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MadScientist · 08-21-2005, 02:01 PM

What parts would you guys like to see made Carbon Fiber on the S-chassis?

Full Carbon Replacement or Carbon Cover?

Carbon... Carbon/ Kevlar... Silver Carbon?

Also throw out a price you would expect, and be willing to pay.

Peace
Drew

***FaLKoN240*** · 08-21-2005, 02:06 PM

The center console piece. Where the shifter trim, radio, and climate control bezel is.

Also, maybe the door panel inserts, and glove box. . .Haha.

That's the ricer stuff I can think of.

MadScientist · 08-21-2005, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 240FaLKoN

The center console piece. Where the shifter trim, radio, and climate control bezel is.

Also, maybe the door panel inserts, and glove box. . .Haha.

That's the ricer stuff I can think of.

The Trim parts you can get at any Pep Boys as a Dash Kit... hardly worth making a full carbon unit.

Glove Box... the entire Glove Box? Exterior only? or something like the Gauge holder HKS makes for RHD? Price?

Also lets drop the "rice" factor before it gets out of hand!
All suggestions are being taken seriously... so make serious sugestions.

Peace
Drew

ALTRNTV · 08-21-2005, 02:24 PM

A CF center a/c vent gauge holder!

*Agamemnon* · 08-21-2005, 02:29 PM

60mm center dash gauge holder in non gloss carbon/kevlar setup for LHD.

**ThatGuy** · 08-21-2005, 02:29 PM

B-Pillar Exterior Trim pieces will sell. Rear view mirror covers. I wouldn't mind seeing some random covers for engine componets and other things under the hood (For KA, not the damn SR)

ALTRNTV · 08-21-2005, 02:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThatGuy

(For KA, not the damn SR)

+1

Message Length.

chmercer · 08-21-2005, 03:06 PM

a cheap interior door skin, similar to the bee-r peices. i would also buy this in fiberglass

MadScientist · 08-21-2005, 03:46 PM

AkademikONE - A CF center a/c vent gauge holder!
Not bad, I know people are looking for these.

Agamemnon - almost on the same level as above.

ThatGuy - B-pillar (180sx/S13)... very good idea, and easy to make.
Rear View Mirror Covers are already made.. check website.
KA parts - Fuse box? etc?

chmercer - the Bee*R is flat and doesn't catch on with alot of people so If this were to be done it would be a variation of the stock.

Mike @ Kognition is playing with alot of ideas I dont want to disclose yet but all parts so far have been excelent. Mike also mentioned doing IC piping as a covering only... Customer would have to send the piping in.

I know alot of people think Carbon Fiber as Black, but a new Silver Carbon has been release. Should be a highly sought after option for people with lighter colored cars and engine parts.

What about some of these:
Door Sills?
Center Console Lid?
Full A-Pillar?
Heat Shield?

Keep it comming....

Peace
Drew

atom · 08-21-2005, 03:59 PM

LHD version of the Border Racing gauge pod would be #1 on my list. Or maybe a CF bezel to replace the oem gauge cluster with a set of aftermarket gauges.

**ThatGuy** · 08-21-2005, 03:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MadScientist

ThatGuy - B-pillar (180sx/S13)... very good idea, and easy to make.
Rear View Mirror Covers are already made.. check website.
KA parts - Fuse box? etc?

Hahaha, knew I had seen the mirror covers somewhere.

Fuse boxes could work, as well as resevoir covers. Anybody else got some KA/Carbon ideas?

420sx · 08-21-2005, 04:03 PM

yea the gauge holder would be kinda neat. as long as the price is right

driftstyre · 08-21-2005, 04:25 PM

fiberglass doors and hatch. I know someone makes carbon ones, does anyone make fiberglass ones though.

m0rex · 08-21-2005, 04:45 PM

Mmmm fuse box i can imagine that.

eyustfu · 08-21-2005, 04:48 PM

a carbon fiber sunroof cap for those who wants to remove the sunroof

***S14DB*** · 08-21-2005, 04:53 PM

Could Kognition make a FULL wrap around side mirror covers. Even if it's taking off the whole cover and molding it?

Garage Defend GT Cooling Panel knock-off would be nice. All the other panels are just a cut sheet not wrapped like the GD. The GD is too expensive for my taste.

chmercer · 08-21-2005, 04:56 PM

im interested in any kind of interior door replacment thing, just thought that if it was flat it would keep costs down. *shrug*. keep me updated!

MadScientist · 08-21-2005, 05:19 PM

Gauge mounts seem to be a big deal, however the problem is obvious... Size, Location, and Design... so far you have mentioned Border, Dash Mount, and AC Mount... all very different. I have consided the A Pillar mount but its rather played and most places dont design it well... The S15 is designed to not obstruct the view... so that would be the ideal way.

atom - The Gauge Cluster can be modified with a flat panel cut to the trim of the stock the bonded in place. If I think about making something like gauges to long, it build into a full custom dash.

driftstyre - Doors... I knew that was going to come up. Doors cost alot more because they have more structural and mechanical components than a hood or trunk lid... they also take alot of time to make and prep.

ThatGuy - Resivor Covers or Lids? All Engine Bay parts will be made of 500+ degree epoxy for safty.

eyustfu - ouch... Think that would cost more than its worth and you wouldn't gain sturctural rigidity eather... keep the visor closed.

S14DB - Yeah but also consider the cost would be higher... the reason for it being a cover is to keep the cost down. I understand if you dont have black mirrors how it seems to look odd but its really not bad. I'll see if I can get some pics of the Silver Carbon for you guys also.

Center Console Lid Cover...

Peace
Drew

HyperTek · 08-21-2005, 05:28 PM

how bout some functional cf parts to be used for thier light weight as replacements for stock parts?... door panals, dashboard, headlight lids (s13) etc..

A nice piece would be a cup holder to replace the s13 ash tray.. *hint hin winner idea here* hehe

eyustfu · 08-21-2005, 05:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by S14DB

Could Kognition make a FULL wrap around side mirror covers. Even if it's taking off the whole cover and molding it?

Garage Defend GT Cooling Panel knock-off would be nice. All the other panels are just a cut sheet not wrapped like the GD. The GD is too expensive for my taste.

they already make the garage defend replica cooling panels

MadScientist: Well the whole sunroof assembly is pretty heavy. There are people who removed the sunroof etc due to the weight.

**ThatGuy** · 08-21-2005, 05:31 PM

Just resevoir lids would be enough, and would look good when combined with Fuse box covers. That center console looks really nice.

For all the people looking for door panels, could you settle for handle replacements, and door lock trim? Those are the only two pieces that come out of the door. I personally think they could look pretty cool replaced with Carbon Fiber counterparts.

Also, after looking at that center console cover. I wonder if a cup holder or two could be incorporated into it?

eyustfu · 08-21-2005, 05:36 PM

or how about a S14 60mm gauge pod for the steering column shroud. similar to this: http://www.sp-power.com/images/media...tur_mega11.jpg

One guy made a few and listed it on ebay but i heard it was very poor in quality.

BobbyBoy · 08-21-2005, 05:40 PM

interior door panels, OEM style
S13.5 Raditor cooling panels
complete dash would be awesome

More functional weight reduction type parts

drift freaq · 08-21-2005, 05:44 PM

RB 25 coil packs cover, also RB26

MadScientist · 08-21-2005, 05:59 PM

HyperTek - Dash and Door Panels are being discussed however the cost is not going to be super low but will be very reasonable... just like a door the dash has alot of mounting a structural points. Molding a dash and door panels takes alot of skill.

Cup Holder... I have an S14 and just used the hole in front of the Lid... Adding a Cup holder to the Console Lid would be risky... think about it... thats where your elbow sits. Funny how the S15 has 2 Cup holders and the S13 and S14 get none!

eyustfu - It would be far cheeper to weld a patch... seriously a Carbon Sunroof cover would be Bank... consider the trim work. The mold alone would be 4 parts at least.

ThatGuy - Like I said, door panels are being considered. The Handle trim and the button trim would be seconday parts to the door panel. May offer as Optional parts. The door AC vent would be left for stock (due to vents) so a Carbon Dash Kit can be used.

steering column shroud gauge... seems like good use of a void area... i'll look into it.

Consider the Cost and if you would actually pay for it... ex: $700 for a Carbon Dash? ?

Peace
Drew

***S14DB*** · 08-21-2005, 06:20 PM

S14 fuse box cover would be cool.

Garage Defend GT Cooling Panel knock-off???

S_14.5 · 08-21-2005, 07:07 PM

bolt on front and rear (under) air diffusers...I want to replace the aluminum ones I made w/ carbon so that it won't absorb too much heat.

gmckey · 08-21-2005, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MadScientist

eyustfu - It would be far cheeper to weld a patch... seriously a Carbon Sunroof cover would be Bank... consider the trim work. The mold alone would be 4 parts at least.

steering column shroud gauge... seems like good use of a void area... i'll look into it.

Carbon sunroof plug would be great though, not a full replacement, just something that could be fastened in place of the stock sunroof assembly.

and the column shroud gauge is exactly what I've been looking for for a while now, CF would be really cool.

*Jeff240sx* · 08-21-2005, 07:50 PM

Power steering resivoir. The s14s looks stupid, the s13s rust, and every topmount turbo setup sends enough heat to make me think the plastic is going to melt.
-Jeff

BSPerformance · 08-21-2005, 07:51 PM

I have a centercounsle lid on mine and love the way it looks and would liek to get come more CF upfront

I would like to get a glove box and 3 gauge pod cluster like the ones Agamemnon posted up, but it all depends on price

08-21-2005, 02:06 PM	#2
*FaLKoN240* Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 16,761 Trader Rating: (73) Feedback Score: 73 reviews	The center console piece. Where the shifter trim, radio, and climate control bezel is. Also, maybe the door panel inserts, and glove box. . .Haha. That's the ricer stuff I can think of. __________________ Best way to do business with me? Make your best offer FIRST.

08-21-2005, 02:29 PM	#6
ThatGuy Admin Asshole Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Retired Age: 41 Posts: 20,394 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: ThatGuy Feedback Score: 0 reviews	B-Pillar Exterior Trim pieces will sell. Rear view mirror covers. I wouldn't mind seeing some random covers for engine componets and other things under the hood (For KA, not the damn SR) __________________ "Speak softly,..." -Pres. Teddy Roosevelt "Be polite, be professional, ..." -Gen. James Mattis

08-21-2005, 03:46 PM	#9
MadScientist Zilvia.net Advertiser Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: NOLA Age: 44 Posts: 1,964 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	AkademikONE - A CF center a/c vent gauge holder! Not bad, I know people are looking for these. Agamemnon - almost on the same level as above. ThatGuy - B-pillar (180sx/S13)... very good idea, and easy to make. Rear View Mirror Covers are already made.. check website. KA parts - Fuse box? etc? chmercer - the Bee*R is flat and doesn't catch on with alot of people so If this were to be done it would be a variation of the stock. Mike @ Kognition is playing with alot of ideas I dont want to disclose yet but all parts so far have been excelent. Mike also mentioned doing IC piping as a covering only... Customer would have to send the piping in. I know alot of people think Carbon Fiber as Black, but a new Silver Carbon has been release. Should be a highly sought after option for people with lighter colored cars and engine parts. What about some of these: Door Sills? Center Console Lid? Full A-Pillar? Heat Shield? Keep it comming.... Peace Drew __________________ URAS

08-21-2005, 04:03 PM	#12
420sx Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Texas Age: 38 Posts: 3,960 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: 420sx Feedback Score: 0 reviews	yea the gauge holder would be kinda neat. as long as the price is right __________________ hydropgrahics! ls1......

08-21-2005, 04:45 PM	#14
m0rex Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Nebraska Posts: 1,070 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Mmmm fuse box i can imagine that. __________________

08-21-2005, 02:01 PM	#1
MadScientist Zilvia.net Advertiser Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: NOLA Age: 44 Posts: 1,964 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	??Carbon Fiber Parts?? What parts would you guys like to see made Carbon Fiber on the S-chassis? Full Carbon Replacement or Carbon Cover? Carbon... Carbon/ Kevlar... Silver Carbon? Also throw out a price you would expect, and be willing to pay. Peace Drew __________________ URAS

08-21-2005, 02:24 PM	#4
ALTRNTV Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Western Conference Posts: 9,429 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	A CF center a/c vent gauge holder!

08-21-2005, 02:29 PM	#5
Agamemnon Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Lake Stevens, WA Age: 38 Posts: 2,585 Trader Rating: (20) Feedback Score: 20 reviews	60mm center dash gauge holder in non gloss carbon/kevlar setup for LHD.

08-21-2005, 03:06 PM	#8
chmercer BANNED Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: texas! Age: 35 Posts: 3,288 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	a cheap interior door skin, similar to the bee-r peices. i would also buy this in fiberglass

08-21-2005, 03:59 PM	#10
atom Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: San Francisco Posts: 1,196 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	LHD version of the Border Racing gauge pod would be #1 on my list. Or maybe a CF bezel to replace the oem gauge cluster with a set of aftermarket gauges.

08-21-2005, 04:25 PM	#13
driftstyre Zilvia.net Advertiser Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Boston Age: 42 Posts: 748 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	fiberglass doors and hatch. I know someone makes carbon ones, does anyone make fiberglass ones though.

08-21-2005, 04:48 PM	#15
eyustfu Zilvia Addict Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Dallas, Tx Posts: 781 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	a carbon fiber sunroof cap for those who wants to remove the sunroof

08-21-2005, 04:53 PM	#16
*S14DB* AFC #1 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: 昨晩あなたのお母さんの家 Posts: 20,181 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Could Kognition make a FULL wrap around side mirror covers. Even if it's taking off the whole cover and molding it? Garage Defend GT Cooling Panel knock-off would be nice. All the other panels are just a cut sheet not wrapped like the GD. The GD is too expensive for my taste. __________________ Comments should be taken as Opinions not as Statements of Fact

08-21-2005, 04:56 PM	#17
chmercer BANNED Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: texas! Age: 35 Posts: 3,288 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	im interested in any kind of interior door replacment thing, just thought that if it was flat it would keep costs down. shrug. keep me updated!

08-21-2005, 05:19 PM	#18
MadScientist Zilvia.net Advertiser Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: NOLA Age: 44 Posts: 1,964 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Gauge mounts seem to be a big deal, however the problem is obvious... Size, Location, and Design... so far you have mentioned Border, Dash Mount, and AC Mount... all very different. I have consided the A Pillar mount but its rather played and most places dont design it well... The S15 is designed to not obstruct the view... so that would be the ideal way. atom - The Gauge Cluster can be modified with a flat panel cut to the trim of the stock the bonded in place. If I think about making something like gauges to long, it build into a full custom dash. driftstyre - Doors... I knew that was going to come up. Doors cost alot more because they have more structural and mechanical components than a hood or trunk lid... they also take alot of time to make and prep. ThatGuy - Resivor Covers or Lids? All Engine Bay parts will be made of 500+ degree epoxy for safty. eyustfu - ouch... Think that would cost more than its worth and you wouldn't gain sturctural rigidity eather... keep the visor closed. S14DB - Yeah but also consider the cost would be higher... the reason for it being a cover is to keep the cost down. I understand if you dont have black mirrors how it seems to look odd but its really not bad. I'll see if I can get some pics of the Silver Carbon for you guys also. Center Console Lid Cover... Peace Drew __________________ URAS

08-21-2005, 05:28 PM	#19
HyperTek Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Cali Posts: 13,222 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	how bout some functional cf parts to be used for thier light weight as replacements for stock parts?... door panals, dashboard, headlight lids (s13) etc.. A nice piece would be a cup holder to replace the s13 ash tray.. hint hin winner idea here hehe __________________ Keep it Classy

08-21-2005, 05:31 PM	#21
ThatGuy Admin Asshole Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Retired Age: 41 Posts: 20,394 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: ThatGuy Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Just resevoir lids would be enough, and would look good when combined with Fuse box covers. That center console looks really nice. For all the people looking for door panels, could you settle for handle replacements, and door lock trim? Those are the only two pieces that come out of the door. I personally think they could look pretty cool replaced with Carbon Fiber counterparts. Also, after looking at that center console cover. I wonder if a cup holder or two could be incorporated into it? __________________ "Speak softly,..." -Pres. Teddy Roosevelt "Be polite, be professional, ..." -Gen. James Mattis

08-21-2005, 05:36 PM	#22
eyustfu Zilvia Addict Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Dallas, Tx Posts: 781 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	or how about a S14 60mm gauge pod for the steering column shroud. similar to this: http://www.sp-power.com/images/media...tur_mega11.jpg One guy made a few and listed it on ebay but i heard it was very poor in quality.

08-21-2005, 05:40 PM	#23
BobbyBoy Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: San Jose CA Age: 36 Posts: 433 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	interior door panels, OEM style S13.5 Raditor cooling panels complete dash would be awesome More functional weight reduction type parts __________________

08-21-2005, 05:44 PM	#24
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08-21-2005, 05:59 PM	#25
MadScientist Zilvia.net Advertiser Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: NOLA Age: 44 Posts: 1,964 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	HyperTek - Dash and Door Panels are being discussed however the cost is not going to be super low but will be very reasonable... just like a door the dash has alot of mounting a structural points. Molding a dash and door panels takes alot of skill. Cup Holder... I have an S14 and just used the hole in front of the Lid... Adding a Cup holder to the Console Lid would be risky... think about it... thats where your elbow sits. Funny how the S15 has 2 Cup holders and the S13 and S14 get none! eyustfu - It would be far cheeper to weld a patch... seriously a Carbon Sunroof cover would be Bank... consider the trim work. The mold alone would be 4 parts at least. ThatGuy - Like I said, door panels are being considered. The Handle trim and the button trim would be seconday parts to the door panel. May offer as Optional parts. The door AC vent would be left for stock (due to vents) so a Carbon Dash Kit can be used. steering column shroud gauge... seems like good use of a void area... i'll look into it. Consider the Cost and if you would actually pay for it... ex: $700 for a Carbon Dash? ? Peace Drew __________________ URAS

08-21-2005, 06:20 PM	#26
*S14DB* AFC #1 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: 昨晩あなたのお母さんの家 Posts: 20,181 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	S14 fuse box cover would be cool. Garage Defend GT Cooling Panel knock-off??? __________________ Comments should be taken as Opinions not as Statements of Fact

08-21-2005, 07:07 PM	#27
S_14.5 Zilvia Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Japan / California Age: 39 Posts: 164 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	bolt on front and rear (under) air diffusers...I want to replace the aluminum ones I made w/ carbon so that it won't absorb too much heat. __________________

08-21-2005, 07:50 PM	#29
Jeff240sx I hate you too... Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Tampa, FL Age: 38 Posts: 5,828 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: Jeff240sx Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Power steering resivoir. The s14s looks stupid, the s13s rust, and every topmount turbo setup sends enough heat to make me think the plastic is going to melt. -Jeff __________________ Whatup?

08-21-2005, 07:51 PM	#30
BSPerformance Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Philly Age: 32 Posts: 863 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	I have a centercounsle lid on mine and love the way it looks and would liek to get come more CF upfront I would like to get a glove box and 3 gauge pod cluster like the ones Agamemnon posted up, but it all depends on price __________________ a silvia

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