DAMD vs PitCrew

[imperfekt]

I've been spending an unhealthy amount of time shopping for a PitCrew without having to spend 2600+shipping for a brand new one from their site...

In my extensive search I've come across the DAMD... which, some guy in Okinawa is selling saying it is the same as the PitCrew... IDK, to me it's no comparison for the real deal PitCrew...

Anyone familiar with this "DAMD" business?


DAMD
http://i55.tinypic.com/f3dzpv.jpg

PitCrew
http://garagewoolery.files.wordpress.com/2009/12/miata-cnc-aug-5-2008.jpg

[revlimiter]

DAMD is kinda cool. They call that one a shark nose. It is fog lights, not replacement main lights like the Pitcrew.

I once considered that nose. I gathered a couple dozen pix and decided it wasn't for me.

[imperfekt]

Ah, I had wondered why they left the headlights separate! Well, that's disappointing, but much thanks for the information :)

I found their website and it seems the damd bumper isn't made anymore, I'm not sure of it's rarity/price range... but, agreed, there's something not quite "on" about it.

of course if the price is right, it could be a good starting point for my ideal custom nose, as i'm no stranger to fiberglass work - but on second thought, i'm in no hurry and i'm becoming more determined to either find a used pitcrew asap, or buy one new sometime next spring.

[wannafbody]

You might like the Simpson design Italia front end.

[JTninja]

DAMD is kinda cool. They call that one a shark nose. It is fog lights, not replacement main lights like the Pitcrew.


I like the idea, reminds me of this...

http://mimg.ugo.com/200807/26731/ferrari-f40-4.jpg

[tsingson]

The DAMD looks pretty good but I am not liking the headlights still being there. I am sure you could just use the fog lights for head lights and shave the headlights.

[treeafodo]

I would prefer the pitcrew. The pop up headlights still being there on the Damd kinda kills it for me.

[wannafbody]

check this out-not an Italia

http://www.simpsondesign.net/archive.asp?BID=1044

[vindi49]

Pitcrew is a bit too common, so I went for a Wataru... well ok it came up cheap!!

Russell.

[imperfekt]

Pitcrew is a bit too common, so I went for a Wataru... well ok it came up cheap!!

Russell.

i was going to comment something like "i have never heard the words pitcrew and common used together" but then i realised you're in the UK, then yes, perhaps they may be more plentiful there :)

and that lambo kit car looks fun to drive :) very attention getting, lol... people would probably say "oh a pontiac fiero kit-car"

removing the headlights and bonding the flip-up lids to the front bumper might make it look better... bring on the photoshop!

[imperfekt]

pretty sweet. i like it! ...turn signals coming soon I hope :D


check this out-not an Italia

http://www.simpsondesign.net/archive.asp?BID=1044

[revlimiter]

I want to like the DAMD. I really really do. I mean, it's called a SHARK NOSE. And from certain angles, it looks quite nice. But the problem is the other angles. There are some that make that foglight look like a huge, unfortunate zit. :( No, precious, that is no good at all.

[bootz]

That Simpson design is simply gorgeous, he has the same joy of custom manufacturing that revlimiter has. Probably on a different scale. :lol:

[Phatmiata]

I have a photo somewhere of the DAMD kit and the owner installed some Low Profile Lights as well, it looks kick ass with that setup. The stock Barndoor lights look funny when "up" using this bumper. So if you get it I would get some low Pros as well, or at least a PiVot Sleepy Eye kit.

[Demon I Am]

I bet it would be easy enough to convert the fogs to an HID retrofit.

[treeafodo]

I bet it would be easy enough to convert the fogs to an HID retrofit.
In my opinion that would sort of take away from the retro styling the front would give you.

[Demon I Am]

yeah, you may be right.

[imperfekt]

In my opinion that would sort of take away from the retro styling the front would give you.

what about with yellow HIDs... might look alright

[wannafbody]

I bet it would be easy enough to convert the fogs to an HID retrofit.

with a one piece hood and headlight covers

[imperfekt]

with a one piece hood and headlight covers

like bonding the headlight covers into the hood? hmmmm, good idear... bring on the photoshop :D

[imperfekt]

kinda like thissssss

5471

or this....

5472

[wannafbody]

ISC make a one piece hood

http://www.iscracing.net/miata_fiberglass.html

[imperfekt]

boss piece of information, thank you! :D


ISC make a one piece hood

http://www.iscracing.net/miata_fiberglass.html

[vindi49]

I think I know of about 10 or 12 Pitcrews in the UK off the top of my head, although they seem to pop up once in a while quite cheap. Last one I just missed was in need of a bit of paint and a mechanical overhaul, but the complete car sold for £600... no fair!!

Russell.

[imperfekt]

nice. keep in touch Russell, I'm no stranger to fiberglass repair so somewhat questionable condition is ok, but trashed isn't and shipping overseas is inevitable be it from Japanland or the UK so lemme have it! :D

meanwhile I'm still searching a couple times a day on my own, so if one pops up online I should be one of the first to find it and grab it... ;)

[Mr.Woolery]

Some people think the Pitcrew nose makes the front of the car look too long. The DAMD nose, however, takes this idea to the next level and makes the Miata totally nose heavy. Awkward, in my opinion. There is no comparison between the two.

[Martin]

You should buy this http://www.simpsondesign.net/archive.asp?BID=1030 and put it on my car and you can have my current front end. It's a win-win deal!!


5534

[treeafodo]

^now that is sweet!!!!

[imperfekt]

that's pretty cool and i do like the nose of your car....

buttttt...........


You should buy this (http://www.simpsondesign.net/archive.asp?BID=1030) and put it on my car and you can have my current front end. It's a win-win deal!!

[Martin]

Yeah, well that deal is more of a win for me than you. :lol: A guy can dream, right?

[Phatmiata]

bumping to add another photo I found, this DAMD Bumper is on a British Racing Green

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/02/a6yge2e6.jpg

[fwdtamiya]

Hnnnngggggg, that BRG looks so good!

I'll contribute this as well since there was talk of having both headlights, but I didn't see the picture in this thread.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v378/fwdtamiya/20140415_110052_zps17cc897b.jpg

Those covers act like magnifying glasses.

[imperfekt]

very nice :) i bet they see very well at night!