Real Carbon Fiber and Hydrocarbon Differences (Pictures Inside) - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

dsvcustoms · 10-14-2009, 02:48 PM

Hello,

We have been getting a lot of questions regarding how Hydrocarbon looks vs Real Carbon Fiber. It is hard to describe this without pictures, so we decided to take some today. The pictured 4 gauge pack on the left is the real carbon fiber and the one on the right is hydrocarbon; they were both made by us. You can see the noticeable differences between the two of them. I hope this helps forum members distinguish the difference between them. Hydrocarbon is nice looking stuff, but real carbon fiber has a depth and 3D effect to it that just can't be achieved with anything else.

Gerardo
www.dsvcustoms.com

Indpowr · 10-14-2009, 03:00 PM

Looks amazing. Great work!

6liter · 10-14-2009, 03:11 PM

Looks good. How much for the real?

GamecockFan · 10-14-2009, 04:19 PM

I'm curious about price as well, for this and the L99 shifter (I saw 175$ in your response somewhere but I think that was for the manual and it looks like the auto shifter would use more CF, so wanted to clear that up).

Also, any pics of this installed? Curious how it looks with the left over silver top part of the gauges. Wondering if I need to find some kind of black overlay for that.

dsvcustoms · 10-14-2009, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by GamecockFan

I'm curious about price as well, for this and the L99 shifter (I saw 175$ in your response somewhere but I think that was for the manual and it looks like the auto shifter would use more CF, so wanted to clear that up).

Also, any pics of this installed? Curious how it looks with the left over silver top part of the gauges. Wondering if I need to find some kind of black overlay for that.

I will post pricing at the latest this weekend on the vendor section. We wanted to develop most of the parts before we get the pricing out. It is extremely important for us to have cores for most of the parts, since we would not like to have your car apart while we work on your parts. Feel free to give us a call at anytime and we can gladly provide you more information.

Gerardo
www.dsvcustoms.com

jdurhan · 10-14-2009, 05:14 PM

Thanks for the info, very helpful. BTW Love your new website.

2010_5thgen · 10-14-2009, 06:39 PM

carbon fiber looks 100x's better

*The_Blur* · 10-14-2009, 06:59 PM

This is a great post! I'm glad that you posted this so our members could see the differences in the same product.

Does this mean that I can upgrade to actual carbon fiber from DSV when I get mine? I've been happy with the look of your hydrocarbon and the variety of products, but I would definitely pay the premium for that CF.

Indpowr · 10-14-2009, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by The_Blur

This is a great post! I'm glad that you posted this so our members could see the differences in the same product.

Does this mean that I can upgrade to actual carbon fiber from DSV when I get mine? I've been happy with the look of your hydrocarbon and the variety of products, but I would definitely pay the premium for that CF.

You can upgrade anytime you want. With Cores in stock it means you do not have to have your car without parts until you get the modified piece..

linkwpc · 10-14-2009, 07:39 PM

What happen to the 6 speed pattern on the real carbon fiber one??

*The_Blur* · 10-14-2009, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Indpowr

You can upgrade anytime you want. With Cores in stock it means you do not have to have your car without parts until you get the modified piece..

I'll probably place a long order with you the same day I order my car I might have a CF interior before I have a car.

Indpowr · 10-14-2009, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by The_Blur

I'll probably place a long order with you the same day I order my car I might have a CF interior before I have a car.

Its all good. I did the same thing to my Corvette. Makes you want the car even more...LOL

Watchamacoolitt · 10-15-2009, 09:43 PM

real CF looks so much better.

Indpowr · 10-15-2009, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Watchamacoolitt

real CF looks so much better.

But, cost a lot more...

10-14-2009, 02:48 PM	#1
dsvcustoms Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: TX Posts: 197	Real Carbon Fiber and Hydrocarbon Differences (Pictures Inside) Hello, We have been getting a lot of questions regarding how Hydrocarbon looks vs Real Carbon Fiber. It is hard to describe this without pictures, so we decided to take some today. The pictured 4 gauge pack on the left is the real carbon fiber and the one on the right is hydrocarbon; they were both made by us. You can see the noticeable differences between the two of them. I hope this helps forum members distinguish the difference between them. Hydrocarbon is nice looking stuff, but real carbon fiber has a depth and 3D effect to it that just can't be achieved with anything else. Gerardo www.dsvcustoms.com

10-14-2009, 03:11 PM	#3
6liter Drives: BLK Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Posts: 913 View My Garage	Looks good. How much for the real? __________________ '10 Camaro 2SS/RS 6spd - Mods: Kenne Bell 2.8, Kooks, Wortec Bi-Modal Exhaust & Big Brake Kit (12piston front), MTI Shifter, BC Racing Coilovers, CCW Thunderbolt, Hotchkis Sway Bars, Carbon Fiber and satin wrap. Thanks to Hartely Automotive for helping with this build.

10-14-2009, 06:39 PM	#7
2010_5thgen Drives: 2012 Porsche Panamera 4 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 3,275 View My Garage	carbon fiber looks 100x's better __________________ Brixton Forged CM10 Wheels IN STOCK!!! RF7 SOON!!!! Camaro/M3/M4 wheels in stock High Gloss Titanium

10-14-2009, 06:59 PM	#8
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10-14-2009, 07:39 PM	#10
linkwpc The punching cat Drives: '10 Camaro SS Black W/Hugger&W/IOI Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Torrance, CA Posts: 4,048 View My Garage	What happen to the 6 speed pattern on the real carbon fiber one?? __________________ My car build (COTW 7/23/12) - - - - - - > CLICK HERE! : http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=80725

10-14-2009, 03:00 PM	#2
Indpowr Account Suspended Drives: Corvette C6 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 6,959 View My Garage	Looks amazing. Great work!

10-14-2009, 04:19 PM	#4
GamecockFan Drives: 2G1FK1EJ7A9117103 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 123	I'm curious about price as well, for this and the L99 shifter (I saw 175$ in your response somewhere but I think that was for the manual and it looks like the auto shifter would use more CF, so wanted to clear that up). Also, any pics of this installed? Curious how it looks with the left over silver top part of the gauges. Wondering if I need to find some kind of black overlay for that.

10-14-2009, 05:14 PM	#6
jdurhan Drives: 2017 SS 50th Conv., 2016 Siverado Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: fort lauderdale Posts: 457 View My Garage	Thanks for the info, very helpful. BTW Love your new website.

10-15-2009, 09:43 PM	#13
Watchamacoolitt KJ Drives: CGM 2SS/RS,MT6 sunroof Join Date: May 2009 Location: Hayward, CA Posts: 247 View My Garage	real CF looks so much better. __________________ “Living with a conscience is like driving a car with the brakes on”

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