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We (some of us) get carbon fiber products for either or both of the 2 of the following reasons. 1. Its lighter and gives us weight reduction which will allow

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Old 08-01-2009, 10:47 PM   #16 (permalink)
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We (some of us) get carbon fiber products for either or both of the 2 of the following reasons.

1. Its lighter and gives us weight reduction which will allow us to perform better

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2. Its appealing to the eye to many and most just like it for its neat appearance.

For those who want it for reason 2 is just for looks. To some eyes it makes the car look sharper / more agressive just like anything else such as a paint job or a new shift know or sport pedals.

Simple as that.

We make them for those who like them.
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Old 08-01-2009, 11:08 PM   #17 (permalink)
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I would consider the film as an inexpensive way to cover the very soft and very easily scratched pillars. That single stage paint really scratches easily. I think it will look awesome with PG paint. I'm thinking of doing the fangs as well when I get my Z.
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Old 08-01-2009, 11:40 PM   #18 (permalink)
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actually it doesn't look too bad i think it looks decent.
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Old 08-02-2009, 12:14 AM   #19 (permalink)
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The pillars are plastic. They almost look like black glass but they are plastic....
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So is that piece made specifically for the Z, or was it cut to fit?
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3M has an amazing new product out that looks like CF. It has a weave and everything. You really have to see this stuff in person to believe it. Just had my pillars done. Unfortunatley I had to take the pics in the dark with a flash but you get the idea I asked the installer about doing up kits for a DIY.....

I was just over to show a friend of mine who is a Z nut the car for the first time and he asked if the CF was stock. I had to tell him no and its not CF

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I have friends that also does this
maybe I'll get some guys to pre-cut some and see if you guys want it.
but gotta check it out with them 1st :P
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I am at a loss for words. Its scary that 3M saw enough demand for fake carbon fiber to develop this. I guess this thread is proof that they have a good idea in their hands.
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I'd tape my B pillars with that in a heartbeat if it has any longevity and sun resistance. What's the product number, where do you order it, and how much does it cost?
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i'd tape my b pillars with that in a heartbeat if it has any longevity and sun resistance. What's the product number, where do you order it, and how much does it cost?
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^even if it's not sun proof you can always replace it i guess. should be that much in cost.
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Yeah, while I like the SpawnAeroJohn products, justifying $200 for a set of stick on CF B Pillars is pretty tough. I'd have to hand my wife my balls along with a hammer if she found those arriving in the mail.

A look alike CF tape that will cover all the little nicks in my plastic B pillars would be very welcome in my book though.
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then just get overlays then u save your balls too
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I am at a loss for words. Its scary that 3M saw enough demand for fake carbon fiber to develop this. I guess this thread is proof that they have a good idea in their hands.
Why is it scary? Both of my pillars have scratches on them and this would be a cheap way to cover them up.

Please elaborate......
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Yeah, while I like the SpawnAeroJohn products, justifying $200 for a set of stick on CF B Pillars is pretty tough. I'd have to hand my wife my balls along with a hammer if she found those arriving in the mail.
A look alike CF tape that will cover all the little nicks in my plastic B pillars would be very welcome in my book though.

"I'd have to hand my wife my balls along with a hammer if she found those arriving in the mail"



That was funny!!!

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