on a black Z... FRP or CF?

Kayzee · 04-08-2013, 02:13 PM

About to order side blades from aerojacket or evo R, and cannot for the life of me decide whether to go FRP ( i would NOT be painting) or carbon fiber.

Ive yet to see a balck Z with carbon fiber exterior accents in lighting that is not too photoshopped and close to reality of how it looks.

I know CF looks great on grey Z,s however not sure if it would look tacky on my black.

Besides pictures, person input much appreciated

SS_Firehawk · 04-08-2013, 03:16 PM

I'm keeping mine black. My EVO-R lip is black, and when I get a spoiler (I soooo want the Mines spoiler) it will be painted as well. Same for the rocker panels (most likely the EVO-R side blades)

I don't think CF would look bad, it just has to be all or nothing (not the whole car, just lip, spoiler, rocker panel, rear valence, etc)

raymondo510 · 04-08-2013, 05:17 PM

Agreed, I plan on going with the shine full lip kit in cf

TaylorRyan370 · 04-08-2013, 05:30 PM

I am mixing. Evo R carbon front fangs and rear diffuser, aerojacket carbon spoiler, Ings+1 rep lip in FRP matte black. I know the lip is going to scrape ocasionally so I would rather not wreck a carbon one lol. Plus the matte black will go well with the Forgestars I ordered.

Tiny Tokes · 04-08-2013, 09:14 PM

I have a magnetic black Nismo and considered carbon fiber accents also. Throw out some good pics if you go for it!

LakeShow · 04-08-2013, 11:31 PM

CF, not even a debate.

b15 · 04-09-2013, 08:28 AM

I'm going with color matched FRP for mine. CF doesn't "pop" enough on black for my liking.

cheshirecat · 04-09-2013, 11:05 AM

CF. It matches the black very well. Almost looks like it's painted the same color until you look at it a little harder. Nice and subtle.

Osiris · 04-09-2013, 11:29 AM

Here's a good example of CF on black with one of the forum member's cars

I was concerned about the CF on Black as well, but i got a Seibon TS hood and it looks great. I also bought the SR FRP front lip and rear spats, and EVO-R blades which i will be color matching...being installed this week.

I'd post a pic of the hood, but its very hard to get contrast on the CF unless you have a good camera.

xxAGAVExx · 04-09-2013, 11:45 AM

I like CF on black cars its kinda stealthy, u don't realize it right away, but when u get closer u r like sweet that's CF. I plan on getting a CF hood and some CF accents on my car. I have a few on the interior.

Chuck33079 · 04-09-2013, 11:53 AM

I had my CF Top Secret lip partially painted. Left the fangs and some of the lip CF and had the rest painted body color. It needed it since it was a used lip and scratched up pretty badly. I've also got a set of Evo-R CF door handles. A bit of CF here and there looks great on a black car.

Kayzee · 04-09-2013, 12:44 PM

Thanks for all the input gentlemen, CF it is

b15 · 04-09-2013, 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Osiris

Here's a good example of CF on black with one of the forum member's cars

I'm the odd one out I guess. I think that looks bad against black. At first glance it looks like an unpainted flat black piece. But I agree it's so subtle that you don't realize it's CF until you get closer.

Kayzee · 04-09-2013, 12:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by b15

I'm the odd one out I guess. I think that looks bad against black. At first glance it looks like an unpainted flat black piece. But I agree it's so subtle that you don't realize it's CF until you get closer.

The picture does look strange, however I realize now that you cant properly picture CF against black without a ridiculously great camera.

I just saw some CF on black today on a different make, and damn does that look fresh. Especially when it comes to accents, not full body panels (like sideblades, instead of the whole side skirt) it stands out nicely.

cheshirecat · 04-09-2013, 01:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by b15

I'm the odd one out I guess. I think that looks bad against black. At first glance it looks like an unpainted flat black piece. But I agree it's so subtle that you don't realize it's CF until you get closer.

Yeah, the gloss of the CF part sometimes doesn't translate well to photos. Usually, the gel coat is pretty glossy and reflects light well enough to be taken for a painted body part at first glance.

04-08-2013, 02:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
Kayzee Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: New York, NYC Posts: 361 Drives: around Rep Power: 12	on a black Z... FRP or CF? About to order side blades from aerojacket or evo R, and cannot for the life of me decide whether to go FRP ( i would NOT be painting) or carbon fiber. Ive yet to see a balck Z with carbon fiber exterior accents in lighting that is not too photoshopped and close to reality of how it looks. I know CF looks great on grey Z,s however not sure if it would look tacky on my black. Besides pictures, person input much appreciated

04-08-2013, 03:16 PM	#2 (permalink)
SS_Firehawk Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,142 Drives: 13' Magma Red Nismo Rep Power: 7334	I'm keeping mine black. My EVO-R lip is black, and when I get a spoiler (I soooo want the Mines spoiler) it will be painted as well. Same for the rocker panels (most likely the EVO-R side blades) I don't think CF would look bad, it just has to be all or nothing (not the whole car, just lip, spoiler, rocker panel, rear valence, etc) raymondo510 likes this. __________________ Old Car:GTM TSC'd 550whp / 410lbft tq @ 11.88PSI New Car: Under Construction

04-08-2013, 05:17 PM	#3 (permalink)
raymondo510 Track Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NORCAL Posts: 823 Drives: Like I stole It Rep Power: 14	Agreed, I plan on going with the shine full lip kit in cf __________________ If you ain't first...you're last! -RICKY BOBBY

04-08-2013, 05:30 PM	#4 (permalink)
TaylorRyan370 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 285 Drives: 1969 Camaro Rep Power: 12	I am mixing. Evo R carbon front fangs and rear diffuser, aerojacket carbon spoiler, Ings+1 rep lip in FRP matte black. I know the lip is going to scrape ocasionally so I would rather not wreck a carbon one lol. Plus the matte black will go well with the Forgestars I ordered. __________________ Build Journal: 2012 370Z \| Magnetic Black \| Manual \| Sport Package

04-08-2013, 09:14 PM	#5 (permalink)
Tiny Tokes Base Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Lake Fenton, Michigan Posts: 45 Drives: 2012 370Z Nismo #379 Rep Power: 12	I have a magnetic black Nismo and considered carbon fiber accents also. Throw out some good pics if you go for it! __________________

04-08-2013, 11:31 PM	#6 (permalink)
LakeShow A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: L.I., NY Posts: 5,307 Drives: Everything Rep Power: 25	CF, not even a debate. __________________ \|2013 Audi S4\|Ibis White/Black\|S-Tronic P+\| \|2013 370z\|PearlWhite/Persimmon\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|F.I. CBE 18" CF\| \|Sold\|2011 370z\|Gun Metallic\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|

04-09-2013, 08:28 AM	#7 (permalink)
b15 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,229 Drives: 4drz Rep Power: 36571	I'm going with color matched FRP for mine. CF doesn't "pop" enough on black for my liking.

04-09-2013, 11:05 AM	#8 (permalink)
cheshirecat A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 1,428 Drives: N54 135i Rep Power: 292	CF. It matches the black very well. Almost looks like it's painted the same color until you look at it a little harder. Nice and subtle.

04-09-2013, 11:29 AM	#9 (permalink)
Osiris A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: http://www.cfzclub.com/ Posts: 1,524 Drives: Angry Rep Power: 19	Here's a good example of CF on black with one of the forum member's cars I was concerned about the CF on Black as well, but i got a Seibon TS hood and it looks great. I also bought the SR FRP front lip and rear spats, and EVO-R blades which i will be color matching...being installed this week. I'd post a pic of the hood, but its very hard to get contrast on the CF unless you have a good camera. __________________ ^^^^^^^^^Like our Facebook!^^^^^^^^^

04-09-2013, 11:45 AM	#10 (permalink)
xxAGAVExx A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Tampa Posts: 1,016 Drives: 09 370Z BLK M6 Rep Power: 33790	I like CF on black cars its kinda stealthy, u don't realize it right away, but when u get closer u r like sweet that's CF. I plan on getting a CF hood and some CF accents on my car. I have a few on the interior. __________________ l 09/6MT l BP Twin Turbo Kit l E-85 w/Fuel Return l FI 18" Res CF CBE l Powertrix Ultra-Lite Coilovers l Wavetrac LSD \| Lots of SPL and Carbon Fiber \|

04-09-2013, 11:53 AM	#11 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29538	I had my CF Top Secret lip partially painted. Left the fangs and some of the lip CF and had the rest painted body color. It needed it since it was a used lip and scratched up pretty badly. I've also got a set of Evo-R CF door handles. A bit of CF here and there looks great on a black car. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

04-09-2013, 12:44 PM	#12 (permalink)
Kayzee Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: New York, NYC Posts: 361 Drives: around Rep Power: 12	Thanks for all the input gentlemen, CF it is

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