Interior Carbon Fiber

jel · 02-10-2008, 10:43 PM

This is a work in progress, but couldn't help sharing what it looks like so far. After I get my leather dash from JPM, I'll be able to put everything together and finish the carbon fiber. I don't want to get antsy and do it without everything exactly where it's supposed to be.

It's a 51 piece kit. I decided so far to not do the upper dash vents, the door handles, door pulls, or the steering wheel buttons. The kit comes with both sides of the steering wheel covers, but I only have the left-side buttons. Not symmetric enough for me. Also, the passenger door handle didn't open because the fiber got in the way, so I took them both off.

That's my daughter "working" under the steering wheel. I need to tuck that piece under on the top right of the storage compartment. It was just a hair too long.

More to follow.

jayman · 02-10-2008, 10:47 PM

Looks good so far

...do you usually work on the car in your Strawberry Shortcake sweatshirt?

jel · 02-10-2008, 10:55 PM

I alternate among dressing like a construction worker, cop, sailor, and an Indian/Native American (for the PC police).

xmicro_Redline · 02-10-2008, 11:20 PM

Looking good so far.....Love that Carbon Fibre!!

jel · 02-11-2008, 01:27 AM

Ok, I guess I lied. I found some more pieces I could put on in the interim. It's looking nice.

xmicro_Redline · 02-11-2008, 02:34 AM

It is so hard to photograph due to the reflectivity!

You did the opposite of me. I have a SIlver Car with Red/Blk carbon Fibre and you have the Red Car with regular Carbon Fibre.

Here are a few shots of the Red/Blk on my silver redline.

jel · 02-11-2008, 09:28 AM

Very nice!

marklynn70 · 02-11-2008, 10:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jel

Ok, I guess I lied. I found some more pieces I could put on in the interim. It's looking nice.

Way to dress up the interior.

blackmod · 02-13-2008, 09:29 PM

I looked at this product but was hesitant, this is the 3m stuff. If someone offered actual carbon fiber components that would be worth big money to me.

I just worry that when you get close it may look cheap, i'll ask you guys, how does this actually look

blackmod · 02-13-2008, 09:32 PM

ps i hate the polished black plastic look, dust scratches it.

why oh why did they put shinny scratchable plastic in the car
convertible=dust and dirt inside car=scrathed plastic

Rick Tinley Park · 02-14-2008, 09:23 AM

Looking at these pics has made up my mind. I plan to order a kit of Real Brushed Aluminum for my car. I'm not a big carbon fiber fan -- but the kit looks good in your car.

Sierra Shark · 02-14-2008, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rick Tinley Park

Looking at these pics has made up my mind. I plan to order a kit of Real Brushed Aluminum for my car. I'm not a big carbon fiber fan -- but the kit looks good in your car.

Question for you and JEL... Who is the vendor and how much for carbon or aluminium kits? Web links please. Thanks!

WOLFSKY · 02-14-2008, 02:27 PM

XMicro Redline told me he got his dash kit here:

Wood Dash Kits | Dash Kits | Dash Trim Kits | Wooddashexperts.com - Home

xmicro_Redline · 02-14-2008, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blackmod

I looked at this product but was hesitant, this is the 3m stuff. If someone offered actual carbon fiber components that would be worth big money to me.

I just worry that when you get close it may look cheap, i'll ask you guys, how does this actually look

It is very subjective, and by the way, it is REAL CARBON FIBRE with a Resin over the top. Some people do not like the glossy shine of the resin, but most forum members that see it say it looks way better in person than in pictures.

jel · 02-15-2008, 08:17 PM

Sorry for the delay. I was away on business. The pictures using a flash will make it look more "blingy" than it actually is. The picture I took through the windshield of the storage area was without a flash. The company was mentioned above in one of the messages. The prices depend on if you get the real carbon fiber or another option. There's also number of pieces options with each kit, so the price will vary. Mine was about $300/305 and I think it was the 51 piece kit.

One option I'd like to see is for the right side of the steering wheel to be solid for those of us with only left side steering wheel buttons. The kit comes with a left and right side piece, but both for buttons. I don't want just the left side covered with the carbon fiber. Another problem I ran into is the door handle piece on the passenger side was catching on the surrounding door panel, so I didn't use that piece on either side. I tried moving it forward, but it was too excessively forward for it to work.

I used my space heater (instead of a heat gun because I had it turned on in my cold garage) on a couple of the pieces before putting them on. I recommend using a heat gun for some of the tricky pieces. And the outer round part that goes on the center of the steering wheel was surprisingly difficult because it wanted to keeping coming off due to its shape, so use the adhesive there. Also, disconnect the battery unless you have neighbors who don't mind hearing your horn for 10 minutes while you're working that area.

And thanks for the kind words

jayman · 02-15-2008, 09:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jel

Ok, I guess I lied. I found some more pieces I could put on in the interim. It's looking nice.

I like

.....shiny...GOOD.......fire...BAD:lol :

02-10-2008, 10:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
jel Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Western Washington Posts: 393 My Photos: (8)	Interior Carbon Fiber This is a work in progress, but couldn't help sharing what it looks like so far. After I get my leather dash from JPM, I'll be able to put everything together and finish the carbon fiber. I don't want to get antsy and do it without everything exactly where it's supposed to be. It's a 51 piece kit. I decided so far to not do the upper dash vents, the door handles, door pulls, or the steering wheel buttons. The kit comes with both sides of the steering wheel covers, but I only have the left-side buttons. Not symmetric enough for me. Also, the passenger door handle didn't open because the fiber got in the way, so I took them both off. That's my daughter "working" under the steering wheel. I need to tuck that piece under on the top right of the storage compartment. It was just a hair too long. More to follow. Attached Thumbnails __________________ JPM leather dash Dual XDVD8285 Interior carbon fiber kit Wind Restrictor V2 Fujita dual filter CAI Kappasphere KS2/Li'l Chromies Blackcat gauges Billet grille O-series stubby/FlameBall shifter V doors Sequential brake/3rd pulsating lights Last edited by jel : 02-10-2008 at 10:47 PM.

02-10-2008, 10:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
jayman First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 1,830 My Photos: (0)	Looks good so far...do you usually work on the car in your Strawberry Shortcake sweatshirt? __________________ Silver Graphite '07 : red interior, tint, chrome rims, li'l chromies, chrome wipers, chrome domes, chrome vanity,chrome valve stems, chrome antenna, chrome sack... "I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul" C&H RED SOX NATION

02-10-2008, 10:55 PM	#3 (permalink)
jel Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Western Washington Posts: 393 My Photos: (8)	I alternate among dressing like a construction worker, cop, sailor, and an Indian/Native American (for the PC police). __________________ JPM leather dash Dual XDVD8285 Interior carbon fiber kit Wind Restrictor V2 Fujita dual filter CAI Kappasphere KS2/Li'l Chromies Blackcat gauges Billet grille O-series stubby/FlameBall shifter V doors Sequential brake/3rd pulsating lights

02-11-2008, 01:27 AM	#5 (permalink)
jel Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Western Washington Posts: 393 My Photos: (8)	Ok, I guess I lied. I found some more pieces I could put on in the interim. It's looking nice. Attached Thumbnails __________________ JPM leather dash Dual XDVD8285 Interior carbon fiber kit Wind Restrictor V2 Fujita dual filter CAI Kappasphere KS2/Li'l Chromies Blackcat gauges Billet grille O-series stubby/FlameBall shifter V doors Sequential brake/3rd pulsating lights

02-11-2008, 02:34 AM	#6 (permalink)
xmicro_Redline Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: New York Posts: 4,500 My Photos: (1)	It is so hard to photograph due to the reflectivity! You did the opposite of me. I have a SIlver Car with Red/Blk carbon Fibre and you have the Red Car with regular Carbon Fibre. Here are a few shots of the Red/Blk on my silver redline. Attached Thumbnails

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02-10-2008, 11:20 PM	#4 (permalink)
xmicro_Redline Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: New York Posts: 4,500 My Photos: (1)	Looking good so far.....Love that Carbon Fibre!!

02-11-2008, 09:28 AM	#7 (permalink)
jel Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Western Washington Posts: 393 My Photos: (8)	Very nice! __________________ JPM leather dash Dual XDVD8285 Interior carbon fiber kit Wind Restrictor V2 Fujita dual filter CAI Kappasphere KS2/Li'l Chromies Blackcat gauges Billet grille O-series stubby/FlameBall shifter V doors Sequential brake/3rd pulsating lights

02-13-2008, 09:29 PM	#9 (permalink)
blackmod Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 41 My Photos: (0)	I looked at this product but was hesitant, this is the 3m stuff. If someone offered actual carbon fiber components that would be worth big money to me. I just worry that when you get close it may look cheap, i'll ask you guys, how does this actually look __________________ redline, cold air intake, downpipe, magnaflow exhaust, rebar, bb throttle body, intercooler, ram hood, ground effects, vertical doors, 19" rims and tires, wind deflector, billet grill, billet antenna, c/fiber dash accents

02-13-2008, 09:32 PM	#10 (permalink)
blackmod Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 41 My Photos: (0)	ps i hate the polished black plastic look, dust scratches it. why oh why did they put shinny scratchable plastic in the car convertible=dust and dirt inside car=scrathed plastic __________________ redline, cold air intake, downpipe, magnaflow exhaust, rebar, bb throttle body, intercooler, ram hood, ground effects, vertical doors, 19" rims and tires, wind deflector, billet grill, billet antenna, c/fiber dash accents

02-14-2008, 09:23 AM	#11 (permalink)
Rick Tinley Park Moderator Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: SW Suburbs of Chicago Posts: 4,819 My Photos: (11)	Looking at these pics has made up my mind. I plan to order a kit of Real Brushed Aluminum for my car. I'm not a big carbon fiber fan -- but the kit looks good in your car. __________________ Find out about my radio show http://www.anj.westpm.net Founder: www.chicagolandroadsters.com Rick Tinley Park Delivered June 15, 2006 VIN - 3099 Sunburst Yellow Name - Sunni1 IL License # - YLO SKY 1

02-14-2008, 02:27 PM	#13 (permalink)
WOLFSKY Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Sherman Oaks, CA Posts: 363 My Photos: (1)	XMicro Redline told me he got his dash kit here: Wood Dash Kits \| Dash Kits \| Dash Trim Kits \| Wooddashexperts.com - Home __________________ 2008 Redline Techno Gray - 5 Speed Black/Red Leather 6-CD/MP3 Magna-Flow Chrome Wheels Chromies Stubby Red Calipers REDLINE Brake Light Overlay Tint Plate: WOLFSKY Deposit: 10/02/07 Born: 11/9/07 Shipped: 11/14/07 Arrived: 11/30/07

02-15-2008, 08:17 PM	#15 (permalink)
jel Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Western Washington Posts: 393 My Photos: (8)	Sorry for the delay. I was away on business. The pictures using a flash will make it look more "blingy" than it actually is. The picture I took through the windshield of the storage area was without a flash. The company was mentioned above in one of the messages. The prices depend on if you get the real carbon fiber or another option. There's also number of pieces options with each kit, so the price will vary. Mine was about $300/305 and I think it was the 51 piece kit. One option I'd like to see is for the right side of the steering wheel to be solid for those of us with only left side steering wheel buttons. The kit comes with a left and right side piece, but both for buttons. I don't want just the left side covered with the carbon fiber. Another problem I ran into is the door handle piece on the passenger side was catching on the surrounding door panel, so I didn't use that piece on either side. I tried moving it forward, but it was too excessively forward for it to work. I used my space heater (instead of a heat gun because I had it turned on in my cold garage) on a couple of the pieces before putting them on. I recommend using a heat gun for some of the tricky pieces. And the outer round part that goes on the center of the steering wheel was surprisingly difficult because it wanted to keeping coming off due to its shape, so use the adhesive there. Also, disconnect the battery unless you have neighbors who don't mind hearing your horn for 10 minutes while you're working that area. And thanks for the kind words __________________ JPM leather dash Dual XDVD8285 Interior carbon fiber kit Wind Restrictor V2 Fujita dual filter CAI Kappasphere KS2/Li'l Chromies Blackcat gauges Billet grille O-series stubby/FlameBall shifter V doors Sequential brake/3rd pulsating lights Last edited by jel : 02-15-2008 at 08:26 PM.

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