Is carbon fiber ricey? - Page 2 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

z3ro · 12-18-2013, 09:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kALMIGHTY

Is this ricey? Yes.

Is this ricey? No.
Attachment 60373

Planning on doing this with my Ultramarine when I get some more cash, regardless of whether or not I get a supercharger/turbo.

That's sexy, however the other thread where the owner posted said the fitment was shit.

PoorMansRacing · 12-18-2013, 09:36 AM

Depends. IMO, carbon fiber "looks" ricey, but it's not if there's a true need (e.g. weight). But I think it borders rice when the part isn't entirely CF, and it's just for show.

mid_life_crisis · 12-18-2013, 10:24 AM

My personal definition of "Rice" is something that is intended to make the car seem modified to be faster but in reality serves no useful purpose. Bonus points if it somehow manages to make the car slower.
A vented hood will probably help, so it doesn't meet my criteria. If you like the look of carbon fiber, go for it.

C130NAV · 12-18-2013, 12:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mid_life_crisis

Bonus points if it somehow manages to make the car slower.

mike the snake · 12-18-2013, 01:12 PM

I'm looking at getting a carbon hood, not because it's cool, but because I'm getting a FB turbo kit installed and need to deal with engine bay heat.
Most carbon hood offerings are heavier than the stock aluminum hood.

I do plan on painting and leaving some carbon exposed on the vents.

C130NAV · 12-18-2013, 01:21 PM

Its all good do what you like. I too am getting the Seibon carbon fiber hood because some a***** hit my car and ran away. So now it would be stupid for me not to change the looks instead of increasing the speed sensor insurance is picking up half the tab. In the end it says in other person said your car is your story don't let anybody else right for you. And if they don't like it .... them lol

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adprokid · 12-18-2013, 02:53 PM

Vented hoods for ya
http://autostyle-usa.com/86/DSP10561512A02/
http://autostyle-usa.com/86/GYA10561510001/
http://autostyle-usa.com/86/IGS10561512A01/
http://autostyle-usa.com/86/VRS10561512A02/
http://autostyle-usa.com/86/VRS10561512A03/

kmbkk · 12-18-2013, 03:46 PM

I put a vented CF hood on my car since I have a turbo installed. The vent is directly over the turbo and helps dissipate the heat, which is key here in FL. I really don't care what other people think. It's functional, so F them if they don't like it. Having said that, I'll probably paint it in a couple of years if it starts fading.

Chee-Hu · 12-18-2013, 05:38 PM

Who f*cking cares? If you like it, if it's functional, or looks good to you, why does it matter if it's ricey or whatever other names you'd get called for having it? Be a leader, not a follower.

js0uth · 12-18-2013, 06:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chee-Hu

Who f*cking cares? If you like it, if it's functional, or looks good to you, why does it matter if it's ricey or whatever other names you'd get called for having it? Be a leader, not a follower.

fuzzylilbunny · 12-18-2013, 07:09 PM

I think its funny how offended people seem to get by the appearance of faux, stick on, crap people spend money to throw on their cars. But spending tons of money to blow up their engines and add bright accents and custom paint is de riguer. I like my decals, they make me smile, so make fun if you want to, I'm not envious of those who want to take a 30,000 dollar car and spend another 30 to 40 grand to make it into a racer street or otherwise, I just wonder why not buy a 60,000 dollar car? And then slap a sticker on it? Just kidding. I like all of the expensive mods too, just not ready to cross the line on it yet. Plus, I actually enjoy the hell out of the stock car to begin with, yeah it looks faster than it is, and the wheels and tires could've been better, but for a blank canvas at the price, who could ask for more? I've yet to see a BRZ, FRS, GT86 that I hate. Everyone gets to be an individual and I look forward to seeing more and more.

cjsporl1996 · 12-18-2013, 08:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kmbkk

I put a vented CF hood on my car since I have a turbo installed. The vent is directly over the turbo and helps dissipate the heat, which is key here in FL. I really don't care what other people think. It's functional, so F them if they don't like it. Having said that, I'll probably paint it in a couple of years if it starts fading.

Can you post a picture please?

kmbkk · 12-19-2013, 03:50 AM

Here's a link, post #1546

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showt...=11036&page=71

mike the snake · 12-19-2013, 08:07 AM

That's the hood that's 1st in the running for my car.

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12-18-2013, 09:36 AM	#16
PoorMansRacing Anorexic Join Date: Oct 2013 Drives: 2003 Honda S2000 Suzuka Blue Location: Washington, DC Posts: 341 Thanks: 598 Thanked 175 Times in 95 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Depends. IMO, carbon fiber "looks" ricey, but it's not if there's a true need (e.g. weight). But I think it borders rice when the part isn't entirely CF, and it's just for show.

12-18-2013, 01:12 PM	#19
mike the snake Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Drives: 2013 BRZ Location: Norcal Posts: 1,592 Thanks: 1 Thanked 623 Times in 378 Posts Mentioned: 15 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'm looking at getting a carbon hood, not because it's cool, but because I'm getting a FB turbo kit installed and need to deal with engine bay heat. Most carbon hood offerings are heavier than the stock aluminum hood. I do plan on painting and leaving some carbon exposed on the vents.

12-18-2013, 01:21 PM	#20
C130NAV Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Drives: Whiteout 6Sp FR-S Location: East Boston Posts: 320 Thanks: 81 Thanked 80 Times in 60 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Its all good do what you like. I too am getting the Seibon carbon fiber hood because some a***** hit my car and ran away. So now it would be stupid for me not to change the looks instead of increasing the speed sensor insurance is picking up half the tab. In the end it says in other person said your car is your story don't let anybody else right for you. And if they don't like it .... them lol Sent from my SPH-L710 using Tapatalk

12-18-2013, 02:53 PM	#21
adprokid Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Drives: ZN6 / GDB-G Location: Far Posts: 589 Thanks: 710 Thanked 263 Times in 133 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Vented hoods for ya http://autostyle-usa.com/86/DSP10561512A02/ http://autostyle-usa.com/86/GYA10561510001/ http://autostyle-usa.com/86/IGS10561512A01/ http://autostyle-usa.com/86/VRS10561512A02/ http://autostyle-usa.com/86/VRS10561512A03/

12-18-2013, 03:46 PM	#22
kmbkk First 86 Driver Baby! Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: FR-S, Flex Location: Williamsburg, VA Posts: 1,760 Thanks: 520 Thanked 525 Times in 356 Posts Mentioned: 32 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	I put a vented CF hood on my car since I have a turbo installed. The vent is directly over the turbo and helps dissipate the heat, which is key here in FL. I really don't care what other people think. It's functional, so F them if they don't like it. Having said that, I'll probably paint it in a couple of years if it starts fading.

12-18-2013, 05:38 PM	#23
Chee-Hu Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: BRZ Location: Elk Grove, CA Posts: 964 Thanks: 360 Thanked 323 Times in 221 Posts Mentioned: 12 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Who f*cking cares? If you like it, if it's functional, or looks good to you, why does it matter if it's ricey or whatever other names you'd get called for having it? Be a leader, not a follower.

12-18-2013, 07:09 PM	#25
fuzzylilbunny Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Drives: 2014 Suabru Brz Limited Location: USA Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I think its funny how offended people seem to get by the appearance of faux, stick on, crap people spend money to throw on their cars. But spending tons of money to blow up their engines and add bright accents and custom paint is de riguer. I like my decals, they make me smile, so make fun if you want to, I'm not envious of those who want to take a 30,000 dollar car and spend another 30 to 40 grand to make it into a racer street or otherwise, I just wonder why not buy a 60,000 dollar car? And then slap a sticker on it? Just kidding. I like all of the expensive mods too, just not ready to cross the line on it yet. Plus, I actually enjoy the hell out of the stock car to begin with, yeah it looks faster than it is, and the wheels and tires could've been better, but for a blank canvas at the price, who could ask for more? I've yet to see a BRZ, FRS, GT86 that I hate. Everyone gets to be an individual and I look forward to seeing more and more.

12-19-2013, 03:50 AM	#27
kmbkk First 86 Driver Baby! Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: FR-S, Flex Location: Williamsburg, VA Posts: 1,760 Thanks: 520 Thanked 525 Times in 356 Posts Mentioned: 32 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	Here's a link, post #1546 http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showt...=11036&page=71

12-19-2013, 08:07 AM	#28
mike the snake Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Drives: 2013 BRZ Location: Norcal Posts: 1,592 Thanks: 1 Thanked 623 Times in 378 Posts Mentioned: 15 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	That's the hood that's 1st in the running for my car.

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