Sneak Peak, Carbon Fiber Front Lip, From The 370ZSOURCE!!!!

Michael@TheZStore · 04-15-2009, 05:38 PM

Just got this prototype in today. Should have them ready for sale in about a month. Looking for comments. What do you think?

Michael

SHIFT_Z · 04-15-2009, 05:43 PM

I like it. I think it would look better on some colors than others. it would look great on red.

Carbon fiber lip+roof+pillar+mirrors=

Endgame · 04-15-2009, 05:49 PM

I thought this was going to be a TRUE front lip. Rather, it is just a grill overlay... I will pass; still waiting for a good, simple, and clean carbon fiber front lip...

XxJoselitoxX · 04-15-2009, 05:52 PM

Man that is really going to pop on yellow really good.

azn370z · 04-15-2009, 05:53 PM

I was expecting a true lip too. I want a simple lip that doesn't stick out much.

epod86 · 04-15-2009, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by azn370z

I was expecting a true lip too. I want a simple lip that doesn't stick out much.

Ditto. It does look good, but not quite finished. I see a clear 'seam' of some sort around the carbon that doesn't look good. Again, if it was a full replacement, definitely would look better. I'm also more of a fan of carbon that doesn't look like carbon (normally under a layer or three of 0.7oz glass) that is more matte finish. I like people to go "is that carbon? Ooh, it IS carbon" rather than "that carbon I can see from a mile away is probably a vinyl."

msl82 · 04-15-2009, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by MH@370ZSource

Just got this prototype in today. Should have them ready for sale in about a month. Looking for comments. What do you think?

Michael

how about non-carbon fiber, just plain black lip?

XxJoselitoxX · 04-15-2009, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by msl82

how about non-carbon fiber, just plain black lip?

I definitely would like to see a plain black one as well. so

and make a black one!!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by chad520320

I know this is my first post on here, but... do people actually think CF looks good??? I mean it's a really small checker board... I understand its use for weight savings, but in my opinion, it looks stupid and if I were to buy a carbon fiber piece, I would without a doubt paint it.

so if you owned one of these you would paint the carbon fiber, I think it depends on some parts it looks good on other it doesn't

dlmartin81 · 04-15-2009, 09:10 PM

I think it might look good with the Mine's CF lip. What do ya'll think?

Endgame · 04-15-2009, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by dlmartin81

I think it might look good with the Mine's CF lip. What do ya'll think?

agreed..

K20A2_S · 04-15-2009, 09:49 PM

hell to the yes!!

This with blacked out headlights, and some gunmetal rims or powdercoating teh stock ones would look good....throw some eibach to drop it an inch...done deal....

red/black..........white/black......would look good.....heck, even blue/black...

chad520320 · 04-15-2009, 07:01 PM

I know this is my first post on here, but... do people actually think CF looks good??? I mean it's a really small checker board... I understand its use for weight savings, but in my opinion, it looks stupid and if I were to buy a carbon fiber piece, I would without a doubt paint it.

Musashi · 04-17-2009, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by chad520320

I know this is my first post on here, but... do people actually think CF looks good??? I mean it's a really small checker board... I understand its use for weight savings, but in my opinion, it looks stupid and if I were to buy a carbon fiber piece, I would without a doubt paint it.

I guess this is you making yourself feel better about not being able to afford real carbon fiber.....

wstar · 04-17-2009, 01:59 PM

I think, if you can afford it and are willing to go that far, that replacing heavy body parts with lightweight CF replacements is awesome. However, most of the CF stuff I have seen on actual cars on the street in houston has been (a) cheap plastic that kinda looks like CF and/or (b) just a cover that slips over existing bodywork, so no weight reduction. I dislike the "just for looks" CF (and CF-look-alike) stuff, it's kinda retarded.

Bibimbap · 04-16-2009, 10:46 PM

I think this along with an extended lip would look hot, especially on white. Will give more contrast in the "mouth" and actually make it look good. Mines Lip painted white with this would look good. I believe this is actually done with the Top Secret Lip for the 350z since it doesn't include a part for the original lip, refer to Leemik's ride on my350z to get an idea of how this would work well.

04-15-2009, 05:53 PM	#5 (permalink)
azn370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,722 Drives: z34 - R1 Rep Power: 490	I was expecting a true lip too. I want a simple lip that doesn't stick out much. __________________ 2010 k23 H&R sport springs / Spc rear camber arms / SSR SP1 / Berk cbe / Varis cf lip / Nismo S-Tune side skirts

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wstar A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 4,024 Drives: too slow Rep Power: 3595	I think, if you can afford it and are willing to go that far, that replacing heavy body parts with lightweight CF replacements is awesome. However, most of the CF stuff I have seen on actual cars on the street in houston has been (a) cheap plastic that kinda looks like CF and/or (b) just a cover that slips over existing bodywork, so no weight reduction. I dislike the "just for looks" CF (and CF-look-alike) stuff, it's kinda retarded. __________________ 7AT Track Car! Journal thread / Car setup details

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04-15-2009, 05:43 PM	#2 (permalink)
SHIFT_Z Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 111 Drives: 08 Altima Coupe 3.5 Rep Power: 300	I like it. I think it would look better on some colors than others. it would look great on red. Carbon fiber lip+roof+pillar+mirrors=

04-15-2009, 05:49 PM	#3 (permalink)
Endgame A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Phoenix Posts: 1,613 Drives: Nothing Now! Rep Power: 224	I thought this was going to be a TRUE front lip. Rather, it is just a grill overlay... I will pass; still waiting for a good, simple, and clean carbon fiber front lip...

04-15-2009, 05:52 PM	#4 (permalink)
XxJoselitoxX Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Orlando Florida Age: 35 Posts: 19 Drives: E34 530i, Sequioa Rep Power: 300	Man that is really going to pop on yellow really good.

04-15-2009, 09:10 PM	#9 (permalink)
dlmartin81 Track Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Chalfont, PA Age: 43 Posts: 923 Drives: 09 370Z Rep Power: 608	I think it might look good with the Mine's CF lip. What do ya'll think?

04-15-2009, 09:49 PM	#11 (permalink)
K20A2_S Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 67 Drives: 04 RSX Rep Power: 272	hell to the yes!! This with blacked out headlights, and some gunmetal rims or powdercoating teh stock ones would look good....throw some eibach to drop it an inch...done deal.... red/black..........white/black......would look good.....heck, even blue/black...

04-15-2009, 07:01 PM	#12 (permalink)
chad520320 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 5 Drives: Gaaaarbage Rep Power: 300	I know this is my first post on here, but... do people actually think CF looks good??? I mean it's a really small checker board... I understand its use for weight savings, but in my opinion, it looks stupid and if I were to buy a carbon fiber piece, I would without a doubt paint it.

04-16-2009, 10:46 PM	#15 (permalink)
Bibimbap Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Dania, FL Posts: 148 Drives: 04 S2000 Rep Power: 17	I think this along with an extended lip would look hot, especially on white. Will give more contrast in the "mouth" and actually make it look good. Mines Lip painted white with this would look good. I believe this is actually done with the Top Secret Lip for the 350z since it doesn't include a part for the original lip, refer to Leemik's ride on my350z to get an idea of how this would work well.