JamieP Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 Maybe? I still like real CF but all the fibreglass backed stuff? Just had my carbon front lip sprayed black after i damaged it and i think it looks much better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Massey Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 Most carbon fibre products on the market now are just 2x twill ply carbon on top of fibreglass. Its still carbon fibre, just not 100% And still can look good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 I've never liked the look of carbon and always preferred it painted. Its meant to be painted anyway, its made for weight not looks. Will look far better painted IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoff Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 Depends on the model of car and then it's own individual look IMO. For example a carbon bonnet on a white Civic Jorden looks a bit chavvy to me, but on a White Mugan kitted new shape looks quite good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraAyf Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 I was going to tell you about the Chav-thing Jamie but I didn't want to hurt your feelings. It's chose Chavy carbon-looking bonnets that I hate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JODY T Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 i dont think so but it can get a bit over the top.. and the car has to suit the carbon parts with the overall look.. I thought your car was very tastefull.. But i did see the crack on the lip so cant really do much else but paint it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 TRD wings work when the carbon blade but having owned a TSII Carbon hood I'm beginning to prefer the standard look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoff Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 TRD wings work when the carbon blade but having owned a TSII Carbon hood I'm beginning to prefer the standard look. Like yours a lot Ed. Maybe if it was just the bonnet it may look a little chavy, but each piece complements the other which doesn't make it look chavy. It looks carefully thought about and picked out:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hadyn Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 I dont think it will ever be chavvy as it has a level of functionality. I just think the look is getting a bit old now - just like OTT 90s spoilers, 3 spoke wheels etc etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackso11 Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 Carbon is just another way of spelling chav isn't it? Just open a copy of max power or fast car mag, there is your answer, full of carbon and full of chavs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jevansio Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 I quite like it, although the sprayed looks just as good. My lass wants me to get mine sprayed all black when I get a respray, maybe a will, but I do like the highlights it gives to a car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 Like yours a lot Ed. Maybe if it was just the bonnet it may look a little chavy, but each piece complements the other which doesn't make it look chavy. It looks carefully thought about and picked out:) Why thank you Adam Much appreciated mate. You've always been my favorite member here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewOW Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 I really hope Garfy doesn't see this thread, as he may be very upset! I'll let him explain if he comes along. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 I love CF, think it suited your car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chingy Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 scratching my head over this at the moment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benkei Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 Depends on the model of car and then it's own individual look IMO. For example a carbon bonnet on a white Civic Jorden looks a bit chavvy to me, but on a White Mugan kitted new shape looks quite good. No such thing, all Civic Jordans are yellow, you must mean a white EK9 Civic Type-R, or yellow Civic Jordan. I think Carbon fibre looks good some some cars, and not on others. In disagreement with you Hoff (sorry, I'm not picking on you) I think a cf bonnet looks good on EK Civics... Thinking about it, I don't recall seeing many, it any, cf bonnets on any un-jap cars? Is cf a jap thing?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoff Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 No such thing, all Civic Jordans are yellow, you must mean a white EK9 Civic Type-R, or yellow Civic Jordan. I think Carbon fibre looks good some some cars, and not on others. In disagreement with you Hoff (sorry, I'm not picking on you) I think a cf bonnet looks good on EK Civics... Thinking about it, I don't recall seeing many, it any, cf bonnets on any un-jap cars? Is cf a jap thing?? That is a fine point. Imagine there were white ones though:p I agree with regarding EK9's. The Mugan one they did in Red with the CF was stunning (think I'm thinking of the right car). And now I come to think of it i dont think I've CF on anything other than Jap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackso11 Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 Why thank you Adam Much appreciated mate. You've always been my favorite member here Haha, thanks mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kill1308 Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 I think Carbon looks like old hat now unless it's on a proper race car. Weight saving aspect of it's great, just paint it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 Pagani Zonda F = okay use of CF Anything else = trying too hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 Carbon can be OK if it's done subtly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewen Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 Personally, I like CF. Not too much, just a bit front and rear. As for 'silver carbon' however, I'm not a fan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewOW Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 Hopefully, Garfy will be along in a short while (ahem). Anyway, I will be seriously thinking of getting my active front spoiler done in carbon soon, but I'll let Garfy explain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz1 Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 I think carbon only looks good on black, coloured cars looks odd as it makes it look like a scrap yard job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewen Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 I think carbon only looks good on black, coloured cars looks odd as it makes it look like a scrap yard job et tu Jazzy ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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