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Hard radiator pipe kit for GS300/400/430

Old 05-18-02, 10:13 PM
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Default Hard radiator pipe kit for GS300/400/430

I want to gauge the interest out there on a Hard Radiator pipe kit (polished aluminum pipe with HKS cuplers) for the GS300/400/430. I know a great fabrication guy who built me one for my supra (picture posted below). This would probably sell from $80-$100. I'm gonna have him fabricate one for me and one of my friend's who got a GS300 is next after me, so we will have the first ones. So who would be interested in that???
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Default hard radiator pipe kit off supra

sorry, picture posted below:
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I'll take one...
Old 05-19-02, 12:11 AM
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Default Re: Hard radiator pipe kit for GS300/400/430

Originally posted by MRGS400nSoCali
I want to gauge the interest out there on a Hard Radiator pipe kit (polished aluminum pipe with HKS cuplers) for the GS300/400/430. I know a great fabrication guy who built me one for my supra (picture posted below). This would probably sell from $80-$100. I'm gonna have him fabricate one for me and one of my friend's who got a GS300 is next after me, so we will have the first ones. So who would be interested in that???
If its the same guy that does for the SupraForums guys, I would be interested for sure.....
I talked to him a while back and he said there wasnt one currently available for our cars....That was a few months ago though....
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The fabricater is JC School from Under Pressure in OC cali. The guy is a magician when it comes to custom one-off stuff.
Old 05-20-02, 12:33 PM
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Hey, shiney things are alway nice to have... I might be up for getting one at that price.
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I down let us know whats up!!!
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How soon before we would know something?
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I'm gonna have this fab me my pipe the weekend after Memorial Day weekend. I'll keep you guys posted.

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How about one in Carbon Fiber? Or something other than chrome...powder coat maybe?
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Carbon Fiber would be wayyyyyy too much $$$$$, but Powder Coated should be no problem for a little more (I'll have to ask to make sure it can be done).
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I'd be willing to pay for a CF one...it can't be that expensive...I know how much raw CF sheets sell for...all you'd need to do is get a smaller tube (the OUTER diameter of the smaller tube needs to be the same as the INNER diameter of the tube they're using) and then just lay CF over it...then remove the inner tube (so the inner tube needs to be made of something breakable...like foam or plastic)

Hmmm, I smell a DIY project for myself...
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Originally posted by manaray
How about one in Carbon Fiber? Or something other than chrome...powder coat maybe?
Seems like someone else shares my taste I was in home depot today looking for carbon fiber sheets....lol....please don't laugh at me. What I wanted to do is make a custom carbon fiber cold intake box, get RMM carbon fiber cover, and now this carbon fiber pipe piece. I think all this would look lovely. :eek:


Now, I know I can do a group buy on the RMM for $265+shipping (no tax even in cali and pickup available if you're in cali), so a piece of pipe in CF could not possibly cost more than $130 and maybe $250 for the box. Would definitely bring a tear or two to my eyes seeing this setup. Wait, did I say $80 off RMM's retail price .........

Manaray, let me know if you find someone that can do custom CF kit for a decent price. Heck, maybe we could include couple other parts.......
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manaray and mariusz PM me I might have some info for you guys on the custom carbon fiber stuff
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Originally posted by biggie27
manaray and mariusz PM me I might have some info for you guys on the custom carbon fiber stuff
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