EVO-R 370Z carbon fiber exterior door covers

kenchan · 07-12-2010, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by NewYorkJon34

Ya, it's bad enough it's not real carbon fiber. I was looking at that carID kit, they really did think of every part and carbon it. I know it's a stick on, I just wonder how good it looks in person. Also I wanted to mention to you, have you seen the "curious models" interior Carbon Fiber pieces? They look really unique, like the interior door handle pieces. It costs $$$ though.

i saw the actual CarID kit and it's not impressive. between their kit and our 3M CF overlays, the 3M overlays win hands down.

first the carid one use wat they call 'real' carbon fiber but the weaves look like shitty steelwool strands and very small. the overall thickness is about 1.5mm so it's a huge HERE I PUT A STICKER ON TOP OF MY TRIM look. at least the EvoR and Fujimura's CF look very high quality and clean. the strands and color are perfect.

ive seen the curiuos models and i like the door handles and their gauge hats.

but i dont foresee me spending that kind of money on CF bits when we know they dont do any more than just make the interior look nicer... so in that respect, i think the 3M sheets are by far best bang for buck and makes the most sense cause we're not trying to fake anything.

NewYorkJon34 · 07-12-2010, 04:11 PM

I noticed today that the sun might be affecting my head unit piece. I think the car is getting too hot during the day while I'm at work. It's looks perfect though.

NewYorkJon34 · 07-12-2010, 04:20 PM

Hey kenchan, do you think there is a better way to apply these vinyls? Like I've been thinking about it and it's either cut a template which is still too big then cut it against the car after it's applied. Or like how I did the head unit in carbon, the area around the circles I kinda had to cut right on it. You can't see any scratches cus the carbon covers it, but it's still there. I'm going to order more and do the vanity mirrors like u did, then maybe my shifter ring. The only thing the sucks is the s-mode & emergency light buttons. I have a piece of tint from a messed up bluebatmobile order that I was thinking of putting over the buttons, maybe.

kenchan · 07-12-2010, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by NewYorkJon34

I noticed today that the sun might be affecting my head unit piece. I think the car is getting too hot during the day while I'm at work. It's looks perfect though.

i think the vinyl has a tendency to shrink just a little bit in heat so wat ive been doing is applying a good amount of heat even on the flat surfaces where i dont really need heat. this way it's like a pre-shrunk pair of jeans and no surprises later.

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Originally Posted by NewYorkJon34

Hey kenchan, do you think there is a better way to apply these vinyls? Like I've been thinking about it and it's either cut a template which is still too big then cut it against the car after it's applied. Or like how I did the head unit in carbon, the area around the circles I kinda had to cut right on it. You can't see any scratches cus the carbon covers it, but it's still there. I'm going to order more and do the vanity mirrors like u did, then maybe my shifter ring. The only thing the sucks is the s-mode & emergency light buttons. I have a piece of tint from a messed up bluebatmobile order that I was thinking of putting over the buttons, maybe.

yah, it's case by case so hard to say which is the easiest way. for the HU trim i think the easiest way would be to buy an extra trim for the HU, cut vinyl to the general size, work from the middle of the trim (top of the center hvac dial area) and wrap the HU opening as evenly as possible. then work on the hvac dial openings starting from the center hole.

afterwards cut a hole in the trim openings about 1/2" from the edges and them wrap it over onto the back side. then take the HU out and replace the trim all together.

i learned from doing the G's rear valance that these vinyls stretch and form very well with the right amount of heat. i DONT think the pro's are wasting time making a precise template other than for the door switches and other bits in the car that will take more time to remove/install than the wrap itself.

if i was to wrap the door switches using minimal time would be to make the templates for the switch openings on a retangular sheet of vinyl, then just apply the vinyl, cut the vinyl about 1/2" around the primeter of the trim and wrap it to the back side. honestly if you already have a template, it would take no more than 5min to do the switch covers.

kenchan · 07-12-2010, 05:25 PM

NewYorkJon- i think we should talk about the wrapping techniques on the 3M NiDoc thread and not on EvoR's door cover thread.

3m Ni Doc carbon fiber vinyl

NewYorkJon34 · 07-12-2010, 08:35 PM

Lol, I was thinking we could talk about the vinyl in the stillen supercharger thread next, j/k. Evo-R good job making these unique CF items

kfscoll · 07-12-2010, 10:50 PM

NewYorkJon34 · 07-13-2010, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by kfscoll

lol, I'm glad I didn't have to say it

EVOR · 08-10-2010, 09:48 AM

All done for LHD and RHD. Key hole has been deleted. Look at the reverse side of the cover, full cabron nothing else! Price $189 plus shipping. Anyone wants to be the first to have these in U.S? Do a review for me and I'll give 30% off on them. PM me if anyone interested.

kenchan · 08-10-2010, 12:52 PM

so there's going to be a titanium oval dot that's going to peek through those 2 holes...(?)

Joka4411 · 08-10-2010, 03:34 PM

couldnt see myself putting stuff like that on my 40th, Only if i had a honda civic i might think of this.

simota1 · 08-10-2010, 06:43 PM

so... the LHD has no key either? what happens when your batery dies?

hey evo... ill gladly be the first in the U.S to get these... and ill gladly do a review.. ill take lots of pics so u can use them

i PMed u evo

EVOR · 08-10-2010, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by simota1

so... the LHD has no key either? what happens when your batery dies?

hey evo... ill gladly be the first in the U.S to get these... and ill gladly do a review.. ill take lots of pics so u can use them

i PMed u evo

Both version have no key hole. If battery dies you can still left the cover and replace it back on. Depends on how much 3M you put on. PMed.

bill2k · 08-11-2010, 09:13 PM

Evo, PM sent

EVOR · 08-12-2010, 06:14 AM

Simota will do the review for me. Thanks!

07-12-2010, 10:50 PM	#37 (permalink)
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08-10-2010, 09:48 AM	#39 (permalink)
EVOR A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: New York Posts: 1,647 Drives: 09 Nismo 370Z #80 Rep Power: 45	All done for LHD and RHD. Key hole has been deleted. Look at the reverse side of the cover, full cabron nothing else! Price $189 plus shipping. Anyone wants to be the first to have these in U.S? Do a review for me and I'll give 30% off on them. PM me if anyone interested. __________________ WWW.EVO-R.NET

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simota1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Dededo, Guam Posts: 6,642 Drives: solid red 370z 6mt Rep Power: 405	so... the LHD has no key either? what happens when your batery dies? hey evo... ill gladly be the first in the U.S to get these... and ill gladly do a review.. ill take lots of pics so u can use them i PMed u evo __________________ *TOP SECRET/POWERHOUSE AMUSE/ARC/DAYTONA RACING/VARIS/MINES/GANADOR/J-LINE/WORK EMOTION CR KAI/GT SPEC/CARBON SIGNAL/ZOOM ENGINEERING/ CARBON FIBER ELEMENT/STILLEN/* Last edited by simota1; 08-10-2010 at 06:47 PM.

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07-12-2010, 04:11 PM	#32 (permalink)
NewYorkJon34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 3,041 Drives: 09 Fairlady Z Rep Power: 1065	I noticed today that the sun might be affecting my head unit piece. I think the car is getting too hot during the day while I'm at work. It's looks perfect though.

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NewYorkJon34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 3,041 Drives: 09 Fairlady Z Rep Power: 1065	Hey kenchan, do you think there is a better way to apply these vinyls? Like I've been thinking about it and it's either cut a template which is still too big then cut it against the car after it's applied. Or like how I did the head unit in carbon, the area around the circles I kinda had to cut right on it. You can't see any scratches cus the carbon covers it, but it's still there. I'm going to order more and do the vanity mirrors like u did, then maybe my shifter ring. The only thing the sucks is the s-mode & emergency light buttons. I have a piece of tint from a messed up bluebatmobile order that I was thinking of putting over the buttons, maybe.

07-12-2010, 05:25 PM	#35 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	NewYorkJon- i think we should talk about the wrapping techniques on the 3M NiDoc thread and not on EvoR's door cover thread. 3m Ni Doc carbon fiber vinyl

07-12-2010, 08:35 PM	#36 (permalink)
NewYorkJon34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 3,041 Drives: 09 Fairlady Z Rep Power: 1065	Lol, I was thinking we could talk about the vinyl in the stillen supercharger thread next, j/k. Evo-R good job making these unique CF items

08-10-2010, 12:52 PM	#40 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	so there's going to be a titanium oval dot that's going to peek through those 2 holes...(?)

08-10-2010, 03:34 PM	#41 (permalink)
Joka4411 Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Baltimore Md Posts: 131 Drives: 40th anniver 370Z Rep Power: 15	couldnt see myself putting stuff like that on my 40th, Only if i had a honda civic i might think of this.

08-11-2010, 09:13 PM	#44 (permalink)
bill2k Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: san diego Posts: 23 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 15	Evo, PM sent