[STALKER]

Originally Posted by Needsdecaf

The R44 ones are on back order. I emailed them and they said 4-5 weeks from order. Sounds like they just make them when ordered.

I waited about 6 weeks for mine.

[tatarwj]

I just noticed the r44 performance ones are now in stock:

[TopJimmy]

I ordered a set a few weeks back. When I emailed with Rhys and Jade there were only 3 left unspoken for in the batch of 20 they were receiving this/last week so I probably got #18.

That means there’s only 2 or 1 left in stock!

[PaulsG80]

What about these? Seems to be cheaper then R44 not sure on quality?

[ny2nj]

^^Good find.
Did anyone buy from them yet? Wonder how the glossy black looks & the fitment.

[TopJimmy]

My R44 ducts arrived today, and my order was placed online 14 days ago. The R44 pieces look great quality. They seem to have factory clips bonded to the CF. Packaging was really good, well wrapped in foam and then bubble sheets. I look forward to installing these with my black/red AT grille soon.

A big 3x thumbs up
to R44Zach for great service!

[tatarwj]

They look great and packed very well!!!

[R44 Performance]

Originally Posted by egzplicit

They are based in the UK but as far as I know shipping is super quick to the US. Drop them an email, they are very responsive.

I had my air ducts and front lip fitted by them directly (they have a place in London and I'm local to them). The parts are made close to Silverstone and fitment is spot on!

Here's my car while I was in their shop.

Epic shot. Good having you down at the HQ, let me know whats next on the car mate!

[R44 Performance]

Originally Posted by Needsdecaf

It looks like the R44 ones ARE actual carbon that are painted black.

Thats correct, they are made using off cuts of carbon but then painted over. It's the cheapest way to manufacture to then make the product still affordable and make sense in comparison to the carbon but then quality wise you are also winning as ABS for example would cost so much more to make and be worse quality and fit.

[R44 Performance]

Hey guys!

As some of you know these are usually on back order but I believe we currently still have 2 left in stock.

https://usd.r44performance.com/en-gb...re-g80-g82-g83

Drop me a message if you want to get an order placed while the last turn around to the UK is next day and US around 2-3 working days.

[R44 Performance]

Originally Posted by TopJimmy

My R44 ducts arrived today, and my order was placed online 14 days ago. The R44 pieces look great quality. They seem to have factory clips bonded to the CF/Fiberglass. Packaging was really good, well wrapped in foam and then bubble sheets. I look forward to installing these with my black/red AT grille soon.

A big 3x thumbs up
to R44Zach for great service!

Glad I could help, make sure to post some fitted images!

[Needsdecaf]

Originally Posted by R44Zach

Thats correct, they are made using off cuts of carbon but then painted over. It's the cheapest way to manufacture to then make the product still affordable and make sense in comparison to the carbon but then quality wise you are also winning as ABS for example would cost so much more to make and be worse quality and fit.

Thanks Zach.

Has anyone fitted mesh on the backside to protect against debris?

[TopJimmy]

Originally Posted by Needsdecaf

Thanks Zach.

Has anyone fitted mesh on the backside to protect against debris?

R44Zach I’ll post pix. I’m waiting for a silicone front mount intake to ship from RK, so I can do one big job with the bumper off.

Grills will be fabricated too. I watched the videos FaRKle! crested and ordered both 6x1mm hexagon and 4x8mm diamond aluminum mesh sheets in black. Hex was double price but I think it looks better. I’ll have to compare air flow-through too, and the diamond mesh delivers today. I’m doing the same mesh behind an AT Red CSL style grill in the same job. Not sure which glue I’ll use to bond to the carbon. I’ll email R44 to ask.

[Team Tonka]

Someone should try these and get back to us. Or pay me to install them on mine :-)

Originally Posted by PaulsG80

What about these? Seems to be cheaper then R44 not sure on quality?

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[R44 Performance]

Originally Posted by TopJimmy

R44Zach I’ll post pix. I’m waiting for a silicone front mount intake to ship from RK, so I can do one big job with the bumper off.

Grills will be fabricated too. I watched the videos FaRKle! crested and ordered both 6x1mm hexagon and 4x8mm diamond aluminum mesh sheets in black. Hex was double price but I think it looks better. I’ll have to compare air flow-through too, and the diamond mesh delivers today. I’m doing the same mesh behind an AT Red CSL style grill in the same job. Not sure which glue I’ll use to bond to the carbon. I’ll email R44 to ask.

Hey Jimmy,

I shot you an email back but make sure to post some bits here with how you get on! I'm looking forward to seeing it all together.

Speak soon.

[Needsdecaf]

Originally Posted by TopJimmy

R44Zach I’ll post pix. I’m waiting for a silicone front mount intake to ship from RK, so I can do one big job with the bumper off.

Grills will be fabricated too. I watched the videos FaRKle! crested and ordered both 6x1mm hexagon and 4x8mm diamond aluminum mesh sheets in black. Hex was double price but I think it looks better. I’ll have to compare air flow-through too, and the diamond mesh delivers today. I’m doing the same mesh behind an AT Red CSL style grill in the same job. Not sure which glue I’ll use to bond to the carbon. I’ll email R44 to ask.

Can you link those videos? I can't find any posts by that user.

Thank you!

[Team Tonka]

They sent some pictures of their carbon fiber versions in a chat with me. Those looked good.

I told them I was more interested in the Glossy Black Fiberglass version. His response "They are pretty much the same in terms of loaded pictures, they are both very nice, but since we are a supplier and not a dealer, there isn't as much customer feedback, man"

There is a discount code ASJHFDKJWB for I think 8% off. So around $250 shipped to your door.

Originally Posted by PaulsG80

What about these? Seems to be cheaper then R44 not sure on quality?

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[TopJimmy]

Originally Posted by Needsdecaf

Can you link those videos? I can't find any posts by that user.

Thank you!

I’ll use these techniques plus some VHB tape where it can’t be seen. No zip strips.
https://youtu.be/vLHtTUFgtho

[ny2nj]

Originally Posted by Team Tonka

They sent some pictures of their carbon fiber versions in a chat with me. Those looked good.

I told them I was more interested in the Glossy Black Fiberglass version. His response "They are pretty much the same in terms of loaded pictures, they are both very nice, but since we are a supplier and not a dealer, there isn't as much customer feedback, man"

There is a discount code ASJHFDKJWB for I think 8% off. So around $250 shipped to your door.

Soooo tempted 🫣

[TopJimmy]

R44Zach
Here’s what my custom screens look like.
It’s an invisible tape job using 3M VHB.
The whole fab job can be done in one day.
Tools were as shown…snips, pliers, tape.
I started another set for the AT Comp grill.

[Needsdecaf]

Great job! What mesh did you use?

Can’t wait to see them on the car.

[TopJimmy]

Originally Posted by Needsdecaf

Great job! What mesh did you use?

Can’t wait to see them on the car.

I used 6x1mm hexagon mesh.