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Old 01-02-2014   #1
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So I just installed carbon front fenders on my 2ga Talon. I am loving the looks. I also have my mirrors and side skirts dipped in a carbon pattern as well and it's a decent match. I was curious if anybody on here had done other odds and ends with carbon? I know some guys here have done the hood and hatch, and I will certainly be doing those in the future. I was wondering about stuff like the sunroof inserts and gas latch or door handles. Maybe even doors altogether? I was hoping to see if any great weight savings were attained and if so how much, and any parts that I should NOT buy because they don't fit or were a net loss and failed. Thanks!
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Old 02-05-2014   #2
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Re: 2G carbon addiction started...

I'd guess that carbon fenders aren't much, if any lighter than stock. Normally fenders are a pretty thin gauge metal. Did you weigh both?
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I always wanted a carbon sunroof plug but never found one when I had my dsm. I ended up welding in thin metal and saved around 30lbs when I did that
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Re: 2G carbon addiction started...

So when is the hood, hatch, and doors? Haha
I do love some CF but I have come to realize I'm only doing it for parts I think will look better, the weight savings are so minimal for most things it's a waste of money. I've probably saved 30-40 pounds from CF, but really that's not much.

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As for appearance, I have my mirrors and side skirts dipped in a carbon fiber pattern that matches pretty close. I would estimate between 9-15 pounds subtracted for the carbon fenders. The best part for me is the lack of rust and how much doesn't stick to them. The dirt on the old ones was the heaviest part lol. But I'm keeping my eyes out for a hood. I am using these parts as a tool for distribution until I move onto a hatch and doors. Little things like gas latches and door handles can be ignored for now. The sunroof plug is pretty sweet for sure! I wanted to get the piece that just replaces the glass and let me still open it (yes I adore my sunroof with no a/c). Many of these parts I may use my own spools of carbon and Kevlar to attempt vacuum bagging and making.
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Old 02-13-2014   #7
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Well thanks to Mark (TKR), I will be putting on a carbon vented hood and hopefully shed some more weight and more importantly, keep the ventilation going for the manifold and turbo...
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A carbon fiber hatch will save you alot of weight.

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A carbon fiber hatch will save you alot of weight.
Yea that's what I hope to find next!
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Looking good. Now you need carbon fiber doors too.
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Looking good. Now you need carbon fiber doors too.
Yea hard to find but I saw a pair for $1500 but that was the best I found a while back. I'll have to save and keep an eye open. Feel free to post anything here you guys feel is a great deal! I did find a website that has everything interior wise out of carbon like headliner etc but those things don't exactly serve a positive purpose other than looks and actually would weigh more and not fit as nicely. Not to mention the safety issues of splintering carbon/composites on the dash etc like they have for sale... Cool thoughts though.
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Carbon doors will need a cage with door bars.
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As for appearance, I have my mirrors and side skirts dipped in a carbon fiber pattern that matches pretty close. I would estimate between 9-15 pounds subtracted for the carbon fenders. The best part for me is the lack of rust and how much doesn't stick to them. The dirt on the old ones was the heaviest part lol. But I'm keeping my eyes out for a hood. I am using these parts as a tool for distribution until I move onto a hatch and doors. Little things like gas latches and door handles can be ignored for now. The sunroof plug is pretty sweet for sure! I wanted to get the piece that just replaces the glass and let me still open it (yes I adore my sunroof with no a/c). Many of these parts I may use my own spools of carbon and Kevlar to attempt vacuum bagging and making.
9-15lbs savings on the fenders? I would never have thought there would be that much of a difference.
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Carbon doors will need a cage with door bars.
Yea that's the draw back. I've been looking at a 4 point or something that I could use for harnesses, and allow for carbon door safety.

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9-15lbs savings on the fenders? I would never have thought there would be that much of a difference.
I am estimating this with the arm scale but I felt that the crap buildup on the old ones didn't help either. Plus the hardware required was a bit lighter duty as well.
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Carbon hatch is on it's way!!! If anybody would like the buy the lexan out of it for cheap let me know!
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Why wouldn't you keep the lexan on there if you're truly doing all of this for the weight savings?
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^^ x2 glass is probably the heaviest part of the hatch itself.
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x3 keep the lexan, totally fine for a DD as long as it's sealed.
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x4 would never put stock glass in a carbon hatch
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Well I will do my best to buff it out and hopefully it will clear up. Mainly the defrost option was what I wanted to keep but I haven't measured the weight yet so I'll be sure to check it out when it shows up! Thanks for the input and yes it's for weight savings and rust elimination. I think if the lexan clears up, then I'm happy.
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