BluKoo
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I love carbon fibre and the way it looks, but when people start adding it to their cars just for the sake of it, it seems a bit chavy. Especially when its not real.
This is odd though because its actually real carbon. However its like a vinyl, so it has no benefits other than to look good, and in reality it will actually make the car heavier (ever so slightly).
I'm in two minds whether i like it or not, but i'm thinking i could probably live with it on my car.
What do you think?
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Kieran
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i like whats the price tho lol
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BluKoo
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Not that bad really. About £200 for a roof.
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Seany
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I think its a great idea. People paint there cars different colours and put vinyl wraps so whats the difference. Obviously it will have no real benefit other than looking good
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BluKoo
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It just seems a bit like those fake tattoo sleves though 
Although a fake carbon roof isn't nearly as bad as fake tattoos.
I totally can't make my mind up about it.
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CorsAsh
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I'd probably use it on a plastic splitter to tie in with real carbon bits on my car. More for a durability reason as it won't split or fracture on the first bump it hits.
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richc
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Thats added weight 
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Anty
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that looks cool, bet thats expensive
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BluKoo
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quote:
Originally posted by Anty
that looks cool, bet thats expensive
As i said a few posts up, about £200 for a roof.
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Jake
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how much for half a roof
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Gareth F
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That is simply stunning 
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Mark.W
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Looks excellent that 
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LeeM
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that looks really good! wonder if getting that put onto a fibrelass bonnet would work out cheaper or more expensive than buying a carbon bonnet
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Rich H
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Registered: 26th Oct 05
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Was reading through this on DW a couple of weeks back. Would look great on the right car - such as that M3 those photos are of.
Brian @ Drive and Shine is on to a good thing there I reckon lol.
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oli_the_thread
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IMO its not shiney enough
carbon is usually super glossy, which is certainly an appeal to me,
Just looks too matte
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