Thoughts on raven and carbon fiber? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

bdanisi · 10-28-2013, 11:45 AM

Hey all I just wanted to throw this poll up real quick as I was curious what people thought about our black (raven) cars with carbon fiber exterior pieces, i.e. wing, lip, lip, skirts, etc. I know raven is extremely shiny so some of my friends have told me it clashes, but I think it looks awesome and at the end of the day that's really all that matters to me, however I am curious as I don't see that look too often. So if you feel like it vote in my poll!
thanks,
Brandon

FR-Shadow · 10-28-2013, 11:50 AM

I used to have carbon fiber and black. I only like carbon fiber on black because it blends in so well. Everything else to me is just mehh. Besides if you get a glossy finish on the carbon fiber then itll look just as glossy as the black on your car. If you want to see what it looks like check out my car journal i have a couple pics i think on there from when i had a lip kit, hood, and mirrors.

ichitaka05 · 10-28-2013, 11:52 AM

I've seen both good & horrible Raven w cf.

Good one was Raven w cf lip & rear diffuser (I think). It was very clean & nice drop too.

Horrible one was cf wrap roof w several other exterior parts was cf or fake cf wrap & it was just horrible. looked like car was primed & ready to paint in different areas.

mrceltic · 10-28-2013, 11:53 AM

Don't love the look of carbon fibre with any colour combination.

If you're doing some serious racing and it's functional, I get it. If you only drive your car on the streets or some open lapping, it just looks like you're trying too hard. For the price, there are much more aesthetically pleasing looks than carbon fibre.

FR-Shadow · 10-28-2013, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by mrceltic

Don't love the look of carbon fibre with any colour combination.

If you're doing some serious racing and it's functional, I get it. If you only drive your car on the streets or some open lapping, it just looks like you're trying too hard. For the price, there are much more aesthetically pleasing looks than carbon fibre.

And this is why I sold my carbon fiber. For the price you can get so much more.

mush · 10-28-2013, 12:31 PM

only carbon i want on my car is the CSL-style carbon fiber trunk lid

http://seiboncarbon.com/store/bm-sty...l#!prettyPhoto

chrisl · 10-28-2013, 02:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrceltic

Don't love the look of carbon fibre with any colour combination.

If you're doing some serious racing and it's functional, I get it. If you only drive your car on the streets or some open lapping, it just looks like you're trying too hard. For the price, there are much more aesthetically pleasing looks than carbon fibre.

I don't know about that - well done carbon fiber is one of the most aesthetically pleasing looks out there, in my opinion. Fake carbon fiber is awful though, and poorly done CF isn't much better (and sadly, most of the time, you see fake or poorly done CF).

GT 86 Brah · 10-28-2013, 02:56 PM

friends FRS with CF trunk and diffuser

strat61caster · 10-28-2013, 03:03 PM

You only see carbon fiber if it's being shown off, in this decade it's for try-hards. Even F1 doesn't show off CF anymore, it's lighter to throw on a coat of thin paint.

FRiSson · 10-28-2013, 03:05 PM

Not convinced on carbon fiber as a decorative feature. I think it has tipped into the "past it" category now that the new Corolla has a faux carbon fiber bumper surround.

bdanisi · 10-28-2013, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by GT 86 Brah

friends FRS with CF trunk and diffuser

I think that trunk looks hella good. I don't get how carbon fiber is out of date? Its just a lightweight material.

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ScionFR-S · 10-28-2013, 10:03 PM

im getting the VIS AMS hood in CF and im unsure as to how its going to look on my raven if I don't like it then im going to get it color matched and painted to Raven.

trigger happy · 10-28-2013, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by GT 86 Brah

friends FRS with CF trunk and diffuser

It looks good with the diffuser and spoiler imo

ck-GT86 · 10-29-2013, 03:43 AM

I feel carbon fiber is so played out now, mostly because all the carbon pieces I've seen have faded and diminished over time. Everyone else is right about carbon pieces being painted now, it was once a fad to show-off the carbon in full. Now, first thought that comes to mind is, "RICE" whenever I see it. Carbon can look good with Raven, but with moderation. And I mean very minimal.

.ck

View Poll Results: What do you think about raven and carbon fiber?
Love it!	39	66.10%
Meh, Doesn't do it for me	11	18.64%
Hate it, it clashes!	9	15.25%
Voters: 59. You may not vote on this poll

10-28-2013, 11:45 AM	#1
bdanisi You Made Bro? Join Date: Dec 2012 Drives: Raven 86 Location: Laguna Niguel Posts: 520 Thanks: 134 Thanked 241 Times in 112 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Thoughts on raven and carbon fiber? Hey all I just wanted to throw this poll up real quick as I was curious what people thought about our black (raven) cars with carbon fiber exterior pieces, i.e. wing, lip, lip, skirts, etc. I know raven is extremely shiny so some of my friends have told me it clashes, but I think it looks awesome and at the end of the day that's really all that matters to me, however I am curious as I don't see that look too often. So if you feel like it vote in my poll! thanks, Brandon __________________ "Careful though, I've seen many of my friends turn from ironic bros to full on bros by accident." - cfusionpm

10-28-2013, 11:50 AM	#2
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) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I used to have carbon fiber and black. I only like carbon fiber on black because it blends in so well. Everything else to me is just mehh. Besides if you get a glossy finish on the carbon fiber then itll look just as glossy as the black on your car. If you want to see what it looks like check out my car journal i have a couple pics i think on there from when i had a lip kit, hood, and mirrors. __________________ Car Journal

10-28-2013, 11:52 AM	#3
ichitaka05 Site Moderator Join Date: Oct 2009 Drives: ichi 86 Project Location: Middle of No where Posts: 21,050 Thanks: 7,728 Thanked 19,278 Times in 8,388 Posts Mentioned: 697 Post(s) Tagged: 28 Thread(s)	I've seen both good & horrible Raven w cf. Good one was Raven w cf lip & rear diffuser (I think). It was very clean & nice drop too. Horrible one was cf wrap roof w several other exterior parts was cf or fake cf wrap & it was just horrible. looked like car was primed & ready to paint in different areas. __________________

10-28-2013, 10:03 PM	#12
ScionFR-S Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: Raven Scion FR-S Location: Queens, NY Posts: 665 Thanks: 32 Thanked 79 Times in 55 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	im getting the VIS AMS hood in CF and im unsure as to how its going to look on my raven if I don't like it then im going to get it color matched and painted to Raven. __________________ "To make it in America you need three things, a smile, a gun, and a plan. If you need to give up one thing, give up the smile. If you need to give something else up, lose the gun. But never, ever, give up your plan."

10-28-2013, 11:53 AM	#4
mrceltic Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Drives: 2013 Hot Lava Scion FR-S Location: Ontario Posts: 71 Thanks: 41 Thanked 32 Times in 22 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Don't love the look of carbon fibre with any colour combination. If you're doing some serious racing and it's functional, I get it. If you only drive your car on the streets or some open lapping, it just looks like you're trying too hard. For the price, there are much more aesthetically pleasing looks than carbon fibre.

10-28-2013, 12:31 PM	#6
mush Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2013 FRS 10 Series #81 of 2500 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 951 Thanks: 358 Thanked 395 Times in 240 Posts Mentioned: 13 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	only carbon i want on my car is the CSL-style carbon fiber trunk lid http://seiboncarbon.com/store/bm-sty...l#!prettyPhoto

10-28-2013, 02:56 PM	#8
GT 86 Brah u aware? Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: it like a turtle. Location: New Orleans Posts: 495 Thanks: 453 Thanked 318 Times in 160 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	friends FRS with CF trunk and diffuser

10-28-2013, 03:05 PM	#10
FRiSson Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: FR-S MT Location: New England Posts: 1,081 Thanks: 118 Thanked 483 Times in 241 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Not convinced on carbon fiber as a decorative feature. I think it has tipped into the "past it" category now that the new Corolla has a faux carbon fiber bumper surround.

10-29-2013, 03:43 AM	#14
ck-GT86 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Drives: '13 Raven FR-S, MT Location: NorCal Posts: 884 Thanks: 788 Thanked 516 Times in 286 Posts Mentioned: 54 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I feel carbon fiber is so played out now, mostly because all the carbon pieces I've seen have faded and diminished over time. Everyone else is right about carbon pieces being painted now, it was once a fad to show-off the carbon in full. Now, first thought that comes to mind is, "RICE" whenever I see it. Carbon can look good with Raven, but with moderation. And I mean very minimal. .ck __________________ \|\| My Build Thread \|\|

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