CF-anyone else find this ironic?

Cmike2780 · 12-02-2011, 02:50 PM

OP, some people just like the way it looks. You just need to think of it more as just an aesthetic "pattern" rather than something functional. The case for my iPhone has a CF back, I hardly believe it's going to make it any lighter or faster....Better yet, think of it the same as you would if something were painted as Kenchan mentioned. You may not like a certain color, but doesn't mean someone else can't like it. As far as making it heavier, that's true, but kind of meaningless... CF, even the fake overlay stuff is really, really light. You'll add like a pound or two, if that. This arguement over real vs fake is kind of moot to begin with. Just about everything in the car is a synthetic man made material. Heck, the leather seats and alcantara aren't technically "real"...

I guess what I'm trying to say is lighten up. It can look downright cheesy sometimes, but so what!

Waiz · 12-02-2011, 03:44 PM

Plasti-dip is the new fake CF

dAvenue · 12-02-2011, 04:43 PM

It's not ironic, bro. Science has already proved CF overlays add horsepower.

haitech · 12-02-2011, 08:41 PM

People do it to make it look different from others? More unique?

Dwight Frye · 12-03-2011, 06:41 PM

I think CF is really ugly. It reminds me of the fad from about 25 years ago when the ricers wanted to "white out" everything on their cars. But, as they say, to each his own.

LunaZ · 12-03-2011, 08:44 PM

Might be ugly, but it's light and fast!

VCuomo · 12-04-2011, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by LunaZ

Might be ugly, but it's light and fast!

Hmmm...doesn't look light or fast!

VCuomo · 12-04-2011, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by scottIN

Lemme say I'm not a CF hater or anything - might do a few pieces myself.

But don't you find it ironic that we overlay / wrap / cover all this stuff with a product that it's main advantage is weight savings? ...

"We" do? I like mine just fine the way it came from the factory, no CF on mine.

I'm not a CF hater either, and I bet most all of those who do use it are doing so for the "look", not the weight savings.

Kandy OrangeZ · 12-04-2011, 03:29 PM

Theres a Guy local to me with a White Nismo. He decided to use some shitty CF wrap on his spoiler, Roof and front bumper If i remember right. It looked terrible. I couldnt understand why someone would take a 40kish Z and add something that looked worse than Brittney Spears' Vag to a Nice car.

gurneyeagle · 12-04-2011, 03:46 PM

It's all about personal taste and making your car look a little different.

I don't like gloss-coated cf or black rims, but there are plenty of guys who do. Then again, I'm sure my mods aren't everyone's idea of good taste either.

If we all liked the same thing, it would be a pretty boring world.

I've got to admit to being amused by the whole Plasti-Dip phenomena. For years, the cheaper versions of cars came with black door handles, mirrors, and bumpers. Now guys are doing just that to their 40k+ Z's. Again, personal choice.

Red__Zed · 12-04-2011, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Kandy OrangeZ

Theres a Guy local to me with a White Nismo. He decided to use some shitty CF wrap on his spoiler, Roof and front bumper If i remember right. It looked terrible. I couldnt understand why someone would take a 40kish Z and add something that looked worse than Brittney Spears' Vag to a Nice car.

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12-02-2011, 02:50 PM	#1 (permalink)
Cmike2780 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 5,059 Drives: slowwww Rep Power: 30	OP, some people just like the way it looks. You just need to think of it more as just an aesthetic "pattern" rather than something functional. The case for my iPhone has a CF back, I hardly believe it's going to make it any lighter or faster....Better yet, think of it the same as you would if something were painted as Kenchan mentioned. You may not like a certain color, but doesn't mean someone else can't like it. As far as making it heavier, that's true, but kind of meaningless... CF, even the fake overlay stuff is really, really light. You'll add like a pound or two, if that. This arguement over real vs fake is kind of moot to begin with. Just about everything in the car is a synthetic man made material. Heck, the leather seats and alcantara aren't technically "real"... I guess what I'm trying to say is lighten up. It can look downright cheesy sometimes, but so what! __________________ [09][MB][6-Spd MT][Touring][Stillen Gen III][K&N][Borla CBE][Evo-R] [ArchitTEK Photography]

12-02-2011, 04:43 PM	#3 (permalink)
dAvenue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: present Posts: 1,971 Drives: angry Rep Power: 50	It's not ironic, bro. Science has already proved CF overlays add horsepower. __________________ Takeda \| Stillen \| Z1 \| Invidia \| Mishimoto \| CSF \| Megan Racing \| Koni \| Eibach \| SPC \| Forgestar \| Seibon

12-03-2011, 08:44 PM	#6 (permalink)
LunaZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Vagabond Posts: 6,704 Drives: Project: a white one Rep Power: 514	Might be ugly, but it's light and fast! __________________ 2009 370Z Sport/Touring/Navigation \| see my journal for mods facebook: Be my friend... or not.

12-04-2011, 03:29 PM	#9 (permalink)
Kandy OrangeZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Jackson Posts: 268 Drives: 2010 370Z sport Rep Power: 16	Theres a Guy local to me with a White Nismo. He decided to use some shitty CF wrap on his spoiler, Roof and front bumper If i remember right. It looked terrible. I couldnt understand why someone would take a 40kish Z and add something that looked worse than Brittney Spears' Vag to a Nice car. __________________ If you even dream of beating me, you better wake up and apologize.

12-04-2011, 03:46 PM	#10 (permalink)
gurneyeagle A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Houston/Saint Augustine Posts: 2,681 Drives: '18 Audi TT RS Rep Power: 20216	It's all about personal taste and making your car look a little different. I don't like gloss-coated cf or black rims, but there are plenty of guys who do. Then again, I'm sure my mods aren't everyone's idea of good taste either. If we all liked the same thing, it would be a pretty boring world. I've got to admit to being amused by the whole Plasti-Dip phenomena. For years, the cheaper versions of cars came with black door handles, mirrors, and bumpers. Now guys are doing just that to their 40k+ Z's. Again, personal choice. __________________ Waiting on the Z35! SOLD - 2011 Gun Metallic Touring 7AT w Sports Pkg & Nav, Nismo Bumper and Rims, RC Grille, RC Brake Ducts, H&R Spacers, Painted Door Hdls, GTR Start Button, Nav By-Pass, EVO R Fog Light, CF Ducktail, CF Interior Trim

12-02-2011, 03:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
Waiz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 9,262 Drives: Z33 & GE8 Rep Power: 461	Plasti-dip is the new fake CF

12-02-2011, 08:41 PM	#4 (permalink)
haitech Track Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Austin/Dallas Posts: 922 Drives: 11' 370z Magnetic M6 Rep Power: 16	People do it to make it look different from others? More unique?

12-03-2011, 06:41 PM	#5 (permalink)
Dwight Frye Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Occupied California Posts: 423 Drives: '09 Tour/Sport/6MT Rep Power: 17	I think CF is really ugly. It reminds me of the fad from about 25 years ago when the ricers wanted to "white out" everything on their cars. But, as they say, to each his own.

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