"Curious Models" Carbon Interior
 

Curious Models is a company in Japan that specializes in interior and exterior carbon add-ons. Most of their line up is for cars not offered here in the US, but the ones that caught my eye are these for the 370z and also some for the G37.

These are designed off of the Japan Spec vehicles, so some parts may need slight modifying or may not fit at all (like the switch plates). The majority of the parts seem to be interchangeable though.

[Curious Models will also make pieces specifically for the US model, but we must provide them with the cores. Just an option is anyone is adamant about getting a piece done]

The costs seem pretty good so I figured I'd bring them to everyones attention. Enjoy and let me know what you think!

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-Mike

cool stuff :)

well if they need cores from a US model..cough cough? =]

i think evo-r has something similar for the 350z's but haven't seen one for the 370z's yet.

id like to have a pair of those door trim pieces(4pc set) and the gauge covers. :p

maybe someone can make a CF trim for the HU surround piece? :)

I have the door switch panels already, but the handle pieces would def be pretty cool.

ummmm give me all of them.. lol

Huh, where did you get them from? :)

They were custom made awhile ago. I have pics in my Journal thread, but I could post them in here if you want. The only bad thing is on the passenger side panel, there are a couple of "dimples" in the clear coat, it's only noticable at an angle but it's kinda annoying.

looks good! :)

Are these covers for the originals or are they full replacement pieces?

Newyorkjon- you need to wrap your styrofoam coin holder cup! :D

That's long gone, I don't use the coin cup anymore, lol

These carbon parts attach onto the existing pieces like a cover.

-Mike

I wonder if the door sills are overlays also. For the price they seem like replacements.

I'd be interested in purchasing a complete set if they made the center radio surround and glovebox cover overlays also.

i might be interested in this.

Can you confirm what fits and what does not fit, thats the question.

i think they want to use the endcustomer as guinea pigs. :D

like how a lot of manufactures run qualification tests in the field. lol

Its funny that every piece is $192 unless its a big item. Sounds like they are very safely high in their profit margin that they dont have to adjust per piece. They look nice though.

if i give them my us spec pieces i want it done for free =]

Sure look nice

IMO The prices are pretty high for not being direct replacements. I like them and want it but not at those prices. I'm guessing the door switch plates are not gonna fit.

I kind of agree. I know its expensive to ship parts to Japan and back and have them wrapped in carbon sheets, but I dont think I would go for this if they were not Carbon fiber replacement pieces. I'm not really into covering up things in Carbon fiber, replacing them is a different story if the fit and finish is good. :hello:

Basically ya :tiphat:
We don't have a 370z demo car, otherwise I'd be a different story. We're not the manufacture, we're importers, so it's just about if you guys want them :)
I believe all pieces will fit except for maybe the gauge pod covers (since they're facing the opposite direction compared to JDM) and obviously the window switch covers.

Not sure about the safety margin; the cost is the same for us per piece. I don't feel it's wrong for a company to make money off the parts they took time to create though.

I haven't been able to find carbon interior pieces anywhere so it's difficult to comment on price unless there is a competitor the "Curious Models". These are definitely too cheap to be full replacements. It's rare to find a full aftermarket replacement because of the high cost to produce them. If sold in high volume, it could be made somewhat affordable but interior pieces aren't exactly a high volume item.

I agree with the flush look. I'd prefer not having a "stick on" piece, but the alternatives are expensive. The most realistic is a permanent overlay onto the OEM pieces. It turns out great, but requires the OEM piece to be sent out and has a few week downtime.

-Mike

hey, at least you're honest! :)

yeah the honesty is much appreciated

actually i think the gauge caps would work. Im pretty sure they are the same just turned the other direction. The cap lids should in theory be interchangeable between both.

i think it might be too. even if it isn't you can break the tabs off and mount using 3M mounting tape. :)

here's wat mine looked like when i broke the tabs while trying to remove from the gauges. the tabs were no were at the locations indicated in the service manual illustration. :icon14:

http://www.the370z.com/members/kench...-hat-posts.jpg

-vs-

http://www.the370z.com/members/kench...at-removal.jpg

So what are u going to do kenchan? That sucks ur gauge hats broke, u gonna buy a new one?

Hey Mike do you still have a hookup with any other vendors offering this type of service or even with a compelete carbon overlay? I know GT-RR was offering this to the GTR owners. I'm interested in getting some pieces overlayed and I'm willing to send my stock ones out.

I decided not to yank on the other 2 so it's only that one that broke off. But with 3M VHB tape I just put the hat back on and good (if not better) than new. :p

Thanks good to hear :tup: to go back on topic, I tried looking up the curious models website, but couldn't find it.

Sorry for the delay; overlooked your question. We can overlay practically anything in your interior. Just let me know what you're thinking.
(GT-RR is one of our companies, btw)

-Mike