Feeler: Engine Bay carbon Fiber - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

jazztennor · 02-11-2013, 05:20 PM

I have posted pics of my interior and im interested in now moving to my engine now. I want to change some parts into carbon. I have been working with the guy that does my work on some idea for parts but i wanted to get your opinions and ideas for parts that he might be able to make.
[IMG]http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb155/xxjazztennorxx/2013-Subaru-BRZ-Engine-Bay-623x389_zpsf7***726.jpg[/IMG]

So far for the sure parts:
-Fuse box cover
-Pulley covers
-Manifold cover

What other parts do you think will work or would you like to see made??????

Turbowned · 02-11-2013, 05:43 PM

Password JDM makes a CF cover for the manifold, fusebox, and alternator and a/c compressor. Not sure what else there is to do, unless you can make them better and cheaper of course!

http://passwordjdm.com/CarbonKevlar-...tes-C2548.aspx

chenshuo · 02-11-2013, 05:52 PM

i think CF for stuff in the engine bay is complete waste of money. its like spending $100 on a pair of underwear.

jazztennor · 02-11-2013, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Turbowned

Password JDM makes a CF cover for the manifold, fusebox, and alternator and a/c compressor.

ya i know but im thinking of another design. maybe

boredom.is.me · 02-11-2013, 06:47 PM

This is straight baller status. The whole idea of cf for style is overrated and outplayed.

I second the notion that this would be a waste, because I drive with my hood closed. I also leave it closed when I'm parked. It even stays closed when I go by friends.

OrbitalEllipses · 02-11-2013, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by chenshuo

i think CF for stuff in the engine bay is complete waste of money. its like spending $100 on a pair of underwear.

mmm silk boxer briefs

EDIT: Oh holy S#$&! $229.99 alternator cover?!

FR-Shadow · 02-11-2013, 08:47 PM

How about a cover for the front similar to a radiator cover but this would span headlight to headlight

6-Shift · 02-11-2013, 09:16 PM

Screw the haters, if you can end up with decent prices on those parts circled you'd have an awesome market

Juanito08 · 02-11-2013, 09:28 PM

Had this since November, better then painting it if you ask me

DriftEightSix · 02-11-2013, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Juanito08

Had this since November, better then painting it if you ask me

where from and how much?

Supermassive · 02-11-2013, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Missourifornian

Screw the haters, if you can end up with decent prices on those parts circled you'd have an awesome market

Yes screw the haters, most of the crowd spouting that there is no need for engine dress up parts are stuck in some fantasy land where every single part developed for the car they own must provide a performance benefit or its worthless. I work on my car daily, I want my car to perform and look good inside and out. Everywhere I go I get questions about my car and I always have my hood open to show the work I've done because I'm proud of my work.

BugeyedWagon · 02-11-2013, 10:54 PM

Have to pay to play:

OrbitalEllipses · 02-11-2013, 10:56 PM

I could buy a TRD wing and get it painted for less than those covers. As a matter of fact, I'll do that. To each his own.

BugeyedWagon · 02-11-2013, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by OrbitalEllipses

I could buy a TRD wing and get it painted for less than those covers. As a matter of fact, I'll do that. To each his own.

For me, wings (even a nice TRD one) can become a pretty common mod. Not everyone is willing to spend the money on stuff for the engine bay which makes the parts rarer to be seen. I go to a lot of local car events and just enjoy popping the hood and BSing.

I am doing suspension and Exhaust next.

02-11-2013, 05:20 PM	#1
jazztennor Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: Scion FR-s Location: Concord NC Posts: 422 Thanks: 41 Thanked 109 Times in 70 Posts Mentioned: 29 Post(s)	Feeler: Engine Bay carbon Fiber I have posted pics of my interior and im interested in now moving to my engine now. I want to change some parts into carbon. I have been working with the guy that does my work on some idea for parts but i wanted to get your opinions and ideas for parts that he might be able to make. [IMG]http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb155/xxjazztennorxx/2013-Subaru-BRZ-Engine-Bay-623x389_zpsf7***726.jpg[/IMG] So far for the sure parts: -Fuse box cover -Pulley covers -Manifold cover What other parts do you think will work or would you like to see made?????? __________________ Upgrades EVO 3 Exhaust,Emblem swap,Full Carbon Interior,Greddy intake

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FR-Shadow Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FRS Location: Arizona Posts: 1,418 Thanks: 260 Thanked 502 Times in 297 Posts Mentioned: 31 Post(s)	How about a cover for the front similar to a radiator cover but this would span headlight to headlight __________________ Car Journal

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BugeyedWagon Suby Specialist Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 2014 Mitsubishi Evolution GSR Location: Ahwatukee Posts: 752 Thanks: 231 Thanked 342 Times in 189 Posts Mentioned: 22 Post(s)	Have to pay to play: __________________ Don't be stupid, leave the stability control on while driving on public roads.

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