GB: GT4 Carbon Fiber hood - CLOSED Options

[yellowchinaman]

I've had many requests to arrange a group buy for the OEM ST205 Style Carbon Fiber hood.
All hoods are made from a single sheet of tightly woven carbon fibre which is woven on site to ensure consistency and quality.
The material used is High Quality 3K twill carbon fibre fabric, 2*2, 200g/m2 with multi-layer UV coating protection with a built in E frame and fiberglass undertray.
They are all meshed through out and have bonnet catches installed along with marked pre drilled washer jet holes.
They will not fade as they do not contain any organic materials.

I retail the GT4 hoods in the UK for £450. If we can get 10 or more we're going to sell the hoods for £360 plus postage (£100 USA and Canada or £80 anywhere in Europe) in hope that people will be happy with RTP products. Thats half the price of a branded hood.
However this offer cannot be offered to UK and Ireland customers.

I accept paypal but you'd need to pay the 4% charge on top of the hood and postage, or you can send it as a gift but do email me your details.
I also accept TT transfer or bankers cheques and the hoods will be send once its cleared.

I offer a 6 months manufacture garantee based on fair wear and tear or refund withing 14 days prior to fitting.
Normal road use detioration such as stone chips do not count. Drilling or painting or any modding of the hood voids the garantee and because the hoods contain no organic materials, its non-bio deteriatable and will not turn green or fade in the sun. All the hood are treated with 15 layers of UV lacquer laqer.

As these where intended for the ST205 GT-Fours, they will have a small gap on the front where its raised on the hood if you intend to fit it on a non turbo 6G. Quite a lot of people quite like this gap as it acts as a vent but what it also means is that you will need a GT4 latch which you can get from your local toyota dealer as the GT4 latch is a bit longer.

These hoods are unbranded and are from from my own company RT-Performance which is due to launch in the next 2 months.
I sell other hoods as well as ST205 hoods. Do take a look at my photobucket pictures to see what I have in stock.
http://s417.photobucket.com/albums/pp253/y...s%20OCT%202008/

Here are some picures of my hood on my car and as you can see the quality is flawless.







As they are fresh from the box:





I dont ask for payment untill it arrives to me and that I've checked every item and all tax paid for in the UK and ready to be sent out.
Unfortunately I've not found a US rep for RTP and cant send direct from the states yet.
I will be placing an order at the end of March and it takes 2 months for it to arrive to me in the UK then I'll dispatch it straight to you.
This means you can put your name down now and still have time to save up.

Please start the list by putting down your name and country.

Any questions please feel free to ask me.
Many thanks

Ray

This post has been edited by yellowchinaman: Apr 1, 2009 - 4:09 AM

[96bluevert]

nevermind, just read it iwrong, I thought you meant it would also fit prefecelift/facelift bumpers as good as gt4 bumpers (no gap).

This post has been edited by 96bluevert: Mar 2, 2009 - 3:06 PM

[KAOS]

YCM;

Because these are custom bonnets; would it be possible to have them pre-drill the holes for the WRC bonnet wing as well?

Total price and shipping to T4B 2V4 Alberta, Canada please.

I am VERY INTERESTED!

[presure2]

So, this is a gt4 look alike hood that fits both gt4 bumpers and prefacelift/facelift bumpers?....

its a 205 hood replica.
it will fit 202/204, but there will be a gap where the hood meets the bumper.

[96bluevert]

So, this is a gt4 look alike hood that fits both gt4 bumpers and prefacelift/facelift bumpers?....

its a 205 hood replica.
it will fit 202/204, but there will be a gap where the hood meets the bumper.

Yeah, I kind of skimmed over that part when I first read it.

[yellowchinaman]

YCM;

Because these are custom bonnets; would it be possible to have them pre-drill the holes for the WRC bonnet wing as well?

Total price and shipping to T4B 2V4 Alberta, Canada please.

I am VERY INTERESTED!

Hi Kaos. If you put your self down on a list first, what I'd like to do is call my courier service and give them a list of destinations as to where I'm sending the hood t so they can give me a list of prices rather then calling them one at a time, each time giving my details, sizes, weight of my parcel and then your details.

If its ok with you can I put you down for now like so:

1)Kaos, Canada

and later in stage I'll update it when I have a few numbers like so:
1)Kaos, Canada £80pp
2)etc.
3)etc.

After giving you a price if you're not happy with the postage cost you can always take your name off.
Regarding the WRC holes, because these are not custom jobs. (I have these mass manufactured) I cant get them predrilled with the spoiler holes but what they do come with is a small dimple mark to indicate where the holes should be so you can drill it.
People have asked me about drilling and its actually quite easy. Mask the hole with masking tape. Drill it using a HSS drill bit and allow the drill bit to cut through and not push it down.
HTH.
ps. If people are uncomfortable calling me YCH. Just call me Ray.

[foxcraze]

So what is the price in US currency?

Foxcraze- North Carolina USA (till i know the total cost and make my final decision)

[yellowchinaman]

well using XE.Com which shows the best exchange rate its saying:
£450 = $632USD
£420 = $590USD
£380 = $534USD

I'll get the 2 postage quotes to Canada and North Carolina so we can have an idea on postage prices.

[ETNRIDER]

well using XE.Com which shows the best exchange rate its saying:
£450 = $632USD
£420 = $590USD
£380 = $534USD

I'll get the 2 postage quotes to Canada and North Carolina so we can have an idea on postage prices.

Could you give me a postage cost to Oak Ridge, TN 37830 Business address (so it should be a little cheaper, we have a loading dock and fork truck).

Thanks

[KAOS]

Regarding the WRC holes, because these are not custom jobs. (I have these mass manufactured) I cant get them predrilled with the spoiler holes but what they do come with is a small dimple mark to indicate where the holes should be so you can drill it.
People have asked me about drilling and its actually quite easy. Mask the hole with masking tape. Drill it using a HSS drill bit and allow the drill bit to cut through and not push it down.
HTH.
ps. If people are uncomfortable calling me YCH. Just call me Ray.

This sounds perfect; pending the shipping costs, I'm 90% sure I'm down for this buy.

Thanks Ray!

[yellowchinaman]

Hi All.
I have prices.
Delivery to the entire USA and Canada will cost 100GBP.
Delivery to Europe will cost 80GBP.
As for the price of the hoods, its £450. If I can get 5 or more I can sell them for £420. 10 or more I can do it for £380.
I hope you're pleased with this and can start the list.

Ray

[yellowchinaman]

I've been discussing this offer with my parter at RTP because I personally think that if if you're in the US or Canada you don't save that much compared to the leading brands.
If you live in the UK its a good deal because postage is only £50 meaning your total cost can be just over £400.
So what we've deciced is providing that if we can get 10 or more we're going to sell the hoods for £360 plus postage (£100 USA and Canada or £80 anywhere in Europe) in hope that people will be happy with RTP products.
However this offer cannot be offered to UK and Ireland customers.

Ray

[malpaso]

OMG... that's what I call deal... pity that is for me bit late to join... for about year . That is really amazing price.

[foxcraze]

I talked it over with the wife and she gave me a big fat no lol....... I wanted this too. Im kinda stupid so bare with me are the costs here in pounds or euro lol

[KAOS]

I talked it over with the wife and she gave me a big fat no lol....... I wanted this too. Im kinda stupid so bare with me are the costs here in pounds or euro lol

GBP - Great Britain Pounds.

I was confused at first until Ray clarified that in a recent post.
Ray I will need some time to go through my inventory and try to sell off some car parts for this buy, because I want it. I have the cash, but unfortunately we (the better-half and I) just bought a house and now we're trying to plan a destination wedding in the Mayan Riviera (Mexico). So if I want new car parts, I have to look at selling my old ones first... lol.

This post has been edited by KAOS: Mar 4, 2009 - 9:37 AM

[yellowchinaman]

lol. thats ok people.
This is an offer which is so close to the cost price and I doubt I can do this again I'll be ordering 20 hoods. 10 to keep in stock for RTP. The rest is practically a give away. We think of it as a launch promotion to increase awareness but I can only do it if I get 10.
Its worth putting your name down now if you think you cant afford it now but can later on because I wont be asking for any money till 2 months time for when the container arrives to the UK.

[chacha]

1)Kaos, Canada
2)chacha, Fresno, California 93727

[6G94celica]

1)Kaos, Canada
2)chacha, Fresno, California 93727
3)6g94celica, wisconsin 54615

[manphibian]

Another big up for Ray. Good guy, great price!

and ffs you guys need to learn how to convert currency

[yellowchinaman]

Another big up for Ray. Good guy, great price!

and ffs you guys need to learn how to convert currency

Hahaha. Thanks. I think I am the first seller here asking for POUNDS not DOLLERS so it must be alien to everyone.

[pikey]

hi ray, u no im interested and got the cash lol but just thought id put my name down 2. let me know wen they come in m8

[yellowchinaman]

Hi Pikey. Dont worry I've already got one on order for you so no need to put your name down.

[chacha]

any updates YCM

[yellowchinaman]

As requested by some people, here is a picture of the under side:


So far only 3 sign ups so far. Still got till end of this month.
Remember people you can sign up now and save up because I'm not asking for payment till June.

1)Kaos, Canada
2)chacha, Fresno, California 93727
3)6g94celica, wisconsin 54615

[6G94celica]

Come on yall you know you want one. Lets get ten people with their name down, this is a steal on these hoods.

This post has been edited by 6G94celica: Mar 24, 2009 - 7:34 AM

[the1]

Hi Ray,
is this the homepage?
http://www.rt-performance.com

Is the structure and color of your hood the same parts of the vincent_doggy offers?
I ask only so that the hood to hood spoiler fits together.

I'd like this hood models more

C-One


PitroadM


Can you make also the trunk, doors or fenders from carbon ?

trunk VIS Racing


fender but in carbon

[yellowchinaman]

I dont think people realise how much of a bargain this is.
Even in the US you will be looking at about nearly double this price.

I hope this could tempt some of you.

[yellowchinaman]

Hi Ray,
is this the homepage?
http://www.rt-performance.com

Is the structure and color of your hood the same parts of the vincent_doggy offers?
I ask only so that the hood to hood spoiler fits together.

I'd like this hood models more

C-One


PitroadM


Can you make also the trunk, doors or fenders from carbon ?

trunk VIS Racing


fender but in carbon

Wow. how did you find us? Yes it is.But it's not finished yet and we're not trading online yet. only via word of mouth and in forums.

our hoods are not the same as the C-One hoods but OEM style.

Trunk lids are in progress. We've been working on it for the past few months and its not ready yet. Hope fully by summer and will cost 1 third less then the US ones.

AS for Vincent, though we're working together to bring you new parts, I use multiple suppliers and differnt from Vincents project. However the CF type and spec are the same so the black CF should be the same.

Regarding fenders, we've not looked into it yet but if there is a market for CF fenders with or without vent or 10mm wider we can do it. We do take on request provided that there is a demand of al least 10.
Currently we have a lot of projects going on not just celica's and CF but engine internals. But we're keeping things quiet till everything is ready.

This post has been edited by yellowchinaman: Mar 24, 2009 - 5:43 PM

[the1]

Well with google, I found you * hehe *

Yes, I do not want OEM style hood
Should not the cooling fan belt ...

Yes my car currently looks like this so it has time with the trunk, doors and fenders

befor


now






But I watch your homepage .....

[yellowchinaman]

Nice empty shell you have there. The web page should be ready in about a months time.
We will retail these hoods at £450 on our website so you should make the most of this offer.

1)Kaos, Canada
2)chacha, Fresno, California 93727
3)6g94celica, wisconsin 54615

I'm going to hold out till end of this month to see if I can get anymore sign ups.
If its just the 3 of you and not 10 as I hoped for I'll be sure to PM you an offer.

This post has been edited by yellowchinaman: Mar 24, 2009 - 7:07 PM

[3WayStunna]

Got a couple questions for you if you dont mind chinaman....

Firstly, man this is a good deal, but i wont have the money in time to make this group buy...oh wells...

Anywho, is there any weight savings to be made with this hood when compared to the stock one, or is it just for looks...
Secondly, i tried to navigate this site here http://www.rt-performance.com/ as i think its the one you mentioned before, but it wasnt working for me, so now i ask you this...
Is there anyway you can sell these hoods to people after this group buy, on a person by person basis? Or will the site above be the place for future orders?

Oh and would you ship to APO/FPO address? If you could that would be awesome ^_^

[the1]

OEM Alu hood 10kg
Varis Carbon hood 7kg

what I know

[3WayStunna]

thanks alor for that THE1....i hope this hood weighs as much as the Varis

[yellowchinaman]

Got a couple questions for you if you dont mind chinaman....

Firstly, man this is a good deal, but i wont have the money in time to make this group buy...oh wells...

Anywho, is there any weight savings to be made with this hood when compared to the stock one, or is it just for looks...
Secondly, i tried to navigate this site here http://www.rt-performance.com/ as i think its the one you mentioned before, but it wasnt working for me, so now i ask you this...
Is there anyway you can sell these hoods to people after this group buy, on a person by person basis? Or will the site above be the place for future orders?

Oh and would you ship to APO/FPO address? If you could that would be awesome ^_^

OEM Alu hood 10kg
Varis Carbon hood 7kg

what I know

We weighed this up in the GT4OC quite a while back and I think the stock hood was actually a bit heavier then that. I 11.5 I believe and my ones where 3kg lighter.
However compared to the stock ST202 hoods its a holl of a lot of difference because the stock ST202 hood isn't alu and weightsabout half an elephant.


Now your questions:
You know you have a few months to save up dont you because I dont ask for payment till I recieve the hoods?
Yes this does save weight and its for looks too.
As for our website it's still underconstructions so you wont find much there.
In future when we do launch our website you will be able to buy our products and this hood however we will be retailing them for £450 not at this special price. However we will be offering discounts to forums on group buys but the offer will vary depending on time of order, amount and currency and exchange rate.
I've just finished a very good group buy over at the celica club for raised scoops for the gen 7 celica's and everyone is very happy with the discount and quality saved.
If you can I'd suggest putting your name down today as the offer ends tonight and I'll be placing my orders tomorrow morning.
HTH.

Ray

[the1]

Only the ST205, I know

So the aluminum hood which it formerly was OEM should weigh 10kg
Now you get only steel hood and they are harder

[yellowchinaman]

Only the ST205, I know

So the aluminum hood which it formerly was OEM should weigh 10kg
Now you get only steel hood and they are harder

Sorry I didn't understand your wording.

The OEM hood on the ST205 as stock are alu and weights 10kg. Yes that's true.
Non GT4 celica's have mild steel hoods which are a lot heavier.

[the1]

Only the ST205, I know

So the aluminum hood which it formerly was OEM should weigh 10kg
Now you get only steel hood and they are harder

Sorry I didn't understand your wording.

The OEM hood on the ST205 as stock are alu and weights 10kg. Yes that's true.
Non GT4 celica's have mild steel hoods which are a lot heavier.

I think now you get no more aluminum hood for the ST205, but only steel hood ..... I once said in Austria

[abraxxa]

I saw there is a cooling panel on your new homepage as well.
Do you have a price for it already? Shipping to Austria.

[reko]

what happened with this group buy?

id be interested even tough its closed