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Old 03-30-10, 05:16 AM
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Default Sliver carbon fiber interior trim

what u guys think about my job? took me a long time to make it.
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Old 03-30-10, 05:39 AM
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What was used? To be honest it looks horrible. Your ashtray is going a different way, your switches has flaps going down and can clearly see it. Other than that you have the right idea going. Fix those and you're golden.
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I'm guessing the wrap going down into the switch recess was intentional. Nice effort and the craftsmanship look good, but I don't think it works well. The inconsistent wrap direction on the ashtray does look odd. Like iSuxeL stated, fix these issues and it looks good. Oh, and your steering wheel is on the wrong side.
Old 03-30-10, 11:34 AM
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wood is nasty, but i like the full silver cf kit. n btw, the ashtray goin diff ways bro, thats the only bad thing other than that it was a pretty solid install.
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Sorry but that Sherwood CF looks like *** too. You can tell it's stuck on and it's just flat on the edges making it look super cheap. Do it right or don't do it at all
Old 03-31-10, 01:49 AM
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thanks guys. i agree it does look cheap and fate. finally i took all off today.
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Sorry you took it off, I thought it looked great !
Old 03-31-10, 07:02 AM
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Thought you did a good job with it. Looking "Horrible" wouldn't be the word that I would've chosen. The weave patterns not matching looks a bit off but that could've been an easy fix. Hey you're the one sitting in your car, not any of us, if you can live with what you did, then fine. The door switches aren't that noticeable.
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I've seen the weave going in an opposite direction on the ashtray on a lot of overlays. Could be a stylistic choice, but I prefer the same direction. I think I'd have the door panels slanted toward the car though, not all of them just going up and to the right.
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if you want pre cut ones, just go to aerotect
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What's wrong with those? I think they look really good.
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Originally Posted by iSuxeL
What's wrong with those? I think they look really good.
I love their look and also the feel of the surface, but the edges really throws them off... they are very sharp!
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So get some sand paper and sand it down
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I think the carbon fiber just isnt right for the isx50. Carbon fiber seems like it should be in a ricer car, not a luxury sports car, plus i find the really light carbon fiber is too bright and sticks out like a sore thumb.
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Originally Posted by iSuxeL
So get some sand paper and sand it down
Na man, that'll just make things worst! you've got a black foam-base below it and sanding it will just revile the foam more and more. Plus, there are HUGE gaps where you can see OEM gunmetal... looks like Sherwood's edges are way cleaner


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