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aniceh 01-17-2013 10:25 AM

Carbon Fiber B Pillars
 
I think I need these things.

Who here has 'em?

What kind do you have?

How was the install process?

Where'd you get 'em, and how much were they?

Masa 01-17-2013 10:32 AM

Send a PM to xBirdmanx (Bert) he has some.

blackcherry20 01-17-2013 10:35 AM

Several members have done it...Wheee! is one.....

eastwest2300 01-17-2013 10:40 AM

I've done them too, and I love them!!!

eastwest2300 01-17-2013 10:40 AM

Cherries!!!!!!!!! My favorite cherries!!!!!!

aniceh 01-17-2013 11:11 AM

As far as I can tell, you can either get wraps or replacements, and it seems it's easy to bust the clips if you replace. I'm trying to find out who's had good/bad/indifferent experiences with theirs so I can make a good decision.

Coon-azz 01-17-2013 11:27 AM

You know, I have to admit, there is little to no savings in overall weight (unless you're shaving grams), but I really like how this looks on the Pearl White. Let me know what you find out on breaking the clips.

eastwest2300 01-17-2013 11:36 AM

I didnt deal with any clips, they just stuck on, with double sided sticky tape.

aniceh 01-17-2013 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by eastwest2300 (Post 2116180)
I didnt deal with any clips, they just stuck on, with double sided sticky tape.

And they've stayed on, with no trouble? If they adhere well, I suspect I'll just go the route of the covers.

eastwest2300 01-17-2013 12:01 PM

I removed the factory tape, cleaned them up well, and put on some extremely high bonding tape, and had no issues, they'll be a pain in the azz trying to get them off if I ever have to take them off for some odd reason.

eastwest2300 01-17-2013 01:28 PM

Just go ahead and buy you some...make it happen!

VDC_OFF 01-17-2013 01:41 PM

I have the Top Secret ones. One flew off at 120mph so now I only have one left :(

Masa 01-17-2013 01:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VDC_OFF (Post 2116409)
I have the Top Secret ones. One flew off at 120mph so now I only have one left :(

Same thing happened to birdman on a cruise not too long ago. :bowrofl:

eastwest2300 01-17-2013 01:44 PM

Thats because from the factory the double sided tape they use is small, flimsy and cheap.

b1adesofcha0s 01-17-2013 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Masa (Post 2116413)
Same thing happened to birdman on a cruise not too long ago. :bowrofl:

I remember that :icon17:

eastwest2300 01-17-2013 01:49 PM

What sucks is, you pay soo much for them, you would think they would apply a better way to secure them, instead of the crappy tape they put on, I guess they figure once they fly or fall off, you'll come back to buy more.

VDC_OFF 01-17-2013 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eastwest2300 (Post 2116426)
What sucks is, you pay soo much for them, you would think they would apply a better way to secure them, instead of the crappy tape they put on, I guess they figure once they fly or fall off, you'll come back to buy more.

Which I am, this time no thick double sided 3m. I like the tape that EVO-R uses for the door handles. Its thin so air doesnt get underneath and very sticky. Im surprised those havent flown off.

eastwest2300 01-17-2013 01:58 PM

I used the 3M VHB tape, I believe its a half inch wide, clear in color, very very very sticky, I placed it around the entire outter edge, and a nice long strip in the middle running vertically to the door.

Havent had an issue since.

b1adesofcha0s 01-17-2013 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eastwest2300 (Post 2116441)
I used the 3M VHB tape, I believe its a half inch wide, clear in color, very very very sticky, I placed it around the entire outter edge, and a nice long strip in the middle running vertically to the door.

Havent had an issue since.

Lack of driving the Z might be part of why you haven't had an issue :bowrofl:

VDC_OFF 01-17-2013 02:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eastwest2300 (Post 2116441)
I used the 3M VHB tape, I believe its a half inch wide, clear in color, very very very sticky, I placed it around the entire outter edge, and a nice long strip in the middle running vertically to the door.

Havent had an issue since.

Yeah that looks like the one. Dealer installed mine when I bought my car and I think they used the automotive 3m.

eastwest2300 01-17-2013 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s (Post 2116457)
Lack of driving the Z might be part of why you haven't had an issue :bowrofl:

yeah yeah yeah.. ihave over 5300 miles on the Z, thats plenty of driving.

eastwest2300 01-17-2013 02:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VDC_OFF (Post 2116486)
Yeah that looks like the one. Dealer installed mine when I bought my car and I think they used the automotive 3m.

Nice..

aniceh 01-17-2013 02:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eastwest2300 (Post 2116180)
I didnt deal with any clips, they just stuck on, with double sided sticky tape.

Where did you buy yours from?

b1adesofcha0s 01-17-2013 02:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eastwest2300 (Post 2116495)
yeah yeah yeah.. ihave over 5300 miles on the Z, thats plenty of driving.

How much of that was even with the B pillars? I don't think you drive it fast enough to have them fall off :icon17:

eastwest2300 01-17-2013 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aniceh (Post 2116521)
Where did you buy yours from?

not telling buddy....:icon17:

eastwest2300 01-17-2013 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s (Post 2116538)
How much of that was even with the B pillars? I don't think you drive it fast enough to have them fall off :icon17:

too fast for you buddy... ferrari!:driving:

aniceh 01-17-2013 02:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eastwest2300 (Post 2116543)
not telling buddy....:icon17:

YOU SUCK!!!

'Sallright. I'll figure it out.

eastwest2300 01-17-2013 03:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aniceh (Post 2116552)
YOU SUCK!!!

'Sallright. I'll figure it out.

suck on that slappy...

blackcherry20 01-17-2013 07:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eastwest2300 (Post 2116495)
yeah yeah yeah.. ihave over 5300 miles on the Z, thats plenty of driving.

Wuss! 5300+?!?! Really?:tup::icon17: <3

blackcherry20 01-17-2013 07:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aniceh (Post 2116552)
YOU SUCK!!!

'Sallright. I'll figure it out.

:tup: a lot of peeps are using carbon fiber to cover them, it looks really good. Check out Wheee!s pics :tup:
http://www.the370z.com/groups/black-...ds-page12.html
Quote:

Originally Posted by eastwest2300 (Post 2116558)
suck on that slappy...

:icon18: lol!! Oh EW! You do make me smile!:tup:

aniceh 01-17-2013 07:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blackcherry20 (Post 2117040)
:tup: a lot of peeps are using carbon fiber to cover them, it looks really good. Check out Wheee!s pics :tup:


:icon18: lol!! Oh EW! You do make me smile!:tup:

I went ahead and ordered a set of covers. Should be gorgeous with the gun metallic body.

EW knows he can KISS MY GRITS!!!

Masa 01-17-2013 07:38 PM

So important question now is.... have you chosen an exhaust or will you make us all come to a meat and see it in person?

aniceh 01-17-2013 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Masa (Post 2117050)
So important question now is.... have you chosen an exhaust or will you make us all come to a meat and see it in person?

I've narrowed it down to either the F.I. or Ark. I think I'd like to hear each once more, from outside the car, before I decide.

eastwest2300 01-17-2013 07:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blackcherry20 (Post 2117035)
Wuss! 5300+?!?! Really?:tup::icon17: <3

Thats right 5200 and some change actually.

eastwest2300 01-17-2013 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blackcherry20 (Post 2117040)


:icon18: lol!! Oh EW! You do make me smile!:tup:

I know cherries, thats why you dig me...:tup:

eastwest2300 01-17-2013 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aniceh (Post 2117045)
I went ahead and ordered a set of covers. Should be gorgeous with the gun metallic body.

EW knows he can KISS MY GRITS!!!

There will be NO kissing here... loser!

eastwest2300 01-17-2013 07:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aniceh (Post 2117061)
I've narrowed it down to either the F.I. or Ark. I think I'd like to hear each once more, from outside the car, before I decide.

indecisiveness at its best.... aniceh = :facepalm:

aniceh 01-17-2013 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eastwest2300 (Post 2117081)
indecisiveness at its best.... aniceh = :facepalm:

What else have I been indecisive about? :ugh2:

eastwest2300 01-17-2013 08:01 PM

Everything!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :facepalm:

aniceh 01-17-2013 08:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eastwest2300 (Post 2117101)
Everything!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :facepalm:

Tpppppbbbbttt!!!

That's me blowing a big raspberry in your general direction. :p


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