 Carbon Fiber parts., Is it worth the money? |
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| JPB |
 Jul 5 2006, 05:37 PM
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The Crimson Rocket smiles in your general direction.  Group: Members Posts: 2,927 Joined: 12-November 05 From: Tapmahamock, Va. Member No.: 5,107  |
I just purchased a front hood and rear deck lids in carbon fiber today so call new from GT Racing. I spent about about 800$ for both . I had to dip into my underwear fund which was a ten year dudget. Did I get a good deal? You decide.
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) I duno and gotta stop spending here. |
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| Brad Roberts |
Jul 5 2006, 06:46 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 19,148 Joined: 23-December 02 Member No.: 8 Region Association: None |
You did fine!
I've seen them sell for 1k a piece. B |
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| So.Cal.914 |
Jul 5 2006, 06:51 PM
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"...And it has a front trunk too." Group: Members Posts: 6,588 Joined: 15-February 04 From: Low Desert, CA./ Hills of N.J. Member No.: 1,658 Region Association: None |
Good price. Please paint them...
Might make up for the weight of the beer tap system in your dash. |
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| JPB |
Jul 5 2006, 06:54 PM
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The Crimson Rocket smiles in your general direction. Group: Members Posts: 2,927 Joined: 12-November 05 From: Tapmahamock, Va. Member No.: 5,107 |
Awsome and thank you. They are high and it sounded like a great deal. I was wondering of the paint v.s. not painting. It would probably look wierd not painted unless it was a silver car.
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif) Yes! |
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| JPB |
Jul 5 2006, 06:56 PM
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The Crimson Rocket smiles in your general direction. Group: Members Posts: 2,927 Joined: 12-November 05 From: Tapmahamock, Va. Member No.: 5,107 |
QUOTE(So.Cal.914 @ Jul 5 2006, 08:51 PM)  Good price. Please paint them... Might make up for the weight of the beer tap system in your dash. SSSHHH, thats our little party stash secret. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif) Don't drink it officer, its pizl! |
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| So.Cal.914 |
Jul 5 2006, 07:00 PM
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"...And it has a front trunk too." Group: Members Posts: 6,588 Joined: 15-February 04 From: Low Desert, CA./ Hills of N.J. Member No.: 1,658 Region Association: None |
Yuo could put stripes like Trekkor's car, but the stripes would be the natural CF
finish. Might look good. |
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| JPB |
Jul 5 2006, 07:05 PM
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The Crimson Rocket smiles in your general direction. Group: Members Posts: 2,927 Joined: 12-November 05 From: Tapmahamock, Va. Member No.: 5,107 |
Ya, three D stripes, that is an awsome idea; front to back.
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) Sounds like a winner to me! |
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| grantsfo |
Jul 5 2006, 08:31 PM
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Arrrrhhhh! Group: Members Posts: 4,327 Joined: 16-March 03 Member No.: 433 Region Association: None |
Yes you got a great deal and please dont paint them! Why ruin weight savings by applying a needless coats of ugly paint? Be proud of your CF! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap56.gif)
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| shoguneagle |
Jul 5 2006, 09:07 PM
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shoguneagle Group: Members Posts: 1,180 Joined: 3-January 03 From: CA, OR, AZ (CAZOR); New Mexico Member No.: 84 Region Association: Northern California |
You got a great deal. These items sell each $800 plus. Please do not paint them, but leave them in carbon fiber finish. Suggestion: paint the width of the hoods on the rest of the car (bumpers, front, engine lid, rear, etc.) with a complementary color like black; rest of car whatever you want that is complementary to carbon fiber.
Just a thought. |
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| Mueller |
Jul 5 2006, 09:26 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,146 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None 
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you want to at least put a clear coat on them to protect from the UV or they will turn yellow.....
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| john rogers |
Jul 5 2006, 11:02 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,525 Joined: 4-March 03 From: Chula Vista CA Member No.: 391 |
I agree with Mueller, they will need some paint and clear might not be enough as they can start to delaminate after some time in the sun too. The paint would not add much weight and you could always use hood pins at each corner and ask someone you want to impress to hold it for me while I put gas in!
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| So.Cal.914 |
Jul 5 2006, 11:15 PM
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"...And it has a front trunk too." Group: Members Posts: 6,588 Joined: 15-February 04 From: Low Desert, CA./ Hills of N.J. Member No.: 1,658 Region Association: None |
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| carr914 |
Jul 6 2006, 01:19 PM
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Racer from Birth Group: Members Posts: 118,992 Joined: 2-February 04 From: Tampa,FL Member No.: 1,623 Region Association: South East States  |
I was at Daytona with the Brumos team last week with my car with cleared C/F front hood. This one guy pulled up with a new Boxster. He looked at my car, particularly the hood and commented neat paint treatment. I told him it wasn't paint and that it was C/F. He gave me a weird look and said " you mean like a sticker". I had to explain to him what Carbon Fiber was. What a noob. Some people should stick with their Buicks.
T.C. |
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| JPB |
Jul 6 2006, 08:59 PM
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The Crimson Rocket smiles in your general direction. Group: Members Posts: 2,927 Joined: 12-November 05 From: Tapmahamock, Va. Member No.: 5,107 |
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| JPB |
Jul 6 2006, 09:05 PM
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The Crimson Rocket smiles in your general direction. Group: Members Posts: 2,927 Joined: 12-November 05 From: Tapmahamock, Va. Member No.: 5,107 |
Thanks for the lamination/UV rays issue since I was wondering if it was light sensitive. As for the paint nonpainting issue; I don't know what to do. The CF racing stripes was a good idea and the car is just getting started in its long mutative journey, even with this new paintjob its getting it still won't be the end. Thank you all for the great info and inspirition (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) !
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| JPB |
Jul 6 2006, 09:08 PM
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The Crimson Rocket smiles in your general direction. Group: Members Posts: 2,927 Joined: 12-November 05 From: Tapmahamock, Va. Member No.: 5,107 |
QUOTE(shoguneagle @ Jul 5 2006, 11:07 PM) You got a great deal. These items sell each $800 plus. Please do not paint them, but leave them in carbon fiber finish. Suggestion: paint the width of the hoods on the rest of the car (bumpers, front, engine lid, rear, etc.) with a complementary color like black; rest of car whatever you want that is complementary to carbon fiber. Just a thought. I see, black top, front, and back and Xcolor for sides. Cool Idea bud. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) |
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| john rogers |
Jul 7 2006, 08:57 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,525 Joined: 4-March 03 From: Chula Vista CA Member No.: 391 |
You could always cover it in carbon fiber vinyl and when someone makes fun of it, let them hold it, they'll be amazed. I think the vinyl is lighter than the paint and would protect better than paint anyways.
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| neo914-6 |
Jul 8 2006, 02:01 PM
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neo life Group: Members Posts: 5,086 Joined: 16-January 03 From: Willow Glen (San Jose) Member No.: 159 |
I've been (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) this for awhile since I need to modify mine for headlight delete and add a gas filler hole. I will likely paint mine w/o clear graphics. Those are fine for race car or a "custom" look...
Weight and strength aside, you paid for a nice finished CF pattern so you either clearcoat (bi-annually) to preserve it or paint it as done with high end sports cars. Another option is to have a painted metal hood for daily use and CF for "show".... I wonder if the CF sellers would sell you one cheaper w/o a clear or attention to finish if you plan to paint it anyway, just a thought. |
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| Chris Pincetich |
Jul 8 2006, 02:15 PM
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B-) Group: Members Posts: 2,082 Joined: 3-October 05 From: Point Reyes Station, CA Member No.: 4,907 Region Association: Northern California |
JPB - awesome deal! I got exactly that from Neo914 last year, but mine still need some holes filled and the clear coat applied - if needed (?!?!)
PLEASE call GT Racing and ask them about the UV finish and any protection the unfinished hoods need from the sun, then get back here and post the results. I did call, and he told me not to worry, that the GT Racing 911 CF hoods he has had for over 5 years haven't yellowed at all with normal use. I simply said thanks for the info, and hung up - BUT I AM REALLY WORRIED that he just told me what I wanted to hear and I might foul up my nice looking CF hood after a month or 2 of CA sun. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
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| john rogers |
Jul 8 2006, 03:00 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,525 Joined: 4-March 03 From: Chula Vista CA Member No.: 391 |
I noticed you were told "with normal use" when you asked. If you think about it race cars spend most of their time in the shop. in a trailer or under a cover and not just parked outside. Once or twice a weekend per month they get to see the sun when at a race event. For my flourscent orange graphics they will last all year in this mode but I left an old hood out side and the graphics faded away in two weeks of San Diego sun.
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