Carbon Fiber Interior Pieces??

JoeD · 10-08-2009, 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theDreamer

You are making overlays, not replacements.

Pass

Who cares? We're talking about plastic trim-pieces, here...purely aesthetic. Would it really matter if they were complete replacements? Ahh, right...because then they would be so much lighter than stock and be considered a "performance upgrade."

Tony, the weave in the pic above looks amazing. Quality work.

theDreamer · 10-08-2009, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoeD

Who cares? We're talking about plastic trim-pieces, here...purely aesthetic. Would it really matter if they were complete replacements? Ahh, right...because then they would be so much lighter than stock and be considered a "performance upgrade."

Tony, the weave in the pic above looks amazing. Quality work.

Sorry to break your heart but, any overlay be it small or large is worthless. I do not care about the light weight on the interior, but overlay items are worthless pieces.

kenchan · 10-08-2009, 12:34 PM

id be interested in the speedo cover and door switch cover. overlay is fine
for me. i just dont want to see that metalish looking cheezy crap.

i was telling the sales guy at the dealer that the Z's cluster looked like some
cheezy boombox sold at bestbuy. (another way to get invoice.

)

Carbon Fiber Element · 10-08-2009, 01:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theDreamer

You are making overlays, not replacements.

Pass

theres always that one guy...haha...how much weight would u really expect to save on a piece that is 10"x3"??
u ever think people just like the look of CF...
do me a favor man, if u are not interested dont waste my time...thank you

Carbon Fiber Element · 10-08-2009, 01:07 PM

i'll keep the rest that may be interested posted...pics will be up asap

theDreamer · 10-08-2009, 01:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tonester1011

theres always that one guy...haha...how much weight would u really expect to save on a piece that is 10"x3"??
u ever think people just like the look of CF...
do me a favor man, if u are not interested dont waste my time...thank you

Maybe you should read your own thread and my other replies, also I am not that "one guy," there are plenty of us.
How about you become a forum sponsor first, also this is an open forum, if you do not like people expressing their opinions in your threads then do not post them.

rednek01 · 10-08-2009, 01:27 PM

I think everyone on here has had decent points. Here is how I look at it

I kind of have a rating system

1 being terrible 10 being great

1-4 is fake carbon fiber (fake anything really) stick on over lay

5-9 is real carbon fiber (or real anything) over lay

10 is real carbon fiber (or real anything ) replacement

Now where exactly a product lies whether it be on those numbers or between them also depends on the quality of the piece and how closely it resembles the piece it is covering/replacing and how well the fitment is on said piece.

however just because you can doesn't mean you should also comes into play

case in point you can cover and or replace just about every part on the mustang with a chrome or billet aluminum something or other

kenchan · 10-08-2009, 01:33 PM

...you have a fake 370Z..

jk

rednek01 · 10-08-2009, 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

...you have a fake 370Z..

jk

Damn so the Z badges all over it aren't fooling anyone?

shabarivas · 10-08-2009, 02:43 PM

So these are overlays? its like a ricer version of doing a LV interior lol

shumby · 10-08-2009, 02:50 PM

ya not down for an over lay. plus the down time with out the trim in my car. pass.

Carbon Fiber Element · 10-08-2009, 03:30 PM

im taking all of this in...i respect everyones opinion and realize this is an open forum...i will say this and only this and keep doing the work that i am doing...what i do is purely for looks, no weight savings, no added power...if u like the look of CF then maybe i can help some of u...if not then keep it stock...it may be a ricer thing to do but i feel the hundreds of other people with 350's i did work for would think otherwise...that is all...i will still post pics for any that may be interested....and i will become a sponsor if the demand is there....thank you and watch for pics. im not here to start fights and bicker with people.

kenchan · 10-08-2009, 03:37 PM

looking forward to the picts.

dszombiex · 10-08-2009, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tonester1011

im taking all of this in...i respect everyones opinion and realize this is an open forum...i will say this and only this and keep doing the work that i am doing...what i do is purely for looks, no weight savings, no added power...if u like the look of CF then maybe i can help some of u...if not then keep it stock...it may be a ricer thing to do but i feel the hundreds of other people with 350's i did work for would think otherwise...that is all...i will still post pics for any that may be interested....and i will become a sponsor if the demand is there....thank you and watch for pics. im not here to start fights and bicker with people.

Any time someone doesn't like something they call it rice. Whatever don't let it get to you. Looking forward to see some more pics!

fuct · 10-08-2009, 04:03 PM

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.

10-08-2009, 01:27 PM	#22 (permalink)
rednek01 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 352 Drives: Mustang GT Rep Power: 237	I think everyone on here has had decent points. Here is how I look at it I kind of have a rating system 1 being terrible 10 being great 1-4 is fake carbon fiber (fake anything really) stick on over lay 5-9 is real carbon fiber (or real anything) over lay 10 is real carbon fiber (or real anything ) replacement Now where exactly a product lies whether it be on those numbers or between them also depends on the quality of the piece and how closely it resembles the piece it is covering/replacing and how well the fitment is on said piece. however just because you can doesn't mean you should also comes into play case in point you can cover and or replace just about every part on the mustang with a chrome or billet aluminum something or other __________________ Project オレンジ 2009 (FUGLY) Grabber Orange Mustang GT // SLP loudmouth axle back // JLT intake // BamaChips Tunes // ... TheDreamer's personal mechanic

10-08-2009, 02:50 PM	#26 (permalink)
shumby Captin Canuck Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: with your mom Age: 44 Posts: 6,288 Drives: your sister Rep Power: 237	ya not down for an over lay. plus the down time with out the trim in my car. pass. __________________ Originally Posted by SAM@GTM Engine detonation is not normal and it should never never happen, and whoever told that need to do something else for living . Sam

10-08-2009, 03:30 PM	#27 (permalink)
Carbon Fiber Element Track Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: nj Posts: 937 Drives: 04 nissan 350z db m6 Rep Power: 199	im taking all of this in...i respect everyones opinion and realize this is an open forum...i will say this and only this and keep doing the work that i am doing...what i do is purely for looks, no weight savings, no added power...if u like the look of CF then maybe i can help some of u...if not then keep it stock...it may be a ricer thing to do but i feel the hundreds of other people with 350's i did work for would think otherwise...that is all...i will still post pics for any that may be interested....and i will become a sponsor if the demand is there....thank you and watch for pics. im not here to start fights and bicker with people. Last edited by Carbon Fiber Element; 10-08-2009 at 03:32 PM.

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10-08-2009, 12:34 PM	#18 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	id be interested in the speedo cover and door switch cover. overlay is fine for me. i just dont want to see that metalish looking cheezy crap. i was telling the sales guy at the dealer that the Z's cluster looked like some cheezy boombox sold at bestbuy. (another way to get invoice. )

10-08-2009, 01:07 PM	#20 (permalink)
Carbon Fiber Element Track Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: nj Posts: 937 Drives: 04 nissan 350z db m6 Rep Power: 199	i'll keep the rest that may be interested posted...pics will be up asap

10-08-2009, 01:33 PM	#23 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	...you have a fake 370Z.. jk

10-08-2009, 02:43 PM	#25 (permalink)
shabarivas A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,188 Drives: 370z MB 6mt Rep Power: 914	So these are overlays? its like a ricer version of doing a LV interior lol

10-08-2009, 03:37 PM	#28 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	looking forward to the picts.

10-08-2009, 04:03 PM	#30 (permalink)
fuct A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sugar Land Posts: 3,692 Drives: 97' Ranger :) Rep Power: 24	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.