Carbon Fiber Hood + Hatch

OMGWTFBBQ · 06-27-2009, 06:23 PM

That Vorsteiner hood for the AW E46 M3.

In fact, be for us Z owners what Vorsteiner is for the BMW's.

SpawnAeroJohn · 06-27-2009, 06:48 PM

That picture above is blue CF!

37Z · 06-27-2009, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by SpawnAeroJohn

So when bullitt dropps his car off we will also be making a CF hood (oem and if possible a vented one) And a hatch.

Yes the parts are made from aluminum but aluminum is not lighter or close to as light as carbon fiber or even fiber glass.

Since we are for sure making these two parts who would like to get in line? The hood and hatch should be around $700 - $800.

This is all we are making for the time being.

hood, hatch, fenders, roof, spoiler, and some overlays. If these few items go well we will progress to lip kits and more parts.

Hood
1. Post your vented hood concepts
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Hatch
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front/rear bumper covers
1. similar to Zele's with separate front splitter separate opening for oil coolers
2. similar to Zele's with functioning aero rear diffusor

Tim · 06-29-2009, 06:01 PM

If anyone's seen, the sunline racing Carbon fiber roof is pretty sick, i plan on getting it as soon as i get my white 370

RCZ · 06-29-2009, 06:07 PM

or you can pick up John's for a third the price.

Tim · 06-29-2009, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Tim

If anyone's seen, the sunline racing Carbon fiber roof is pretty sick, i plan on getting it as soon as i get my white 370

here's a picture... and i found out it's just a cover

k20z3 · 06-29-2009, 06:21 PM

^ you have to paint it, dan (hombredelstradas) on newcelica has a hood painted like tat

Tim · 06-29-2009, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by k20z3

^ you have to paint it, dan (hombredelstradas) on newcelica has a hood painted like tat

SunLine Racing USA
Info:
● This Carbon Roof Cover produces an exquisite appearance for your 370Z
● Attached to the roof by special double sided tape
● Adhesion tested to 160 miles/h
● Available in “Mat Carbon” or “Carbon”

wstar · 06-29-2009, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Tim

● Adhesion tested to 160 miles/h

As soon as more people get their ECUs flashed to kill the stock speed limit, it's going to get adhestion tested a lot higher than that

Maybe they should test at 160 against a strong headwind (say 20 mph if you can find one) for now to simulate

SpawnAeroJohn · 06-29-2009, 11:31 PM

We will match or beat (if possible) the quality for a better price. We see no reason to price it almost $900.

Our introductory price of $500 is a price that most companies would not want to beat. And after a few are sold the price goes to only $650.00

Tim · 06-30-2009, 02:47 PM

can you make a carbon fiber roof roof instead of a roof cover?

wstar · 06-30-2009, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Tim

can you make a carbon fiber roof roof instead of a roof cover?

I think he's already talked about it being available, and pretty cheap parts-wise too. The hard thing is the install, which involves some real metal butchering on your car by a really good body guy, and considerable install hours.

RCZ · 06-30-2009, 03:37 PM

I dont know how cost effective a real roof replacement will be for them to make... I'd venture a guess and say its not going to be viable..

SpawnAeroJohn · 06-30-2009, 06:26 PM

A CF roof would be a few lbs leighter. But the roof would cost about 1000. Then to install could be another $1000.

RCZ · 06-30-2009, 06:42 PM

granted it is the most important sprung mass you can remove, a few pounds will be hard to justify for $2000 John. THats just my opinion..

06-27-2009, 06:23 PM	#16 (permalink)
OMGWTFBBQ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: the OC Posts: 1,886 Drives: 08 SGM IS350 Rep Power: 4549	That Vorsteiner hood for the AW E46 M3. In fact, be for us Z owners what Vorsteiner is for the BMW's. __________________ Zele Performance \| Varis \| Powerhouse Amuse \| Craftsquare \| Tommy Kaira \| Top Secret \| HKS \| Defi \| Volk Racing \| Cusco \| SPL \| Never ending build thread.. PM me if you have rare JDM parts for sale!

06-29-2009, 06:21 PM	#22 (permalink)
k20z3 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Denver CO Age: 33 Posts: 2,146 Drives: 2006 Civic SI HFP Rep Power: 405	^ you have to paint it, dan (hombredelstradas) on newcelica has a hood painted like tat __________________ 2006 RALLYE RED HONDA CIVIC SI HFP Clint's Helpful Photoshop Hints!

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SpawnAeroJohn NOT A CURRENT VENDOR Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 609 Drives: you Rep Power: 17	That picture above is blue CF!

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Tim Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Jacksonville, FL Age: 34 Posts: 162 Drives: Impala Rep Power: 16	If anyone's seen, the sunline racing Carbon fiber roof is pretty sick, i plan on getting it as soon as i get my white 370

06-29-2009, 06:07 PM	#20 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1119	or you can pick up John's for a third the price.

06-29-2009, 11:31 PM	#25 (permalink)
SpawnAeroJohn NOT A CURRENT VENDOR Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 609 Drives: you Rep Power: 17	We will match or beat (if possible) the quality for a better price. We see no reason to price it almost $900. Our introductory price of $500 is a price that most companies would not want to beat. And after a few are sold the price goes to only $650.00

06-30-2009, 02:47 PM	#26 (permalink)
Tim Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Jacksonville, FL Age: 34 Posts: 162 Drives: Impala Rep Power: 16	can you make a carbon fiber roof roof instead of a roof cover?

06-30-2009, 03:37 PM	#28 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1119	I dont know how cost effective a real roof replacement will be for them to make... I'd venture a guess and say its not going to be viable..

06-30-2009, 06:26 PM	#29 (permalink)
SpawnAeroJohn NOT A CURRENT VENDOR Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 609 Drives: you Rep Power: 17	A CF roof would be a few lbs leighter. But the roof would cost about 1000. Then to install could be another $1000.

06-30-2009, 06:42 PM	#30 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1119	granted it is the most important sprung mass you can remove, a few pounds will be hard to justify for $2000 John. THats just my opinion..