Sneak Peak, Carbon Fiber Front Lip, From The 370ZSOURCE!!!!

chad520320 · 04-15-2009, 07:01 PM

I know this is my first post on here, but... do people actually think CF looks good??? I mean it's a really small checker board... I understand its use for weight savings, but in my opinion, it looks stupid and if I were to buy a carbon fiber piece, I would without a doubt paint it.

Musashi · 04-17-2009, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by chad520320

I know this is my first post on here, but... do people actually think CF looks good??? I mean it's a really small checker board... I understand its use for weight savings, but in my opinion, it looks stupid and if I were to buy a carbon fiber piece, I would without a doubt paint it.

I guess this is you making yourself feel better about not being able to afford real carbon fiber.....

wstar · 04-17-2009, 01:59 PM

I think, if you can afford it and are willing to go that far, that replacing heavy body parts with lightweight CF replacements is awesome. However, most of the CF stuff I have seen on actual cars on the street in houston has been (a) cheap plastic that kinda looks like CF and/or (b) just a cover that slips over existing bodywork, so no weight reduction. I dislike the "just for looks" CF (and CF-look-alike) stuff, it's kinda retarded.

Bibimbap · 04-16-2009, 10:46 PM

I think this along with an extended lip would look hot, especially on white. Will give more contrast in the "mouth" and actually make it look good. Mines Lip painted white with this would look good. I believe this is actually done with the Top Secret Lip for the 350z since it doesn't include a part for the original lip, refer to Leemik's ride on my350z to get an idea of how this would work well.

04-17-2009, 01:59 PM	#3 (permalink)
wstar A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 4,024 Drives: too slow Rep Power: 3595	I think, if you can afford it and are willing to go that far, that replacing heavy body parts with lightweight CF replacements is awesome. However, most of the CF stuff I have seen on actual cars on the street in houston has been (a) cheap plastic that kinda looks like CF and/or (b) just a cover that slips over existing bodywork, so no weight reduction. I dislike the "just for looks" CF (and CF-look-alike) stuff, it's kinda retarded. __________________ 7AT Track Car! Journal thread / Car setup details

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04-15-2009, 07:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
chad520320 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 5 Drives: Gaaaarbage Rep Power: 300	I know this is my first post on here, but... do people actually think CF looks good??? I mean it's a really small checker board... I understand its use for weight savings, but in my opinion, it looks stupid and if I were to buy a carbon fiber piece, I would without a doubt paint it.

04-16-2009, 10:46 PM	#4 (permalink)
Bibimbap Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Dania, FL Posts: 148 Drives: 04 S2000 Rep Power: 17	I think this along with an extended lip would look hot, especially on white. Will give more contrast in the "mouth" and actually make it look good. Mines Lip painted white with this would look good. I believe this is actually done with the Top Secret Lip for the 350z since it doesn't include a part for the original lip, refer to Leemik's ride on my350z to get an idea of how this would work well.