Carbon Fiber sideview mirror

frost · 04-11-2009, 07:55 PM

^ these are not aero pieces, which provide function. These are just for looks. Seems like a waste of cash to me.

RCZ · 04-12-2009, 02:16 PM

absolute waste of cash.

Carbon Covers are for posers. Not to mention that a carbon replacement would weigh the same thing as the stock plastic ones....

Don't get me wrong. I love carbon fiber and the way it looks when it serves a real purpose.

SoCal 370Z · 04-12-2009, 02:20 PM

RCZ,

Are you holding out for the full-body 370Z CF cover kit?

RCZ · 04-12-2009, 02:24 PM

haha only if its completely made out of vinyl and there is no carbon involved

jk

sigh, its so bad to add weight with carbon...its the ultimate poser move.

If I could replace a few bits with carbon I would though. Some body pieces would be nice to switch out like the hood. It's heavy and we need to take weight off the front/high on the car. If someone makes an actual carbon roof, I'd be all over that.

SoCal 370Z · 04-12-2009, 02:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RCZ

haha only if its completely made out of vinyl and there is no carbon involved

jk

sigh, its so bad to add weight with carbon...its the ultimate poser move.

If I could replace a few bits with carbon I would though. Some body pieces would be nice to switch out like the hood. It's heavy and we need to take weight off the front/high on the car. If someone makes an actual carbon roof, I'd be all over that.

Need I say...Zonda! Oh yeah!!!!!

Screw this Z stuff!

theDreamer · 04-12-2009, 02:58 PM

Maybe I should get some carbon fiber gaming mice for my computer? :P
I agree, carbon fiber is nice when it serves a purpose, but just getting it for looks is not.

frost · 04-12-2009, 03:01 PM

And I heard fake covers make Jesus cry. Just sayin. You don't want that baggage.

bullitt5897 · 04-13-2009, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frost

And I heard fake covers make Jesus cry. Just sayin. You don't want that baggage.

HAHAHA

dude I so dont need that on my conscious!

arcticreaver · 04-13-2009, 04:22 PM

honestly, the people who will get this will be because they want a different look to the car. it does not look bad. but if you have some scratched up pillars or mirrors, this might be a very cheap alternative to replacing those parts.

i for one, would like to get these for my pillars because i think the carbon fiber looks better than the black. i have a PG btw.

KameezGuru · 04-21-2009, 08:17 AM

I would much rather swap out the mirrors that are made in CF.

AARC51 · 04-22-2009, 12:44 PM

Rice.

imag · 04-22-2009, 07:28 PM

If you're going to add weight to the car, might as well add some carbon fiber with some style:

Ex-F1 Mechanic Alastair Gibson brings racing materials to fish sculptures.

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04-11-2009, 07:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
frost Retired admin Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Winterfell Posts: 106,613 Drives: Your Wife Crazy Rep Power: 0	^ these are not aero pieces, which provide function. These are just for looks. Seems like a waste of cash to me.

04-12-2009, 02:16 PM	#2 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1119	absolute waste of cash. Carbon Covers are for posers. Not to mention that a carbon replacement would weigh the same thing as the stock plastic ones.... Don't get me wrong. I love carbon fiber and the way it looks when it serves a real purpose.

04-12-2009, 02:24 PM	#4 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1119	haha only if its completely made out of vinyl and there is no carbon involved jk sigh, its so bad to add weight with carbon...its the ultimate poser move. If I could replace a few bits with carbon I would though. Some body pieces would be nice to switch out like the hood. It's heavy and we need to take weight off the front/high on the car. If someone makes an actual carbon roof, I'd be all over that.

04-12-2009, 03:01 PM	#7 (permalink)
frost Retired admin Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Winterfell Posts: 106,613 Drives: Your Wife Crazy Rep Power: 0	And I heard fake covers make Jesus cry. Just sayin. You don't want that baggage.

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arcticreaver Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Arcadia, CA Posts: 769 Drives: 2009 Z34 7AT PG Rep Power: 925	honestly, the people who will get this will be because they want a different look to the car. it does not look bad. but if you have some scratched up pillars or mirrors, this might be a very cheap alternative to replacing those parts. i for one, would like to get these for my pillars because i think the carbon fiber looks better than the black. i have a PG btw.

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AARC51 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Redmond Washington Posts: 195 Drives: Red 09 370z Sport Rep Power: 17	Rice.

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imag Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Oakland, CA Posts: 446 Drives: up the wall Rep Power: 17	If you're going to add weight to the car, might as well add some carbon fiber with some style: Ex-F1 Mechanic Alastair Gibson brings racing materials to fish sculptures.

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