Offical replica thread - Page 4

**Lambera** · 7-15-08, 2:50

You have no idea the hours I have put into just this one section of the replica. These parts are very solid and strong but remain light weight, not super thick like most fiber glass bumpers.

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Originally Posted by D'sMx-6

Awesome, it looks like a lot of work went into these. I might have to get one.

Here is the moc up of the mounting points and hardware. Tomorrow I will test fit it, I have a feeling I will need to move the 2nd point in closer. Also need to sand the edges down and give it a gel coat just make it flow even though its on the inside.

**Lambera** · 7-15-08, 16:29

So after test fitting the mounting points today they are coming off and I will be placing them in a different location.

Also the center mold is done as of today!

**Lambera** · 7-15-08, 19:54

First center section with its first layer is drying right now.

I also redid the mount points for the side to a much better location.

**ragincanadian4** · 7-15-08, 20:10

Good jorb man, keep us updated, and thanks for teh Karma.

**neptune_51** · 7-15-08, 21:20

i had completely forgotten about this thread. glad to see its still alive and well

**Lambera** · 7-15-08, 22:33

yeah I will have daily pictures up tonight. Worked on the Mazda itself a bit today also. New gaskets before the engine goes in.

**herox21** · 7-15-08, 22:52

Great work Lambera. As many have said before, you've put alot of work into these, and I respect you for that.

I can't wait until you finish them, and put me down for a set.

Karma'd

**Lambera** · 7-15-08, 23:33

So here we go for tonights pictures.

As you can see here I re did the mounting point.

And.... the worst thing about making this part is..... the center piece! Haha it will get about 3-6 more onces of glass tomorrow and then sanded. yay.....

**D'sMx-6** · 7-15-08, 23:39

Karma'd. I can't wait until the finished product is available.

**Lambera** · 7-16-08, 0:22

Thanks I hope these will go to good home as they are so much work to make.

**compnut21** · 7-16-08, 0:31

after you finish this, you should make some nice fiberglass hoods for the 1st gens

**Lambera** · 7-16-08, 2:21

Doubt I will as I'm just a hobbyist. Plus making a two sided mold and then inserting mounting hardware, dear god I don't think I am up for that challenge.

Although I do see a MS skirt and spoiler in the future.

Oh yeah and I do this by hand and I don't want to buy a VAC system.

**compnut21** · 7-16-08, 3:02

haha, forget the hood then. i nice lip spoiler would be sweet, but i doubt ill ever see such a thing for a 1st gen.

**Lambera** · 7-16-08, 4:47

Ive asked Zach to bring his car here to see what we can moc up.

**Zach** · 7-16-08, 9:53

I'll have to run up there when my turbo is finished being installed

Remember, I still owe you some Peroni