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Posted by: arcdesigns Feb 14 2005, 02:19 AM

http://www.gettydesign.com/914CFDecklid.html

Posted by: Twystd1 Feb 14 2005, 02:31 AM

It just aint fair....

I paid 40 bucks for a used steel hood......

This thing is simply porn.............

Twystd1

Posted by: sj914 Feb 14 2005, 03:00 AM

Is that a steel frame that the cf is bonded to?

Posted by: mack914 Feb 14 2005, 06:17 AM

Nice!!!-thanks for the pictures. You made alot of guys happy. Next best things to having your own.

Posted by: ablose58 Feb 14 2005, 07:00 AM

Posted by: Rotten Robby Feb 14 2005, 08:23 AM

What is the difference in weight between the stock hood and the CF hood? It looks terrific!
Rob

Posted by: Hi_Fi_Guy Feb 14 2005, 09:01 AM

QUOTE (sj914 @ Feb 14 2005, 01:00 AM)

Is that a steel frame that the cf is bonded to?

Most likely glass... notice the metal inserts for the hood bolts.

Posted by: URY914 Feb 14 2005, 09:12 AM

QUOTE (Rotten Robby @ Feb 14 2005, 06:23 AM)

What is the difference in weight between the stock hood and the CF hood? It looks terrific! Rob

A lot!!!

I bet the c/f hood it about 6-8 pounds. The stock hood is 40+ with hardware.

Paul

Posted by: CptTripps Feb 14 2005, 10:14 AM

That is flat-out sweet!

How much are they?

Posted by: mack914 Feb 14 2005, 10:16 AM

Group Buy $499 each plus shipping and if you buy both front and back $100 shipping anywhere.

Posted by: Mueller Feb 14 2005, 12:51 PM

hmmm, wonder if those are a file photo or of mine

they should be finished this week

Posted by: CptTripps Feb 14 2005, 12:53 PM

Those, on a black 6er with flares would be downright sick.

::: planning the next one already :::

Posted by: vortrex Feb 14 2005, 12:58 PM

QUOTE (Mueller @ Feb 14 2005, 10:51 AM)

hmmm, wonder if those are a file photo or of mine they should be finished this week

probably yours they said they had no photos and would take pictures of the first ones made for the group buy.

Posted by: Series9 Feb 14 2005, 02:30 PM

Well, that did it. I called Neal and ordered a pair.

Hank (GT Racing) agreed to take mine back. If someone's interested in buying mine, call Hank at GT Racing 800-797-2911. He doesn't know I'm making this offer, but I'm sure he'd rather sell them at a discount than take them back.

What's wrong with them? They are a little rough around the edges (the literal edges) and should be sanded and painted instead of being left bare.

Be aware that I will need the shipping box from Getty before I can send the GT Racing decks anywhere and Getty said I was looking at about six weeks for delivery.

Posted by: db9146 Feb 14 2005, 02:57 PM

I called and spoke with Neal about the lids a couple of weeks ago. He explained that they add inserts into the CF bracing underneath the lids to allow the use of stock hardware. The bracing underneath the hoods are identical to stock with the exception that the cross piece that normally goes along the "rear" edge (edge closest to the windsheild on the front) has been eliminated for additional weight savings.

The CF hoods weigh about 13lbs. ea, he guessed.

I am wondering if the edges will seal as well as a steel lid (assuming new rubbers) if only the stock hinges and latches are used, rather than pins?

Joe, since you've just spent some time working with a big piece of CF (albeit from another vendor), do you think that a CF lid will work well w/o pins?

Posted by: andys Feb 14 2005, 03:09 PM

All,

Stock hood weighted in at 37lbs. according to a bathroom scale. FWIW.

Andy

Posted by: arcdesigns Feb 14 2005, 04:07 PM

4 more pics of the CF lid test fit on a black 914 added.



http://www.gettydesign.com/914CFDecklid.html

Posted by: mack914 Feb 14 2005, 04:20 PM

Those lids look fine on a black 914. My car is black and can't wait until my lids come in.

Posted by: Series9 Feb 14 2005, 05:35 PM

QUOTE (db9146 @ Feb 14 2005, 01:57 PM)

Joe, since you've just spent some time working with a big piece of CF (albeit from another vendor), do you think that a CF lid will work well w/o pins?

I can only comment on the decks from GT Racing and will let you know when I get the decks from Getty.

Mine are going to be pinned in the front. With the one I have now, there was absolutely no other choice as it would not close properly via the stock latch.

Posted by: Mueller Feb 14 2005, 05:44 PM

QUOTE (mack914 @ Feb 14 2005, 03:20 PM)

Those lids look fine on a black 914. My car is black and can't wait until my lids come in.

my car is green, not too sure how I'll be able to hide these from the wife

Posted by: sj914 Feb 14 2005, 06:01 PM

QUOTE (Mueller @ Feb 14 2005, 03:44 PM)

QUOTE (mack914 @ Feb 14 2005, 03:20 PM) Those lids look fine on a black 914.  My car is black and can't wait until my lids come in. my car is green, not too sure how I'll be able to hide these from the wife

Just tell her it's just painted that way and you want to go for the cf look.

Posted by: Gint Feb 14 2005, 06:47 PM

QUOTE (Mueller Posted on Feb 14 2005 @ 04:44 PM)

my car is green, not too sure how I'll be able to hide these from the wife

rattlecan!

Posted by: URY914 Feb 14 2005, 09:11 PM

Anyone want to buy these to go with your nice pretty trunk?


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Posted by: mack914 Feb 15 2005, 03:48 PM

I'm surprised that more people haven't responded to the great pics of the Cf lids. Maybe just to overwelmed to comment. Pictures of lids on the car, black car, just look great.

Posted by: roundboy914 Feb 15 2005, 04:49 PM

that is one b-e-a-utiful piece of craftmanship!

Posted by: Series9 Feb 15 2005, 06:00 PM

QUOTE (mack914 @ Feb 15 2005, 02:48 PM)

I'm surprised that more people haven't responded to the great pics of the Cf lids. Maybe just to overwelmed to comment. Pictures of lids on the car, black car, just look great.

I responded by purchasing a pair.

Good enough?

Posted by: mack914 Feb 15 2005, 06:40 PM

Good enough. You said all along that you needed pictures to be convinced. And now you're convinced.

Posted by: mack914 Feb 15 2005, 06:41 PM

Thanks-Joe for being a part of the group buy....

Posted by: Series9 Feb 15 2005, 06:45 PM

QUOTE (mack914 @ Feb 15 2005, 05:41 PM)

Thanks-Joe for being a part of the group buy....

I'm just glad to get to see some pics and that GT Racing agreed to take my others back for a full refund.

I think GT Racing should get a lot of credit for their business practices on this one. They're in a transition time in terms of CF manufacturing. I hope they get it worked out because Hank is a good guy and a straight shooter.

Now to start badgering Getty to get 'em finished.

Posted by: Mueller Feb 15 2005, 07:02 PM

QUOTE (914RS @ Feb 15 2005, 05:45 PM)

Now to start badgering Getty to get 'em finished.

..... they still have not charged my credit card....I am driving down to San Diego this Sat...wonder if I should try to pick them up or not...might have to do some sweet talking to the wife

Posted by: itsa914 Feb 15 2005, 09:55 PM

QUOTE (mack914 @ Feb 15 2005, 01:48 PM)

I'm surprised that more people haven't responded to the great pics of the Cf lids. Maybe just to overwelmed to comment. Pictures of lids on the car, black car, just look great.

So how would these be for a street / ax car? I am planning for a repaint and minor body work for winter 2005 and I will need a new (old) rear lid so might as well jump in with both feet?

Posted by: jimtab Feb 15 2005, 11:14 PM

QUOTE (Mueller @ Feb 14 2005, 03:44 PM)

QUOTE (mack914 @ Feb 14 2005, 03:20 PM) Those lids look fine on a black 914.  My car is black and can't wait until my lids come in. my car is green, not too sure how I'll be able to hide these from the wife

Hell, just paint em Then you'll be in stealth mode....

Posted by: carr914 Feb 16 2005, 09:39 AM

It looks great and I'm glad I got in on the BUY. I also can't wait for my 911 frontend pieces.
T.C.

Posted by: arcdesigns Feb 18 2005, 12:30 PM

Two more pics added. This time of the hood.

http://www.gettydesign.com/914CFDecklid.html

Posted by: seanery Feb 18 2005, 01:40 PM

garold, i think they'd look good on your car.

Posted by: itsa914 Feb 18 2005, 03:06 PM

QUOTE (seanery @ Feb 18 2005, 11:40 AM)

garold, i think they'd look good on your car.

Me too Just waiting for my bonus check to come and I am going to place my order