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What Do You Think?; oem, carbon, carbon vented?
Tweet Topic Started: Oct 15 2007, 09:09 PM (285 Views)
Andy	Oct 15 2007, 09:09 PM Post #1
Unregistered	ok as you know i now have some damage to my door and wing on the drivers side, so i thought i might replace the panels instead due to rust etc, i had thought about buying some oem carbon wings for the civic so was just looking out of interest to see what carbon panels were available for the sol, so far ive decided upon some new carbon panels i'll order up early next year, some will get painted to be discreet others will be left. reason behind the carbon idea is the fact that a) it saves weight and B ) carbon cant rust, sols being prone to rust problems. while looking through the options i had a look through bonnets, i thought at first maybe a vented bonnet due to only having the 1 cutout at the front bumper& no grille which will be filled by the intercooler when i boost it so the cooling vents might help engine temperatures, however i decided to go for an oem carbon one. the next decision was a little bit more difficult and i still havent made it, they dont do oem carbon front fenders, but they do make carbon fibre fenders in 2 vented styles, laser and z3. im thinking i might get some of the laser fenders and have them sprayed the same a sthe car, little bit of weight loss, not too lairey in terms of bodykit/vents and might actually work with it being a 2 seater convertible. what do you think: Laser Z3 what do people think, yay or nay? i cant decidee what to do, im thinking either the carbon laser fenders or just stick with oem metal fenders.
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Amy (DNA's Better Half)	Oct 15 2007, 09:12 PM Post #2
Member Posts: 29 Group: Members Member #334 Joined: July 26, 2007	don't start because you will have to do the hood, boot, and that air vent you call a roof. SO DO IT ALL WILL LOOK COOOOOOOOOOOL AS



Andy	Oct 15 2007, 09:15 PM Post #3
Unregistered	ive already decided on the oem carbon bonnet, carbon roof, oem carbon rear spoiler, carbon rear number plate panel and carbon boot, most of it will get sprayed i think, unless i can get carbon doors, rear quarters and bumpers to finish it off
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CU, KEV	Oct 15 2007, 09:23 PM Post #4
Here to stay Posts: 452 Group: Members Member #288 Joined: May 13, 2007	How do standard wings (new) compare to CF 's in price? Because standard steel ones won't weigh much more than carbon ones anyway and the money could be spent on other carbon goodies...



DNACARS	Oct 15 2007, 09:27 PM Post #5
John Posts: 2,146 Group: Members Member #221 Joined: March 19, 2007	this is what the old one looked like cooool as



Andy	Oct 15 2007, 09:27 PM Post #6
Unregistered	second hand wings �50-100 each, carbon wings �280 a pair. it was more to do with the design tbh kev, i can't make my mind up on staying oem lines or going for something a little bit different without going for a huge bodykit.
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CU, KEV	Oct 15 2007, 09:40 PM Post #7
Here to stay Posts: 452 Group: Members Member #288 Joined: May 13, 2007	Out of the 2 i prefer the top ones, still quite subtle whilst being different too. Besides, the others look like cheap Z3 copies and not quite right, which i dont think is a good thing. Not that i really need to say, but.... If you aren't going to paint it make sure the weaves all match, have seen a few cars with CF front ends and the grill was different to the bonnet! which looks gash! painted obviously removes this problem Who's is/was the red one???



Andy	Oct 15 2007, 09:42 PM Post #8
Unregistered	some goodies on my list john bonnet number plate panel numberplate panel - no lock or foglight carbon spoiler carbon roof need to find out where to get the carbon boot from, will ask the guy on the owners forum where he got it, should look nice with all the bits fitted, and i even have a dash surround piece aswell
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Andy	Oct 15 2007, 09:44 PM Post #9
Unregistered	CU, KEV Oct 15 2007, 09:40 PM Out of the 2 i prefer the top ones, still quite subtle whilst being different too. Besides, the others look like cheap Z3 copies and not quite right, which i dont think is a good thing. Not that i really need to say, but.... If you aren't going to paint it make sure the weaves all match, have seen a few cars with CF front ends and the grill was different to the bonnet! which looks gash! painted obviously removes this problem Who's is/was the red one??? the top wings are the laser which is what im thinking of getting, but i think i'll spray them the same as the car as it can look a little bit odd having the wings raw aswell. i think i know which car your on about but i dont know who owns it, i do agree though the weave needs to match, hopefully it should as 12tune products are top quality from what ive seen and come highly recommended.
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Stevey	Oct 15 2007, 09:47 PM Post #10
Drift Slag Posts: 1,714 Group: Members Member #13 Joined: December 22, 2006	Just out of interest how much will it cost for the lot ?? Cant imagine its cheap
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CU, KEV	Oct 15 2007, 09:56 PM Post #11
Here to stay Posts: 452 Group: Members Member #288 Joined: May 13, 2007	At a guess i would say: - Wings - �280 Bonnet - �400 Roof - �300 Spoiler - �250 Rear Panel - �300 Boot - �300 Close??? I recently purchased a boot, bonnet and spoiler for my scooby, lets just say didn't get much change from �1500!!!!!!!



Andy	Oct 15 2007, 10:09 PM Post #12
Unregistered	i'll be completely honest i havent priced a total, you were close with some guesses kev, prices being in euros i will convert them now for each panel: bonnet - �305 roof - �242 wings - �277 numberplate panel - �277 dash panel - �54 spoiler theres no price online, and the boot i think was around �250-300
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CU, KEV	Oct 15 2007, 10:24 PM Post #13
Here to stay Posts: 452 Group: Members Member #288 Joined: May 13, 2007	Andy Oct 15 2007, 09:09 PM spoiler theres no price online Now that i can help with..... Spoiler retails at �396, but you'll get it cheaper than that... Not bad guesses though, even if i do say so myself



Andy	Oct 15 2007, 10:32 PM Post #14
Unregistered	was a very good set of guesses, not far out on all but the bonnet. spoiler being 1 of the smaller items looks like it'll be the most expensive then lol. i'll give you a pm in a couple of months when i start buying the panels.
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Paul DC2	Oct 15 2007, 10:39 PM Post #15
. Posts: 0 Group: Banned Member #14 Joined: December 22, 2006	almost as much on carbon as the cars worth! That said i guess being unique costs some big dollar



Andy	Oct 15 2007, 10:50 PM Post #16
Unregistered	tell me about it, the carbon is costing me more than my full turbo conversion
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LegacyTurbo	Oct 15 2007, 11:36 PM Post #17
y0 Posts: 3,250 Group: Members Member #34 Joined: December 23, 2006	must be a cheap turbo then <_<
	[GK-customfield]Lewis[customfield-GK] Starlet GT 1.3 forged engine, tdo4 turbo @ 1.25bar = 252bhp = SOLD EDIT: Charade GTxx 993cc three cylinder turbo, 173bhp @ 1.4bar (should hit 200bhp with a larger throttle body, removing stupid high lift cams and a bit more boost)


20vLevin	Oct 16 2007, 01:04 AM Post #18
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Loopyleesa	Oct 16 2007, 08:12 AM Post #19
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Andy	Oct 16 2007, 05:12 PM Post #20
Unregistered	LegacyTurbo Oct 15 2007, 11:36 PM must be a cheap turbo then <_< i never said it was the long term cost, just the initial cost lol
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LegacyTurbo	Oct 16 2007, 06:00 PM Post #21
y0 Posts: 3,250 Group: Members Member #34 Joined: December 23, 2006	ok, and apologies if that sounded nasty mate, wasnt meant that way! just cheap turbo's = pants, best off with a second hand branded one.
	[GK-customfield]Lewis[customfield-GK] Starlet GT 1.3 forged engine, tdo4 turbo @ 1.25bar = 252bhp = SOLD EDIT: Charade GTxx 993cc three cylinder turbo, 173bhp @ 1.4bar (should hit 200bhp with a larger throttle body, removing stupid high lift cams and a bit more boost)


Andy	Oct 16 2007, 06:02 PM Post #22
Unregistered	no worries mate i know what you ment , just thought id point out thats my initial cost, i know cheap turbos aint good for alot, it'll get me started for a month or so until i can find a decent turbo to actually get some boost from.
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LegacyTurbo	Oct 16 2007, 06:07 PM Post #23
y0 Posts: 3,250 Group: Members Member #34 Joined: December 23, 2006	T25 has gotta be a good choice, plus they are easy to get hold of
	[GK-customfield]Lewis[customfield-GK] Starlet GT 1.3 forged engine, tdo4 turbo @ 1.25bar = 252bhp = SOLD EDIT: Charade GTxx 993cc three cylinder turbo, 173bhp @ 1.4bar (should hit 200bhp with a larger throttle body, removing stupid high lift cams and a bit more boost)


Andy	Oct 16 2007, 06:10 PM Post #24
Unregistered	yeah the 2 turbos ive been thinking about are the t25 and td04h, need to do abit more reading up on them, do you know the differences in spool up times and the max power capability? i want a good spool up and still handle 300-350bhp.
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LegacyTurbo	Oct 16 2007, 06:14 PM Post #25
y0 Posts: 3,250 Group: Members Member #34 Joined: December 23, 2006	i cant see 350bhp being easy to get without a LOT of work mate, considering the amount of work/money you have to do to get that power on a 2ltr engine E.g. SR20DET. Would probably need a slightly bigger turbo for that power too
	[GK-customfield]Lewis[customfield-GK] Starlet GT 1.3 forged engine, tdo4 turbo @ 1.25bar = 252bhp = SOLD EDIT: Charade GTxx 993cc three cylinder turbo, 173bhp @ 1.4bar (should hit 200bhp with a larger throttle body, removing stupid high lift cams and a bit more boost)


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