Carbon Fiber on 4th gens
05-15-2012, 03:30 PM
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So wait, where does everyone get these targa? tops? I'm not even sure what they're referring to! That, and the sail panels... are the sail panels the interior panels?
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05-15-2012, 04:13 PM
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Sorry for the crap quality pic but here it is installed I'll post better pics if anyone is interested once I recieve the rest of the pieces.
Unlike the cf vinyl wrap which is totally removable when done right quality carbon looks the best over most vinyl cf wrap.
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05-15-2012, 06:06 PM
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Im a Fan of CF myself.... I didn't do any on the TA, but i did a couple parts on my GTO.
Im not a fan of the wrap stuff either.
I just snapped these awhile back with my winter wheels.
A couple Exterior pieces.
A couple Interior pieces.
Then the Look changes in the summer....
Kyle
Im not a fan of the wrap stuff either.
I just snapped these awhile back with my winter wheels.
A couple Exterior pieces.
A couple Interior pieces.
Then the Look changes in the summer....
Kyle
05-16-2012, 01:52 AM
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I've been around CF and composites most of my life and use to design layup tooling for many aircraft components. The problem I see with some of the automotive components is simply, lack of good surface continuity. The fiber lay really accentuates this if it's not right. If you look at the Aston, you'll see excellent continuity across all surfaces and good consistent lay direction. If you can't get that, it'll never look right.
05-16-2012, 04:46 AM
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I've been around CF and composites most of my life and use to design layup tooling for many aircraft components. The problem I see with some of the automotive components is simply, lack of good surface continuity. The fiber lay really accentuates this if it's not right. If you look at the Aston, you'll see excellent continuity across all surfaces and good consistent lay direction. If you can't get that, it'll never look right.
When I look at that carbon diffuser posted above, I think of the lesser quality carbon fiber parts. It just looks bad, almost like the person who made it dit it themselves in a garage rather than with quality carbon laying equipment. I am in no way saying that I could do better. But I think that if I purchased the carbon parts available for forth gens, I would have to paint over it. Which is sad because I love the natural look of carbon.
Here is an example of quality laid carbon fiber. Notice how much cleaner it looks compared to the diffuser that was posted in a previous post.
05-16-2012, 07:41 AM
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Wraps look cool but actual carbon fiber is better for its obvious benefits. I hate having my ride look like the next ride so I look at all aspects of the automotive world from USDM TO JDM and Euro and look for inspiration.
05-16-2012, 12:31 PM
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I am on the same thinking level as you. I have a big history with motorcycle road racing. They make many carbon fiber parts for sport bikes. But there are good and bad. Many of the cheapo parts tend to have wider weave patterns and lack consistancy when looking at the way the carbon is layed (the weave is not straight).
When I look at that carbon diffuser posted above, I think of the lesser quality carbon fiber parts. It just looks bad, almost like the person who made it dit it themselves in a garage rather than with quality carbon laying equipment. I am in no way saying that I could do better. But I think that if I purchased the carbon parts available for forth gens, I would have to paint over it. Which is sad because I love the natural look of carbon.
Here is an example of quality laid carbon fiber. Notice how much cleaner it looks compared to the diffuser that was posted in a previous post.
When I look at that carbon diffuser posted above, I think of the lesser quality carbon fiber parts. It just looks bad, almost like the person who made it dit it themselves in a garage rather than with quality carbon laying equipment. I am in no way saying that I could do better. But I think that if I purchased the carbon parts available for forth gens, I would have to paint over it. Which is sad because I love the natural look of carbon.
Here is an example of quality laid carbon fiber. Notice how much cleaner it looks compared to the diffuser that was posted in a previous post.
