Carbon Fiber trunk and hood ques.
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So, I have been contemplating getting these two items for a while now. I want to replace my trunk because:
1. It has the OEM spoiler on it (and I don't want a spoiler anymore)
2. I would have to pay $$$ to fill the holes and have it re-painted
I have seen a CF trunk by Seibon for around $400. My car is black could I get away with leaving it CF? I could kill 2 birds with 1 stone and add a different look all at the same time for probably about the same cost.
I was also looking into the CF hood for weight reduction, the look and because I have some road rash on my hood. I think these hoods also go for around $400-$500. Again, could I get away with this leaving the hood CF or would I have to paint it? Suggestions?
1. It has the OEM spoiler on it (and I don't want a spoiler anymore)
2. I would have to pay $$$ to fill the holes and have it re-painted
I have seen a CF trunk by Seibon for around $400. My car is black could I get away with leaving it CF? I could kill 2 birds with 1 stone and add a different look all at the same time for probably about the same cost.
I was also looking into the CF hood for weight reduction, the look and because I have some road rash on my hood. I think these hoods also go for around $400-$500. Again, could I get away with this leaving the hood CF or would I have to paint it? Suggestions?
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I don't know if they come clear coated but if they don't I suggest you get them done. I think it would look fine depending on the mod level of your car. To get an idea you can see Carbongs's car HERE. It is absolutely sick.
He might be able to chime in with more insight into what is required to use them.
He might be able to chime in with more insight into what is required to use them.
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I don't know if they come clear coated but if they don't I suggest you get them done. I think it would look fine depending on the mod level of your car. To get an idea you can see Carbongs's car HERE. It is absolutely sick.
He might be able to chime in with more insight into what is required to use them.
He might be able to chime in with more insight into what is required to use them.
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So, I have been contemplating getting these two items for a while now. I want to replace my trunk because:
1. It has the OEM spoiler on it (and I don't want a spoiler anymore)
2. I would have to pay $$$ to fill the holes and have it re-painted
I have seen a CF trunk by Seibon for around $400. My car is black could I get away with leaving it CF? I could kill 2 birds with 1 stone and add a different look all at the same time for probably about the same cost.
I was also looking into the CF hood for weight reduction, the look and because I have some road rash on my hood. I think these hoods also go for around $400-$500. Again, could I get away with this leaving the hood CF or would I have to paint it? Suggestions?
1. It has the OEM spoiler on it (and I don't want a spoiler anymore)
2. I would have to pay $$$ to fill the holes and have it re-painted
I have seen a CF trunk by Seibon for around $400. My car is black could I get away with leaving it CF? I could kill 2 birds with 1 stone and add a different look all at the same time for probably about the same cost.
I was also looking into the CF hood for weight reduction, the look and because I have some road rash on my hood. I think these hoods also go for around $400-$500. Again, could I get away with this leaving the hood CF or would I have to paint it? Suggestions?
thanks Debonair! appreciate the link. that was before i got my rear carbon wing and carbon roof spoiler
thanks bing! here are some pics of the fade he speaks of
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/DSCN8814.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/DSCN8810.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/DSCN8812.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/DSCN8809.jpg)
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I believe you will need new hood struts to open and shut the light weight c/f hood with ease.
Check out Hameed's thread. He has a sweet c/f hood on his car.![Thumb Up](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif)
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d+carbon+fiber
Check out Hameed's thread. He has a sweet c/f hood on his car.
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I believe you will need new hood struts to open and shut the light weight c/f hood with ease.
Check out Hameed's thread. He has a sweet c/f hood on his car.![Thumb Up](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif)
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d+carbon+fiber
Check out Hameed's thread. He has a sweet c/f hood on his car.
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https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d+carbon+fiber
haha, thanks but i learn a lot from the other guys and i have a lot of mad respect for those guys who started it all and continue to push the envelope!
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I Don't think Seibon makes a trunk for the 2GS but I believe if we got 10 guys to jump in, MVP Motorsports said they would order the other 10. Seibon requires 20 or more.
Rock, we are in the same boat as my front end is crap and my trunk has scratches and our cars are black. Tony's GS looks great in person, all his carbon fiber matches. His GS is a show GS so the carbon looks good unpainted.
For a car like mine, I would paint all if not most of the CF since its not a show car.
Rock, we are in the same boat as my front end is crap and my trunk has scratches and our cars are black. Tony's GS looks great in person, all his carbon fiber matches. His GS is a show GS so the carbon looks good unpainted.
For a car like mine, I would paint all if not most of the CF since its not a show car.
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I Don't think Seibon makes a trunk for the 2GS but I believe if we got 10 guys to jump in, MVP Motorsports said they would order the other 10. Seibon requires 20 or more.
Rock, we are in the same boat as my front end is crap and my trunk has scratches and our cars are black. Tony's GS looks great in person, all his carbon fiber matches. His GS is a show GS so the carbon looks good unpainted.
For a car like mine, I would paint all if not most of the CF since its not a show car.
Rock, we are in the same boat as my front end is crap and my trunk has scratches and our cars are black. Tony's GS looks great in person, all his carbon fiber matches. His GS is a show GS so the carbon looks good unpainted.
For a car like mine, I would paint all if not most of the CF since its not a show car.
I agree with you 100%.
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