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Hi Autoabarn,

I am literally about to go to Carmate and buy a C-West style front bar off them. But noticed your thread. Ive asked around but I cant seem to get a clear idea as to whether their kits are any good. I have an original Cwest bar now but just cracked it on a low driveway and i dont want to go and buy a brand new 1 again, way too expensive. Anyways can u give me a quote on a R34 Cwest front bar or veilside front bar OR would u know whether the one at carmate is any good. Thanks in advance, BTW they quoted me for $450.

Hi Autoabarn,

I am literally about to go to Carmate and buy a C-West style front bar off them. But noticed your thread. Ive asked around but I cant seem to get a clear idea as to whether their kits are any good. I have an original Cwest bar now but just cracked it on a low driveway and i dont want to go and buy a brand new 1 again, way too expensive. Anyways can u give me a quote on a R34 Cwest front bar or veilside front bar OR would u know whether the one at carmate is any good. Thanks in advance, BTW they quoted me for $450.

i have not seen their r34 c-west kit, but their stuff is usually good for price.

dont forget peter at body form he is bit of a master at glass repair give him a call on 02 97272788 he should be able to repair the original easily. we do it here all the time.

thanks champ. Im pretty sure the bar is way 2 damaged 2 repair but we'll see. So u cant get the bars i wanted quoted on ? and wow that was a fast response.

i smashed my first vertex kit in half, then preceeded to drag remains for 300m. even though i lost parts still came up like new. i will chase some prices.

Hi Autoabarn,

I am literally about to go to Carmate and buy a C-West style front bar off them. But noticed your thread. Ive asked around but I cant seem to get a clear idea as to whether their kits are any good. I have an original Cwest bar now but just cracked it on a low driveway and i dont want to go and buy a brand new 1 again, way too expensive. Anyways can u give me a quote on a R34 Cwest front bar or veilside front bar OR would u know whether the one at carmate is any good. Thanks in advance, BTW they quoted me for $450.

sorry, but if this is the one on your car i can do it for $450 frieghted. it is not my mould but a buy-in so its probaly from the same initial manufacturer. because of the freight to sydney $80-100 i can not better the price.

Car Mate has the carbon fibre bonnet for $1050.00. Are you willing to match this price?

i already have. $1050 plus their frieght charge from sydney $100 plus $50 insurance equals $1200. i refuse to do it without insurance unless i have it in writing from you that if it arrives damaged you will still accept it. i have lost two to damage already.

Thanks for the quote on the CWest front bar. Yeah those pictures are of the right bodykit but im pretty sure thats the kit for the GTR. Anyway, thanks for at least being able to match the quote. Ill get the kit off carmate cause i can just drive down and get it. Thanks anyhow your prices are great and i might get my panel beater friends to get quotes off u 2 now since u seem to be a bit cheaper. Do u have a personal email address ?

Thanks for the quote on the CWest front bar. Yeah those pictures are of the right bodykit but im pretty sure thats the kit for the GTR. Anyway, thanks for at least being able to match the quote. Ill get the kit off carmate cause i can just drive down and get it. Thanks anyhow your prices are great and i might get my panel beater friends to get quotes off u 2 now since u seem to be a bit cheaper. Do u have a personal email address ?

i checked the aus website, it was listed under gtst but who knows? i should have checked jap site for pics.

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