| WolfDrive | 02-28-2004 03:05 AM |
Carbon Fiber Dash Kit??
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Okay, I am pretty well convinced that the factory dash kit is no good... being faked as carbon fiber any way.... so my question is this....
I had Superior Dash's CF Kit in my '99 Cougar, and it was awesome, looked great, very well made... Does anyone have it in their Subaru?
Also I am looking at a place called AAA Exotic Wood, Inc. Which seems a bit more shady at about half the price of the Superior Dash kit.... anyone have a kit from these guys in Carbon Fiber? Is it real Carbon Fiber? is it well made?
Any word on these guys would be a big help, or maybe you can even point me in a better direction. Thanks!
I had Superior Dash's CF Kit in my '99 Cougar, and it was awesome, looked great, very well made... Does anyone have it in their Subaru?
Also I am looking at a place called AAA Exotic Wood, Inc. Which seems a bit more shady at about half the price of the Superior Dash kit.... anyone have a kit from these guys in Carbon Fiber? Is it real Carbon Fiber? is it well made?
Any word on these guys would be a big help, or maybe you can even point me in a better direction. Thanks!
| Plasteredcat | 02-28-2004 05:29 PM |
[url]www.spt.subaru.com[/url]
| Aaron'z 2.5RS | 02-28-2004 06:00 PM |
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Plasteredcat [/i]
[B][url]www.spt.subaru.com[/url] [/B][/QUOTE]
Funnay......how people DON't actually read posts.......
Dude wants REAL CF
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[B][url]www.spt.subaru.com[/url] [/B][/QUOTE]
Funnay......how people DON't actually read posts.......
Dude wants REAL CF
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| MistaOctamopus | 02-28-2004 09:03 PM |
[url]http://www.dealerdirectonline.net/product.php?make_id=38&category_id=1&model_id=207[/url]
I'm pretty sure they carry real CF for up to 2004 imprezas. They also have colored plastic and brushed aluminum.
I'm pretty sure they carry real CF for up to 2004 imprezas. They also have colored plastic and brushed aluminum.
| Tobey | 02-28-2004 11:53 PM |
somone needs to make a full, replacement c/f interior kit in gloss and / or flat c/f.
just like the subaru kit only in REAL c/f.
just like the subaru kit only in REAL c/f.
| riverarob | 02-29-2004 12:08 AM |
[url]http://www.ravspec.com/pdetails.asp?itemID=4690[/url]
These aren't the overpriced cheapy Subaru stick on pieces.
They look like high quality pieces. Full replacement parts.
I should get my status bumped up to Scooby Specialist for finding this.:)
These aren't the overpriced cheapy Subaru stick on pieces.
They look like high quality pieces. Full replacement parts.
I should get my status bumped up to Scooby Specialist for finding this.:)
| The_Triton | 02-29-2004 12:35 AM |
Do you currently have the OEM CF trim?
I switched over to the OEM CF trim last spring. I researched the current options for about 4 months before going that router.
Biggest problem with aftermarket kits is fitment. The Subaru trim may not be real, but it has a finished CF look with perfect fitment.
I switched over to the OEM CF trim last spring. I researched the current options for about 4 months before going that router.
Biggest problem with aftermarket kits is fitment. The Subaru trim may not be real, but it has a finished CF look with perfect fitment.
| CreoWRX | 02-29-2004 12:42 AM |
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by riverarob [/i]
[B][url]http://www.ravspec.com/pdetails.asp?itemID=4690[/url]
These aren't the overpriced cheapy Subaru stick on pieces.
They look like high quality pieces. Full replacement parts.
I should get my status bumped up to Scooby Specialist for finding this.:) [/B][/QUOTE]
Um... Hate to break it to you... But that's just the OEM carbon trim. It's not [i]real[/i] carbon fiber, just painted to simulate it.
-Mike-
[B][url]http://www.ravspec.com/pdetails.asp?itemID=4690[/url]
These aren't the overpriced cheapy Subaru stick on pieces.
They look like high quality pieces. Full replacement parts.
I should get my status bumped up to Scooby Specialist for finding this.:) [/B][/QUOTE]
Um... Hate to break it to you... But that's just the OEM carbon trim. It's not [i]real[/i] carbon fiber, just painted to simulate it.
-Mike-
| riverarob | 02-29-2004 12:51 AM |
what's oem carbon trim?
The oem option is the stick-ons. At least that was my impression.
The oem option is the stick-ons. At least that was my impression.
| CreoWRX | 02-29-2004 01:16 AM |
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by riverarob [/i]
[B]what's oem carbon trim?
The oem option is the stick-ons. At least that was my impression. [/B][/QUOTE]
The OEM carbon fiber option are the pieces that you provided the link to. They're just the stock pieces painted with a carbon fiber [i]pattern[/i] instead of silver/grey. The aftermarket carbon fiber kits are the overlays.
-Mike-
[B]what's oem carbon trim?
The oem option is the stick-ons. At least that was my impression. [/B][/QUOTE]
The OEM carbon fiber option are the pieces that you provided the link to. They're just the stock pieces painted with a carbon fiber [i]pattern[/i] instead of silver/grey. The aftermarket carbon fiber kits are the overlays.
-Mike-
| Monsito | 02-29-2004 02:25 AM |
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Tobey[/i]
[B] somone needs to make a full, replacement c/f interior kit in gloss and / or flat c/f.
just like the subaru kit only in REAL c/f. [/B][/QUOTE]
I've been on the look out for eight months and still have not found a real carbon fiber kit. I've found lots of fake garbage but nothing real.
:mad:
[B] somone needs to make a full, replacement c/f interior kit in gloss and / or flat c/f.
just like the subaru kit only in REAL c/f. [/B][/QUOTE]
I've been on the look out for eight months and still have not found a real carbon fiber kit. I've found lots of fake garbage but nothing real.
:mad:
| riverarob | 02-29-2004 11:37 AM |
Sorry fellas. My mistake.
| Plasteredcat | 02-29-2004 12:41 PM |
Try these guys I meet them at a car meet 5-6 months ago they may make these . [url]www.carbonconcept.com[/url]
| JBPolkAudio | 02-29-2004 05:37 PM |
Just make your own dash kit. Since this pictures was taken the entire center stereo section has been wrapped in carbon.
~JB
[IMG]http://www.polkaudio.com/images/systemsPolk/19_23_big.jpg[/IMG]
~JB
[IMG]http://www.polkaudio.com/images/systemsPolk/19_23_big.jpg[/IMG]
| jagcars26 | 02-29-2004 06:20 PM |
Very nice,,,did you do it yourself,or get someone local (balto) to do it?
Thanks Rudy
Thanks Rudy
| singletrack | 02-29-2004 08:06 PM |
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by JBPolkAudio [/i]
[B]Just make your own dash kit. Since this pictures was taken the entire center stereo section has been wrapped in carbon.
~JB
[/B][/QUOTE]
That looks sick! So can you point me to a site/post/something that will help me get on my way?
-st
[B]Just make your own dash kit. Since this pictures was taken the entire center stereo section has been wrapped in carbon.
~JB
[/B][/QUOTE]
That looks sick! So can you point me to a site/post/something that will help me get on my way?
-st
| riverarob | 02-29-2004 11:28 PM |
couldn't find the dash kit but............
[url]http://www.subarustore.com/carfibtoilse.html[/url]
:p
[url]http://www.subarustore.com/carfibtoilse.html[/url]
:p
| JBPolkAudio | 03-01-2004 02:07 AM |
No the installers at Polk Audio did that car. It takes some practice, but you can do it yourself with a little time. I just finshed wraping my door panels, and it's a bitch, but it looks awesome!
You can see some other pictures of that car, along with the door panels here: [URL=http://www.polkaudio.com/car/installs/viewpolk.php?id=19]http://www.polkaudio.com/car/installs/viewpolk.php?id=19[/URL]
You'll want to go to this site for all your carbon needs:
[URL=http://www.uscomposites.com/]http://www.uscomposites.com/[/URL]
Good luck!
~JB
You can see some other pictures of that car, along with the door panels here: [URL=http://www.polkaudio.com/car/installs/viewpolk.php?id=19]http://www.polkaudio.com/car/installs/viewpolk.php?id=19[/URL]
You'll want to go to this site for all your carbon needs:
[URL=http://www.uscomposites.com/]http://www.uscomposites.com/[/URL]
Good luck!
~JB
| AltimaJay | 03-01-2004 02:33 AM |
wow:eek: talk about cf
| allanak | 03-01-2004 03:44 AM |
I got a real great kit from some canadian guy on ebay, but when I received it, it turns out that its made by a company called Sherwood Dash. There is a pic of all the stuff it comes with at [url]http://www.sherwooddash.com/shadowsheets/1482.gif?Picture=1482[/url]
I'll snap some shots tomorrow for ya, if I remember.
I'll snap some shots tomorrow for ya, if I remember.
| singletrack | 03-01-2004 11:10 AM |
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by allanak [/i]
[B]I got a real great kit from some canadian guy on ebay, but when I received it, it turns out that its made by a company called Sherwood Dash. There is a pic of all the stuff it comes with at [url]http://www.sherwooddash.com/shadowsheets/1482.gif?Picture=1482[/url]
I'll snap some shots tomorrow for ya, if I remember. [/B][/QUOTE]
Please do. So it is real CF stuck on to the factory or is the whole mold CF?
-st
[B]I got a real great kit from some canadian guy on ebay, but when I received it, it turns out that its made by a company called Sherwood Dash. There is a pic of all the stuff it comes with at [url]http://www.sherwooddash.com/shadowsheets/1482.gif?Picture=1482[/url]
I'll snap some shots tomorrow for ya, if I remember. [/B][/QUOTE]
Please do. So it is real CF stuck on to the factory or is the whole mold CF?
-st
| singletrack | 03-01-2004 11:11 AM |
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by JBPolkAudio [/i]
[B]No the installers at Polk Audio did that car. It takes some practice, but you can do it yourself with a little time. I just finshed wraping my door panels, and it's a bitch, but it looks awesome!
You can see some other pictures of that car, along with the door panels here: [URL=http://www.polkaudio.com/car/installs/viewpolk.php?id=19]http://www.polkaudio.com/car/installs/viewpolk.php?id=19[/URL]
You'll want to go to this site for all your carbon needs:
[URL=http://www.uscomposites.com/]http://www.uscomposites.com/[/URL]
Good luck!
~JB [/B][/QUOTE]
Thanks for the link!
-st
[B]No the installers at Polk Audio did that car. It takes some practice, but you can do it yourself with a little time. I just finshed wraping my door panels, and it's a bitch, but it looks awesome!
You can see some other pictures of that car, along with the door panels here: [URL=http://www.polkaudio.com/car/installs/viewpolk.php?id=19]http://www.polkaudio.com/car/installs/viewpolk.php?id=19[/URL]
You'll want to go to this site for all your carbon needs:
[URL=http://www.uscomposites.com/]http://www.uscomposites.com/[/URL]
Good luck!
~JB [/B][/QUOTE]
Thanks for the link!
-st
| Sal-Paradise | 03-01-2004 03:49 PM |
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by JBPolkAudio [/i]
[B]No the installers at Polk Audio did that car. It takes some practice, but you can do it yourself with a little time. I just finshed wraping my door panels, and it's a bitch, but it looks awesome!
You can see some other pictures of that car, along with the door panels here: [URL=http://www.polkaudio.com/car/installs/viewpolk.php?id=19]http://www.polkaudio.com/car/installs/viewpolk.php?id=19[/URL]
You'll want to go to this site for all your carbon needs:
[URL=http://www.uscomposites.com/]http://www.uscomposites.com/[/URL]
Good luck!
~JB [/B][/QUOTE]
Is there any walkthroughs online that you know about? I'm fairly handy and think I could figure it out, but gotta start somewhere :D Did you use molds? or were you able to get that nice a finish just overlaying?
[B]No the installers at Polk Audio did that car. It takes some practice, but you can do it yourself with a little time. I just finshed wraping my door panels, and it's a bitch, but it looks awesome!
You can see some other pictures of that car, along with the door panels here: [URL=http://www.polkaudio.com/car/installs/viewpolk.php?id=19]http://www.polkaudio.com/car/installs/viewpolk.php?id=19[/URL]
You'll want to go to this site for all your carbon needs:
[URL=http://www.uscomposites.com/]http://www.uscomposites.com/[/URL]
Good luck!
~JB [/B][/QUOTE]
Is there any walkthroughs online that you know about? I'm fairly handy and think I could figure it out, but gotta start somewhere :D Did you use molds? or were you able to get that nice a finish just overlaying?
| maaw | 03-01-2004 04:43 PM |
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by JBPolkAudio [/i]
[B]No the installers at Polk Audio did that car. It takes some practice, but you can do it yourself with a little time. I just finshed wraping my door panels, and it's a bitch, but it looks awesome!
You can see some other pictures of that car, along with the door panels here: [URL=http://www.polkaudio.com/car/installs/viewpolk.php?id=19]http://www.polkaudio.com/car/installs/viewpolk.php?id=19[/URL]
You'll want to go to this site for all your carbon needs:
[URL=http://www.uscomposites.com/]http://www.uscomposites.com/[/URL]
Good luck!
~JB [/B][/QUOTE]
Ive been thinking of getting fixed seats for some time now, how well does the stock seat belt work with that kind of seat? I was thinking of eventually getting a sparco corsa or evo II.
[B]No the installers at Polk Audio did that car. It takes some practice, but you can do it yourself with a little time. I just finshed wraping my door panels, and it's a bitch, but it looks awesome!
You can see some other pictures of that car, along with the door panels here: [URL=http://www.polkaudio.com/car/installs/viewpolk.php?id=19]http://www.polkaudio.com/car/installs/viewpolk.php?id=19[/URL]
You'll want to go to this site for all your carbon needs:
[URL=http://www.uscomposites.com/]http://www.uscomposites.com/[/URL]
Good luck!
~JB [/B][/QUOTE]
Ive been thinking of getting fixed seats for some time now, how well does the stock seat belt work with that kind of seat? I was thinking of eventually getting a sparco corsa or evo II.
| allanak | 03-02-2004 05:12 PM |
Pics as promised:
[URL=http://pictu.rific.com/pics/Impreza WRX/cf/centerconsole.JPG]Center Console[/URL]
[URL=http://pictu.rific.com/pics/Impreza WRX/cf/maplights.JPG]Map Lights[/URL]
[URL=http://pictu.rific.com/pics/Impreza WRX/cf/drivercontrols.JPG]Driver Controls[/URL]
[URL=http://pictu.rific.com/pics/Impreza WRX/cf/glovebox.JPG]Glove Box[/URL]
[URL=http://pictu.rific.com/pics/Impreza WRX/cf/gaugecluster.JPG]Gauge Cluster[/URL]
[URL=http://pictu.rific.com/pics/Impreza WRX/cf/centerconsole.JPG]Center Console[/URL]
I bought the kit off some guy on ebay, his username was goodtrim
[URL=http://pictu.rific.com/pics/Impreza WRX/cf/centerconsole.JPG]Center Console[/URL]
[URL=http://pictu.rific.com/pics/Impreza WRX/cf/maplights.JPG]Map Lights[/URL]
[URL=http://pictu.rific.com/pics/Impreza WRX/cf/drivercontrols.JPG]Driver Controls[/URL]
[URL=http://pictu.rific.com/pics/Impreza WRX/cf/glovebox.JPG]Glove Box[/URL]
[URL=http://pictu.rific.com/pics/Impreza WRX/cf/gaugecluster.JPG]Gauge Cluster[/URL]
[URL=http://pictu.rific.com/pics/Impreza WRX/cf/centerconsole.JPG]Center Console[/URL]
I bought the kit off some guy on ebay, his username was goodtrim
| Plasteredcat | 03-02-2004 06:35 PM |
what the process . Sorry dont mean to sound stupid but I have never done this or seen it done .
| allanak | 03-03-2004 01:31 PM |
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Plasteredcat[/i]
[B] what the process . Sorry dont mean to sound stupid but I have never done this or seen it done . [/B][/QUOTE]
What's the process for what? If you're talking about just installing one of these kits, clean off your dash with the supplied alcohol or whatever they give you (which probably isnt enough quantity-wise) and get all the armor all / dust and whatever other crap is on your interior. Take off the double-sided 3M tape and apply. Hold it for at least 30 seconds to make sure it stays on good. Have patience, you don't want a crooked carbon fiber dash or having to put it back on after a month. Unless you were referring to making your own CF molds, which is an entirely different story.
[B] what the process . Sorry dont mean to sound stupid but I have never done this or seen it done . [/B][/QUOTE]
What's the process for what? If you're talking about just installing one of these kits, clean off your dash with the supplied alcohol or whatever they give you (which probably isnt enough quantity-wise) and get all the armor all / dust and whatever other crap is on your interior. Take off the double-sided 3M tape and apply. Hold it for at least 30 seconds to make sure it stays on good. Have patience, you don't want a crooked carbon fiber dash or having to put it back on after a month. Unless you were referring to making your own CF molds, which is an entirely different story.
| cnk | 03-03-2004 01:34 PM |
I think he's referring to laying carbon fiber yourself. . .not the stick on stuff. From most of my research, it should be similar to fiberglassing. Lay the carbon down, put epoxy all over it to saturate the material, squeegie (sp?) out the air bubbles. When it's dry, you polish it up. I'm tempted to try it out, but am still doing some more research on the topic.
Calvin
Calvin
| Plasteredcat | 03-03-2004 07:23 PM |
Thanks ... sounds kinds risky
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