Fiberine hightop group buy

micklongley · Posted: Tue Jul 13, 2010 1:46 pm Post subject: Fiberine hightop group buy

Hi all,
I've been doing some research on the Fiberine hightops including communication with Rico, the VP. I let him know my concerns about one Samba member having bought a top from them and it was warped. He guaranteed that the newly repaired mold would not have warps or any manufacturing defects. This being said, I am very confident that Fiberine will produce a great product from now on.

I would like to see if there is any more interest in securing some hightops from Fiberine. Lets see if we can bring the US market for hightops back to life. Post here if you're interested in getting a group buy going.

Thanks,
Mick
84 Westy EJ22

?Waldo? · Posted: Tue Jul 13, 2010 3:07 pm Post subject:

I assume you've seen a Fiberine top on a vanagon. The lines do not match at all (designed for a Ford Econoline??).

micklongley · Posted: Mon Jul 19, 2010 11:33 am Post subject:

I have seen the Fiberine top. The front line bothers me a little but it seems to be the only affordable option (coming in at $1000 vs. >$2000 for the only other North American option).

Is there any interest in this top for anyone else?

Mick

PDXWesty · Posted: Mon Jul 19, 2010 11:35 am Post subject:

Any pictures of what it looks like?
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wallanoise · Posted: Mon Jul 19, 2010 11:51 am Post subject:

If I were to go with a High top, quality would be top priority not the cost.....but I understand having tight funds can limit your options.

micklongley · Posted: Tue Jul 27, 2010 9:32 am Post subject:

These pictures were found from previous topics in the forum.

Image may have been reduced in size. Click image to view fullscreen.

I believe the quality issues of the Fiberine tops have been addressed. Rico, the VP, has been great to work with and I trust his guarantee of craftsmanship.

It would be great to support another US hightop maker, especially one thats close to home in Los Angeles. What do you all think? [/img]

DAIZEE · Posted: Tue Jul 27, 2010 10:02 am Post subject:

So have you bought one? Have you seen a recent installation?
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micklongley · Posted: Wed Jul 28, 2010 6:25 pm Post subject:

I have not bought or installed mine yet. The finished product is about two weeks out. I guess if no ones into a group buy for a discount I'll be the guinea pig!

I'll let you all know how it works out in a few weeks.

Mick

micklongley · Posted: Tue Aug 10, 2010 10:34 am Post subject:

Its all installed and working out great. Here is a quick review I wrote up detailing my experience with Fiberine.

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=4766135#4766135

Mick


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