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Old Aug 11, 2007 | 04:56 PM
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Carbon Fiber S gas cap?

Does anyone make a carbon fiber gas cap for the S? I could have sworn I saw a picture of one on here before. Any tips on where to find one would be greatly appreciated.
 
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Old Aug 12, 2007 | 07:01 AM
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Man that would be great if there was one. Let me know if you find one.
 
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Old Aug 12, 2007 | 11:25 AM
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here you go!

CF gas cap...
 
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Old Aug 12, 2007 | 02:31 PM
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Yikes! Thats roughly $290 plus shipping! You can buy a lot of petrol for that kind of $$!!!
 
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Old Aug 12, 2007 | 03:00 PM
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most certainly can't be a cheapskate when it comes to carbon fiber
 
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Old Aug 12, 2007 | 03:21 PM
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Originally Posted by glnr13
most certainly can't be a cheapskate when it comes to carbon fiber
You got that right! I like a bit of the CF as much as the next guy, but not enough to spend that kind of $$.
Looks pretty cool though!
 
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Old Aug 12, 2007 | 04:06 PM
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these pieces are from essentialmini.


 
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Old Aug 12, 2007 | 04:35 PM
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when it comes to CF ...

$ becomes less of an issue as it is SO SEXY !
 
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Old Aug 12, 2007 | 08:15 PM
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Thanks guys! That is the picture I was referring to glnr, is that your car? I am waiting for the door handles to come from newministuff. Might join you on the carbon fiber gas cap. Is it a cover or a complete cap replacement?
 
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Old Aug 12, 2007 | 08:22 PM
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I would hope its a complete replacement
 
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Old Aug 12, 2007 | 08:32 PM
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Originally Posted by littlehandegan
I would hope its a complete replacement
me too.
 
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Old Aug 12, 2007 | 08:36 PM
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I think it is... I hope so too...

MINI D ... nice to see you
 
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Old Aug 12, 2007 | 08:40 PM
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Mini d i dig your mc40...what number is it?
 
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Old Aug 12, 2007 | 08:46 PM
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the gas cap is a cover over a OEM stock cap
you purchase the cap it is "wraped" in CF
 
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Old Aug 12, 2007 | 09:17 PM
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it is a stock cap that has been wrapped with CF then epoxied and sealed over. same with the handles.
not quite a "cover" more like take stock parts and wrap, then layers of epoxy...
i would have preferred if they had created molds and then fabricated new parts but the quality of the wrap is above par and very, very clean. no flaws whatsoever on my set. fitment is excellent

so just to clarify, when you order these puppies you get complete replacements. no reuse of your old parts
 

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Old Aug 12, 2007 | 09:25 PM
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the pic doesn't work glenn cause of hte filters
 
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Old Aug 12, 2007 | 09:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Tüls
the pic doesn't work glenn cause of hte filters
i know

edit: thanks Sgbye
 

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Old Aug 12, 2007 | 09:37 PM
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ha ha
oh snap..
oh chit!
 
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Old Aug 13, 2007 | 07:26 AM
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Those look.......close jaw and proceede to admire..........Very Nice!
 
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Old Aug 13, 2007 | 07:37 AM
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Originally Posted by littlehandegan
Mini d i dig your mc40...what number is it?
Thanks, it is number 565.

Originally Posted by Tüls
MINI D ... nice to see you
Thanks Tuls, this sickness never dies, right?

Originally Posted by COR BLMY
the gas cap is a cover over a OEM stock cap
you purchase the cap it is "wraped" in CF
Originally Posted by glnr13
it is a stock cap that has been wrapped with CF then epoxied and sealed over. same with the handles.
not quite a "cover" more like take stock parts and wrap, then layers of epoxy...
i would have preferred if they had created molds and then fabricated new parts but the quality of the wrap is above par and very, very clean. no flaws whatsoever on my set. fitment is excellent

so just to clarify, when you order these puppies you get complete replacements. no reuse of your old parts
Thanks guys, for the explanation and the pictures.
 
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Old Aug 13, 2007 | 09:15 AM
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those look good, being that they are coming from the uk how long does it take to get them?
 
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Old Aug 13, 2007 | 09:48 AM
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those look good, being that they are coming from the uk how long does it take to get them?
I will let you know.
 
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Old Aug 13, 2007 | 11:28 AM
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it took about 4 weeks from the checkout button to my doorstep
 
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Old Aug 14, 2007 | 08:05 PM
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I gotcha

Nice carbon. And nice JEDIs
 
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