Carbon Fiber Edition 370z

Carbon Fiber Element · 08-16-2012, 10:05 PM

Car looks OK...just OK. I dont really like cf that much. I wouldve gone with a doo doo brown vinyl wrap instead.

bullitt5897 · 08-16-2012, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Carbon Fiber Element

Car looks OK...just OK. I dont really like cf that much. I wouldve gone with a doo doo brown vinyl wrap instead.

HAHA TONY you crack me up!

Carbon_z · 08-17-2012, 09:55 AM

Lol shut up tony haha. Yea I hate carbon fiber too. Doo doo on ur face lol

Bluebatmobile · 08-17-2012, 12:21 PM

thats crazy

!

B@t™

Cmike2780 · 08-17-2012, 12:35 PM

The car looks sick! Great job. Can't wait to see how it looks when it's all done.

How much weight does all this CF take off overall?

NYBladeZ · 08-17-2012, 12:56 PM

Happy to see someone keeping the CF and red Z combo alive. The hatch can be replaced with a CF part its the rear quarter that will be the issue. You can't simply vinyl it because most vinyl is matte whereas the rest of the parts are gloss. Vinyl also lacks the depth and "3D effect" of real CF. Its a pretty tight seam with the rear bumper but a cap seems to be the best way to go, something similar to the roof cap.

The real question is always weight savings. I grudgingly admit after doing this myself, you don't save a whole lot. You'll save mostly on the hatch, a little on the doors and fenders (less than 5lbs. each door/fender) but the bumpers and skirts are plastic. If you love the look then this look is for you.

Mind you, it is still a noticeable weight difference, best bang for the buck weight reducing mod is a braille battery.

Carbon_z · 08-17-2012, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Cmike2780

The car looks sick! Great job. Can't wait to see how it looks when it's all done.

How much weight does all this CF take off overall?

No idea on weight. The interior is all wrapped and the exterior stock stuff was light, not sure if you have every weighed the stock panels but they are pretty light.

And when im on a diet weight reduction is more lol

Carbon_z · 08-17-2012, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by NYBladeZ

Happy to see someone keeping the CF and red Z combo alive. The hatch can be replaced with a CF part its the rear quarter that will be the issue. You can't simply vinyl it because most vinyl is matte whereas the rest of the parts are gloss. Vinyl also lacks the depth and "3D effect" of real CF. Its a pretty tight seam with the rear bumper but a cap seems to be the best way to go, something similar to the roof cap.

The real question is always weight savings. I grudgingly admit after doing this myself, you don't save a whole lot. You'll save mostly on the hatch, a little on the doors and fenders (less than 5lbs. each door/fender) but the bumpers and skirts are plastic. If you love the look then this look is for you.

Mind you, it is still a noticeable weight difference, best bang for the buck weight reducing mod is a braille battery.

I know the quarter cant be wrapped

I posted my plans for the quarter. Fiberglass mold that will be made on the car and then removed. Then making that mold carbon fiber and applying it back on the car. It will be more of an over but THAT IS ALL THAT CAN BE DONE lol ive looked into removal and etc. Quarter panel is part of the frame. Its tricky

The hatch and doors are product I COULD purchase from Seibon but unfortunately we had a dispute about an order and I decided to cancel the order and take my business else where. I will have those taken care of though, no worries

The roof was a big challenge but thats carbon fiber so anything is possible. Just give it time

FYI the roof is NOT A CAP...

we removed the windshield and rear hatch to have the carbon fiber work done to it

tibal · 08-17-2012, 01:05 PM

Pretty sweet dood!

Love the wheels too. Definitely gonna keep my eyes open for more pics and updates

NYBladeZ · 08-17-2012, 01:41 PM

you cut out the original roof and replaced it with a carbon piece?!? HARDCORE! I APPROVE!

Carbon_z · 08-17-2012, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by NYBladeZ

you cut out the original roof and replaced it with a carbon piece?!? HARDCORE! I APPROVE!

lol not quite we wrapped it which was the plan with the quarter panels but the panels cant be removed so thats the issue.

That would be badass and save alot of work but I dont want to risk damaging the cars structure.

NYBladeZ · 08-17-2012, 02:21 PM

you seem better suited for the task then I was, godspeed dude

KaienZ34 · 08-17-2012, 02:21 PM

omm370z · 08-17-2012, 02:45 PM

I don't like alot of CF but this seems a flawless job

captain-nok · 08-18-2012, 01:10 AM

looks good

08-16-2012, 10:05 PM	#16 (permalink)
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08-17-2012, 09:55 AM	#18 (permalink)
Carbon_z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,694 Drives: Carbon Fiber 370z Rep Power: 19	Lol shut up tony haha. Yea I hate carbon fiber too. Doo doo on ur face lol __________________ Full Carbon Fiber Nissan 370z "400zTT" Fully Built 4.0L Twin Turbo 1300hp, 1100whp. Follow me on Instagram at http://www.instagram.com/carbonz.

08-17-2012, 12:21 PM	#19 (permalink)
Bluebatmobile The370Z.com Vendor Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 934 Drives: 1997 Acura NSX Rep Power: 18	thats crazy ! B@t™ __________________ email: bluebatmobile@san.rr.com custom vinyl overlays: WWW.BLUEBATOVERLAYS.COM facebook:https://www.facebook.com/groups/bluebatoverlays/ @bluebatoverlays on IG

08-17-2012, 12:35 PM	#20 (permalink)
Cmike2780 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 5,059 Drives: slowwww Rep Power: 29	The car looks sick! Great job. Can't wait to see how it looks when it's all done. How much weight does all this CF take off overall? __________________ [09][MB][6-Spd MT][Touring][Stillen Gen III][K&N][Borla CBE][Evo-R] [ArchitTEK Photography]

08-17-2012, 12:56 PM	#21 (permalink)
NYBladeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New York Posts: 2,158 Drives: Lotus Exige S Rep Power: 20	Happy to see someone keeping the CF and red Z combo alive. The hatch can be replaced with a CF part its the rear quarter that will be the issue. You can't simply vinyl it because most vinyl is matte whereas the rest of the parts are gloss. Vinyl also lacks the depth and "3D effect" of real CF. Its a pretty tight seam with the rear bumper but a cap seems to be the best way to go, something similar to the roof cap. The real question is always weight savings. I grudgingly admit after doing this myself, you don't save a whole lot. You'll save mostly on the hatch, a little on the doors and fenders (less than 5lbs. each door/fender) but the bumpers and skirts are plastic. If you love the look then this look is for you. Mind you, it is still a noticeable weight difference, best bang for the buck weight reducing mod is a braille battery. __________________ 2009 Carbon Fiber/Red 370z aka Trish: Sports Package, Meisterschaft full catback, Fast Intentions Longtube Headers, Injen Long Tube Intakes, UpRev Tune: Sold 2008 Lotus Exige S Club Racer aka Bella, always leaves me smiling

08-17-2012, 01:05 PM	#24 (permalink)
tibal Track Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Safest Town In America Posts: 987 Drives: TT-370Z and 2.5RS Rep Power: 17	Pretty sweet dood! Love the wheels too. Definitely gonna keep my eyes open for more pics and updates __________________ 2010 - PG - M6 - 370zTT 453/409 6lbs IG @TRbal10 TEAM FLY1 MOTORSPORTS

08-17-2012, 01:41 PM	#25 (permalink)
NYBladeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New York Posts: 2,158 Drives: Lotus Exige S Rep Power: 20	you cut out the original roof and replaced it with a carbon piece?!? HARDCORE! I APPROVE! __________________ 2009 Carbon Fiber/Red 370z aka Trish: Sports Package, Meisterschaft full catback, Fast Intentions Longtube Headers, Injen Long Tube Intakes, UpRev Tune: Sold 2008 Lotus Exige S Club Racer aka Bella, always leaves me smiling

08-17-2012, 02:21 PM	#27 (permalink)
NYBladeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New York Posts: 2,158 Drives: Lotus Exige S Rep Power: 20	you seem better suited for the task then I was, godspeed dude __________________ 2009 Carbon Fiber/Red 370z aka Trish: Sports Package, Meisterschaft full catback, Fast Intentions Longtube Headers, Injen Long Tube Intakes, UpRev Tune: Sold 2008 Lotus Exige S Club Racer aka Bella, always leaves me smiling

08-17-2012, 02:21 PM	#28 (permalink)
KaienZ34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: LA. not L.a. Posts: 21,652 Drives: Z34 Tour/Sport Rep Power: 178	__________________ *"These Violent Delights Have Violent Ends"* http://www.the370z.com/members/kaienz34-albums-z34.html

08-17-2012, 02:45 PM	#29 (permalink)
omm370z Track Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Perú Posts: 671 Drives: The Amuse! Rep Power: 14	I don't like alot of CF but this seems a flawless job __________________ ITEMS FOR FREE! PROJECT FAST TURTLE!

08-18-2012, 01:10 AM	#30 (permalink)
captain-nok Base Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Oxnard, California Posts: 161 Drives: 2008 Evo X Rep Power: 13	looks good __________________

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