Carbon Fiber Ideas for my '99 T4R

KU_MechE · 09-27-2006, 12:26 AM

hey all,
i just got access to carbon fiber and i can make my own custom anything for free. I have limits though. basically anything i put in a press will come out looking really good, but anything i put in a mold/oven will come out with some cosmetic marks. We make carbon fiber to function, not to look good so the ovens and equipment are not state-of-the-art. I am looking for ideas on what to make. I mainly want to make flat stuff in the press (skidplates, custom side steps, gauges, door sills, etc). If you have any ideas for me, post'em. i might be able to make it and post pics.
thanks

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ovrrdrive · 09-27-2006, 03:53 AM

I think a CF skid plate would look pretty damned cool...

Most of my time though would probably be spent inside the truck. Some people hate CF, some love it. I love it personally.

Other interior ideas off the top of my head: dash cover, custom console, door plate covers, rear panels , gauge plate (if you can get in there to install it), and possibly radio trim or backing behind the airco switches...

And be sure to post pics.

KU_MechE · 09-27-2006, 05:02 AM

looks like any molded CF i make can be touched up with a coat of resin to give it the professional glossy look, so now anything is possible. thanks for the ideas ovrrdrive.

mastacox · 09-27-2006, 06:17 AM

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Originally Posted by KU_MechE

hey all,
i just got access to carbon fiber and i can make my own custom anything for free. I have limits though. basically anything i put in a press will come out looking really good, but anything i put in a mold/oven will come out with some cosmetic marks. We make carbon fiber to function, not to look good so the ovens and equipment are not state-of-the-art. I am looking for ideas on what to make. I mainly want to make flat stuff in the press (skidplates, custom side steps, gauges, door sills, etc). If you have any ideas for me, post'em. i might be able to make it and post pics.
thanks

I'm going to go ahead and say the CF skidplate woud get destroyed by even small rocks... so I would avoid that.

I would try replacing several of the dash surrounds with CF, that would pretty good.

2000t4r · 09-27-2006, 08:13 AM

Are the things that you are going to make, going to be covers or full replacement parts with the proper clips and such?

How about a CF rear wing, to replace the metal one?

cackalak han · 09-27-2006, 08:23 AM

I only like CF parts on sports cars. But it's cool you're making your own stuff.

How about a CF snorkel? Wind deflector?

neliconcept · 09-27-2006, 08:23 AM

CF intake tube would look tight and you could easily mold it to increase airflow. CF dash and stuff like that is a good idea as well.. avoid exterior CF stuff as it will get destroyed

bamachem · 09-27-2006, 08:26 AM

one question... why? if you want rice, then go CF crazy on a civic!

neliconcept · 09-27-2006, 08:28 AM

if its free then let him do it,, nothing wrong with some rice, as long as it doesnt look ghetto.

09-27-2006, 03:53 AM	#2 (permalink)
ovrrdrive Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,776	I think a CF skid plate would look pretty damned cool... Most of my time though would probably be spent inside the truck. Some people hate CF, some love it. I love it personally. Other interior ideas off the top of my head: dash cover, custom console, door plate covers, rear panels , gauge plate (if you can get in there to install it), and possibly radio trim or backing behind the airco switches... And be sure to post pics. __________________ '95 xcab - SOLD '03 4runner V8 SR5 completely stock

09-27-2006, 08:23 AM	#6 (permalink)
cackalak han Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Salt Lake Posts: 1,768	I only like CF parts on sports cars. But it's cool you're making your own stuff. How about a CF snorkel? Wind deflector? __________________ 01 Tacoma DC TRD OR 4x4

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09-27-2006, 05:02 AM	#3 (permalink)
KU_MechE Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 47	looks like any molded CF i make can be touched up with a coat of resin to give it the professional glossy look, so now anything is possible. thanks for the ideas ovrrdrive.

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2000t4r Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Norcal Posts: 373	Are the things that you are going to make, going to be covers or full replacement parts with the proper clips and such? How about a CF rear wing, to replace the metal one?

09-27-2006, 08:23 AM	#7 (permalink)
neliconcept Banned Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 0	CF intake tube would look tight and you could easily mold it to increase airflow. CF dash and stuff like that is a good idea as well.. avoid exterior CF stuff as it will get destroyed

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bamachem Banned Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 0	one question... why? if you want rice, then go CF crazy on a civic!

09-27-2006, 08:28 AM	#9 (permalink)
neliconcept Banned Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 0	if its free then let him do it,, nothing wrong with some rice, as long as it doesnt look ghetto.