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Old Dec 23, 2011 | 02:04 AM
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CF everything!

Its been A LONG time everyone! I havent posted on here since my car was struck by hail. Since than i purchased a set of driver side doors off a member here.

I have been a big fan of real carbon fiber mainly for the cosmetic look of it. so I decided to pick up a roll of CF and started testing it out and learning the basics of skinning parts with CF.

My first trial:

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than soon I decided to use my rear door as a bigger experiment. Since it had dents all over it, i had to bondo that crap up first. Yea im adding hundreds of pounds to this door, but it is not even going to be used on my car it was purely a test subject:
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I will be starting a youtube channel on carbon fiber stuff. From CF parts from molds, skinning, and random art item with CF!

Feel free to shoot me ideas of what to cf and im open to critics and suggestions!
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Old Dec 23, 2011 | 02:16 AM
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Originally Posted by legendracer



Toilet seat?
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Old Dec 23, 2011 | 03:34 AM
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A little too much CF? CF tub, epic win...
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Old Dec 23, 2011 | 05:32 AM
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Aren't CF parts meant to be lightweight ? Defeats the purpose just sticking it onto an OEM part, would you not make moulds of what you want in CF and then replicate them in CF or FRP ?
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Old Dec 23, 2011 | 01:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Kruizer
Aren't CF parts meant to be lightweight ? Defeats the purpose just sticking it onto an OEM part, would you not make moulds of what you want in CF and then replicate them in CF or FRP ?


Originally Posted by legendracer

I have been a big fan of real carbon fiber mainly for the cosmetic look of it. so I decided to pick up a roll of CF and started testing it out and learning the basics of skinning parts with CF.
The answer to your question was in his 4th sentence! Read much?
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Old Dec 23, 2011 | 01:52 PM
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Pretty cool.
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Old Dec 23, 2011 | 02:34 PM
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Originally Posted by RX8Soldier
Toilet seat?

Quickest poop you will ever take.



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Old Dec 23, 2011 | 03:51 PM
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Originally Posted by limpbozkit
The answer to your question was in his 4th sentence! Read much?
I'm pretty sure I'm allowed express an opinion, I am not putting down him or his efforts and fair play to him but like I already said "I personally think using a lightweight material for asthetics is pointless" You could use the film instead.
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Old Dec 23, 2011 | 04:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Kruizer
I'm pretty sure I'm allowed express an opinion, I am not putting down him or his efforts and fair play to him but like I already said "I personally think using a lightweight material for asthetics is pointless" You could use the film instead.
The film looks tacky IMO. I think it looks great because he is using REAL carbon fiber vs. some fake sticker.
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Old Dec 23, 2011 | 05:18 PM
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Purely saying from a function over form point of view, it does look very well
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Old Dec 23, 2011 | 05:48 PM
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I agree with the cosmetic vs lightweight thing. but to be honest a CF hood and trunk would almost not make a difference in performance, hence its still a cosmetic upgrade in my eyes.

I like the look of CF, like those who like the real oak wood. Its a preference. And i got a lot of compliments on my toilet seat! who doesnt like to crap in style?
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Old Dec 23, 2011 | 05:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Kruizer
Purely saying from a function over form point of view, it does look very well
Reverie in the Uk may be able to do some real cf work. I didn't have time to submit my designs to them to get an idea though.
I hate cutting carbon, damn splinters!
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Old Dec 23, 2011 | 06:21 PM
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better than paying $300 for one ...

http://store.carbonfibergear.com/car...er-toilet-seat
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Old Dec 23, 2011 | 06:23 PM
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of course if you want real baller status

http://store.carbonfibergear.com/cor...luxury-bathtub
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Old Dec 23, 2011 | 06:43 PM
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^ WTF wow that is ridiculous I wonder if lewis hamilton has one? That is a neat toilet seat
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Old Dec 23, 2011 | 06:47 PM
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Originally Posted by legendracer

I will be starting a youtube channel on carbon fiber stuff. From CF parts from molds, skinning, and random art item with CF!

Feel free to shoot me ideas of what to cf and im open to critics and suggestions!
I have an idea how bout some CF wheel caps I can provide you with a set (4). sound good?
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Old Dec 23, 2011 | 07:35 PM
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Maybe I will eventually be able to make a cf bath tub to go with the seats! hahaha

wheel caps are a doable idea, but id rather do something a bit bigger for now, small pieces are easy, but still take a lot of work
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Old Dec 23, 2011 | 08:27 PM
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Carbon fiber toilet seat, you just opened up a can of worms soon everyone will have carbon fiber white goods!
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Old Dec 23, 2011 | 09:33 PM
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You have no idea how many people asked me to make them a set of cf toilet seats! LOL
i can say it helps with the bowel movements haha i kid i kid
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Old Dec 23, 2011 | 09:52 PM
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A first video! more to come please support me! I will make a plaque for RX8Club once I have time!
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Old Dec 23, 2011 | 10:10 PM
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where did you order your carbon from?
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Old Dec 23, 2011 | 10:11 PM
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Great video! What song is that?!
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Old Dec 24, 2011 | 03:20 AM
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Originally Posted by dmedz8
where did you order your carbon from?
I ordered them online a year ago lol i cant remember, its twill 60'' by 50 yards. wide enough to do most hoods and trunk


song is a royalty free song i found online, I cant recall the name of the song
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Old Dec 30, 2011 | 12:37 AM
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part 2 of the vid!

some people asked me to help them do cf parts, I probably wont be able to do any for you guys because its going to be a hassle. Shipping, wrapping/working time, shipping back. its going to cost more that way.
but watch my upcoming vids and support me!
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Old Jan 1, 2012 | 05:47 PM
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Badass work!
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