» Site Navigation | | » Recent Threads | | | | | | | | 03-05-2010, 10:10 PM | #1 | Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Carbondale PA US Posts: 51 | Carbon Fiber Hatch, Roof, Nose Panel? After searching around for a bit I haven't found any pics. I read a bit of threads with talks of group buys and was wondering if anyone went through with it or found someone that does make them. There is a lot of carbon fiber parts on ebay from mirrors, hoods, kidney grills, gas doors, to sunroof panels. Do a quick search and see what I mean. I just have not yet found a hatch, or roof panel yet. I know the nose panel is a bit greedy but it's just a thought. What ever the case, If anyone has any info on this subject including Names, links, PICS, anything would be greatly appreciated. Thanks | | | 03-05-2010, 10:45 PM | #2 | Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: maritimes Posts: 1,433 | the reason its probably not done is because there isnt as much demand, no company is going to make the mold to only sell a handful. Prices would be through the roof. Also, with all the little issues with some CF hoods, I can't imagine trying to make a CF hatch fit, let alone add in the glass, etc. It would be sweet, don't get me wrong but unless its a custom job, I highly doubt we will ever see them "for sale" anywhere. __________________ 11/97 Base 328Ti | | | 03-06-2010, 12:16 AM | #3 | Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Carbondale PA US Posts: 51 | I did read in one thread about Vis making one at $500 a piece as long as the got 25 were ordered with 1/2 down. I've owned 5 different hoods so far from Vis and I've never had an issue with fit or finish. 2 b5 Audi A4, 1 eclipse, and the Ti and an e36 coupe. The one on my Ti bolted right in with all good gaps. It is in a bit of rough shape from an encounter with a deer as of now, but I wouldn't hesitate ordering another from Vis. | | | 03-06-2010, 07:06 AM | #5 | Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Carbondale PA US Posts: 51 | Thanks. That is way expensive. I am a believer in "you get what you pay for" but that is definitely a bit much. | | | 03-06-2010, 07:18 AM | #6 | Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: asdfasdf Posts: 10,002 | yeah, they have kind of a monopoly I guess, they're the only ones who make one | | | 03-08-2010, 03:33 AM | #7 | Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Hartford CT, USA Posts: 32 | That is f#$^&ing cool! Me wanty! __________________ MY EYES! THE GOGGLES THEY DO NOTHING! | | | | Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests) | | Thread Tools | | Display Modes | Linear Mode | Posting Rules | You may not post new threads You may not post replies You may not post attachments You may not edit your posts HTML code is Off | | | |