Such a thing as too much carbon fiber? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

xenocharger · 11-08-2012, 11:47 PM

So here is the thing, I am deployed over seas and my FR-S is still on order, that has not however stoped me from doing some considerable spending on aftermarket already. Ive already got the INGS+1 full body kit, Large Nur. Spec Wing and the Seibon VS carbon fiber hood and trunk as well as the Charge Speed CF Roof Fin. My question comes down to wether or not you guys think I ought to get the Seibon Dry Carbon Roof for a total Carbon stripe down the top of the car look. Or if you think the white roof with carbon fins would be enough. Also dont worry about pricing thats not an issue in this discussion im just lookin for opinions on how you guys may think it would look.

jstans84 · 11-08-2012, 11:51 PM

I say you can never have too much carbon fiber.

I'm personally curious to see CF on an asphalt FR-S, it's going to help me on my decision to pick up a CF hood and trunk.

TuxedoCartman · 11-09-2012, 12:05 AM

Depends on the color of the car, in my opinion. If your car is black, then I don't think the roof is necessary. If it's any other color, I think it'll look better with the carbon roof. Maybe gray or blue, as well, can get away with not having it, and look alright, but I think white, orange, or red MUST have the carbon fiber roof. In my opinion.

xenocharger · 11-09-2012, 12:20 AM

Forgot to mention its white

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enjoi23 · 11-09-2012, 12:25 AM

do it. it'll be perfect. also, dont forget a CF diffuser and brake ducts from APR performance
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=20704

xenocharger · 11-09-2012, 12:56 AM

Those pie es won't work with the INGS+1 bumper

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whaap · 11-09-2012, 01:00 AM

Add on carbon fiber is bad. Carbon fiber to reduce weight is good.

jstans84 · 11-09-2012, 01:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by whaap

Add on carbon fiber is bad. Carbon fiber to reduce weight is good.

Not all add on CF is bad. It just depends on if it is functional or not. A functional CF body kit would techincally be an add on but it would benifit the car and thus wouldn't be bad.

xenocharger · 11-09-2012, 01:25 AM

The hood vents engine heat, the trunk reduces weight, the fins reduce drag and look effin cool I'm my opinion and the roof would seriously reduce weight and lower the center of gravity

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xenocharger · 11-10-2012, 12:43 AM

I pulled the trigger and got the dry carbon roof replacement and not the overlay. Want to thank publicly Simon at body-kitz.com for the help and things we was able to swing for me. If you guys want seibon I highly recommend going through him he will definitely do right by you... $ $ $

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11-08-2012, 11:47 PM	#1
xenocharger Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 2013 FR-S Whiteout / 2002 Celica GT Location: Allen, TX Posts: 43 Thanks: 10 Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Such a thing as too much carbon fiber? So here is the thing, I am deployed over seas and my FR-S is still on order, that has not however stoped me from doing some considerable spending on aftermarket already. Ive already got the INGS+1 full body kit, Large Nur. Spec Wing and the Seibon VS carbon fiber hood and trunk as well as the Charge Speed CF Roof Fin. My question comes down to wether or not you guys think I ought to get the Seibon Dry Carbon Roof for a total Carbon stripe down the top of the car look. Or if you think the white roof with carbon fins would be enough. Also dont worry about pricing thats not an issue in this discussion im just lookin for opinions on how you guys may think it would look.

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11-08-2012, 11:51 PM	#2
jstans84 Banned Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: Scion FR-S Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 788 Thanks: 353 Thanked 345 Times in 180 Posts Mentioned: 12 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I say you can never have too much carbon fiber. I'm personally curious to see CF on an asphalt FR-S, it's going to help me on my decision to pick up a CF hood and trunk.

11-09-2012, 12:05 AM	#3
TuxedoCartman Banned Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: '13 86 Location: Exiled to Las Vegas Posts: 646 Thanks: 305 Thanked 579 Times in 220 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Depends on the color of the car, in my opinion. If your car is black, then I don't think the roof is necessary. If it's any other color, I think it'll look better with the carbon roof. Maybe gray or blue, as well, can get away with not having it, and look alright, but I think white, orange, or red MUST have the carbon fiber roof. In my opinion.

11-09-2012, 12:20 AM	#4
xenocharger Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 2013 FR-S Whiteout / 2002 Celica GT Location: Allen, TX Posts: 43 Thanks: 10 Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Forgot to mention its white Sent from my A100 using Tapatalk 2

11-09-2012, 12:56 AM	#6
xenocharger Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 2013 FR-S Whiteout / 2002 Celica GT Location: Allen, TX Posts: 43 Thanks: 10 Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Those pie es won't work with the INGS+1 bumper Sent from my A100 using Tapatalk 2

11-09-2012, 01:00 AM	#7
whaap Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Drives: '13 FR-S firestorm, 6 mt - '11 CR-V Location: Tucson Posts: 2,133 Thanks: 243 Thanked 1,387 Times in 657 Posts Mentioned: 36 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Add on carbon fiber is bad. Carbon fiber to reduce weight is good.

11-09-2012, 01:25 AM	#9
xenocharger Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 2013 FR-S Whiteout / 2002 Celica GT Location: Allen, TX Posts: 43 Thanks: 10 Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	The hood vents engine heat, the trunk reduces weight, the fins reduce drag and look effin cool I'm my opinion and the roof would seriously reduce weight and lower the center of gravity Sent from my A100 using Tapatalk 2

11-10-2012, 12:43 AM	#10
xenocharger Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 2013 FR-S Whiteout / 2002 Celica GT Location: Allen, TX Posts: 43 Thanks: 10 Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I pulled the trigger and got the dry carbon roof replacement and not the overlay. Want to thank publicly Simon at body-kitz.com for the help and things we was able to swing for me. If you guys want seibon I highly recommend going through him he will definitely do right by you... $ $ $ Sent from my A100 using Tapatalk 2

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