Carbon Fiber sideview mirror

AK370Z · 04-03-2009, 03:18 PM

what do you guys think? tacky or it's okay?

nappymike · 04-03-2009, 03:55 PM

I think it looks good

theDreamer · 04-03-2009, 03:56 PM

50/50, would need to see it on another color.

ChrisSlicks · 04-03-2009, 04:00 PM

I don't understand the desire to cover everything in carbon fiber. I think it looks good when it serves a functional purpose as a lightweight part, such as a full hood or fender. But when it's just for looks I don't really like it. Probably would look better on a dark color car though.

OMGWTFBBQ · 04-03-2009, 04:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

I don't understand the desire to cover everything in carbon fiber. I think it looks good when it serves a functional purpose as a lightweight part, such as a full hood or fender. But when it's just for looks I don't really like it. Probably would look better on a dark color car though.

Is that just a piece of CFRP attached to the stock side view mirrors? Something similar to what Zele Performance released for the Z34 a while back?

If so, then no thanks. I'd rather get a real carbon fiber mirror replacement. It might look good, but this CFRP piece only adds weight, instead of trying to achieve what most enthusiasts use carbon fiber for.

Musashi · 04-03-2009, 04:34 PM

Where can we buy real CF mirrors that aren't shells stuck on with 3m tape? I want to replace interior trim with cf also...

nogoodname · 04-03-2009, 04:40 PM

i voted no, if it's an overlay....not really worth...if it was a real piece of carbon fiber that replaces the plastic there...then maybe....lol

Boosted · 04-03-2009, 07:15 PM

i think they would look good.

Nikon FM · 04-03-2009, 10:54 PM

I voted on what the title said "Carbon Fiber sideview mirror" If they are "real" where do we buy? On the black car I think they would look great.

AK370Z · 04-11-2009, 01:12 AM

StLRedrider · 04-11-2009, 08:45 PM

There not too bad.

frost · 04-11-2009, 08:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

I don't understand the desire to cover everything in carbon fiber. I think it looks good when it serves a functional purpose as a lightweight part, such as a full hood or fender. But when it's just for looks I don't really like it.

Agreed. Just buying covers seems kind of cheesy to me.

SoCal 370Z · 04-11-2009, 08:52 PM

It all depends on how well the cover fits. Most of the aero kits are simply clad over—not integrated—onto the body (this holds true for some of the aero pieces onto the NISMO 370Z model).

frost · 04-11-2009, 08:55 PM

^ these are not aero pieces, which provide function. These are just for looks. Seems like a waste of cash to me.

RCZ · 04-12-2009, 03:16 PM

absolute waste of cash.

Carbon Covers are for posers. Not to mention that a carbon replacement would weigh the same thing as the stock plastic ones....

Don't get me wrong. I love carbon fiber and the way it looks when it serves a real purpose.

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04-03-2009, 03:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
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04-03-2009, 03:56 PM	#3 (permalink)
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Nikon FM Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Snoqualmie WA Posts: 973 Drives: 03 996TT Porsche Rep Power: 606	I voted on what the title said "Carbon Fiber sideview mirror" If they are "real" where do we buy? On the black car I think they would look great. __________________ Buddy Revell: "One man's sooner is another man's later"

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04-03-2009, 03:55 PM	#2 (permalink)
nappymike Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: savannah ga Posts: 49 Drives: 2009 370Z white MT Rep Power: 16	I think it looks good

04-03-2009, 04:00 PM	#4 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 653	I don't understand the desire to cover everything in carbon fiber. I think it looks good when it serves a functional purpose as a lightweight part, such as a full hood or fender. But when it's just for looks I don't really like it. Probably would look better on a dark color car though.

04-03-2009, 04:34 PM	#6 (permalink)
Musashi Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 357 Drives: 09 370Z 6speed Rep Power: 606	Where can we buy real CF mirrors that aren't shells stuck on with 3m tape? I want to replace interior trim with cf also...

04-03-2009, 04:40 PM	#7 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1765	i voted no, if it's an overlay....not really worth...if it was a real piece of carbon fiber that replaces the plastic there...then maybe....lol

04-03-2009, 07:15 PM	#8 (permalink)
Boosted Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: San Leandro Posts: 5 Drives: 09 Nissan Z Rep Power: 16	i think they would look good.

04-11-2009, 08:45 PM	#11 (permalink)
StLRedrider A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: St.louis,Mo Posts: 17,755 Drives: O9Sprt/Touring,p-51 Rep Power: 60	There not too bad.

04-11-2009, 08:52 PM	#13 (permalink)
SoCal 370Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: US of A Posts: 2,842 Drives: Answers Rep Power: 33	It all depends on how well the cover fits. Most of the aero kits are simply clad over—not integrated—onto the body (this holds true for some of the aero pieces onto the NISMO 370Z model). __________________ ( Click to show/hide ) Why I NEVER say NO to the Panda Lou Fusz!!!

04-11-2009, 08:55 PM	#14 (permalink)
frost Retired admin Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Winterfell Posts: 106,613 Drives: Your Wife Crazy Rep Power: 0	^ these are not aero pieces, which provide function. These are just for looks. Seems like a waste of cash to me.

04-12-2009, 03:16 PM	#15 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1119	absolute waste of cash. Carbon Covers are for posers. Not to mention that a carbon replacement would weigh the same thing as the stock plastic ones.... Don't get me wrong. I love carbon fiber and the way it looks when it serves a real purpose.

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