CF Parts

[vtec to vvel]

I’m about to order some CF parts for my car for cosmetics and had a few questions.

1. CF hood: I’ve read and saw YouTube videos of people having to drill holes for the windshield washer tubes underneath for different brands. Is this required of all hoods?
2. CF hood: Do I have to use hood pins or can it just be plug/play with the oem latches?
3. CF doors: The website said these are for off-road use only? I didn’t see any laws about doors having to be aluminum? Is it hard to transfer the glass and motor to the doors?
4. CF trunk: Is it hard to transfer the glass or would this need to be done professionally?

[cooltoy]

Might want to PM carbonZ, but I am not sure if he is still around.


First Full Carbon Fiber 370z....CHECK!!!

[madwi]

Seibon TS had the holes already for the washer lines. The tabs pressed in. I think one was over sized but a smidge of silicone would hold it in place. I used OEM latches for a few years without issue. No idea about doors or hatch.

[2011 Nismo#91]

Originally Posted by vtec to vvel

I’m about to order some CF parts for my car for cosmetics and had a few questions.

1. CF hood: I’ve read and saw YouTube videos of people having to drill holes for the windshield washer tubes underneath for different brands. Is this required of all hoods?
Depends on the quality of the hood.
2. CF hood: Do I have to use hood pins or can it just be plug/play with the oem latches?
Have to no, recommended probably. Hood pins are part of racing safety regulations and people use them to make their car "look" like it was a race car. Unless you are planning to do triple digits on the highway?
3. CF doors: The website said these are for off-road use only? I didn’t see any laws about doors having to be aluminum? Is it hard to transfer the glass and motor to the doors?
Probably for legal, cover your ***, reasons though I can't say for sure.
4. CF trunk: Is it hard to transfer the glass or would this need to be done professionally?
If your asking, you should get it professionally done.

Good luck sounds like a hell of a project and a lot of $$$.

[vtec to vvel]

Originally Posted by cooltoy

Might want to PM carbonZ, but I am not sure if he is still around.


First Full Carbon Fiber 370z....CHECK!!!

His car is what inspired me, though I won’t be going all out like him.

Originally Posted by madwi

Seibon TS had the holes already for the washer lines. The tabs pressed in. I think one was over sized but a smidge of silicone would hold it in place. I used OEM latches for a few years without issue. No idea about doors or hatch.

Did you get the hood with the vents? If so, are these vents functional or just for show? The reason I ask is because I wouldnt want water going into the engine if I drive in the rain.

Originally Posted by 2011 Nismo#91

Good luck sounds like a hell of a project and a lot of $$$.

Thanks man. Something I’ve always wanted to do and want to do at one time, rather than pieces here and there.