Carbon engine surround

[Chadder]

I'm glad you're happy with it, but it anyone ever asks please admit that its fake. I wouldn't want all Lotus owners to be thought of as posers.

Posers

 

[Time2Fly]

That looks so good!

 

[Magicman]

Re the smaller plate, did you modify the existing mounting plate?

I did, wanted to do the grill mount but without wanting a stripe so would have meant painting to cover holes.
That's a 13x3.5 plate

 

[Chadder]

I did, wanted to do the grill mount but without wanting a stripe so would have meant painting to cover holes.
That's a 13x3.5 plate

Yes , you will
Need to fill and paint the 4 X Holes It does look much better mounted onto the Grill

 

[MickOpalak]

Posers

Sorry if the truth hurts, but that's plain old plastic posing as carbon fiber.

 

[benjh1028]

Sorry if the truth hurts, but that's plain old plastic posing as carbon fiber.

Yeah but still looks better than plain old plastic.

 

[Calran]

Yeah but still looks better than plain old plastic.

Exactly

 

[kitkat]

Sorry if the truth hurts, but that's plain old plastic posing as carbon fiber.

The actual truth is that an aesthetic carbon fiber engine cover on top of a Camry engine in the grand scheme of things is ridiculous poser status.


Of all the things to argue about…

 

[dgrace]

Dude my wood-panel engine surround will be epic!

 

[Chadder]

Sorry if the truth hurts, but that's plain old plastic posing as carbon fiber.

Carbon Plastic

 

[Chadder]

The actual truth is that an aesthetic carbon fiber engine cover on top of a Camry engine in the grand scheme of things is ridiculous poser status.


Of all the things to argue about…

 

[K_Squared]

The actual truth is that an aesthetic carbon fiber engine cover on top of a Camry engine in the grand scheme of things is ridiculous poser status.


Of all the things to argue about…

I get the logic behind the statement but I think most carbon fiber accents on cars could fall into this category when they aren't meaningful in terms of weight reduction. As an example, my BMW came with a carbon fiber package (mirrors, spoiler, exhaust tips, etc.) but IMO it's pretty much just for looks since I'd bet the total weight reduction is virtually negligible.

I think the surround looks amazing regardless of whether it's true carbon fiber or not. It would be a total waste IMO to bother with a REAL carbon surround given that the plastic one probably weighs almost nothing as-is. True weight savings by the use of CF are a totally different issue such as hoods, roofs, wheels, seats, etc. that materially reduce overall weight.

Personally, I'd go for this surround just for the looks and if someone asked, I'd just tell them I had it dipped because it looks friggin amazing

 

[Maurice R]

Dude my wood-panel engine surround will be epic!

Make a second one and I’ll buy it from you

 

[kitkat]

I get the logic behind the statement but I think most carbon fiber accents on cars could fall into this category when they aren't meaningful in terms of weight reduction. As an example, my BMW came with a carbon fiber package (mirrors, spoiler, exhaust tips, etc.) but IMO it's pretty much just for looks since I'd bet the total weight reduction is virtually negligible.

I think the surround looks amazing regardless of whether it's true carbon fiber or not. It would be a total waste IMO to bother with a REAL carbon surround given that the plastic one probably weighs almost nothing as-is. True weight savings by the use of CF are a totally different issue such as hoods, roofs, wheels, seats, etc. that materially reduce overall weight.

Personally, I'd go for this surround just for the looks and if someone asked, I'd just tell them I had it dipped because it looks friggin amazing

Oh I totally agree with you, if you like the look of carbon fiber go for dipped or real carbon. My point was that nobody here should be attacking other members for not having real carbon fiber for accent pieces. There's also no weight reduction -- comparing the typical abs plastic cover piece to a single or double layer carbon fiber piece that's been gel coated or cleared -- and the carbon fiber usually ends up weighing the same or more.

 

[Chadder]

I get the logic behind the statement but I think most carbon fiber accents on cars could fall into this category when they aren't meaningful in terms of weight reduction. As an example, my BMW came with a carbon fiber package (mirrors, spoiler, exhaust tips, etc.) but IMO it's pretty much just for looks since I'd bet the total weight reduction is virtually negligible.

I think the surround looks amazing regardless of whether it's true carbon fiber or not. It would be a total waste IMO to bother with a REAL carbon surround given that the plastic one probably weighs almost nothing as-is. True weight savings by the use of CF are a totally different issue such as hoods, roofs, wheels, seats, etc. that materially reduce overall weight.

Personally, I'd go for this surround just for the looks and if someone asked, I'd just tell them I had it dipped because it looks friggin amazing

Well said
You have a skill with words , it my Car and I decided to have it , and it looks amazing . Many people have seen it and love it , a car should reflect your personal tastes , I have not bought an Emira to please anybody else , I just love it

 

[MickOpalak]

Yeah but still looks better than plain old plastic.

And as we all know, appearance is subjective.

 

[Chadder]

And as we all know, appearance is subjective.

Yes , so is my Carbon

 

[Billyidoliser]

Well said
You have a skill with words , it my Car and I decided to have it , and it looks amazing . Many people have seen it and love it , a car should reflect your personal tastes , I have not bought an Emira to please anybody else , I just love it

Was quoted £780 by Black Stag Styling, near Woodbridge, for just the inner 2 sections! Any suggestions for Specialists in East Anglia?

 

[MickOpalak]

I get the logic behind the statement but I think most carbon fiber accents on cars could fall into this category when they aren't meaningful in terms of weight reduction. As an example, my BMW came with a carbon fiber package (mirrors, spoiler, exhaust tips, etc.) but IMO it's pretty much just for looks since I'd bet the total weight reduction is virtually negligible.

The difference is that the BMW has actual carbon fiber, not disguised regular plastic. The hydro dipping is equivalent to spray painting your wheels gold and telling everyone that they're actually made of gold.

 

[benjh1028]

The difference is that the BMW has actual carbon fiber, not disguised regular plastic. The hydro dipping is equivalent to spray painting your wheels gold and telling everyone that they're actually made of gold.

I would have no problem telling people it’s hydrodipped. I personally think it simply looks better than plain plastic. Would I prefer real carbon fiber - sure. But the cost difference is too great for something that is purely for aesthetics.

The wheel equivalency argument only applies if you’re telling people it’s carbon fiber.