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Old 10-04-2016, 03:30 PM
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Quick question, I know some of the CF accessories are wrapped and not actual Carbon Fiber. Does anyone know which ones? The carbon package is the one option I didn't get as the order was already in and I couldnt change it.

I want to buy the parts but if the front splitter and rear valance are a wrap I'll save some money and not buy those pieces.
 
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Old 10-04-2016, 03:48 PM
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Seems like there's a recent thread that discusses just that - which are CF and which are wrapped.
 
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Old 10-04-2016, 03:59 PM
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Yes there was I just didn't find it, and couldn't remember which was which.

I'll take another look
 
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Although some of the official accessories are wrapped parts, it is worth clarifying that they are still wrapped in actual carbon fibre (i.e. not painted or a film). The parts that are subjected to stress tend to be wrapped as pure moulded CF would crack and shatter, sometimes dangerously.

Of the ones I've fitted:

The front splitters, hood and fender vents are CF wrapped plastic.
The inner dash stack trim is a combination of CF wrapped plastic and aluminium.
The mirror covers are moulded CF with inlaid plastic brackets.

I have not seen the V6 rear lower diffuser, but I suspect that is CF wrapped plastic as bumpers need to meet strict rules on not exposing sharp edges during pedestrian impacts and the shape does not lend to filling.

Again I have not seen them, but I suspect the V8 engine cover and the optional CF roof are probably moulded CF.
 
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Old 10-04-2016, 04:58 PM
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Thank you sir! I'll go ahead with all the pieces to complete the look. I'll just keep mine as spares or sell them.

I was afraid some of the parts were a wrap, that's not worth paying for. I can deal with real carbon fiber molded over plastic although its not the best for weight savings.
 
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Look at Mina Designs for over lays, at their price an option
 
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