Carbon fiber stuff

SpawnAeroJohn · 06-13-2009, 12:26 AM

So far this is what I have from those who I can see are seriously interested in having these parts made. I am pretty sure tomorrow I will roll the dice and work out what needs to be worked out to become a vendor / sponsor because I really like the idea of starting out with a carbon fiber roof overlay. Still keep in mind nothing is happening until we become a vendor / sponsor

Carbon fiber hatch
1. bullitt6897

Carbon fiber roof overlay
1. bullitt6897

antennahead · 06-13-2009, 12:28 AM

Hey, I am serious about the rear area around the tailpipes. I will buy a quality piece for this area. I think others would as well.

John

Endgame · 06-13-2009, 12:32 AM

And I am serious about post 15! Can you do it in dry carbon? I will go to the best quality vendor who actually produces it....

nogoodname · 06-13-2009, 01:07 AM

yup, he'll be up and running tomorrow

Endgame · 06-13-2009, 01:21 AM

Right!

SpawnAeroJohn · 06-13-2009, 09:32 AM

If you guys are serious then that is great! Later today I will bite the bullet and sign up as a vendor / sponsor, make some gauge interest threads, and then the thread with the most popularity will be started with that. Then hopefully if things go well or better than expected, we can higher a few more guys and then expand and do more J

kannibul · 06-13-2009, 10:18 AM

IMO, the car looks great without carbon fiber accents.

Withthe hood being aluminum, would you actually loose any weight with a carbon fiber hood?

Same with the back hatch...

nogoodname · 06-13-2009, 10:27 AM

^^ you would loose just tiny bit...the fenders are where it's good to drop some pounds

SpawnAeroJohn · 06-13-2009, 11:41 AM

Its a part where most would want for looks but would also get the benefit of weight reduction.

SpawnAeroJohn · 06-13-2009, 05:29 PM

Carbon fiber hatch
1. bullitt6897

Carbon fiber roof overlay
1. bullitt6897

Carbon fiber rear bumper (over tail pipe section) overlay
1. antennahead

Modded mines lip / oem spoiler fused with mines spoiler
1. endgame

nogoodname · 06-13-2009, 07:27 PM

white colour Z's have this advantage of looking this great.........the head lights have to be done mind you.

black09Z · 06-13-2009, 07:47 PM

i like the ideas. i would rather have the actual carbon fiber parts though insted of overlays. i know some people just like the look of C/F but i would want it for weight reduction also.

spearfish25 · 06-13-2009, 09:35 PM

I have to second the actual CF parts. Overlays don't appeal to me as much...I'm in it more for the functionality of weight reduction in addition to the look. An overlay, it seems, would damage my original part and just add weight.

A number of production cars these days come with CF panels, roofs, etc. Why do you say a roof overlay is much safer than a full CF roof? I just don't know much about the nuances, so anything you can add would be helpful.

So, parts i'd be interested in are:

Full CF:
Hood and roof (hood painted preferably)
Fenders (ideally painted)
side mirror housings

Overlay:
front fang area
fascia around exhausts

Definitely up for seeing more and coming by your shop to check things out. As you've noted, I'm in the area!

nogoodname · 06-13-2009, 09:40 PM

roof CF cap would have to be glued onto the roof...there's no weight drop...lol

unless he makes a part to totally replace the metal piece....thats gonna cost a bit

travisjb · 06-13-2009, 11:00 PM

I'd like my whole car draped in carbon fiber please !!!!

Ok, not really... but I am interested in anything you can make that will result in real weight savings and downforce

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06-13-2009, 12:26 AM	#16 (permalink)
SpawnAeroJohn NOT A CURRENT VENDOR Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 609 Drives: you Rep Power: 16	So far this is what I have from those who I can see are seriously interested in having these parts made. I am pretty sure tomorrow I will roll the dice and work out what needs to be worked out to become a vendor / sponsor because I really like the idea of starting out with a carbon fiber roof overlay. Still keep in mind nothing is happening until we become a vendor / sponsor Carbon fiber hatch 1. bullitt6897 Carbon fiber roof overlay 1. bullitt6897

06-13-2009, 12:28 AM	#17 (permalink)
antennahead A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 15,181 Drives: '07 Z4 "M" Roadster Rep Power: 57	Hey, I am serious about the rear area around the tailpipes. I will buy a quality piece for this area. I think others would as well. John

06-13-2009, 12:32 AM	#18 (permalink)
Endgame A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Phoenix Posts: 1,613 Drives: Nothing Now! Rep Power: 223	And I am serious about post 15! Can you do it in dry carbon? I will go to the best quality vendor who actually produces it....

06-13-2009, 01:07 AM	#19 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1764	yup, he'll be up and running tomorrow

06-13-2009, 01:21 AM	#20 (permalink)
Endgame A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Phoenix Posts: 1,613 Drives: Nothing Now! Rep Power: 223	Right!

06-13-2009, 09:32 AM	#21 (permalink)
SpawnAeroJohn NOT A CURRENT VENDOR Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 609 Drives: you Rep Power: 16	If you guys are serious then that is great! Later today I will bite the bullet and sign up as a vendor / sponsor, make some gauge interest threads, and then the thread with the most popularity will be started with that. Then hopefully if things go well or better than expected, we can higher a few more guys and then expand and do more J

06-13-2009, 10:18 AM	#22 (permalink)
kannibul A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Jenks, OK Posts: 2,281 Drives: 370z Touring/Sport Rep Power: 266	IMO, the car looks great without carbon fiber accents. Withthe hood being aluminum, would you actually loose any weight with a carbon fiber hood? Same with the back hatch...

06-13-2009, 10:27 AM	#23 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1764	^^ you would loose just tiny bit...the fenders are where it's good to drop some pounds

06-13-2009, 11:41 AM	#24 (permalink)
SpawnAeroJohn NOT A CURRENT VENDOR Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 609 Drives: you Rep Power: 16	Its a part where most would want for looks but would also get the benefit of weight reduction.

06-13-2009, 05:29 PM	#25 (permalink)
SpawnAeroJohn NOT A CURRENT VENDOR Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 609 Drives: you Rep Power: 16	Carbon fiber hatch 1. bullitt6897 Carbon fiber roof overlay 1. bullitt6897 Carbon fiber rear bumper (over tail pipe section) overlay 1. antennahead Modded mines lip / oem spoiler fused with mines spoiler 1. endgame

06-13-2009, 07:27 PM	#26 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1764	white colour Z's have this advantage of looking this great.........the head lights have to be done mind you.

06-13-2009, 07:47 PM	#27 (permalink)
black09Z Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: killeen tx Posts: 202 Drives: black 09 370Z 6spd Rep Power: 16	i like the ideas. i would rather have the actual carbon fiber parts though insted of overlays. i know some people just like the look of C/F but i would want it for weight reduction also.

06-13-2009, 09:35 PM	#28 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1856	I have to second the actual CF parts. Overlays don't appeal to me as much...I'm in it more for the functionality of weight reduction in addition to the look. An overlay, it seems, would damage my original part and just add weight. A number of production cars these days come with CF panels, roofs, etc. Why do you say a roof overlay is much safer than a full CF roof? I just don't know much about the nuances, so anything you can add would be helpful. So, parts i'd be interested in are: Full CF: Hood and roof (hood painted preferably) Fenders (ideally painted) side mirror housings Overlay: front fang area fascia around exhausts Definitely up for seeing more and coming by your shop to check things out. As you've noted, I'm in the area!

06-13-2009, 09:40 PM	#29 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1764	roof CF cap would have to be glued onto the roof...there's no weight drop...lol unless he makes a part to totally replace the metal piece....thats gonna cost a bit