CB, what do you prefer?

[jokerman]

OK I posted a picture of my 2G with CB M3 Mirrors and I got kind of a - respomse. SO the question is: Do you like carbon fiber? What is your preference?

 

[JohnWH]

Depends on what colors you're using with it.

 

[L2RTSiAWD]

CF Rules

 

[kyle]

I love CF hoods, that is about all. For some reason I think it looks cheap any where else.

 

[X|Crescens]

I would only keep my hood cf, and on alot of colors it looks like bad. Black car with a cf hood, it kinda clashes.

 

[Airpoppoff]

CF> Every other material out there....

 

[SOURCE1064]

I like Carbon Fiber but I think it looks much better on any color car except black.

 

[JJay]

Love Carbon Fiber Hood, Dash kit, Mirrors etc.

 

[AWD99GSX]

I like stock, LoL. But if I had to get one, I'd paint it to match the car. And I'd only get the hood if I had to. Not big on anything else. But that's just IMHO.

 

[Airpoppoff]

Originally posted by AWD99GSX
I like stock, LoL. But if I had to get one, I'd paint it to match the car. And I'd only get the hood if I had to. Not big on anything else. But that's just IMHO.

dude carbon fiber goes sick with a black car expeccialy on sumn like yours

 

[Bino]

All of you guys are talking about CF like it's a fashion statement thing. Nobody has mentioned trying to drop the weight of their car, and therefore increase the performance. Remember, it originated because it was functionally light. I think CF rules, but it's for its properties, not its looks. I think it looks tacky to have a CF hood on any color car, unless it's painted. It's not tacky to replace everything you can with a CF replacement to bring down the weight of these hogs (My current project will probably weight <1500lb, before CF work, I'm kind of a freak about power/weight ratios).

In SportCompact, they put a CF hood on one of their projects. The stock hood weighed 50some lbs, and the CF one weight 8lb. And the CF one was stronger!!

I'd say do the CF hood, but don't be a poser, do it for a good reason.

 

[jokerman]

Originally posted by Bino
All of you guys are talking about CF like it's a fashion statement thing. Nobody has mentioned trying to drop the weight of their car, and therefore increase the performance. Remember, it originated because it was functionally light. I think CF rules, but it's for its properties, not its looks. I think it looks tacky to have a CF hood on any color car, unless it's painted. It's not tacky to replace everything you can with a CF replacement to bring down the weight of these hogs (My current project will probably weight <1500lb, before CF work, I'm kind of a freak about power/weight ratios).

In SportCompact, they put a CF hood on one of their projects. The stock hood weighed 50some lbs, and the CF one weight 8lb. And the CF one was stronger!!

I'd say do the CF hood, but don't be a poser, do it for a good reason.

I would have to agree with you. I think that would have to be for us that look for real performance, personally I dont care if it looks tacky or cheap. If what you are looking at is the plate on the a$$ of my car, then Im happy.

 

[AWD99GSX]

Originally posted by Airpoppoff



dude carbon fiber goes sick with a black car expeccialy on sumn like yours

I didn't say it doesn't look bad on a black car. I just for some reason like straight stock, LoL. I like the whole entire sleeper look. I love it when they think I'm slow and totally stock.

But it would be nice for the weight savings. We'll see. My opinion is always changing, LoL. For now, gotta work for that turbo upgrade.

 

[jokerman]

Originally posted by AWD99GSX


I didn't say it doesn't look bad on a black car. I just for some reason like straight stock, LoL. I like the whole entire sleeper look. I love it when they think I'm slow and totally stock.

But it would be nice for the weight savings. We'll see. My opinion is always changing, LoL. For now, gotta work for that turbo upgrade.

Well just one word. The CF peices take weight off. On the stock subject, I will tell you one thing. The body kit if shosen right can decrease the drag factor in your car which will add some to your speed. The wing if chosen properly will provide down force which will also improve you drag coeficient. So stovk is ok nut if your goal is to go fast , then stock does take away from your goal.


IM not a wiseman , but I think Im right. If not please enlighten me.

 

[AWD99GSX]

Originally posted by jokerman



Well just one word. The CF peices take weight off. On the stock subject, I will tell you one thing. The body kit if shosen right can decrease the drag factor in your car which will add some to your speed. The wing if chosen properly will provide down force which will also improve you drag coeficient. So stovk is ok nut if your goal is to go fast , then stock does take away from your goal.


IM not a wiseman , but I think Im right. If not please enlighten me.

Yea, I never did say it doesn't. But currently, I need to work towards power adding factors before even needing to worry about that cause IMHO, swapping out the T25 will net more power than changing a few pieces here and there. The weight of the CF is nice compared to the stock, that's why I said the weight savings will be nice.

It's just for some people, and not for others, just like how some other people like some cars and others don't. All a matter of opinion. And for me, currently, is not needed.

If I would changed anything though, it would be a CF hood painted. I do like CF on black cars as well, but I don't know if I would put one on mine, since I like the stock look of the car. But like I said, for me a CF hood is not currently needed cause I'm broke, LoL. And I'd rather spend that money on a Turbo than on a hood for now.

I'm not big on body kits and other spoilers and what not. Especially body kits. I even worry about dropping around here, cause at stock height I scrape. Hills here are bad news, heh. But like I said, it's all a matter of opinion. I didn't narc on CF pieces, if I got it, I'd end up probably paint it due to wanting a stock look, heh.

My goals for my car really ain't that high anyways. Running up with a 2001+ WS6 would be ideal. But nothing all out till I get a second car. Being this as my daily driver...I don't have much for anything fancy. Hehe.

 

[cucumber]

Your mirrors aren't real CF.

My hood is.

And I have a black car.

I like CF.