hey everyone,

ive posted in a few other threads that asked where to get CF in channel window visors for the AE86. ive been working with Retro-Spec, and sent them my JDM metal window visors. the process has already started for the molds

ill keep posting up some process pics as they come along. these should be ready in a few weeks time, so there may be a GB thread started up afterwards. keep an eye out.
best part, these wont cost $500 plus like you would have to pay for a set from Japan
so if your interested, keep checking on this thread for updates and again keep an eye out for the GB.

Process has started for the molding process

simple you get them on ebay. they are always available
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Toyota-Corolla-Levin-84-87-AE86-Carbon-Fiber-Window-Visors-New-/230977538936?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item35c7558b78&vxp=mtr#ht_122wt_1399

Hopefully these new ones will be more rigid than ebay. I've had the ebay set for 2 years and they've held up fine and don't flap in the wind, but they're pretty flimsy.

ga_goosh wrote:simple you get them on ebay. they are always available
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Toyota-Corolla-Levin-84-87-AE86-Carbon-Fiber-Window-Visors-New-/230977538936?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item35c7558b78&vxp=mtr#ht_122wt_1399

not sure but i don't think those are the in channel ones. description says they need 3M tape to install. plus the ones on ebay like the other guy mention are kinda shitty.

They're in-channel - the channel tab is slightly smaller than oem. The tape is just for good measure and not needed.

Deuce Cam wrote:They're in-channel - the channel tab is slightly smaller than oem. The tape is just for good measure and not needed.

word. well Retro-Spec should come out with a good product. i just figured any and all help with the hachi community as far as parts and hard to come by things are always welcome

I would be interested if the edges are folded and the cf weaves mirror/opposite with left and right side.

ill send this to Retro Spec and il let you guys know what he says.

86 Corolla wrote:I would be interested if the edges are folded and the cf weaves mirror/opposite with left and right side.

From Retro-Spec:

"the weave i think is not a problem and ill look into rolling the edge a bit."




if you guys have any more questions about the window visors just post them here and ill get the answers for you as soon as i can. thanks

Are they going to offer them with rubber trim for the lower edge like oem? I mainly ask because it looks like theirs will have the little inset channel on the lower edge since they're molding them from the oem visors, and oem visors look odd up close without the trim.

i shall find out for you homie.

86 Corolla wrote:I would be interested if the edges are folded and the cf weaves mirror/opposite with left and right side.

just got word. the edges are going to be rolled =]


a quick pic of the FP plugs, a little more work and they are ready for molds.

Flipp wrote:just got word. the edges are going to be rolled =]

that is great. imo, rolled edges would also provide additional reinforcement or rigidity to the visors, no?

i would agree.