S18 RSG 429 Report post Posted September 16, 2016 Hi all, Due to some unfortunate circumstances, as well as some good timing, at the end of the month I will be collecting a new carbon fibre bonnet. As I've never really considered incorporating carbon parts aesthetically, I don't have a particularly great catalogue of ideas when it comes to some small, aesthetic compliments to go with the carbon theme, so thought I'd look to some of you for ideas. To get the inevitable question out of the way beforehand: the "unfortunate circumstance" relates to inheriting a rather nasty dent in the bonnet, which when coupled with the thousand or so stone chips (a fair few of which are very bad), quite a few deep scratches, and the poor touch up job on old stonechips by previous owner (in what seems to be a very different colour red), the stock bonnet is a real eyesore on an otherwise rather well kept car. I had looked into prices for a replacement stock bonnet, and also bodywork and paint on the existing, but prices just didn't seem to make viable sense, and when a carbon part came up for sale for just a few hundred pounds more than the other two options, it seemed like a solid choice. So what I'm asking for is, if any of you have any particular ideas relating to carbon bits that may work well, or any suppliers/manufacturers who may be of interest, I'd love to hear them. Also, if any of you have any carbon bits that you might want rid of, I may also be interested. FYI; I'm not talking about carbon fenders, doors, bumpers, roofs etc, I just mean small things such as the fender garnish, mirror caps and so on. Also, I am considering, at some point in the future, having the bonnet painted body colour, leaving just the vents carbon, which is something I've seen discussed in the past. In case any of you suggest that, it's already a major consideration Thanks in advance. Ross Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul 442 Report post Posted September 17, 2016 Out of interest did you buy the Varis-style one from Tarmac? Personally I'd start small, wing mirror covers (or just a wrap) works well, as does the roof. Maybe a carbon wing or spoiler? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TTR 509 Report post Posted September 17, 2016 2 minutes ago, Paul said: Out of interest did you buy the Varis-style one from Tarmac? Personally I'd start small, wing mirror covers (or just a wrap) works well, as does the roof. Maybe a carbon wing or spoiler? Big black carbon wang is the way to go 2 Knighty and Ztox reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nikndel 509 Report post Posted September 17, 2016 10 minutes ago, TTR said: Big black carbon wang is the way to go I'd love a carbon wang 2 Knighty and LarmiqGt reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TTR 509 Report post Posted September 17, 2016 1 minute ago, nikndel said: I'd love a carbon wang Can't turn your nose up at the extra stiffness you get from having a carbon wang 2 nikndel and Knighty reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nikndel 509 Report post Posted September 17, 2016 I best not say anything else Tashan😂😂 2 TTR and LarmiqGt reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
will300 812 Report post Posted September 17, 2016 You still got the Splitter Ross? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S18 RSG 429 Report post Posted September 17, 2016 5 hours ago, will300 said: You still got the Splitter Ross? Yeah still got it. Was debating getting all the lips wrapped or something, but might just wait and get the APR real carbon lip Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S18 RSG 429 Report post Posted September 17, 2016 7 hours ago, Paul said: Out of interest did you buy the Varis-style one from Tarmac? Personally I'd start small, wing mirror covers (or just a wrap) works well, as does the roof. Maybe a carbon wing or spoiler? Yeah, that's the one. Worked out a good deal with Chris. I kinda want a carbon wing, just not sure what to go for. A Sard LSR has always been a favourite, but if I remove the stock wing, I'll have to get a new bootlid or have all the holes filled, not sure I want that much hassle. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deacon 1357 Report post Posted September 17, 2016 A carbon theme running down the centre would look good - lip, bonnet, roof (wrap) and ducktail spoiler maybe? 1 S18 RSG reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S18 RSG 429 Report post Posted September 17, 2016 37 minutes ago, Deacon said: A carbon theme running down the centre would look good - lip, bonnet, roof (wrap) and ducktail spoiler maybe? Don't suppose you wanna sell your Legsport spoiler? If I was to buy a ducktail, yours is the one I want, however I'm really thinking TRD spoiler and a carbon Sard LSR at the moment. I love that combo. 1 Deacon reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deacon 1357 Report post Posted September 17, 2016 12 minutes ago, S18 RSG said: Don't suppose you wanna sell your Legsport spoiler? If I was to buy a ducktail, yours is the one I want, however I'm really thinking TRD spoiler and a carbon Sard LSR at the moment. I love that combo. If i change the car I'll give you first dibs 👍 1 S18 RSG reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Knighty 29 Report post Posted September 17, 2016 13 hours ago, TTR said: Big black carbon wang is the way to go Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carbon Goodies 7 Report post Posted October 29, 2016 We can get a fair amount of carbon bits large and small. Feel free to check out the website: www.carbongoodies.co.uk We have just released a couple of new products from Promethean AD which I listed on the website last night. I've also listed them on our trader page on here too. Cheers Rick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
