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Discussion in '360/430' started by Brav, Nov 27, 2007.

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  1. Brav

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    #1 Brav, Nov 27, 2007
    I searched but couldnt find much info. Is this a quality kit? Anyone have experience with installation, fitment, etc? I know its relatively inexpensive for the whole kit, made in Japan, dist by 3T.

    Any info appreciated!

    http://3tmotorsport.com/web2003/JimGainerStradaleKit.htm
     
  2. Valence

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    #2 Valence, Nov 27, 2007
    That looks like the exact same diffusers we bought a year or so ago from Japan. Quality is worse than bad. Parts ended up being USELESS to us.
     
  3. Brav

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    #3 Brav, Nov 27, 2007
    was it in fact the same kit? what was the problem? so you only bought the diffuser? I believe (may be wrong) it was only avail as a single kit, when we called 3T
     
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    #4 Valence, Nov 27, 2007
    It looks like the same pictures to me that were used in the ebay ads they ran about a year ago. It was being sold as a kit, but we just wanted the diffusers for a project. So we just bought the diffusers. They were just too crude to use on a 360 without essentially re-making them. I was and am aware that they aren't supposed to be "bolt on" to a stock bumper. They just weren't enough like a real CS part. They may fit fine on their own replica bumper, but I'd be surprised if it looked or fit right up close.
     
  5. Brav

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    #5 Brav, Nov 27, 2007
    Very good, thanks for your input.
     
  6. Rockyd

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    #6 Rockyd, Nov 27, 2007
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    Are you sure? Then why would this car be featured in SEMA and was also in Dupont Magazine. Jim Gainer is a big racing team in Japan ( FYI). Before we start bad mouthing other products, let us do our homework first. I have bought a lot of stuff with 3T Motorsport and i have no complaints.
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  7. Valence

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    #7 Valence, Nov 28, 2007
    That car doesn't have the parts we're talking about, but it is nice and ricey!
     
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    #8 Valence, Nov 28, 2007
    I just checked the diffusers we have - they are the white ones in the picture in the first link.
     
  9. Brav

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    #9 Brav, Nov 28, 2007
    I saw that red car @ SEMA I believe. Style isn't my taste but no, those aren't the parts in question as mentioned.
     
  10. Tipo815

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    #10 Tipo815, Nov 28, 2007
    Problem with the red car in the photos is all the parts are bolted on whereas the parts in question are actual replacement pieces. Bolt on parts should never be added to Ferraris IMO (which is why I don't like Hamann kits either).

    Chris - Fitment is never dead on with these aftermarket pieces but the good thing with fiberglass is that a good body shop can tweak it enough to fit nicely. I think it would look awesome!
     
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    #11 Hubert888, Nov 28, 2007
    99% of the time, you get what you pay for!
     
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    #12 Hubert888, Nov 28, 2007
    Ive seen that red 360 in person many times. The bodykit is not my flava....well i mean the bolt-on kit is not my flava. Would prefer to get an Imola CS bodykit where quality is top notch and fitment perfect
     
  13. Valence

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    #13 Valence, Nov 29, 2007
    I know - but everyone expects our parts to fit perfectly the first time! Of course they're already finished so you wouldn't want to have to do anything too drastic to them. I agree that Fiberglass parts can be tweaked, and maybe I'm being too critical. In the case of the diffusers, I was comparing them to stock CS diffusers and I felt that the overall shape was there but the details were a bit clumsy.
     

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