S-Type / S type R Supercharged V8 ( X200 ) 1999 - 2008 2001 - 2009
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Carbon fiber!?!

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
  #1  
Old 08-01-2013, 02:54 PM
ONEsicJAG's Avatar
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Wilmington DE
Posts: 560
Received 72 Likes on 51 Posts
Default Carbon fiber!?!

Hi everyone, I'm looking to change my wood trim pieces to carbon fiber. I have found the 2 dash pieces in OEM carbon fiber but, I can't seem to find the ashtray, shifter bezel, window switch trim and the door panel/card trim. Did they use a different type of material like aluminum or something else? Don't get me wrong I love the birds eye maple. But I really really love carbon fiber and my car is silver on black so the carbon fiber would suit it much better for my taste. Any thoughts, opinions, or input are welcome.

Thanks In Advance,

Calvin
 

Last edited by ONEsicJAG; 08-01-2013 at 02:57 PM.
  #2  
Old 08-01-2013, 03:10 PM
Michael Star's Avatar
Veteran member
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Bowling Green, KY
Posts: 2,327
Received 251 Likes on 220 Posts
The following users liked this post:
ONEsicJAG (08-06-2013)
  #3  
Old 08-01-2013, 03:17 PM
ONEsicJAG's Avatar
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Wilmington DE
Posts: 560
Received 72 Likes on 51 Posts
Default

Michael Star, I am not a fan of stick on carbon fiber at all, if I do carbon I want to do it right. I know it looks really nice when its done properly. When the question is asked... I want to say "yes that is real carbon fiber".
 

Last edited by ONEsicJAG; 08-01-2013 at 03:21 PM.
  #4  
Old 08-02-2013, 10:09 AM
thebiglad's Avatar
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: France
Posts: 281
Received 53 Likes on 44 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by ONEsicJAG
Michael Star, I am not a fan of stick on carbon fiber at all, if I do carbon I want to do it right. I know it looks really nice when its done properly. When the question is asked... I want to say "yes that is real carbon fiber".

I think you'll find that it's actually lookey-likey carbon from the factory.
 
The following users liked this post:
ONEsicJAG (08-06-2013)
  #5  
Old 08-02-2013, 04:26 PM
ONEsicJAG's Avatar
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Wilmington DE
Posts: 560
Received 72 Likes on 51 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by thebiglad
I think you'll find that it's actually lookey-likey carbon from the factory.
Well Poop.. that's not what I wanted to hear. I just can't imagine them using a fake carbon fiber when they use real wood.. If this is correct thank you for enlightening me. If I do go the route of the 3M wrap, can that stuff be clear coated? I prefer the gloss look over the dry carbon look.
 

Last edited by ONEsicJAG; 08-02-2013 at 04:29 PM.
  #6  
Old 08-02-2013, 04:34 PM
Michael Star's Avatar
Veteran member
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Bowling Green, KY
Posts: 2,327
Received 251 Likes on 220 Posts
The following users liked this post:
ONEsicJAG (08-02-2013)
  #7  
Old 08-06-2013, 07:50 PM
ONEsicJAG's Avatar
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Wilmington DE
Posts: 560
Received 72 Likes on 51 Posts
Default

Thanks For The Link..This Will Be Very Useful.
 
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
oldjaglover
XK8 / XKR ( X100 )
16
04-01-2020 05:04 PM
FrickenJag
XK / XKR ( X150 )
8
09-25-2016 08:00 PM
perezal
PRIVATE For Sale / Trade or Buy Classifieds
1
12-24-2015 04:18 PM
martybmw
F-Type ( X152 )
3
09-05-2015 11:59 PM

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 


Quick Reply: Carbon fiber!?!



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 12:37 PM.