Carbon Fiber Interior Pieces??

JoeD · 10-08-2009, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by fuct

my first comment about it being a bad deal was because i didnt realize they were overlays.... that being said i wouldnt have even responded. im sorry but overlays are lame. i thought you were making complete carbon replacements. yes i know they arnt much lighter, its just the principle of it all. i thought you were making mercedes benz "black series" type pieces. actual replacement carbon parts.

i will walk away from this thread now.

Again...what difference would it be to you if they were full carbon-fiber replacements? It's not like the guy is selling cheap stick-on dash trim kits or covering these pieces with carbon-look vinyl, here. Oh, right...it's the principle.

Do you guys even have a clue? The cost of manufacturing full replacement trim-pieces, especially in such small quantities, would be exorbitant. You guys would be whining about him charging $1,400 for a small window-switch panel. I can't even think of many cars which have full carbon-fiber replacement pieces available for them, as molding all the clips in most trim is close to impossible. And a news-flash...if you think OEM carbon interior-trims in Mercedes, Audis, Porsches, etc., are full carbon pieces...guess again. They are all the same.

shabarivas · 10-08-2009, 07:32 PM

No its not really just the principle... I mean ... Why do you think racecars have CF body pieces? because they are structurally sound and are lightweight... not because it looks cool... my problem is this - people with regular cars wanting to make their rides more racey - get stick on overlays - I mean it doesnt even look good lol... honestly CF looks like fvcked up black paint from far...

Carbon Fiber Element · 10-08-2009, 08:51 PM

ok well mods i think its about that time this thread gets deleted...i can see where it is going and it is a waste of time...thank you all for your opinions, for those who may be interested i will post pics when i finish something...have a nice day!

NewYorkJon34 · 10-08-2009, 09:16 PM

^Don't let some of the guys on here bother you, I'm sure they'll shut up after you post pics

NewYorkJon34 · 10-08-2009, 09:24 PM

Can I buy the first set of carbon fiber switch panels covers that you have coming in? (After you CF them of course)

AJ@ECSMotorsports · 10-08-2009, 10:39 PM

Carbon fiber is/has always been a preference for looks and style rather than performance 90% of the time.

We're working with feather carbon for some interior trim parts as well

Keep an eye out for our products in the vendor/sponsor section!

NewYorkJon34 · 10-08-2009, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by ECSpeedSound

Carbon fiber is/has always been a preference for looks and style rather than performance 90% of the time.

We're working with feather carbon for some interior trim parts as well

Keep an eye out for our products in the vendor/sponsor section!

Awesome, what stuff do you have planned?

BanningZ · 10-09-2009, 01:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoeD

Again...what difference would it be to you if they were full carbon-fiber replacements? It's not like the guy is selling cheap stick-on dash trim kits or covering these pieces with carbon-look vinyl, here. Oh, right...it's the principle.

Do you guys even have a clue? The cost of manufacturing full replacement trim-pieces, especially in such small quantities, would be exorbitant. You guys would be whining about him charging $1,400 for a small window-switch panel. I can't even think of many cars which have full carbon-fiber replacement pieces available for them, as molding all the clips in most trim is close to impossible. And a news-flash...if you think OEM carbon interior-trims in Mercedes, Audis, Porsches, etc., are full carbon pieces...guess again. They are all the same.

Stop typing.

Oh and Duh!

Trips · 10-09-2009, 01:15 AM

Trips · 10-09-2009, 01:32 AM

I'll make it easy!

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shabarivas A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,188 Drives: 370z MB 6mt Rep Power: 914	No its not really just the principle... I mean ... Why do you think racecars have CF body pieces? because they are structurally sound and are lightweight... not because it looks cool... my problem is this - people with regular cars wanting to make their rides more racey - get stick on overlays - I mean it doesnt even look good lol... honestly CF looks like fvcked up black paint from far...

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