Seibon + Elise = Fail?!?

NYBladeZ · 11-07-2009, 06:57 PM

Just found a few articles that Seibon's full cf elise actually turned out to be heavier than before all the cf. I would think if the goal was to advertise how much lighter cf is you wouldn't use a car that is engineered to be as light as possible already. It would leave you with a very small margin of error, and this error occurred at Sema, quite embarressing...someone flame the project manager.

Jalopnik - Seibon Creates Carbon Fiber Elise, Smart, Makes Both Heavier

phelan · 11-07-2009, 07:06 PM

1)

2) this should be moved to "Other Vehicles"

seriously though, why even touch the elise? it's ridiculous light already!

simota1 · 11-08-2009, 02:19 AM

that sucks ahhahahah its heavier?

kenchan · 11-08-2009, 07:33 PM

Yah, on a car like that, get a lighter and fit driver. Easiest way to remove extra unneeded weight.

Z1Performance · 11-09-2009, 08:01 AM

Their normal carbon 350Z hoods were heavier than stock too (even the vented ones) - and fitment was inconsistent at best. That's the main reason we stopped selling them. But people love carbon, so they continue to do well.

simota1 · 11-09-2009, 02:51 PM

are there new carbon hoods for the 370z heavier than stock as well?

LiquidZ · 11-09-2009, 02:56 PM

This is why Password:JDM needs to jump into the 370z market and sell 100% carbon fiber body components.

simota1 · 11-09-2009, 03:02 PM

password jdm quality is awesome just look at the engine covers look f*cking sweet... the weave and everything is soo freakin straight...

earwicker7 · 11-09-2009, 04:15 PM

Are the ones that are heavier 100% carbon fiber or are they just cosmetic?

ZkansasZ · 11-09-2009, 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Z1Performance

Their normal carbon 350Z hoods were heavier than stock too (even the vented ones) - and fitment was inconsistent at best. That's the main reason we stopped selling them. But people love carbon, so they continue to do well.

what brand do you guys carry then?

Mike@Blackline · 11-09-2009, 10:08 PM

Seibon produces wet CF, not the lightest way to do CF

Quote:

Originally Posted by LiquidZ

This is why Password:JDM needs to jump into the 370z market and sell 100% carbon fiber body components.

hmmm

11-07-2009, 06:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
NYBladeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New York Posts: 2,158 Drives: Lotus Exige S Rep Power: 20	Seibon + Elise = Fail?!? Just found a few articles that Seibon's full cf elise actually turned out to be heavier than before all the cf. I would think if the goal was to advertise how much lighter cf is you wouldn't use a car that is engineered to be as light as possible already. It would leave you with a very small margin of error, and this error occurred at Sema, quite embarressing...someone flame the project manager. Jalopnik - Seibon Creates Carbon Fiber Elise, Smart, Makes Both Heavier __________________ 2009 Carbon Fiber/Red 370z aka Trish: Sports Package, Meisterschaft full catback, Fast Intentions Longtube Headers, Injen Long Tube Intakes, UpRev Tune: Sold 2008 Lotus Exige S Club Racer aka Bella, always leaves me smiling Last edited by NYBladeZ; 11-07-2009 at 06:58 PM. Reason: spelling

11-07-2009, 07:06 PM	#2 (permalink)
phelan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Age: 38 Posts: 9,513 Drives: Scoobaroo Rep Power: 3406	1) 2) this should be moved to "Other Vehicles" seriously though, why even touch the elise? it's ridiculous light already! __________________ 凛 ('Rin') - 2009 Nissan 370Z With silence comes peace. With peace comes freedom. With freedom comes silence.

11-08-2009, 02:19 AM	#3 (permalink)
simota1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Dededo, Guam Posts: 6,642 Drives: solid red 370z 6mt Rep Power: 405	that sucks ahhahahah its heavier? __________________ *TOP SECRET/POWERHOUSE AMUSE/ARC/DAYTONA RACING/VARIS/MINES/GANADOR/J-LINE/WORK EMOTION CR KAI/GT SPEC/CARBON SIGNAL/ZOOM ENGINEERING/ CARBON FIBER ELEMENT/STILLEN/*

11-09-2009, 02:51 PM	#6 (permalink)
simota1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Dededo, Guam Posts: 6,642 Drives: solid red 370z 6mt Rep Power: 405	are there new carbon hoods for the 370z heavier than stock as well? __________________ *TOP SECRET/POWERHOUSE AMUSE/ARC/DAYTONA RACING/VARIS/MINES/GANADOR/J-LINE/WORK EMOTION CR KAI/GT SPEC/CARBON SIGNAL/ZOOM ENGINEERING/ CARBON FIBER ELEMENT/STILLEN/*

11-09-2009, 02:56 PM	#7 (permalink)
LiquidZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 1,940 Drives: Mag. Black 2009 370Z Rep Power: 704	This is why Password:JDM needs to jump into the 370z market and sell 100% carbon fiber body components. __________________

11-08-2009, 07:33 PM	#4 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	Yah, on a car like that, get a lighter and fit driver. Easiest way to remove extra unneeded weight.

11-09-2009, 08:01 AM	#5 (permalink)
Z1Performance Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: St. James, NY Posts: 237 Drives: 350Z Rep Power: 15	Their normal carbon 350Z hoods were heavier than stock too (even the vented ones) - and fitment was inconsistent at best. That's the main reason we stopped selling them. But people love carbon, so they continue to do well.

11-09-2009, 03:02 PM	#8 (permalink)
simota1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Dededo, Guam Posts: 6,642 Drives: solid red 370z 6mt Rep Power: 405	password jdm quality is awesome just look at the engine covers look fcking sweet... the weave and everything is soo freakin straight... __________________ TOP SECRET/POWERHOUSE AMUSE/ARC/DAYTONA RACING/VARIS/MINES/GANADOR/J-LINE/WORK EMOTION CR KAI/GT SPEC/CARBON SIGNAL/ZOOM ENGINEERING/ CARBON FIBER ELEMENT/STILLEN/*

11-09-2009, 04:15 PM	#9 (permalink)
earwicker7 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 265 Drives: 09 370Z (maxed out) Rep Power: 15	Are the ones that are heavier 100% carbon fiber or are they just cosmetic? __________________ 2009 Magnetic Black 370Z with Touring, Sports and Navigation Packages--Fast Intentions CBE with 12" Resonators/Carbon Fiber Mufflers and LTH--Stillen G3 Cold Air Intakes, Underdrive Pulley and Grounding Kit--Uprev Tune

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