Replicate Civic FD mugen bodykit material question

**FD2R** · 04-07-2008 04:29 AM

hi guys/girls

I'm planing to get a kit for my civic FD, sourced few posts from ebay, but just wondering what material most suitable.

What are the differences between the ABS plastic, fibreglass and polyurethane?
Some said not easy to break and crack,some said paint can last longer and lighter.

Which one is better?

i have no experience choosing kit on vehicles, any advises are very appreciated.

Cheers

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**Shimian** · 04-07-2008 07:58 AM

Heres some info that may help you decide.

**FD2R** · 04-07-2008 04:23 PM

thanks Shimian thats marvelous.

So, looks like ABS is the best choice ?!?!

**bodaas** · 04-07-2008 05:16 PM

yeah abs the best, just fit straight in

fiberglass, usually needs bogging job during fitment

**JaCe** · 04-07-2008 05:59 PM

Genuine Mugen is FRP isn't it?

Can definitely feel big difference in texture between my genuine wing and replica ABS bodykit.

I'd also have to add that fitment would be also dependent on the quality of the manufacturer- not just the materials. Sure it can bend and so on, but if the original mould is wrong (mine was a tinsy bit off), it still creates gaps.

**tazman888** · 19-11-2008 09:56 PM

How much heavier is the POLYURETHANE compare with the ABS?
is there a huge difference?

**FallenAngel** · 19-11-2008 11:04 PM

NOt that big of a difference but u'll feel it if u lift the parts with ur hands

**Wayne** · 19-11-2008 11:04 PM

how about Polypropylene which also known as PP and quite famous now in Malaysia.. =)

it says can compare the quality with ABS..

**FallenAngel** · 19-11-2008 11:10 PM

Er definitely not PP... It cracks easier than ABS and u can't really get the smoothness finish that u'd want on a car

**Wayne** · 19-11-2008 11:23 PM

really? but nowadays in Malaysia.. they selling bodykit in PP to replace ABS.. and they even said PP is the material same as our OEM bumper.. is that true? im still thinking to get ABS or PP.. scary matter.. =(

**Shimian** · 20-11-2008 07:11 AM

Originally Posted by Wayne

really? but nowadays in Malaysia.. they selling bodykit in PP to replace ABS.. and they even said PP is the material same as our OEM bumper.. is that true? im still thinking to get ABS or PP.. scary matter.. =(

PP is apparently replacing ABS. I bought some side skirts in PP material. It feels exactly the same as ABS. Cost wise PP is slightly more expensive vs ABS. I just wouldnt get PU as i had a bad experience with them.

**Wayne** · 20-11-2008 10:55 AM

i see.. can u post some pics of ur PP sideskirt? the best if u got the pics without paint.. yeah.. PU totally gave me bad experience too.. heavy.. and not fit perfectly.. and need some drilling to ur car..ouch.. =(