JonLGT Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 Recently I ran over a tire on the interstate and pretty much destroyed my STI V-limited lip for my JDM spec b bumper. Instead of going the cheap or easy route with repairing this, I decided to try my hand at some carbon fiber work. Fast forward a few days and my lip is turning out nicely and I now have more confidence in taking on other exterior pieces. My question is, how much carbon fiber is a tastefull amount? Obviously my Lip will be CF, but I was also thinking about wrapping other parts that I have seen offered before in CF. My main interests are the mirror scalps, B pillar cover, and possibly even a rear window spoiler, or diffuser. Do you guys think this is too much? Im not looking to add mass amounts of carbon fiber but more like a few touches. Also Does anybody know how to get the faux wood plates off the doors? I want to get rid of the wood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkOblivion000 Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 Personally I think SWP is the best color to put CF on. IMO, mirror scalps, diffuser, lip, grille, window spoiler, all fine. Even a CF hood is contestable as to whether it's too much or not. I'm not sure I would do the B pillar though... that just sounds awkward... Saw a white car on the street with a CF roof... it actually kinda caught my eye... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brooklyngenius Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 CF is one of those things that you either keep it to smaller trims like you are already or you really make it a part of your look like hood, roof, trunk, rear diffuser. I could even see somebody on here using CF fender flares to stuff a wider wheel useless signature line where i cant mention my sponsors "First Bagged BL5!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkOblivion000 Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 http://i707.photobucket.com/albums/ww76/Darkoblivion000/Auto%20Show%20April%202009/100_2124.jpg It's just painted black, but would look even better there with CF!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonLGT Posted April 16, 2009 Author Share Posted April 16, 2009 The roof would be nice but we have no seam that separates our roof from the rest of the car. I have enough fabric to do it anyway lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkOblivion000 Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 Where do you buy your fabric from? I saw some on ebay and some other sites, not very expensive, but I don't know the quality of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeGioiaGT Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 ^^^ what he said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonLGT Posted April 16, 2009 Author Share Posted April 16, 2009 Jamestown distributors. $45 for a 36x50 sheet and Very high quality. My current wrap looks amazing, Ill get pics when I finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkOblivion000 Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 Wow nice I will check them out. I am thinking about wrapping the trunk space around my license plate in CF, been talking with Jason (R-Rev) about that but maybe it would be cheaper to do it myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedDawg Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 whole thing http://www.supercars.net/gallery/119513/1607/683780.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue GT Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 ^Done carbon legacy!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbys402 Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 Wow nice I will check them out. I am thinking about wrapping the trunk space around my license plate in CF, been talking with Jason (R-Rev) about that but maybe it would be cheaper to do it myself. He needs to get on that I asked him about it to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonLGT Posted April 17, 2009 Author Share Posted April 17, 2009 You guys want an overlay for the trunk area? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snow05gtRI Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 CF door handles (exterior and interior). do you have a rear window spoiler? or were you going to buy a regular one and wrap it in CF? or make one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fonts Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 Subscribed for pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkOblivion000 Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 Yes I would consider getting one for the trunk area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasone Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 You guys want an overlay for the trunk area? yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbys402 Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 when you say trunk area you mean the piece that's in between the top of the trunk and bumper right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkOblivion000 Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 ^^ Yes. If you go look at a.lim's avatar, that's kind of what I was picturing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegacyMUN2k6 Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 Thats what i want for my trunk, it would, blend in nicely with the DGM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAyala Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 yeah that will look sick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrownBoy Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 I think subtle trim pieces will be nice. Front lip, B pillar, and rear roof spoiler. That's it. If you do a diffuser, a simple/subtle one in carbon might not be bad. I think the mirror scalps, door handles, hood scoop, etc. would be too much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snow05gtRI Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 just hood scoop would be foolish. i saw two WRX's at Dent Sport Garage when i was getting my tune that had full CF hoods. one was silver and the other was that subaru blue whatever it's called. i'd have to see it, but i picture the CF exterior door handles as not bad on SWP...cant really notice the pattern till up close. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leglover Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 ARC makes a good looking accent piece for the scoop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PsycoticClown Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 What about the side mirrors? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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