Carbon top over lay+Carbon side add on 370Z

VIP-STATUS · 05-09-2009, 01:48 AM

What you guys think?

It's a Carbon flat black layover
Real carbon fibre add on under side

initialgemini · 05-09-2009, 01:53 AM

Interesting lay out. Its definitely giving the car a little more character, but with the grill overlay and the top it's like a gtr-ish/evo X kind of look.

VIP-STATUS · 05-09-2009, 02:09 AM

I know,in the end out this month i will repalce all this with my body kit
front,side and rear anyway

Quote:

Originally Posted by initialgemini

Interesting lay out. Its definitely giving the car a little more character, but with the grill overlay and the top it's like a gtr-ish/evo X kind of look.

azn370z · 05-09-2009, 02:53 AM

I'm looking forward to pic of the sunline bodykit on your car.

wstar · 05-09-2009, 03:15 AM

I don't mean to be rude, certainly to each his own, and making a car look cool is always cool...

But the point of carbon fiber usage on performance cars is to drop weight from the OEM metal parts. A carbon fiber overlay just adds weight, which is the exact opposite of the originally intended purpose.

nizz23sd · 05-09-2009, 03:29 AM

i knw what ur saying however the roof is the main structure and balance of the car..you can get a full carbon fiver hood fender or any other parts and that would reduce the weight problem of the car.

wstar · 05-09-2009, 03:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nizz23sd

i knw what ur saying however the roof is the main structure and balance of the car..you can get a full carbon fiver hood fender or any other parts and that would reduce the weight problem of the car.

I agree, a carbon roof would probably help this car, if it were lighter than the stock metal one while maintaining enough rigidity. Taking weight off of the very top of the car is nice, because it lowers the center of gravity to boot. But a carbon piece that simply slips over the existing metal can't do anything but add weight, and raise the center of gravity.

Edit:

But I'm trying not to be too down in my opinion, I don't mean to be a hater. It looks really nice, and we all make tradeoffs in the name of looks at times

SoCal 370Z · 05-09-2009, 03:35 AM

I believe that the carbon referenced is a vinyl; the side skirt add-on is actual CF.

crbn_fbr · 05-09-2009, 04:18 AM

What did you use for the grill to make it black, thats not carbon too is it?

AK370Z · 05-09-2009, 04:56 AM

I LOVE the front grille section. Matte Carbon overlay?

Frick@DDM · 05-09-2009, 06:07 AM

The Vinyl Accents are very nice. And I love the side spats! Nice job. What kit is going on the car?

Endgame · 05-09-2009, 09:07 AM

I am more interestd in the side spats... Look good!

wstar · 05-09-2009, 09:55 AM

Oh it's like a vinyl sheet, rather than a hard piece?

M.Bonanni · 05-09-2009, 11:11 AM

Any shots from under the car of the sides? How far underneath the car do they go?

VIP-STATUS · 05-09-2009, 01:45 PM

It's just vinyl guys.just for look's.

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Originally Posted by crbn_fbr

What did you use for the grill to make it black, thats not carbon too is it?

05-09-2009, 01:48 AM	#1 (permalink)
VIP-STATUS Inactive vendor Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Torrance,Ca Posts: 465 Drives: 2009 370Z Red Rep Power: 257	Carbon top over lay+Carbon side add on 370Z What you guys think? It's a Carbon flat black layover Real carbon fibre add on under side

05-09-2009, 02:53 AM	#4 (permalink)
azn370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,722 Drives: z34 - R1 Rep Power: 490	I'm looking forward to pic of the sunline bodykit on your car. __________________ 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: 3594	I don't mean to be rude, certainly to each his own, and making a car look cool is always cool... But the point of carbon fiber usage on performance cars is to drop weight from the OEM metal parts. A carbon fiber overlay just adds weight, which is the exact opposite of the originally intended purpose. __________________ 7AT Track Car! Journal thread / Car setup details

05-09-2009, 03:35 AM	#8 (permalink)
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05-09-2009, 01:53 AM	#2 (permalink)
initialgemini Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 340 Drives: 2011 FX 35 Rep Power: 250	Interesting lay out. Its definitely giving the car a little more character, but with the grill overlay and the top it's like a gtr-ish/evo X kind of look.

05-09-2009, 03:29 AM	#6 (permalink)
nizz23sd Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: san diego,cali Posts: 76 Drives: nissan 370z 09 Rep Power: 16	i knw what ur saying however the roof is the main structure and balance of the car..you can get a full carbon fiver hood fender or any other parts and that would reduce the weight problem of the car.

05-09-2009, 04:18 AM	#9 (permalink)
crbn_fbr Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Lex Posts: 96 Drives: 09 370Z, 02 WRX Rep Power: 16	What did you use for the grill to make it black, thats not carbon too is it?

05-09-2009, 06:07 AM	#11 (permalink)
Frick@DDM The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 71 Drives: Danger Ranger Rep Power: 16	The Vinyl Accents are very nice. And I love the side spats! Nice job. What kit is going on the car?

05-09-2009, 09:07 AM	#12 (permalink)
Endgame A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Phoenix Posts: 1,613 Drives: Nothing Now! Rep Power: 223	I am more interestd in the side spats... Look good!

05-09-2009, 09:55 AM	#13 (permalink)
wstar A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 4,024 Drives: too slow Rep Power: 3594	Oh it's like a vinyl sheet, rather than a hard piece? __________________ 7AT Track Car! Journal thread / Car setup details

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