CF Grill
04-06-2012, 11:03 PM
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CF Grill
In case you guys missed this thread (https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/fabr...28-grille.html), A fellow TGO member made a nice looking CF grille for our camaros. The attention to it created a sort of drama to have a one time batch made. Thought I would share the news for anyone that may be interested here. I am #3 on the list. I think Mr.IrocZ is going to be in on this as well. The member wants $200 for each one made and we need at least 5 people committed to purchase.
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04-08-2012, 01:58 AM
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Sorry Travis, carbon fiber is for Imports.
Looks cool, but doesn't fit the look of the car. Maybe it'll look diff in person
Looks cool, but doesn't fit the look of the car. Maybe it'll look diff in person
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I think you would need some more CF to compliment it. Maybe carbon fiber back hatch or something?? Were you thinking about doing anything like that?
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I believe that finish you posted is in a gelcoat. Gelcoat gives the additional shine.
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If you had it gelcoated. I could give it the undercover89tbi stamp of approval for usage on all third gen camaro's. But until that time it is poopy. 
04-09-2012, 04:23 PM
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That shiney faux **** is what all the ricers like. The dull look is what the real vacuum bagged stuff looks like.
Look at these, they are all the real deal, the air cleaner is from debotech
Look at these, they are all the real deal, the air cleaner is from debotech
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For the record I own the absolute most american, most muscle car in history of mankind. The 68-70 Dodge Charger. 
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???
Have yet to sell a car on eBay, I was thinking more like a CNC ported intake manifold, but go ahead and keep talking about stuff you don't know about
Maybe I should have got some eBay fees from those door panels...
Have yet to sell a car on eBay, I was thinking more like a CNC ported intake manifold, but go ahead and keep talking about stuff you don't know about
Maybe I should have got some eBay fees from those door panels...
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Carbon fiber valve covers $350/pair, was thinking about getting a pair or getting some "Pontiac" ones from SDPC.
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so the fabricated aluminum valve cover craze is over and now carbon fiber is hot? dang! My mopars engine is going to be outdated by the time I get it in the car.
04-13-2012, 03:36 PM
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Those carbon covers look like the ones scooter perf. sells. Forgot brand name
Carbon covers is not a craze. I have had the sbc ones for a couple years now. I have some bbc ones too, those are k&n but they warped the flanges. Carbon covers have always been expensive so you hardly see them. I have intercoolers with carbon tanks, talk about rare.
Carbon covers is not a craze. I have had the sbc ones for a couple years now. I have some bbc ones too, those are k&n but they warped the flanges. Carbon covers have always been expensive so you hardly see them. I have intercoolers with carbon tanks, talk about rare.
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Fabricated still owns stamped any day! but carbon fiber is just taking it one step farther. The **** looks cool and is functional if you consider the weight savings.
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fabricated aluminum is so light anyway..i mean another pound or so aint really ****.
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weight may not be a big deal in these cases but in the end is it a nice show piece as well and we all know we like to have pretty engines.
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Weight is definitely an issue (especially if you have a porky convertible!) once you start being a weight weenie. A few grams here and there can add up to a considerable weight savings. Why lug around extra weight if you don't need to?
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Unless the entire car is on a diet, then its pointless.
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2.7ounces each lug nut equates to a savings of 4.725 "rotating mass" lbs!
Yea man, almost lost 5lbs dropping a lug nut at each corner!
Yea man, almost lost 5lbs dropping a lug nut at each corner!
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The price isnt bad considering the costs of carbon fiber itself, this is a full CF build not an overlay. then the cost for the mans time to build these himself
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well ya figure a brand new bowtie grille costs 90.00 plus shipping..so 200 isnt that bad really...
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oh really? Yeah Id never pay 200 dollars for it. But when you compare the two it isnt so far out of price.
