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Old 07-02-15, 07:52 AM
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So there are a handful of options on carbon fiber trunk lids, I'm planning painting it and getting the sard lsr wing in the future.

The options are:

Seibon (oem type)
Vis (oem type)
Aero function 1 piece type (based off what looks like ventross)
Ventross

Prices vary on each manufacture, no weight descriptions on any either..

I know joshlee has a ventross type, maybe some input from you on that?
Old 07-02-15, 10:30 AM
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The ones you listed are all available, and there is also the Wald carbon fiber version.

I have the Aero Function trunk and I'm honestly not too happy with it, the fitment is not that great and a lot of work is needed to make it look good. So 100% authentic all the way or don't go for it, just my .002 cents. But!! The trunk looks great and people love it.

-Josh (jlee@modinjapan.com)
Old 07-02-15, 11:47 AM
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What bout seibon? I had read it took work to fit the plate lights and back up camera, does that apply to the aero function?
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Josh's cf trunk looks like pure sex. Wasn't there another vendor who was coming out with a ventross style trunk as well? I'll have to find the link when I get home
Old 07-02-15, 12:33 PM
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I have a rear diffuser from AeroFunction. The fitment is absolutely horrible.
Old 07-03-15, 12:46 AM
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I recall reading some fitment issues for the VIS trunk, but that for some of the GS owners. The Seibon, at least when I test fitted it, seemed to have a larger gap all around. While it looked fine, I was more concerned about how the water would flow during my detail sessions. Josh's AF1 looks spot on, and it was only when he pointed out the area where it wasn't completely in line with the rest of the trunk, that I noticed. Other than that, it's a different look altogether- almost a trunk and spoiler uniquely combined.

No matter which one you go with, I think you have the right idea to have it all carbon looking, especially if you're planning to add the SARD wing. An all out CF look would look nice in the rear shots.

Best of luck!
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Originally Posted by subiepunk
Josh's cf trunk looks like pure sex. Wasn't there another vendor who was coming out with a ventross style trunk as well? I'll have to find the link when I get home
There was one in preproduction that Mk4Sup_isF posted a thread about, but I guess the thread was too close to unsponsored vendor status because it disappeared. It was similar to ventross with a bit more aggressive spoiler. I can't remember if carbon was an option though.
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I tried the Seibon trunk and the fitment was not very good. I had gaps on the right side of the trunk.

I believe you guys are talking about this trunk lid:
http://www.outcastgarage.com/product...ant=1503081859

I saw the post before it got deleted but I no nothing about this product or if anyone ordered it. Looks good though.
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Yes my thread was closed. FIGS will be offering that trunk from OutCast Garage once it is available. It will be both carbon and fiberglass. Fitment should be spot on as their other carbon trunks
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it'll look solid on a darker car. With red , white or silver, its going to look like an unpainted body panel.
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Originally Posted by MK4Sup_isF
Yes my thread was closed. FIGS will be offering that trunk from OutCast Garage once it is available. It will be both carbon and fiberglass. Fitment should be spot on as their other carbon trunks
When is it going to be out?
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Originally Posted by MK4Sup_isF
Yes my thread was closed. FIGS will be offering that trunk from OutCast Garage once it is available. It will be both carbon and fiberglass. Fitment should be spot on as their other carbon trunks
Does it already have a hole for the back up camera?
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Originally Posted by Rossi
When is it going to be out?
Originally Posted by ShadowISF
Does it already have a hole for the back up camera?
I hope to find out more by the end of the month. I suppose to get my fiberglass one as soon as they come in.
Old 07-26-15, 08:38 AM
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Nice, I remember the initial post on the Outcast Garage trunk and I was very interested and then poof, the thread was gone. I thought I had imagined the whole thing 😂. Glad to hear that it is still coming and waiting to see one mounted. I love that duckbill!
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I have had several aftermarket trunks over the years on several different platforms one thing they all had in common is they never fit like OEM. I came from a G35 where dozens of aftermarket trunks where availible and 100s of guys had aftermarket trunks most agreed even the best ones still didn't fit perfect. But if you're getting one get it sooner than later as the more use the molds get the worse the trunks fit.

I am very familiar with Outcast garage and they do make some nice stuff I was talking with Chris about making aftermarket front bumpers for the ISF.

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