GunMetalGrey Posted January 22, 2013 Report Share Posted January 22, 2013 I have been toying with the idea of making CF or CF looking parts (there is now fiberglass that is dyed, available in many colors,and has some carbon in it to be quite strong and look nice, but not break the bank) I was wondering things you would like to see, car related or not. Only real design barrier at this point is completely enclosed objects or cylinders but I may concur those at some point. Just wondering if anyone would be interested in anything and have any ideas for me! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted January 22, 2013 Report Share Posted January 22, 2013 Intake heat shields, engine bay headlight cover pieces, fuse box cover, brake cooling ducts, fog light deletes, sunroof wind deflectors, license plate frames, fuel doors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunMetalGrey Posted January 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2013 Thank you! Good list to start on!Sent from the future. Or my phone, who knows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted January 22, 2013 Report Share Posted January 22, 2013 I have looked into what it would take to build a CF manifold. It doesnt seem too terrible but I would want to have the time and skill to make the initial materials purchase worthwhile. I really want a CF hood. Removing weight from the front of the car is tricky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted January 22, 2013 Report Share Posted January 22, 2013 Oh, and you know what should be stupid-easy and would probably sell nicely are some rear-seat delete panels. It could be as simple as 2 panels with mounting holes, or it could be 2 panels joined together with a fabric hinge and some light thin insulating material on the bottomside. Low gloss on those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
need4speed1299 Posted January 22, 2013 Report Share Posted January 22, 2013 Euro bumpers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian. Posted January 22, 2013 Report Share Posted January 22, 2013 Oh, and you know what should be stupid-easy and would probably sell nicely are some rear-seat delete panels. It could be as simple as 2 panels with mounting holes, or it could be 2 panels joined together with a fabric hinge and some light thin insulating material on the bottomside. Low gloss on those. No gloss at all. Glare sucks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rampelsauce Posted January 22, 2013 Report Share Posted January 22, 2013 Center consoles, dashes, fenders, complete unibodies, engine blocks, wheels, tires, valve covers, jet fuel, orange, BMX. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted January 22, 2013 Report Share Posted January 22, 2013 Center consoles, dashes, fenders, complete unibodies, engine blocks, wheels, tires, valve covers, jet fuel, orange, BMX. WHat the hell is this troll poast!??! CF Fenders?? get real bro-ha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rampelsauce Posted January 22, 2013 Report Share Posted January 22, 2013 WHat the hell is this troll poast!??! CF Fenders?? get real bro-ha You got me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunMetalGrey Posted January 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2013 I like the jet fuel and orange the best!I will probably order some stuff to get started soon, don't know what I will make first... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian. Posted January 22, 2013 Report Share Posted January 22, 2013 CF hoods rarely ever match up perfectly. And I think they would look terrible on a BMW. =\ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunMetalGrey Posted January 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2013 New question, would you rather have it look pretty close to CF for non structural pieces and be inexpensive or rather have it be real CF and a bit more pricey . Example Real CF is on the right. Just a thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian. Posted January 22, 2013 Report Share Posted January 22, 2013 It really depends on what it is. For trim pieces I'd say go with fake. But faking the funk= lame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted January 22, 2013 Report Share Posted January 22, 2013 If I ever had a CF hood I would paint it body color. I am not the type to put fake CF on my car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian. Posted January 22, 2013 Report Share Posted January 22, 2013 If I ever had a CF hood I would paint it body color. I am not the type to put fake CF on my car. I wouldn't put a CF hood on an E30 unless it was heavily tracked... Just my thoughts, but I agree on painting it the body color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaiserRolls Posted January 22, 2013 Report Share Posted January 22, 2013 (edited) On a bike forum I attend regularly (thumpertalk), there is a guy who makes some really cool stuff out of CF. He pretty much took shit off his bike, made replacement CF parts (for fun?) and then posts ridiculously in depth articles about it. sorry for those without the facespace or mybooks http://www.facebook.com/pages/High-Desert-Carbon-Works/437413126297979?ref=stream here are all of is adv rider threads, were he posts crazy project threads http://advrider.com/forums/search.php?searchid=22196413 Edited January 22, 2013 by KaiserRolls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowleym Posted January 22, 2013 Report Share Posted January 22, 2013 oh, and you know what should be stupid-easy and would probably sell nicely are some rear-seat delete panels. It could be as simple as 2 panels with mounting holes, or it could be 2 panels joined together with a fabric hinge and some light thin insulating material on the bottomside. Low gloss on those. id buy it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunMetalGrey Posted January 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2013 I Just might have to make those Sent from the future. Or my phone, who knows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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