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Old Apr 8, 2006 | 10:14 AM
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Ok guys i need some help... Its spring time and the tax return check is back. So time for a new mod. So i am really feeling the whole JGTC side mirrors in CF. I already have the whole Chrome silver and carbon fiber look going on my car right now. So my question is which mirrors should i get?
Autotecknic-$170 http://www.intensepower.com/aucafiaemi35.html
Craft Square-$589 http://z1auto.com/prodmore.asp?model...or&prodid=1478
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Old Apr 8, 2006 | 05:40 PM
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I have the Craftsquare mirrors and paid top dollar for them in Japan. The quality is very good and the c/f weave is top notch. But for my honest opinion, I think they're both about the same in terms of quality. It's just bragging rights to say whether you have the real Craftsquare's or not.
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Old Apr 9, 2006 | 05:24 PM
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I have the Craftsquare mirrors and paid top dollar for them in Japan. The quality is very good and the c/f weave is top notch. But for my honest opinion, I think they're both about the same in terms of quality. It's just bragging rights to say whether you have the real Craftsquare's or not.
The the mirrors longer then the stock ones?
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Old Apr 10, 2006 | 01:05 PM
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Superhung im thinking about getting these mirrors soon, how is your driving visibility with these or if anyone has these as well please let me know...thanks
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Old Apr 10, 2006 | 02:38 PM
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Superhung im thinking about getting these mirrors soon, how is your driving visibility with these or if anyone has these as well please let me know...thanks
Driving visibility is great. Better than stock as the mirrors are wider. The only downside is that you have to manually adjust the mirrors with your hands. If you're the only one that drives the Z, it's no biggie because you only have to adjust it once and that's it. You also of course lose your mirror heating.
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Old Apr 11, 2006 | 12:57 PM
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Thanks for the infeed bro, im gonna get the autotecknic ones tomorrow from Intense because BulletProof said it takes about 60-90 days and i cant wait that long...
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I just got the autotecknic ones and its like two mirrors in one. how do you tell autotecknic from Craft Square.
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Old Apr 11, 2006 | 02:27 PM
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Thanks for the infeed bro, im gonna get the autotecknic ones tomorrow from Intense because BulletProof said it takes about 60-90 days and i cant wait that long...
Elite its funny cuz i called Intense on Monday and they said they will be in stock by the end of this week. I really want to get the mirrors but my only issue that i have is that i like to drop my mirrors down when i park so that i dont mess up my rims. What to do???
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Old Apr 11, 2006 | 02:28 PM
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I just got the autotecknic ones and its like two mirrors in one. how do you tell autotecknic from Craft Square.
Could you PLEASE post some pics up of the mirrors. How do they look? Hows the Quality? Are they easy to install?
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Old Apr 11, 2006 | 03:39 PM
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wow..I got my Craftsquare in 10 days

guess I'll have to sell mine now and go for something even harder to find

Maybe one day someone will make a replica Z, and then we don't even need to buy real Nissan's

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Hello,
Attached Thumbnails Autotecknic or Craft Square?-mirror.jpg  
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Old Apr 11, 2006 | 05:06 PM
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Intense any more pix of these???
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Old Apr 11, 2006 | 05:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Elite 350z
Intense any more pix of these???
Why don't you go to their website, I see many picture there
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Old Apr 11, 2006 | 08:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Queens 350z
Could you PLEASE post some pics up of the mirrors. How do they look? Hows the Quality? Are they easy to install?

not hard to install just a pain to adjust. intensepower.com great place to deal with
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Autoteknic is an exact copy of the Craftsquare's so you won't be able to tell the difference I'm sure. BTW, the original's don't even come in silver c/f.
By looking at the pics on IntensePower, I can't believe that Autoteknic even copied the 'Z33' marking on the inside of the mounting area.
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Old Apr 11, 2006 | 09:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Elite 350z
Thanks for the infeed bro, im gonna get the autotecknic ones tomorrow from Intense because BulletProof said it takes about 60-90 days and i cant wait that long...
60-90 days is WAY too long for Craftsquare's. Rare and expensive as they are, you should not wait more than one month for these.
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Old Apr 12, 2006 | 12:29 AM
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Look like very good quality stuff, let me save some cash for that

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Old Apr 12, 2006 | 12:48 AM
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That looks pretty nice for a replica. I prefer the ones without the stems coming out of the side on the Craftsquares so I guess I am stuck with paying 6 bills
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Old Apr 12, 2006 | 04:19 AM
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https://my350z.com/forum/exterior-and-interior/128551-craftsquare-carbon-mirrors-installed-no-56k.html

Often imitated but never duplicated...
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Old Apr 12, 2006 | 04:26 AM
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How soon can you guys get a pair in?
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