Carbon fiber Door Sills. Pics
05-22-06, 03:17 PM
#27
Constant threat
Originally Posted by eightman1977
Most mature people use carbon fiber to lighten up their cars. Such an example would be the stock hood of a 2nd gen Eclipse. Stock hood weighs a ton, C/F hood weighs about half of the stock hood. So it's not on their for looks as much as it's on there for weight reduction 
. Now in the case of the door sills I agree, they could use some tweaking, but I think they look nice for what they are. I think they look nice enough to the point where I want a set
C.J.
. Now in the case of the door sills I agree, they could use some tweaking, but I think they look nice for what they are. I think they look nice enough to the point where I want a set C.J.
Wow....that means it will be .000014 quicker in the quarter and gain perhaps .23 mph on the top end.
When CF became de rigueur for the juvenile crowd following TFATF, it lost its appeal to most.
05-22-06, 04:50 PM
#28
Eats, Sleeps, Dreams Rotary
To the poster that bumped this thread of Sept of 05...you know this is an OLD post right?!?!
goto rotoryextreme before he closes his door and buy his CF sills with the RX-7 in it.
goto rotoryextreme before he closes his door and buy his CF sills with the RX-7 in it.
05-22-06, 05:44 PM
#30
Originally Posted by jic
get yo shiet at chucks asap
Too late...inquired today and they said..."They were sold out and discontinued."
They're awesome....cheapest too at $149.00/pair versus common $200+ price rack.
Other source: http://www.atihun.com/parts.html
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05-22-06, 06:55 PM
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Originally Posted by eightman1977
Most mature people use carbon fiber to lighten up their cars. Such an example would be the stock hood of a 2nd gen Eclipse. Stock hood weighs a ton, C/F hood weighs about half of the stock hood. So it's not on their for looks as much as it's on there for weight reduction . Now in the case of the door sills I agree, they could use some tweaking, but I think they look nice for what they are. I think they look nice enough to the point where I want a set
C.J.
. Now in the case of the door sills I agree, they could use some tweaking, but I think they look nice for what they are. I think they look nice enough to the point where I want a set C.J.
The stock hood on a 3rd gen is aluminum and isn't very heavy at all. Depending on the layup of the CF it could actually come out heavier if not done right. Very little weight savings unless you have very large air scoop holes that reduces the amount of material. I'll have to guess you have actual weight differences from the stock hood to the aftermarket CF ones ?
05-23-06, 12:20 AM
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if you're referring to the FD hood weights: 21lbs (or thereabouts) for stock.
on average you'd drop about 7lbs using FRP and maybe 8lbs using wet carbon.
for a 1lb loss, you'd have to be an ultra-hardcore circuit racer to justify using CF for weight concerns. (of course, if you were that hardcore, you'd be using dry carbon, saving a touch more weight, and spending a hell of a lot more money...)
as for the 'sills' (aka scuf/scratch plates) - scratched CF has got to look worse than scratched aluminium. Anyone got any experiences with these? (or the similar ones made by feed, amemiya, trial, etc)
on average you'd drop about 7lbs using FRP and maybe 8lbs using wet carbon.
for a 1lb loss, you'd have to be an ultra-hardcore circuit racer to justify using CF for weight concerns. (of course, if you were that hardcore, you'd be using dry carbon, saving a touch more weight, and spending a hell of a lot more money...)
as for the 'sills' (aka scuf/scratch plates) - scratched CF has got to look worse than scratched aluminium. Anyone got any experiences with these? (or the similar ones made by feed, amemiya, trial, etc)
05-30-06, 01:15 PM
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Originally Posted by DaiOni
.....as for the 'sills' (aka scuf/scratch plates) - scratched CF has got to look worse than scratched aluminium. Anyone got any experiences with these? (or the similar ones made by feed, amemiya, trial, etc)
05-30-06, 03:58 PM
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Originally Posted by fd3s777
Yes, it will come with RX-7 logo. I'm thinking to make something better...
05-30-06, 04:13 PM
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Very Nice.
Why not do a glowing logo option like some sills have nowadays. Like someone wrote maybe just the Rotary shape.
Light up when you open the doors.
Why not do a glowing logo option like some sills have nowadays. Like someone wrote maybe just the Rotary shape.
Light up when you open the doors.
05-30-06, 07:22 PM
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Originally Posted by CantGoStraight
The stock hood on a 3rd gen is aluminum and isn't very heavy at all. Depending on the layup of the CF it could actually come out heavier if not done right. Very little weight savings unless you have very large air scoop holes that reduces the amount of material. I'll have to guess you have actual weight differences from the stock hood to the aftermarket CF ones ?
C.J.
02-13-07, 12:02 PM
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Originally Posted by RX 4 Speed
nice man... however, what are your thoughts on scuff marks from the door closing? The aluminum ones scratch pretty easy, right?
I own a set....I believe rotary extreme made them for a while.
I hope these ones have a stronger clear coat...because scratching is 100% an issue, and it is difficult to get them out....
02-13-07, 12:14 PM
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I really don't understand why people who invest in these (or any door seals other than the stock plastic ones) are concerned with scratches. If scratches are an issue don't get them. That's like having a rug at your front door and not expect to get mud/grass/debris on it (unless you use your backdoor or a window as your main point of entry). If you use your car on a simi-regular basis, expect them to get scratches (unless you enter through the hatch).
02-13-07, 08:55 PM
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I'll take a set as well. What color is the logo going to be, or will there be options for this?
I was kinda thinking gold would look good, but whatever you do I'm sure I'll like.
And why can't you guys get in and out of a vehicle without scratching the door sills? Take 2 extra seconds and a little effort and lift you damn foot completely over it before stepping out....oh, and stop kicking the damn door panels as well while getting out
I was kinda thinking gold would look good, but whatever you do I'm sure I'll like.
And why can't you guys get in and out of a vehicle without scratching the door sills? Take 2 extra seconds and a little effort and lift you damn foot completely over it before stepping out....oh, and stop kicking the damn door panels as well while getting out