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Old Dec 20, 2008 | 07:52 AM
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Source for new 'horseshoe'?

Has anyone replaced the OEM horsehoe with either a CF unit or a leather one? I've seen carbon fiber ones for $600, which is kinda pricey. Does anyone here know of a source of leather-wrapped versions?

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Old Dec 20, 2008 | 10:26 AM
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DB Carbon makes excellent stuff. I think I paid $380 or so for the horseshoe. No cores required.
 
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Suncoast, Bumperplugs and Ebay are good Sources...
 
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I have an original leather wrapped from my turbo that was upgraded to carbon. If your interested let me know.
 
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Thanks - DB Carbon had exactly what I wanted.
 
Old Dec 21, 2008 | 10:39 AM
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I replaced my plastic horseshoe with the leather one. The dealer charged me about $200 for the part and $120 for the labor.
 
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I have an original leather wrapped from my turbo that was upgraded to carbon. If your interested let me know.
If that's black PM me with a price...Thanks.
 
Old Dec 22, 2008 | 02:09 PM
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I got a brand new black one. Perfect. Opened the cup holder once, closed it and the plastic trim "touched" the horseshoe soft touch finish. Now, I know why is it called "soft touch"
Replacing mine with a carbon one from DB carbon.
 
Old Dec 22, 2008 | 02:31 PM
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There is one for sale in the classified area...

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can someone post the link to the cf horseshoe on db? i couldnt find the part on their site.
 
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Cool

I have a MA Carbon one listed in the for sale section if you are interested....
 
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Originally Posted by ttjunkie
I replaced my plastic horseshoe with the leather one. The dealer charged me about $200 for the part and $120 for the labor.
Wow - they saw you coming - it is a 5 minute job. $20 would of been reasonable if you bought the part there.
 
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