CF Fog light trim [finding or making, NOT JUDGING]

[98spydert]

I'm not a fan of CF on the outside of the car except for MAYBE the hood on a black top spyder but I had an idea of getting the black trim pieces that go over/around the fog lights done in carbon fiber. I think it would be subtle but original. Anyone ever seen it done? or for sale?

 

[dsmturboawd]

if you could find them, theyd looks great painted a flat black.

 

[98spydert]

um... wouldn't painting them basicly ruin the idea of getting them fabriced in carbon fiber?... maybe I don't understand

 

[theboogieman]

I laminated a set for my buddies GSX. Came out looking really nice and was VERY subtle. Yeh to some it is rice...but his car is FAR from it and has the power to back any ricey things up (but his car doesn't look that way anyhow). I am pretty sure it is running 12.5's...cause of the carbon fiber though!
Leo

 

[simoniz]

You can take a look at www.carbonwerks.com and ask them if they can fab a cover for you.When you get a reply email me on what they have to offer.ok

 

[98spydert]

I've already contacted carbon works and Jon just needs more detailed pics of the actual piece so he doesn't miss quote me on the price. I'm thinking of just buying a bulk order and reselling them because so far no one makes them.

btw, I don't see how it's really that ricey considering it's just going from black to a glossier different shade of black but that's just me. CF hoods are way more ricey to me becuase they completly offset the color of the car. just a though...

 

[chriw21_2000]

That would be cool. I have never seen it. The person to talk to would be theboogieman. Leo knows his carbon fiber. He could make a mold for it and start production.

Laterz

 

[chriw21_2000]

Oh yea yaw are taking about carbonwerks and boogie is carbonwerks.

Laterz

 

[dsmturboawd]

Originally posted by 98spydert
um... wouldn't painting them basicly ruin the idea of getting them fabriced in carbon fiber?... maybe I don't understand

painting wouldnt ruin the point.

i dont understand unpainted carbon fiber. thats like leaving the paint off the walls in your house to show what material theyre made of. ...maybe i dont understand.

 

[theboogieman]

Originally posted by dsmturboawd
painting wouldnt ruin the point.

i dont understand unpainted carbon fiber. thats like leaving the paint off the walls in your house to show what material theyre made of. ...maybe i dont understand.

it's painted though....painted clear!! Heck, alot of folks leave the walls in their homes white and alot of people with brick or stone houses don't paint them either. I have yet to drive by a beautiful stone country home and go ", they left the damn stones showing!"
I am just poking fun...don't delve into too much!
Leo

 

[Spidey]

I've said it before and I'll say it again, CF is just as much styling as anything these days, whether you like or not is your problem.

 

[Defiant]

If this can continue to be a discusion of CF parts fabrication, we're fine.

It WILL NOT be a rice definition discourse.

The CLOSED finger is directly adjacent the EDIT one. Josef has spoken.

 

[stock1g4g63]

Well, painting over CF would be like painting over LV leather. Or like having a gold necklace and painting it black to match your black shirt. It's the material your showing off.
About the cf fog covers, I think it'd be awesome. I actually thought about this before, and even had that cf-like vinyl (that they make the shift boots out of) wrapped around them too see how they look.

 

[eclipzed]

Yes Leo did an excellent job on the fog light covers and they are lasting well (even in this bad weather) I would get pics but my ex-fiance was the one who took the digicam so I am trying to find a cam to use. BUT they are extremely nice and it is not rice at all. Most people just look at the front end and realize 'hey those aren't stock' Anyway much props to Leo!!!

John
97 GSX

 

[theboogieman]

Originally posted by eclipzed
Yes Leo did an excellent job on the fog light covers and they are lasting well (even in this bad weather) I would get pics but my ex-fiance was the one who took the digicam so I am trying to find a cam to use. BUT they are extremely nice and it is not rice at all. Most people just look at the front end and realize 'hey those aren't stock' Anyway much props to Leo!!!

John
97 GSX

Well damn her!!! Oh well, if you ever do get pics John post them up or I will try and take some the next time I am up in York. Sorry guys, no pics.
Leo