Carbon fiber
04-28-2005, 07:10 PM
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[QUOTE=jfairladyzI will only be offering the replacement for the glass though. The rest of it is up to you, because I don't want to be responsible for any damage like to the weatherstripping. That stuff is expensive. Probably cost more then the CF part would.
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Haha, that's probably why even I'd hesitate on that mod. Mine don't leak right now, so even though it's weight savings, I probably shouldn't tempt fate...
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Haha, that's probably why even I'd hesitate on that mod. Mine don't leak right now, so even though it's weight savings, I probably shouldn't tempt fate...
04-28-2005, 07:44 PM
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Originally Posted by jfairladyz
"I'm also trying to fease together a replacement for the stock bumper supports. Those things are damn heavy. I'm not talking about the absorbers, but rather the heavy gauge piece of metal that connects these to the bumper cover. They wouldn't be quite as strong in an impact, but they would offer significant weight savings for racing applications. That would shave a significant amount of weight while allowing you to retain your stock fron end, or aftermarket. Anyone like that idea?
also is that street legal? 
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04-28-2005, 07:56 PM
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No, not street legal. But that's only if tell anyone.
Seriously though, as strong as carbon is, I don't know how much of a frontal impact it would stand up to. It doesn't absorb energy like the metal support does. If it does receive enough stress, it won't deform, it'll just break. That's one part that wont have accident warranty coverage. Then there's the fact that most of the cars on the road would probably just slide right over the bumper and right onto the hood anyways.
Especialy if your Z is lowered with my new Carbon Fiber Lowering Springs.
That last part was a joke. I better not get any requests for that one.
Seriously though, as strong as carbon is, I don't know how much of a frontal impact it would stand up to. It doesn't absorb energy like the metal support does. If it does receive enough stress, it won't deform, it'll just break. That's one part that wont have accident warranty coverage. Then there's the fact that most of the cars on the road would probably just slide right over the bumper and right onto the hood anyways.
Especialy if your Z is lowered with my new Carbon Fiber Lowering Springs.
That last part was a joke. I better not get any requests for that one.
04-28-2005, 08:14 PM
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Originally Posted by BigBirdsZ
i was thinking a C/F B-pillar "thing" 
i dont know what it called, but it on the outside of the b-pillar i think that would look trick 
i dont know what it called, but it on the outside of the b-pillar i think that would look trick Actually, that would look really good. I'm gonna have to make those too. Give me time people, all I need is time. Oh and your money too.
Oh by the way, I can cover anything in carbon fiber too. so if you don't want to wait for a mold for a part, you can send me a part, and I can just cover it in Carbon Fiber or Carbon Kevlar. If you're just going for that cosmetic look.
Hell, I could cover your whole car in Carbon.
10-19-2005, 10:31 AM
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im new to this place and i just saw this thread and was wondering if the parts have been started or if there still in the works. if they are still being made please put me on the list to be notified, ive been looking for some good parts for a long time. thanks
10-19-2005, 12:44 PM
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Originally Posted by drifter
im new to this place and i just saw this thread and was wondering if the parts have been started or if there still in the works. if they are still being made please put me on the list to be notified, ive been looking for some good parts for a long time. thanks
10-23-2005, 01:01 AM
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Originally Posted by jfairladyz
So who's this guy that's supposed to be making these parts anyways? Can someone tell him that he's seriously a lagger and should really get this crap done already 
10-23-2005, 11:29 PM
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Originally Posted by s/cL3.0
oops. My bad 
Well Either way someone needs to get on the ball here..
Hey J I got a 3yrd roll of carbon coming tomorrow I am gonna take a shot at wrapping something just to do it..I am getting eager.
Well Either way someone needs to get on the ball here.. Hey J I got a 3yrd roll of carbon coming tomorrow I am gonna take a shot at wrapping something just to do it..I am getting eager.
