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Old 06-17-2006, 04:59 PM   #1
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Carbon Fiber parts

A friend of mine which has 20 years of experience with carbon fiber asked if
there was a market in car parts. Long story short, I named a bunch of cars and parts that were of the typical scene.

Now I ask, what would you guys want in carbon fiber for your yaris??

Please give some imput so I can tell him what to make.

This is not a for sure thing, but if he sees a market he will start production.
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Old 06-17-2006, 05:17 PM   #2
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i'm looking for

Full Carbon Roof
carbon fenders
carbon hatch
carbon doors
full carbon Ings Kit
carbon trim replacement (cup holder trim, center console trim)
carbon hood (c-one style with cooling vent)

btw, how is ur friend getting the raw carbon materials?? they are in low supply everywhere.
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Old 06-17-2006, 10:35 PM   #3
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carbon fiber parts

He needs a market or group buy to make it worth it for him because the molds are so expensive, that's why I'm asking what people would want so I can have an idea of what could be mass produced.

If you want a 1-off product, I don't see the problem, but it will be expensive.
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Old 06-20-2006, 10:54 PM   #4
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I myself would very much want some side fenders and maybe a back bumper, too.

I'm not even sure if this would be possible for a 2007 Yaris hatchback, though. As it stands though, the car could really use the help of some ground effects, it doesn't look too mean from the side...

Anyone have any info on this?


Thanks!
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Old 06-21-2006, 08:27 AM   #5
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I want a complete carbon fibrer change-out. All carbon fiber car......and carbon fiber engine with carbon fiber exhaust if possible.
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Old 06-21-2006, 10:45 AM   #6
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lol, engine isn't possible.

but panels and dash would be nice. Saw some carbon fiber wheels, that was cool.
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Old 06-21-2006, 01:33 PM   #7
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LOL @ silverRS :)
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Old 06-21-2006, 03:09 PM   #8
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I'd like a silver carbon fiber hood for my 07 Meteorite Metallic Hatch
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Old 06-22-2006, 08:13 PM   #9
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One way to make your car faster is to make it lighter. A carbon fiber hatch, hood, and doors (in that order) would be cool. The doors would be last because of safety (side impact). I would recommend a roll bar or some kind of side impact bars if you have carbon fiber doors. I would imagine that the repalcement of those items are good for 50-70 lbs.
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Old 07-06-2006, 01:12 PM   #10
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Y'know what's bad about carbon fiber? It's ugly.

Everyone wants everyone else to know they spent a ton of money on aftermarket body parts, so they leave it unpainted, and it looks like crap. Grey "burlap" is NOT attractive, I don't care how much lighter it might make the car. I see it like this:

1) Pretty car that does 0-60 in _______.

~or~

2) Ugly car that does 0-60 1.27 seconds faster and costs twice as much.

I'll go with door #1, thanks.

Just MHO, of course.

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Old 07-06-2006, 01:30 PM   #11
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I'd limit my CF to Hood, Hatch, and F-1 Style Mirrors. Nothing too big, but enough to to make it stand out. "Taste in moderation" if you will.
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Old 07-06-2006, 02:06 PM   #12
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Originally Posted by Yaris Revenge
Y'know what's bad about carbon fiber? It's ugly.

Everyone wants everyone else to know they spent a ton of money on aftermarket body parts, so they leave it unpainted, and it looks like crap. Grey "burlap" is NOT attractive, I don't care how much lighter it might make the car. I see it like this:

1) Pretty car that does 0-60 in _______.

~or~

2) Ugly car that does 0-60 1.27 seconds faster and costs twice as much.

I'll go with door #1, thanks.

Just MHO, of course.

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I so like the way you think!

I think a lot of people don't know what to do with their money...like putting a 2000$ sound system in a 5000$ car, putting an aftermarket wing on top of the stock one, putting an exaust as big as your head that burns your rear bumper...lol. If it cost a lot...it doesn't mean it will absolutly look good!

Why spending that much money to look goofey when for 200$ you can have spinning hubcaps, neons, flames stickers, big muffler tips with leds, yellow seat covers with twity bird...all at Wal-Mart! ...lol
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Old 10-03-2006, 01:55 AM   #13
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We are working on CF roof and interior pieces. PM me if your interested in carbon fiber. We build carbon fiber parts and build ONE off widebodies :)
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Old 10-03-2006, 03:32 AM   #14
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Here in Greece, there is a company that can paint everything you want like CF.It's great.
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Old 10-03-2006, 03:54 AM   #15
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CF Front /rear and lip spoiler...or maybe ing+1 rear bumper
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Old 10-03-2006, 04:14 AM   #16
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interior parts defintely, get rid of the ugly grey plastic...
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Old 10-03-2006, 06:41 AM   #17
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The main thing I would be interested in for this car would be the roof, it would give a lot of weight saving, and would lower the car's overall center of gravity... I would of course, have to paint it, because I don't really like the look of raw CF, it's tacky.
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Old 10-03-2006, 09:31 AM   #18
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it will be great to have CF interior trims and dash parts, will make the car look sick.
external parts Hood, Front Lip, Rear Spoiler are the most command i think.
(at lease i am going to buy them)

stuff like CF fender roof door trunk is availiable for honda civics but how often u saw them, slim chance selling a bunch of them.
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