Carbon fiber bumper and fenders?

daffy · 01-09-2010, 04:12 PM

Hey guys, I currently own a 350z and I am about to trade it in for a 370z. I bought a body kit from this company call bayspeed something ( forgot the full name ) and I had ask one of the guys there if they have anything for a 370z and this is what the showed me.

I am planning to get a cf front end on the 370z. They also have the side skirts and rear bumper in cf. Take a look at them, tell me what you guys think of the products. Any feedback would be appreciated.

CBRich · 01-09-2010, 05:26 PM

I think it's pretty slick but the weight savings are near none.

nogoodname · 01-09-2010, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by CBRich

I think it's pretty slick but the weight savings are near none.

what?? the fenders are a good amount of savings...

daffy · 01-09-2010, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by CBRich

I think it's pretty slick but the weight savings are near none.

Haha yeah I guess. It is for the looks. Well they said they can specially make me a 100% full carbon fiber ( including the inside I believe? ) bumper or whatever. But I will be afraid that it will fly off when I hit the highway LOL.

NYBladeZ · 01-09-2010, 08:12 PM

lol happy to see they are getting their name out those pieces are the 1st one's done and are going on my car next week

NYBladeZ · 01-09-2010, 09:06 PM

here's some insider info, Darren at bayspeed and I teamed up so I could get him the 370z body panel molds. So I provided him with bumpers, fenders, skirts, and hood. I went all oem style I like the lines on the Z already but the modified ones do look nice. Darren can probably put together anything you want and I don't foresee theses flying off while on the highway.

TacoZ · 01-10-2010, 03:01 AM

Seeing as how I scrape my front chin spoiler even though the car is not lowered, I don't think it's a good idea for that piece to be carbon fiber. It'll crack the very first time it hits something.

fxroar · 01-10-2010, 03:10 AM

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Originally Posted by daffy

Hey guys, I currently own a 350z and I am about to trade it in for a 370z. I bought a body kit from this company call bayspeed something ( forgot the full name ) and I had ask one of the guys there if they have anything for a 370z and this is what the showed me.

I am planning to get a cf front end on the 370z. They also have the side skirts and rear bumper in cf. Take a look at them, tell me what you guys think of the products. Any feedback would be appreciated.

I think I'd like the non CF of the fender design matched with my car's color. I think if a car does CF hood, front bumper and fenders altogether the car will look like it has a huge *** nose mask that exetends way pass the fender from far away. lol. But anyways.. Pics would be nice if anybody gets all 3 installed.

Minicobra1 · 01-10-2010, 03:16 AM

Looks pretty nice, I like how they are stock looking. In for pics

armensti · 01-10-2010, 03:40 AM

i hope they dont have huge gaps

ricky bobby · 01-10-2010, 05:06 AM

i say do it, can't wait to see pics

CBRich · 01-10-2010, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by nogoodname

what?? the fenders are a good amount of savings...

Link to thread with weight of both?

daffy · 01-10-2010, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by NYBladeZ

here's some insider info, Darren at bayspeed and I teamed up so I could get him the 370z body panel molds. So I provided him with bumpers, fenders, skirts, and hood. I went all oem style I like the lines on the Z already but the modified ones do look nice. Darren can probably put together anything you want and I don't foresee theses flying off while on the highway.

So you are staying they made the mold out of your BRAND new 370z? So that means these parts must be good fitment. Have you ever purchased parts from them? I had purchased a fiber glass body kit for my 350z but had never purchased any carbon fiber parts. The pictures Richie ( one of the sales, not Darren ) sent me above looks pretty good. I would like to see the carbon fiber in person though. Please let me know on some feedback about this company with carbon fiber products or if you could post some pictures with it on your car and how the fitment goes. THANKS in advance!

NYBladeZ · 01-10-2010, 10:17 PM

I was also worried about the chin spoiler, thankfully they did it properly, it is a separate piece I haven't yet decided to keep it on or replace it with the stock piece. The parts are a result of making molds off my OEM panels, if you look on some other threads my "contribution" is mentioned. I'll try to get install pics as soon as possible. To be honest I didn't plan on doing any body work when I first picked up the car, I actually promised the Mrs. I'd go easy with this one so I picked up a red Z. However after talking to Bayspeed I couldn't turn down the opportunity. End result will be full front end, skirts, rear bumper. Hope to have it installed and pics by the end of this month sometime around the 23rd. I like the way the modified fenders look but I'm going with the stock design, with a red car you'll probably see some of the red frame under the aluminum grating and I like have the Z blinker on the side. Btw one final point the aluminum grills do come off and they will probably get painted flat black down the line. I have big plans for my Z, TT setup is on deck once I can get this completed.

Rob@Altered · 01-11-2010, 08:58 AM

In my personal opinion, CF fenders and bumper covers are over rated. I'm sure you get good weight saving and it looks really cool, but you can't really fix carbon fiber is anything should happen, you can only replace it.

If you end up getting it, I'd recommend getting it covered by your insurance. But, that is just my opinion, I could be wrong.

01-09-2010, 04:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
daffy Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: staten island ny Posts: 8 Drives: 04 350z Rep Power: 15	Carbon fiber bumper and fenders? Hey guys, I currently own a 350z and I am about to trade it in for a 370z. I bought a body kit from this company call bayspeed something ( forgot the full name ) and I had ask one of the guys there if they have anything for a 370z and this is what the showed me. I am planning to get a cf front end on the 370z. They also have the side skirts and rear bumper in cf. Take a look at them, tell me what you guys think of the products. Any feedback would be appreciated.

01-09-2010, 08:12 PM	#5 (permalink)
NYBladeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New York Posts: 2,158 Drives: Lotus Exige S Rep Power: 20	lol happy to see they are getting their name out those pieces are the 1st one's done and are going on my car next week __________________ 2009 Carbon Fiber/Red 370z aka Trish: Sports Package, Meisterschaft full catback, Fast Intentions Longtube Headers, Injen Long Tube Intakes, UpRev Tune: Sold 2008 Lotus Exige S Club Racer aka Bella, always leaves me smiling

01-09-2010, 09:06 PM	#6 (permalink)
NYBladeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New York Posts: 2,158 Drives: Lotus Exige S Rep Power: 20	here's some insider info, Darren at bayspeed and I teamed up so I could get him the 370z body panel molds. So I provided him with bumpers, fenders, skirts, and hood. I went all oem style I like the lines on the Z already but the modified ones do look nice. Darren can probably put together anything you want and I don't foresee theses flying off while on the highway. __________________ 2009 Carbon Fiber/Red 370z aka Trish: Sports Package, Meisterschaft full catback, Fast Intentions Longtube Headers, Injen Long Tube Intakes, UpRev Tune: Sold 2008 Lotus Exige S Club Racer aka Bella, always leaves me smiling

01-10-2010, 03:16 AM	#9 (permalink)
Minicobra1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Orange County, CA. Posts: 1,205 Drives: 370Z Tour, Spt, 6mt Rep Power: 644	Looks pretty nice, I like how they are stock looking. In for pics __________________ 370z Tour\| Spt Pack\|Navi\|BERK CBE\|Berk HFC's\| Eibach Springs\| Hotchkis Sway Bars\|SPC Camber Arms\|15mm Ichiba Wheel Spacers\| 19"Factory Nismo Wheels-Matt Black\|Stop Tech Rotors\|TWM Shifter\|3M Tint\|Black Fangs\|Black Rear Valance\|JDM Fog Light\| MY BAND-www.myspace.com/petroleum

01-10-2010, 10:17 PM	#14 (permalink)
NYBladeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New York Posts: 2,158 Drives: Lotus Exige S Rep Power: 20	I was also worried about the chin spoiler, thankfully they did it properly, it is a separate piece I haven't yet decided to keep it on or replace it with the stock piece. The parts are a result of making molds off my OEM panels, if you look on some other threads my "contribution" is mentioned. I'll try to get install pics as soon as possible. To be honest I didn't plan on doing any body work when I first picked up the car, I actually promised the Mrs. I'd go easy with this one so I picked up a red Z. However after talking to Bayspeed I couldn't turn down the opportunity. End result will be full front end, skirts, rear bumper. Hope to have it installed and pics by the end of this month sometime around the 23rd. I like the way the modified fenders look but I'm going with the stock design, with a red car you'll probably see some of the red frame under the aluminum grating and I like have the Z blinker on the side. Btw one final point the aluminum grills do come off and they will probably get painted flat black down the line. I have big plans for my Z, TT setup is on deck once I can get this completed. __________________ 2009 Carbon Fiber/Red 370z aka Trish: Sports Package, Meisterschaft full catback, Fast Intentions Longtube Headers, Injen Long Tube Intakes, UpRev Tune: Sold 2008 Lotus Exige S Club Racer aka Bella, always leaves me smiling

01-09-2010, 05:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
CBRich A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,464 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 544	I think it's pretty slick but the weight savings are near none.

01-10-2010, 03:01 AM	#7 (permalink)
TacoZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Southern California Posts: 319 Drives: 09 370Z PW M6 Rep Power: 16	Seeing as how I scrape my front chin spoiler even though the car is not lowered, I don't think it's a good idea for that piece to be carbon fiber. It'll crack the very first time it hits something.

01-10-2010, 03:40 AM	#10 (permalink)
armensti Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: CA Posts: 447 Drives: 370Z/Tring/Spt/6MT Rep Power: 16	i hope they dont have huge gaps

01-11-2010, 08:58 AM	#15 (permalink)
Rob@Altered Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Gaithersburg Posts: 282 Drives: 350Z/370Z/GTR/G35 Rep Power: 368	In my personal opinion, CF fenders and bumper covers are over rated. I'm sure you get good weight saving and it looks really cool, but you can't really fix carbon fiber is anything should happen, you can only replace it. If you end up getting it, I'd recommend getting it covered by your insurance. But, that is just my opinion, I could be wrong. __________________ Altered Atmosphere Motorsports RobS@alteredatmosphere.com