Carbon fiber roof!

ZKindaGuy

Sometimes I wish those who feel compelled to design add-ons would think things through so whatever it is they design has some kind of good reason to be made and has some true added-value in functionality or performance. This thing does neither. Instead it actually distracts from the 370's natural design beauty

....no thanks....

ZKindaGuy

Caravanshaka

if you were following what they are doing, they are designing quite a few parts. Many people do mods that are only cosmetic, there is no problem in designing mods to satisfy these people.

Many of their parts are going to be functional aero parts. Just so happens that they are starting with a few easier overlay pieces to get warmed up with their molds.

fly yellow

I do understand your POV, but some people put just as much weight on appearance as they do performance. Of course appearance is always subjective, and performance is undeniable. If Nissan made a Z that performed like a GT-R, but looked like an 85 Yugo then I doubt too many people would be buying it.

I see these CF mods as being no different than people who spend 5 figures on paint jobs. It may not do a thing for performance, but it looks good to those people that choose to do it. Personally I want my Z to stand out when they start becoming commonplace. I don't want it to be too over the top and I think this CF could be just what I am looking for. The Z is still a mass produced, reasonabley priced, well performing car. This isn't as sacreligious as putting CF overlays on a Ferrari Enzo.

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tvfreakazoid

I'm really dont' know to much about carbon fiber other than being light in weight.

What did you mean by it won't last very long? Will the fibers start coming off?

Also what is the weight difference between the carbon and the aluminum roof?

My last question is, I talked about on this forum about carbon engine hoods. Someone said that sometimes companies don't use "100%" carbon fiber and it's a fiber glass hood with some carbon fiber sheet overlay or something to that nature.

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bullitt5897

Seriously?!?!? I track my 370z... already been to the track after owning the car for 2 months. These pieces are just the beginning of a whole slew of parts to be designed!!! These parts have a true added value to those who wish to separate themselves from other generic 370z's... John and crew are working on my car which will have TONS of parts on it including: CF hood, Hatch, Fenders, Pillars, Roof, and etc...

Maybe you should do a lil more reading before you make judgmental comments! If its not your thing then leave it at that. don't take a positive thread and add a negative spin to it.

Thanks, Hopefully you will find some parts that do add value to you.

respectfully,

Mike

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nogoodname

also, not lasting long is just the way it could have been made.

not a big difference in weight from aluminum and CF...but there is a savings none the less.

i've heard of fiberglass with CF wrapped on it too.

Celcius

600 is a great price for an overlay, but I think a full-replacement would sell like hot cakes!

They offer this for several other cars and people love them regardless of the functionality. Good luck with the project - I'm looking forward to photos of the final product!

nicknick

What iss the point of this? It is just for looks. You are paying money for raising the centre of gravity on your cars. If you ask me it is a waste of money. Now if it was replacing the roof as in an M3 then yes great, but I imagine it would cost a heck of a lot more dosh.

SpawnAeroJohn

Like it was said above its for those who like cosmetical add ons and if you like it then what’s the waste?

Its just like getting a paint job or putting on rims or tinting your windows. Anybody who has said anything about it being stupid for it being cosmetically. I bet that person also has something that is just for cosmetical purposes weather it be rims or anything else. Its just to improve the look of the car to that one person who owns the car.

Like others say not one product is going to be like by every person but there is no point to question its purpose when we all clearly know the purpose.

SpawnAeroJohn

This overlay barely weighs anything. I will measure the weight tomorrow.

But I don’t think I said it wont last long and if I did I apologize. I said it does not last for every just like anything else you put on a car. This should last as long as a paint job because its been proven that if you wash, polish, and wax this piece (because it is clear coated) along with the rest of your car it will last as long as you take care of it. If you never wash, wax, or polish your cars paint job itl only last a few years before it starts to noticeably fade. So if you take care of the part just like you normally would of your car. Itl last as long as you own it.

Not only that its covered with a life of your car warranty.

SpawnAeroJohn

Yes yes.

nogoodname

what are bodykits for, what about spoilers and lips....what about splitters??
not every body tracks there car to and from work...lol
cosmetic changes are quite popular to do.

what about tints and tail light overlays??

ZKindaGuy

Can't argue with the bling flingers though. They just don't get it.

wstar

Look, I'm very much in the "functional" crowd, but give these guys a break on the looks stuff. If you didn't care about the looks of your new 370Z, you could've built up a nice track (or street) performer for less money on an older and crappier platform, many options exist. It's hard to say anyone bought the brand new 370Z without any regard to how the vehicle they're driving looks.

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