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Opinions on carbon fibre bits

Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2007 8:52 pm
by Scoobyweb
What is peoples general opinion on carbon fibre bits. I need new front grille pieces for my Impreza. I only need 2 of the three pieces but these are going to cost over

Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2007 9:25 pm
by Tk
i say go for it , if you dont like them when there fitted im sure someone on s/net will buy them from you. or spray them blue :lol:

Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2007 10:10 pm
by duncan
go for it chris - looks good.

Posted: Thu Dec 20, 2007 8:06 am
by blacky
Nothing ventured nothing gained :!:

Have you tried any Subaru breakers for the parts :?:

Posted: Thu Dec 20, 2007 12:40 pm
by Scoobyweb
I have tried daily to find parts at the breakers and ebay, Parts for the 06 models are like rocking horse sh*t. I have managed to get a sub frame, bonnet, and bumper beam which will have saved me nearly

Posted: Thu Dec 20, 2007 7:27 pm
by 323ian
I would say definitely mate but im a bit biased on carbon!!
If you dont like the look then spray them the same colour of your car and it will be cheaper stronger and lighter than stock anyway.

Posted: Thu Dec 20, 2007 8:00 pm
by Scoobyweb
I am not a fan of carbon but it will work out much cheaper for me to replace with these.

Posted: Thu Dec 20, 2007 10:51 pm
by Stuart
I have to say that I think they are 'ok', but nothing special. Do you actually need to replace your grille or is it just an aesthetic thing?

Sorry Chris. Not feeling very cute and cuddly towards adding carbon for non-performance related needs. I'll have another drink.................


...........I may change my mood :D

Posted: Fri Dec 21, 2007 1:40 pm
by Scoobyweb
Yes Stuart I need to replace 2 of the sections as they are damaged (Binned the car at Cadwell) along with bumper, lights, bonnet, wings and some metalwork at the front So the parts bill is horrendous. I am trying to source the parts myself without having to pay dealer prices and by buying the carbon ones it will save me nearly

Posted: Fri Dec 21, 2007 1:45 pm
by RX7
Chris, just ask Stu about the canards he put on his car.......... :lol: