with the law.

In the US it is legal i think (as they sell them and many people have them without issue). But remember, the US also allow GT wings etc...which are also illegal in Australia.

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It will be too expensive to get one custom made, best bet is the US.
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Yeah i think i'll have to inport 1. Might get a boot lid while i'm at it... nah, stratch that idea, the bonnet will do. I'll have to check on the legal issues with it though. I don't see to much of an issue, considering the fibreglass kit cars, that get around. I'll see what they say, and pass on the information to you all.
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there was a custom CF boot group buy, conducted by UFOZ, but i can tell you, it'll be a LOOOOOOOOOOOOOONG time before he conducts another (it was the 2nd)...

you might wanna post a "want to buy" thread, in the buy/sell forum, but i dont think you'll have any luck..
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Thanks for that. I'm not to sure of the bootlid though.
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