Carbon Fiber Roof Help

USAF-Z · 02-22-2010, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by FuszNissan

Just paint your roof, and save the money.

no offence i dont want to be like a honda owner and have fake CF or paint it black. i have to do the Z right

bullitt5897 · 02-22-2010, 02:16 PM

I would go back with a 1.5k - 2.5k offer. It is better to aim for a lower number and negotiate up from there. it is almost impossible to negotiate down.

theDreamer · 02-22-2010, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by USAF-Z

no offence i dont want to be like a honda owner and have fake CF or paint it black. i have to do the Z right

Paint is fine, carbon fiber overlay is not.
Doing a solid paint job will look fantastic with other carbon fiber parts, what color is your Z?

FuszNissan · 02-22-2010, 02:21 PM

I am not saying a cf paint. Just a matte black or gloss black paint job.

USAF-Z · 02-22-2010, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

Paint is fine, carbon fiber overlay is not.
Doing a solid paint job will look fantastic with other carbon fiber parts, what color is your Z?

im in the united states air force and am stuck in england where they dont sell nismo and if they did it would be RHD. i will be coming back to the states with 30k. 16k-20K cash for down payment. i am just doing all the necessary research now. and the only color i will settle with is PW. i already found a company to powder coat the rims. along with the viper system.

phelan · 02-22-2010, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by bullitt5897

I would go back with a 1.5k - 2.5k offer. It is better to aim for a lower number and negotiate up from there. it is almost impossible to negotiate down.

lowballing a japanese company? ugh...

FuszNissan · 02-22-2010, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by phelan

lowballing a japanese company? ugh...

It won't go well.

USAF-Z · 02-22-2010, 02:26 PM

this is what i have planned so far

viper=$ 1258.91
CF hood=$ 729.99
CF roof=$ 650.00
CF Apillars=$ 510.00
CF trunk=$ 714.00
CF spoiler=$ 510.00
Escort-passport 9500ix laser detector-$ 499.99
tail light spray (night shade)=$ 11.00
oil cooler 19- $ 636
Rims=320

head lights= $ 955
(Housing)=( Black Obsidian/Gloss Black: $230
(Projector Shroud)=(Color-coded (White): $75
(Turn Signal)=(Color-coded (White): $50
(RF strip)=( Same Color as Housing: Free
(Iron-Man - $300
(Landing Strip - $300

total
$6794.89
________________________________________________
Pioneer - 50W x 4 Satellite Radio- $1,599.99
Alpine (x2)--$ 399.98
Alpine 1000w class d (x2)-- $ 799.98
Speaker box--$ 134.00

total
$ 3067.95
___________________________________________
TT kit - 8995.00
oil cooler 34- $ 676

total
9671.00
__________________________________________________ ______

exhaust
F.I. TDX Cat Back
18" Resonators: $1,260.00 (Recommended if stock cats are off of the car)
Carbon Fiber muffler option: + $175.00
High Flow Cats
$480.00 W/ Purchase of cat back
Resonated Test Pipes
$355.00 W/ Purchase of cat back

Total
2270.00

and the car should be done by 2014 or sooner

phelan · 02-22-2010, 02:29 PM

...okay...just from first glance, why are you purchasing HFCs AND RTPs? you are aware that only one of those goes on the car...right?

in fact...where are you getting these prices? 9k for a TT is pretty low (except the 7k dvd TT kit, which is one in a million chance)

CF roof for $650 better be for an overlay, you will not get a direct replacement for that money. you'll spend more cutting the poor Z apart than that. also A-Pillars, where you getting those?

not trying to bust a bubble, i'm just curious. some of those numbers, i'm pretty sure, will be much higher than you are calculating.

USAF-Z · 02-22-2010, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by phelan

...okay...just from first glance, why are you purchasing HFCs AND RTPs? you are aware that only one of those goes on the car...right?

in fact...where are you getting these prices? 9k for a TT is pretty low (except the 7k dvd TT kit, which is one in a million chance)

CF roof for $650 better be for an overlay, you will not get a direct replacement for that money. you'll spend more cutting the poor Z apart than that. also A-Pillars, where you getting those?

not trying to bust a bubble, i'm just curious. some of those numbers, i'm pretty sure, will be much higher than you are calculating.

no its fine i need and like all the advice i can get.

the TT kit i was planning on getting it from
Turbo-Kits.com - 08+ Nissan 370Z Twin Turbo Kits - VQ37VHR

the A pillars

Fifa Racing

2theextreme · 02-22-2010, 02:37 PM

Where's the labor cost? Don't forget labor....unless you're doing all this yourself...which would be amazing!

USAF-Z · 02-22-2010, 02:38 PM

and your right it is an overlay. i know you all might think it is stupid and a waist of money but i cant have a flow of carbon from hood to trunk with a gap on the roof just painted black. i would rather just have an over lay

. that is why im trying to get the real thing instead of an overlay

USAF-Z · 02-22-2010, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by 2theextreme

Where's the labor cost? Don't forget labor....unless you're doing all this yourself...which would be amazing!

most of it i can do my self. the USAF has auto hobby shops where i can pay to use a car lift and all their tools for under 50$

2theextreme · 02-22-2010, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by USAF-Z

most of it i can do my self. the USAF has auto hobby shops where i can pay to use a car lift and all their tools for under 50$

Wow...cool deal!

theDreamer · 02-22-2010, 02:40 PM

The issue you will run into is a carbon fiber roof is a lot of R&D, and no company has wanted to jump into other than just a wrap style overlay setup. So it is real carbon fiber but it just sits on top of the stock roof.

02-22-2010, 02:16 PM	#17 (permalink)
bullitt5897 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North GA Posts: 6,831 Drives: Twin Turbo Z34 Rep Power: 3682	I would go back with a 1.5k - 2.5k offer. It is better to aim for a lower number and negotiate up from there. it is almost impossible to negotiate down. __________________ *Shop Cars: 2013 318whp Nismo VspecII 370z SOLD, 2009 1000hp+ 93oct 4.0L TT 370z Fast Intentions STAGE 4 #054*

02-22-2010, 02:21 PM	#19 (permalink)
FuszNissan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: St. Louis Posts: 14,275 Drives: Pure Sex Rep Power: 542	I am not saying a cf paint. Just a matte black or gloss black paint job. __________________ Mods: Too Many to list! LouFuszNissan ZDAYZ 2012

02-22-2010, 02:26 PM	#23 (permalink)
USAF-Z Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 25 Drives: 370z nismo Rep Power: 15	this is what i have planned so far viper=$ 1258.91 CF hood=$ 729.99 CF roof=$ 650.00 CF Apillars=$ 510.00 CF trunk=$ 714.00 CF spoiler=$ 510.00 Escort-passport 9500ix laser detector-$ 499.99 tail light spray (night shade)=$ 11.00 oil cooler 19- $ 636 Rims=320 head lights= $ 955 (Housing)=( Black Obsidian/Gloss Black: $230 (Projector Shroud)=(Color-coded (White): $75 (Turn Signal)=(Color-coded (White): $50 (RF strip)=( Same Color as Housing: Free (Iron-Man - $300 (Landing Strip - $300 total $6794.89 ________________________________________________ Pioneer - 50W x 4 Satellite Radio- $1,599.99 Alpine (x2)--$ 399.98 Alpine 1000w class d (x2)-- $ 799.98 Speaker box--$ 134.00 total $ 3067.95 ___________________________________________ TT kit - 8995.00 oil cooler 34- $ 676 total 9671.00 __________________________________________________ ______ exhaust F.I. TDX Cat Back 18" Resonators: $1,260.00 (Recommended if stock cats are off of the car) Carbon Fiber muffler option: + $175.00 High Flow Cats $480.00 W/ Purchase of cat back Resonated Test Pipes $355.00 W/ Purchase of cat back Total 2270.00 and the car should be done by 2014 or sooner Last edited by USAF-Z; 02-22-2010 at 02:29 PM.

02-22-2010, 02:29 PM	#24 (permalink)
phelan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Age: 38 Posts: 9,513 Drives: Scoobaroo Rep Power: 3406	...okay...just from first glance, why are you purchasing HFCs AND RTPs? you are aware that only one of those goes on the car...right? in fact...where are you getting these prices? 9k for a TT is pretty low (except the 7k dvd TT kit, which is one in a million chance) CF roof for $650 better be for an overlay, you will not get a direct replacement for that money. you'll spend more cutting the poor Z apart than that. also A-Pillars, where you getting those? not trying to bust a bubble, i'm just curious. some of those numbers, i'm pretty sure, will be much higher than you are calculating. __________________ 凛 ('Rin') - 2009 Nissan 370Z With silence comes peace. With peace comes freedom. With freedom comes silence.

02-22-2010, 02:37 PM	#26 (permalink)
2theextreme RIP Tony :( (1969-2015) Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 18,802 Drives: '14 Mustang GT/CS Rep Power: 67	Where's the labor cost? Don't forget labor....unless you're doing all this yourself...which would be amazing! __________________ SpinTech Mufflers, Airaid CAI, JBA H-Pipe, Lethal Performance Over Axle Pipes, MMD Quarter Panel Louvers, Cervini's Ram Air Type IV Hood, Carbon Fiber Radiator Cover, GT500 Rear Valance, Quad Exhaust Tips

02-22-2010, 02:38 PM	#27 (permalink)
USAF-Z Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 25 Drives: 370z nismo Rep Power: 15	and your right it is an overlay. i know you all might think it is stupid and a waist of money but i cant have a flow of carbon from hood to trunk with a gap on the roof just painted black. i would rather just have an over lay . that is why im trying to get the real thing instead of an overlay

02-22-2010, 02:40 PM	#30 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	The issue you will run into is a carbon fiber roof is a lot of R&D, and no company has wanted to jump into other than just a wrap style overlay setup. So it is real carbon fiber but it just sits on top of the stock roof. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

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