|
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 173
Member 2000 Toyota Celica GT
|
Member
2000 Toyota Celica GT
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 173 |
I hope I'm not alone here, but I hate all the crap you can buy that looks like carbon fibre, but isn't actually carbon fiber, or, maybe the stuff is sort of carbon fibre, but its just for show. Allow me to give a few examples
Carbon fiber hood scoop The hood scoop is purely cosmetic, you don't need a bigger one, nor do you need it to look like carbon fiber. It won't make your car faster - sorry.
Carbon fiber dash Totally impractical... even ferrari's and lambo's that have actual carbon fiber interiors don't show it off much. The glare would make driving your car during the day suck.
Carbon Fiber stick on shit its stick on shit, it looks like carbon fiber, it isn't carbon fiber, you're car isn't any better because of it.quit pretending. This is just 1 step away from putting on Type-R badges
You may think "but I like the way Carbon Fiber looks" and thats fair. I think I'd look better with a 14 inch cock, but I don't stuff my pants...
BRING ON THE HATE-FILLED REPLY'S!!! (all in good fun folk's, don't mean to dis anyone)
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 23
Member 2000 Toyota Celica
|
Member
2000 Toyota Celica
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 23 |
![laughsilly laughsilly](https://celicahobby.com/forums/images/graemlins/celica/laughsilly.gif) You're in for it. A lot of things that don't make the car any better are still very desirable for the sake of being more unique. Granted the attempt to become unique is just joining the thousands that already have that mod (not in all cases, but most) but I think it's the different combinations of mods that people are looking for. I'm all for carbon fiber and am in love with it, but there is such a thing as going to far. But hey, people can do whatever they want and as long as they don't destroy the car... go for it! Carbon Fiber all the way. Cargo Carrier = probably not making the car much faster... but that's pretty damn sweet imho. ![thumbsup thumbsup](https://celicahobby.com/forums/images/graemlins/celica/thumbsup.gif)
|
|
|
|
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 1,917
Blue MnM 2003 Toyota Celica
|
Blue MnM
2003 Toyota Celica
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 1,917 |
oooookiieeee ![wtf wtf](https://celicahobby.com/forums/images/graemlins/celica/wtf.gif) ibtl ![wave wave](https://celicahobby.com/forums/images/graemlins/celica/wave.gif)
|
|
|
|
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 1,864 Likes: 1
Specialist 2002 Toyota Celica
|
Specialist
2002 Toyota Celica
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 1,864 Likes: 1 |
i think its known to show off carbon fiber on import cars, not exotic. bit carbon fiber looks fine, but you shouldnt do it. few parts of the dash carbon fiber would be cool, but not all of it. plus if you have Carbon Fiber it has to blend in with the rest of the car and not stand out. i dont know why i bought my Carbon Fiber dash stick on, but 50$ wasnt much and i tried it and it doesnt look too bad.
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 80
Member 2004 Toyota Celica GT
|
Member
2004 Toyota Celica GT
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 80 |
TBH i bought the carbon fiber vent stick ons. like you said its just a sticker. but so what so is the celica dragon i put on my dash as well. I think they both make it look a lot better. Also turns out the same day I bought my cele we got a new manager who had the same car same color and all. just a few things diff like hers has the sun roof deflector and rear window wiper. But neways I want mine to look much diff as hers but still look good as poss. So far i got racing pedals, blue LEDs, s2000 ant,celica dash sticker , carbon fiber vent sticker, clear corners, viper remote start alarm. And when summer roles around in a couple of months im grabing an AEM intake and still deciding on exhuast. O ya dont forget rims..
but neways. I get your point on Carbon Fiber stuff. And I agree too much is a bad thing exp if it doesnt match your car. But some ppl get it just for looks or personalization.
|
|
|
|
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 528
Senior Member 2001 Toyota Celica GT
|
Senior Member
2001 Toyota Celica GT
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 528 |
BRING ON THE HATE-FILLED REPLY'S!!! Can I take you literally on that? j/k I agree that fake Carbon Fiber look horrible, I wouldn't want that stuff anywhere near my car... I have a Carbon Fiber dash kit. I was looking to paint my dash or get some overlays for it, then I found Iggy's group buy with a really good price and decided it would be nice. I've only gotten compliments for it, it's not overdone and flows pretty well. It also doesn't glare much more than the stock dash does, or than a painted one would. In case you didn't know our hood scoop is not just cosmetic...it actually forces air down onto the header, where it's needed most. In theory a larger scoop would bring in more air, and thus more cooling...though we are talking about a few drops in the ocean though (what's the exhaust temperature at the header? 300-400 degrees?). If you've got a Carbon Fiber hood (and that does make a big difference) then a Carbon Fiber hoodscoop would only make it right...kinda weird having a Carbon Fiber hood and stock hoodscoop. Also remember that it's not always the specific mod that counts...it's the attitude that comes with it. If I add some carbon fiber sticker on my car and drive like it's the fastest thing on earth...I see your point...but if I put something on and I know how little it does for me performance wise but I like it anyway...then it's not so bad.
|
|
|
|
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 983
Senior Member
|
Senior Member
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 983 |
So what? Carbon fiber is lighter, and looks better. ![spineyes spineyes](https://celicahobby.com/forums/images/graemlins/celica/spineyes.gif)
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 4,265
TheFilipinoCrew 2000 Toyota Celica GT
|
TheFilipinoCrew
2000 Toyota Celica GT
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 4,265 |
haha i have a lot of the stuff that you mentioned...
to each his own..i say. you don't like it...tough. thats your opinion.
|
|
|
|
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 5,979 Likes: 9
ECelica Admin 2001 Toyota Celica GT
|
ECelica Admin
2001 Toyota Celica GT
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 5,979 Likes: 9 |
i hate green cars... ![rolleyes rolleyes](https://celicahobby.com/forums/images/graemlins/celica/rolleyes.gif) especially since yellow is so much faster ![thumbsup thumbsup](https://celicahobby.com/forums/images/graemlins/celica/thumbsup.gif)
![[Linked Image]](https://celicahobby.com/sig/id242u.jpg) It's not just your imagination... Your day really does go by twice as fast while on EverythingCelica.com
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 998
Specialist 02 Toyota Celica
|
Specialist
02 Toyota Celica
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 998 |
Yes I agree Carbon Fiber are just more on the show. But isn't that what the 7th gen Celica is all about? STYLE? ![laughsilly laughsilly](https://celicahobby.com/forums/images/graemlins/celica/laughsilly.gif) That's why a lot of people buy mostly cosmetic parts with their Celica. But I agree having too much takes away the idea of style. I haven't yet seen an all out Carbon Fiber Celica. Can't wait to see that happen ![rofl rofl](https://celicahobby.com/forums/images/graemlins/celica/rotf.gif)
|
|
|
|
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 5,979 Likes: 9
ECelica Admin 2001 Toyota Celica GT
|
ECelica Admin
2001 Toyota Celica GT
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 5,979 Likes: 9 |
![[Linked Image]](https://celicahobby.com/sig/id242u.jpg) It's not just your imagination... Your day really does go by twice as fast while on EverythingCelica.com
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 430
Senior Member 2000 Toyota Celica
|
Senior Member
2000 Toyota Celica
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 430 |
hmmm, i thought you were going to critique the application of carbon fiber with fiberglass reinforcement. i don't know. some people like to paint their interior to specific colors, change the fabric/material, or strip it all out for weight savings. we all have different tastes. guess we all know your taste isn't carbon fiber. ![grin grin](https://celicahobby.com/forums/images/graemlins/celica/grin.gif)
Import Wars: 5/21, 6/18, 8/06, 10/08 Plymouth Meet: 5/28 HIN Boston: 4/30
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 264
Member 2000 Toyota Celica
|
Member
2000 Toyota Celica
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 264 |
someone needs to get laid ![rofl rofl](https://celicahobby.com/forums/images/graemlins/celica/rotf.gif)
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 963 Likes: 1
BerraquÃÂsima! 2000 Toyota Celica GT
|
BerraquÃÂsima!
2000 Toyota Celica GT
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 963 Likes: 1 |
|
|
|
|
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 205
Member 2000 Toyota Celica
|
Member
2000 Toyota Celica
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 205 |
someone needs to get laid ![rofl rofl](https://celicahobby.com/forums/images/graemlins/celica/rotf.gif) or discover the magic of porn ![rofl rofl](https://celicahobby.com/forums/images/graemlins/celica/rotf.gif)
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 781
Senior Member 2000 Toyota Celica
|
Senior Member
2000 Toyota Celica
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 781 |
someone needs to get laid ![rofl rofl](https://celicahobby.com/forums/images/graemlins/celica/rotf.gif) or discover the magic of porn ![rofl rofl](https://celicahobby.com/forums/images/graemlins/celica/rotf.gif) or get enough money so he can afford some carbon, and stop hatin' on it.
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 367
Member 2003 Toyota Celica
|
Member
2003 Toyota Celica
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 367 |
Carbon fiber dash Totally impractical... even ferrari's and lambo's that have actual carbon fiber interiors don't show it off much. The glare would make driving your car during the day suck. Especially here in AZ! I would be blinded LOL.
|
|
|
|
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 5,342
dikitzaps 1974 Toyota Celica
|
dikitzaps
1974 Toyota Celica
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 5,342 |
you know what i hate???.. paint... after all, it doesnt do anything other than cover the metal and change the look of the car... who needs it... it must weigh like a pound tooo...
|
|
|
|
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 3,286
ECelica Staff 2001 Toyota Celica GTS
|
ECelica Staff
2001 Toyota Celica GTS
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 3,286 |
|
|
|
|
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 2,971
Boobie Vision 2000 Toyota Celica
|
Boobie Vision
2000 Toyota Celica
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 2,971 |
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 380
Member 2003 Toyota Celica GT
|
Member
2003 Toyota Celica GT
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 380 |
someone needs to get laid ![rofl rofl](https://celicahobby.com/forums/images/graemlins/celica/rotf.gif) or discover the magic of porn ![rofl rofl](https://celicahobby.com/forums/images/graemlins/celica/rotf.gif) or get enough money so he can afford some carbon, and stop hatin' on it. lol so so right... i do have to agree in that i dont like fake carbon,,, but as for the real stuff.. hammer down ![yourock yourock](https://celicahobby.com/forums/images/graemlins/celica/yourock.gif)
|
|
|
|
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 190
Member 2001 Toyota Celica
|
Member
2001 Toyota Celica
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 190 |
Actually isn't the hood scoop used to help cool the engine, since there is like no room between the exhaust manifold and the firewall. It can also be used for better air induction for turbo applications since the intake is practically shoved in a place with no room and only hot air.
I'm with you on the Carbon fiber imitation but if I could afford to basically carbon fiber everything I wanted, I would, even if it may not look all that good, it would save a lot of weight.
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 10,110
05 WRB 2005 Subaru WRX STi
|
05 WRB
2005 Subaru WRX STi
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 10,110 |
it's all a matter of appearance would you like to look sloppy?
SUBARU TECNICA INTERNATIONAL
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 439
Senior Member 2004 Toyota Celica
|
Senior Member
2004 Toyota Celica
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 439 |
someone needs to get laid ![rofl rofl](https://celicahobby.com/forums/images/graemlins/celica/rotf.gif) or discover the magic of porn ![rofl rofl](https://celicahobby.com/forums/images/graemlins/celica/rotf.gif) or get enough money so he can afford some carbon, and stop hatin' on it. Or get enough money to get laid and buy carbon fiber and buy porn ![rofl rofl](https://celicahobby.com/forums/images/graemlins/celica/rotf.gif)
Last edited by JSPITZ; Feb 22, 2005 1:20pm.
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 3,744
CF Connoisseur 2004 Toyota Celica
|
CF Connoisseur
2004 Toyota Celica
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 3,744 |
lol, we cant bash on the guy for having an opinion. Sure its the wrong one but hey its a free world ![wink wink](https://celicahobby.com/forums/images/graemlins/celica/wink.gif) I found it easier to get the checkerboard carbon fiber for all my interrior parts (i like things to match) so i have the faux c/f for intside parts, then have real c/f for outside parts ![smile smile](https://celicahobby.com/forums/images/graemlins/celica/smile.gif) With the exception of the little celica inlays on the hatch, i dont plan on putting the vinyl stuff outside. hell as long as you like ur car, your paint, and or your carobn fiber, f*** everyone else ![thumbsup thumbsup](https://celicahobby.com/forums/images/graemlins/celica/thumbsup.gif)
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 918
Senior Member 2000 Toyota Celica
|
Senior Member
2000 Toyota Celica
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 918 |
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 1,289
Phantom 2001 Toyota Celica
|
Phantom
2001 Toyota Celica
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 1,289 |
real carbon fiber is not pointless! but i agree with the fake overlays those are gay. by the by does anyone know where i can get that carbon fiber rear trunk cover thing?? ![tasty tasty](https://celicahobby.com/forums/images/graemlins/celica/tasty.gif)
![[Linked Image]](https://celicahobby.com/forums/attach/1953483609-sig46.jpg) Ask yourself one question. Is the juice worth the squeeze?
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 3,744
CF Connoisseur 2004 Toyota Celica
|
CF Connoisseur
2004 Toyota Celica
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 3,744 |
the thing that says celica? watch ebay, coems up every now and again. But yea so my carbon fiber hoodscoop (which is fiberglass with carbon fiber overlayed) is not goign to make my car any lighter or fast but i like it damnit ![smile smile](https://celicahobby.com/forums/images/graemlins/celica/smile.gif)
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 1,289
Phantom 2001 Toyota Celica
|
Phantom
2001 Toyota Celica
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 1,289 |
that trunk cover is sexy ![tasty tasty](https://celicahobby.com/forums/images/graemlins/celica/tasty.gif) i need it
![[Linked Image]](https://celicahobby.com/forums/attach/1953483609-sig46.jpg) Ask yourself one question. Is the juice worth the squeeze?
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 1,781
Specialist 2000 Toyota Celica GT
|
Specialist
2000 Toyota Celica GT
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 1,781 |
yes i must have it to. alberto must get it for me
|
|
|
|
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 528
Senior Member 2001 Toyota Celica GT
|
Senior Member
2001 Toyota Celica GT
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 528 |
Carbon fiber dash Totally impractical... even ferrari's and lambo's that have actual carbon fiber interiors don't show it off much. The glare would make driving your car during the day suck. Especially here in AZ! I would be blinded LOL. I have already said that this isn't a problem... It doesn't reflect much more than the stock dash, and whatever is reflected gets scattered due to the curvature, so it's not too bright. I get more problems from the glare coming from the top of my gauge cluster because it's flat.
Last edited by renfield90; Feb 22, 2005 1:57pm.
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 3,744
CF Connoisseur 2004 Toyota Celica
|
CF Connoisseur
2004 Toyota Celica
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 3,744 |
maybe different if the entire dash is carbon fiber, but jsut for the center it doesnt glair
|
|
|
|
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 364
Member 1986 Toyota Celica
|
Member
1986 Toyota Celica
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 364 |
so, wait, your saying that carbon fiber stick on shit is pointless??? well, tell me, what could you do in this situation: bought my car, someone cut part of the lip on the center console out to gheto fit a pos radio. now, i couldn't get a new one, toyota does not make that color anymore...tell me a better solution to get this ![[Linked Image from memimage.cardomain.net]](http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/12/web/624000-624999/624230_27_full.jpg) also, paintint the center part was out of the question, it is part of the brown part and had too deep scraches in it for it to turn out smooth.
|
|
|
|
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 364
Member 1986 Toyota Celica
|
Member
1986 Toyota Celica
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 364 |
there was nothing else i could do for it to look decent, there was to much damage to the center console.
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 3,744
CF Connoisseur 2004 Toyota Celica
|
CF Connoisseur
2004 Toyota Celica
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 3,744 |
that looks good bro. Its all for our own style. sure it doenst make us any faster or lighter but hell we like it so piss off ![wink wink](https://celicahobby.com/forums/images/graemlins/celica/wink.gif)
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 173
Member 2000 Toyota Celica GT
|
Member
2000 Toyota Celica GT
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 173 |
someone needs to get laid ![rofl rofl](https://celicahobby.com/forums/images/graemlins/celica/rotf.gif) aggreed, beside the point, but aggreed
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 173
Member 2000 Toyota Celica GT
|
Member
2000 Toyota Celica GT
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 173 |
you know what i hate???.. paint... after all, it doesnt do anything other than cover the metal and change the look of the car... who needs it... it must weigh like a pound tooo... ![rofl rofl](https://celicahobby.com/forums/images/graemlins/celica/rotf.gif)
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 173
Member 2000 Toyota Celica GT
|
Member
2000 Toyota Celica GT
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 173 |
and don't get me wrong here folks, I'm all about the REAL carbon fiber, I may get a hood someday.. but if it is just the illusion of carbon fiber, I give it the thumbs down.
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 3,744
CF Connoisseur 2004 Toyota Celica
|
CF Connoisseur
2004 Toyota Celica
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 3,744 |
lol, i want to get every panel in real carbon fiber but i could not aford it ![frown frown](https://celicahobby.com/forums/images/graemlins/celica/frown.gif) will jsut ahve to save for my enzo or S7 ![wink wink](https://celicahobby.com/forums/images/graemlins/celica/wink.gif)
|
|
|
- Part Reviews
- OEM Parts Catalog
- Body Kits, Ground Effects
- Hoods, Hood Scoops
- Spoilers, Wings, Splitters
- Side Mirrors
- Head/Tail Lights & Bulbs
- Interior Appearance
- Interior Performance
- Engine Dress-up Kits
- Exhaust Systems
- Engine Performance
- Bars, Braces, Coilovers
- Shocks, Springs
- Wheels, Tires, Brakes
- Audio, Video, Security
|
|
|
|