carbon fiber dash kits

[AP-Signworks]

For the 2G, we have billet aluminum, chrome, and carbon fiber. We can even get wood...but I'm hoping nobody does.

Originally posted by Airpoppoff


do you have any for the 2g??????

 

[L2RTSiAWD]

You guys need pictures of it badly.

 

[Airpoppoff]

Originally posted by AP-Signworks
For the 2G, we have billet aluminum, chrome, and carbon fiber. We can even get wood...but I'm hoping nobody does.

whats your guys website, how much for the carbon, do dsmtuners get a discount?

 

[L2RTSiAWD]

I need close-up pics of the material and kit installed before I spend 175-200 on a CF dash kit.

 

[Airpoppoff]

Originally posted by L2RTSiAWD
I need close-up pics of the material and kit installed before I spend 175-200 on a CF dash kit.

thats a good idea

 

[ENEVEL RACER]

Originally posted by ENEVEL RACER
They have them on ebay for about $100. Full kit. Carbon Fiber Dash kit

Well, since all of you guys said that the fake ones look like crap, which I agree, I emailed the company that was sellin those fake cf kits for $100 to see if they were real or not. Of course they are imitation, but for $30 more you can get the real thing. So for $130 you can get a 21 piece real cf kit for your car. Just trying to save some of you fellow DSMers some $$$.

 

[kyle]

Well I was never a fan of carbon fiber but I did like this gauge cup so I ordered it. I think it will look good, I hope it looks good anyways...

 

[AP-Signworks]

That company is Alkaplus, or the kits are supplied by Alkaplus. Ask around about what people think about the kits Alkaplus makes and you'll understand why they are so cheap.

Originally posted by ENEVEL RACER

Well, since all of you guys said that the fake ones look like crap, which I agree, I emailed the company that was sellin those fake cf kits for $100 to see if they were real or not. Of course they are imitation, but for $30 more you can get the real thing. So for $130 you can get a 21 piece real cf kit for your car. Just trying to save some of you fellow DSMers some $$$.

 

[Airpoppoff]

Originally posted by AP-Signworks
That company is Alkaplus, or the kits are supplied by Alkaplus. Ask around about what people think about the kits Alkaplus makes and you'll understand why they are so cheap.

what do you sell then???

 

[ENEVEL RACER]

Originally posted by AP-Signworks
That company is Alkaplus, or the kits are supplied by Alkaplus. Ask around about what people think about the kits Alkaplus makes and you'll understand why they are so cheap.

I know that you're trying to make a living, but for crying out loud. It's just a cf sticker kit right? I could see spending $300 if it replaced the actual panels in the car. Personally, I think paint is the better way to go, cheap, the color you want and the satisfaction of doing yourself. Now only if carbon fiber came in a can.

 

[Airpoppoff]

its just the carbon fiber man, seriously

 

[AP-Signworks]

Carbon fiber is kind of expensive to work with. hence the higher costs of the real carbon kits. And we make a lot less than you think on a kit.

And get a quote for a CF shop to make actual panels for your car. If you offered $300 for even one little piece, they'd laugh you out of their shop.

Paint is cool too, but some people like carbon and metal and you can't paint either of those.

Originally posted by ENEVEL RACER

I know that you're trying to make a living, but for crying out loud. It's just a cf sticker kit right? I could see spending $300 if it replaced the actual panels in the car. Personally, I think paint is the better way to go, cheap, the color you want and the satisfaction of doing yourself. Now only if carbon fiber came in a can.

 

[AP-Signworks]

The CF and wood kits are supplied by Quality Laser, but we are experimenting with making the carbon kits in house right now. Testing materials and such. Our billet aluminum kits and diamond plate floormats are all made in house.

Originally posted by Airpoppoff


what do you sell then???

 

[AP-Signworks]

Ok, I have an offer if anyone is interested. Since I need pics of the CF kit, I am willing to cut a deal to the first person who is willing to buy a CF kit and send us the pics. I'll basically sell you the kit at our cost just so we can get the pics. If interested, email me at [email protected]

 

[Airpoppoff]

Originally posted by AP-Signworks
Ok, I have an offer if anyone is interested. Since I need pics of the CF kit, I am willing to cut a deal to the first person who is willing to buy a CF kit and send us the pics. I'll basically sell you the kit at our cost just so we can get the pics. If interested, email me at [email protected]

k, how much dude???? for reg price?

 

[ENEVEL RACER]

Originally posted by AP-Signworks
Carbon fiber is kind of expensive to work with. hence the higher costs of the real carbon kits. And we make a lot less than you think on a kit.

And get a quote for a CF shop to make actual panels for your car. If you offered $300 for even one little piece, they'd laugh you out of their shop.

Paint is cool too, but some people like carbon and metal and you can't paint either of those.

If that is the case, how come you can get a whole hood for $450?

 

[AP-Signworks]

Because it's made overseas. BTW, the cost on a $450 hood is only about $99. That's what you can buy them for if you order like $30K worth at a time. A hood isn't that hard to make if you have a mold. But if you wanted interior pieces done in carbon, it's much harder. Just go to a shop that does custom carbon fiber work and ask for a quote. The material is expensive, but a lot of the cost is labor too because carbon fiber is harder to work with than say fiberglass, that's why so many are made overseas, cheaper labor.

But that's another issue. Carbon fiber is relatively expensive to work with, but it's not the biggest cost of a kit. The 3M tape on the back is actually more expensive than the carbon fiber or metal. And most of the machines that cut this stuff cost a ton to run. I don't know about the other shops, but ours is $150 an hour to run. So it all adds up.

If you like the $130 kit, get that one. Lots of people have. And if you like the $250 21 piece kit, get that one.

Originally posted by ENEVEL RACER

If that is the case, how come you can get a whole hood for $450?

 

[L2RTSiAWD]

AP-sign you have an e-mail.

 

[GVTalon]

I bought mine from Tora Sport; 5 years ago. It looks just as good as the day I put it on, no pealing. It was expensive back then. If I remember correctly I paid around $250 for it. But it was worth it, I get a lot of compliments on it.

 

[Airpoppoff]

Originally posted by GVTalon
I bought mine from Tora Sport; 5 years ago. It looks just as good as the day I put it on, no pealing. It was expensive back then. If I remember correctly I paid around $250 for it. But it was worth it, I get a lot of compliments on it.

greg, is yours the CF look or the real thing?

 

[GVTalon]

Its a lick-and-stick type. Its Real carbon fiber weave (not printed) on top of 3M adhesive and is coated in a thick urethane clearcoat.

 

[Airpoppoff]

Originally posted by GVTalon
Its a lick-and-stick type. Its Real carbon fiber weave (not printed) on top of 3M adhesive and is coated in a thick urethane clearcoat.

where you got it from do they have website

 

[L2RTSiAWD]

Originally posted by AP-Signworks
Ok, I have an offer if anyone is interested. Since I need pics of the CF kit, I am willing to cut a deal to the first person who is willing to buy a CF kit and send us the pics. I'll basically sell you the kit at our cost just so we can get the pics. If interested, email me at [email protected]

YOu have an e-mail and a PM.

 

[GVTalon]

Originally posted by Airpoppoff


where you got it from do they have website

Hmmm Dunno. They used to run a small ad in the back of a magazine. I think it was Sport Compact Car. I just phoned in an order. I'll look for the number when I get home tonight.

 

[AP-Signworks]

www.torasport.com

Originally posted by Airpoppoff


where you got it from do they have website