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Shayne70 · 05-27-2015, 09:41 PM

Hey guys I was looking to get NS-1 stripes for my camaro and I currently have the APR front splitter. Are there different types of carbon fiber that I need to watch out for or will it match my splitter?

Thanks!

SuperSport2011 · 05-28-2015, 12:36 AM

I don't think so. I think you just gotta watch out for fiber glass.

Shayne70 · 05-28-2015, 12:45 AM

Yah fiber glass is a whole nother story. But does vinyl carbon fiber textures? Because it's gonna suck if the vinyl I buy is a whole different style.

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Originally Posted by SuperSport2011

I don't think so. I think you just gotta watch out for fiber glass.

Bizaro · 05-28-2015, 01:00 AM

Carbon fiber comes in different weave paterns and finishes such as gloss vs raw CF

Shayne70 · 05-28-2015, 01:27 AM

Thanks, are there certain ones that are better for the sun?

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Originally Posted by Bizaro

Carbon fiber comes in different weave paterns and finishes such as gloss vs raw CF

CALLAWAY11 · 05-28-2015, 01:43 AM

It seems that every company that does carbon fiber has there own weave pattern. On my car I have a carbon fiber on the hood and some valve covers and there not identical. So each company's will be different. And hydro dipped which I would think is the most popular look of carbon fiber on cars is even more diverse. I have a SLP front splitter that has been hydro dipped and it matches my real carbon fiber pretty decent, now if your up really close you can see a difference but from 20 feet or so it's hard to tell. It doesn't bother me it's not exact. I like the look, but my splitter is just a guinea pig to see how I will treat a real carbon fiber splitter and it's not looking good, lol. Lowering your car and adding a splitter is not going so well for me, but I hope that helps a little

Shayne70 · 05-28-2015, 06:27 PM

That sounds good, I am not that picky of a person either if it isn't that noticeable. Just wondering, how much did it cost you to hydro-dip your parts with carbon fiber and did you do it yourself?

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Originally Posted by CALLAWAY11

It seems that every company that does carbon fiber has there own weave pattern. On my car I have a carbon fiber on the hood and some valve covers and there not identical. So each company's will be different. And hydro dipped which I would think is the most popular look of carbon fiber on cars is even more diverse. I have a SLP front splitter that has been hydro dipped and it matches my real carbon fiber pretty decent, now if your up really close you can see a difference but from 20 feet or so it's hard to tell. It doesn't bother me it's not exact. I like the look, but my splitter is just a guinea pig to see how I will treat a real carbon fiber splitter and it's not looking good, lol. Lowering your car and adding a splitter is not going so well for me, but I hope that helps a little

Spec · 05-28-2015, 07:07 PM

There are differences in CF... tried to post about them yesterday when you started this thread... but couldn't find anything clear enough.

I can tell you, however, that my Seibon TSII CF hood closely resembles the APR Splitter I purchased a few months ago. The splitter is sitting over there... I haven't installed it yet... haven't found the time to remove the whole bumper just for that and I don't want to risk it falling off. Its quite a 'board' that will definitely act like a wing and supposedly brings triple digits downforce to the front end at speed. But the patterns, you wouldn't notice much of a difference. I know its going to look good when I finally get around to putting it on...

If you're looking to get a wrap, you can just buy plenty of it and wrap whatever you want with it. Real CF tho I know most want to match it all. Right now, I'm having a hell of a time finding a way to get my rear spoiler to match my hood... Wraps are just not quite there and 3dCarbon doesn't make their spoilers in CF.

Spec · 05-29-2015, 07:43 PM

Also, got any pics of the APR installed on your ride? The pics in your profile show a different one. And any tips on install?

Here are a couple of pics of the APR going in tomorrow... yes! Tomorrow!

Shayne70 · 05-29-2015, 10:19 PM

Just don't be afraid to drill holes. I really like the billet bott though with this splitter though because I don't need to drill into the front of the bumper. Just the bottom.

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Originally Posted by Spec

Also, got any pics of the APR installed on your ride? The pics in your profile show a different one. And any tips on install?

Here are a couple of pics of the APR going in tomorrow... yes! Tomorrow!

Shayne70 · 05-29-2015, 10:24 PM

And another

Spec · 05-29-2015, 11:03 PM

Nice!! How did you attach the support rods to your grille, did you add cross plates on the inside or anything like that?

05-27-2015, 09:41 PM	#1
Shayne70 Drives: 2010 Black 2ss Chevy Camaro Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Pearl City Posts: 341	Different types of carbon fiber? Hey guys I was looking to get NS-1 stripes for my camaro and I currently have the APR front splitter. Are there different types of carbon fiber that I need to watch out for or will it match my splitter? Thanks!

05-28-2015, 12:36 AM	#2
SuperSport2011 Drives: 2011 camaro 2ss/rs rally yellow L99 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 956 View My Garage	I don't think so. I think you just gotta watch out for fiber glass. __________________ - Airaid cold air intake - Kooks 1 7/8 long tube headers - Kooks high flow cats - Borla atak 2.5" cat back exhaust - Dyno tune - AFM delete - 94 octane tune - Vitesse paddle shifters - Blacked out rims - Costum painted engine cover - T3 stripes - GM locking gas cap

05-28-2015, 01:43 AM	#6
CALLAWAY11 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Callaway Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Macomb, MI Posts: 631	It seems that every company that does carbon fiber has there own weave pattern. On my car I have a carbon fiber on the hood and some valve covers and there not identical. So each company's will be different. And hydro dipped which I would think is the most popular look of carbon fiber on cars is even more diverse. I have a SLP front splitter that has been hydro dipped and it matches my real carbon fiber pretty decent, now if your up really close you can see a difference but from 20 feet or so it's hard to tell. It doesn't bother me it's not exact. I like the look, but my splitter is just a guinea pig to see how I will treat a real carbon fiber splitter and it's not looking good, lol. Lowering your car and adding a splitter is not going so well for me, but I hope that helps a little __________________ 2011 Callaway SC572 2SS/RS, TVS 2300 Supercharger, 1-7/8" Kooks LT Headers, Fast 85# injectors, E85 Flex Fuel Conversion, Fore Twin Fuel Pumps, MGW flat stick short throw shifter, McLeod RXT twin disc clutch, Liberty Gears Tremec trans, DSS 1000 hp axles, Nitto NT555r drag radials, 10#'s of boost, 702 rwhp/ 697 torque, Recaro seat upgrade

05-29-2015, 07:43 PM	#9
Spec Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 4,018	Also, got any pics of the APR installed on your ride? The pics in your profile show a different one. And any tips on install? Here are a couple of pics of the APR going in tomorrow... yes! Tomorrow! Attached Images

05-29-2015, 10:24 PM	#11
Shayne70 Drives: 2010 Black 2ss Chevy Camaro Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Pearl City Posts: 341	And another Attached Images

05-28-2015, 01:00 AM	#4
Bizaro Account Suspended Drives: 2015 Redhot 1LE Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Westchester NY Posts: 1,409	Carbon fiber comes in different weave paterns and finishes such as gloss vs raw CF

05-28-2015, 07:07 PM	#8
Spec Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 4,018	There are differences in CF... tried to post about them yesterday when you started this thread... but couldn't find anything clear enough. I can tell you, however, that my Seibon TSII CF hood closely resembles the APR Splitter I purchased a few months ago. The splitter is sitting over there... I haven't installed it yet... haven't found the time to remove the whole bumper just for that and I don't want to risk it falling off. Its quite a 'board' that will definitely act like a wing and supposedly brings triple digits downforce to the front end at speed. But the patterns, you wouldn't notice much of a difference. I know its going to look good when I finally get around to putting it on... If you're looking to get a wrap, you can just buy plenty of it and wrap whatever you want with it. Real CF tho I know most want to match it all. Right now, I'm having a hell of a time finding a way to get my rear spoiler to match my hood... Wraps are just not quite there and 3dCarbon doesn't make their spoilers in CF.

05-29-2015, 11:03 PM	#12
Spec Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 4,018	Nice!! How did you attach the support rods to your grille, did you add cross plates on the inside or anything like that?