the carbon fiber look

meathead333 · Post by **meathead333** » Wed Apr 16, 2003 7:56 am

i know theres a few of you who have the carbon fiber dash kit. i have the carbon fiber pontiac logo decal on my steering wheel and i think a feww also have it. well anyways...yesterday i was at good ole walmart and i found a kinda of cool cheep accessory. it was a carbon fiber steering wheel grip. its kinda neat, not to flashy, yet adds a bit of spice. just thought id throw that out there if anyone is interested.

Vibe Rater · Post by **Vibe Rater** » Wed Apr 16, 2003 8:02 am

Pictures?

meathead333 · Post by **meathead333** » Wed Apr 16, 2003 8:25 am

yum, ill try and take some close ups. if you go to my link, you can kinda see it on page 3, in my new stereo pics. give me a day or two, i try and get one.

Kissfan79 · Post by **Kissfan79** » Wed Apr 16, 2003 12:38 pm

Ok...at the risk of imparting more ignorance upon myself.... ....what exactly is carbon fiber and what is it's purpose? I have seen the carbon fiber dash kits on E-Bay and have seen the post on the carbon fiber hoods. Is it just for looks....does it serve a purpose....just curious.Jim

millster · Post by **millster** » Wed Apr 16, 2003 1:19 pm

As far as dash kits, basically just the looks. The hood takes that a little further. It looks cool (to some, I don't really care for it myself) and is much lighter than a metal hood.

meathead333 · Post by **meathead333** » Wed Apr 16, 2003 1:37 pm

if i am right, it is also pretty strong, but can "shatter" or "splinter," am i right?

millster · Post by **millster** » Wed Apr 16, 2003 1:39 pm

It is quite strong, the tensile strength is a fair bit higher than steel. Yes, like any resin-fiber composite, it can shatter or splinter but it takes quite a hit to accomplish that.

Stang2Vibe · Post by **Stang2Vibe** » Thu Apr 17, 2003 4:29 am

I have the carbon fiber dash kit on mine from exoticwooddash.com. I'm pretty happy with it and I like the look for interior trim. I wouldn't want it for whole body parts, personally. I also have carbon fiber look badge overlays from GrafxWerks on the outside of the car. They cover the "Vibe" lettering on the side and hatch doors. I got reflective red overlays to cover the "GT" lettering right next to them for a unique look. I really like the badge overlays. I left all my arrowheads alone because I like the way the red breaks up the Neptune exterior a bit.

meathead333 · Post by **meathead333** » Thu Apr 17, 2003 10:27 am

heresacouple pics of it. 1of 2.

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meathead333 · Post by **meathead333** » Thu Apr 17, 2003 10:28 am

one more. 2 of 2.

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meathead333 · Post by **meathead333** » Thu Apr 17, 2003 11:16 am

i am hoping it maybe will tighten up a bit. its ok, never had a wheel cover before. i am use to it now, had it for 4 days. it was like $5.99, at the PX on base here. i was mistaken, i didnt buy it at walmart, i had a brain fart. the PX is like a walmart for military personel.

Cubanpete · Post by **Cubanpete** » Sun Apr 20, 2003 10:15 am

Hey Stang.....do you have any pics of the inside..I am debating again in getting this kit.......I would like to see it before.......I seen the one on ebay, somehow I think that is cheap material..........so I would like to see another before I go out and spend cash!

GT_03 · Post by **GT_03** » Sun Apr 20, 2003 11:12 am

My friend just got the same ebay kit for his Focus SVT, it looks great and feels pretty strong. Just some info.

Stang2Vibe · Post by **Stang2Vibe** » Mon Apr 21, 2003 11:45 am

Pete--I took a few pics of it last week with my digital camera. When I figure out how to post them here, I gladly will.

Cubanpete · Post by **Cubanpete** » Fri Apr 25, 2003 12:25 am

Actually stang once you load them on your PC, you can add them as attachments to your post!

meathead333 · Post by **meathead333** » Fri Apr 25, 2003 12:59 am

since this thread is about carbon fiber, i wanna ask a question. i totally understand the point of a carbon fiber hood, it lowers the weight. but what the heck is the point of a carbon fiber gas tank door??? i saw a kia the other day, with a huge spoiler, racing stickers, stock wheel covers and the all mighty carbon fiber gas tank door. some people confuse me and make me laugh...

millster · Post by **millster** » Fri Apr 25, 2003 1:08 am

quote:...but what the heck is the point of a carbon fiber gas tank door???...That would just be for the look I think. I can't imagine gaining a weight advantage there.

Cubanpete · Post by **Cubanpete** » Fri Apr 25, 2003 1:48 am

I agree,........just for looks

slbpsi63 · Post by **slbpsi63** » Fri Apr 25, 2003 2:01 am

They had one on ebay for the Vibe about 1-2 months ago for 79.99. He hasn't reposted since.

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