Carbon fiber targa top?
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07-28-2005, 07:13 PM
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what do you mean what? I want to know if anyone has made a carbon fiber targa top. I dont want it to be bare carbon fiber, but rather painted, so dont "what" me. 
07-28-2005, 07:14 PM
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Wow getting heated here.
07-28-2005, 09:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Jackal
what do you mean what? I want to know if anyone has made a carbon fiber targa top. I dont want it to be bare carbon fiber, but rather painted, so dont "what" me.
07-28-2005, 09:31 PM
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I have never seen it. Anything is possible, you just need the $$$ to do it.
I say go do it, come back and show us.
I loved carbon fiber. But, when you want panels done in it get ready for major dollars. I know a guy that has all carbon fiber panels custom made for his Porsche made by him and the car cost 500,000
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I say go do it, come back and show us.
I loved carbon fiber. But, when you want panels done in it get ready for major dollars. I know a guy that has all carbon fiber panels custom made for his Porsche made by him and the car cost 500,000
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07-28-2005, 09:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Jackal
what do you mean what? I want to know if anyone has made a carbon fiber targa top. I dont want it to be bare carbon fiber, but rather painted, so dont "what" me.
07-28-2005, 10:46 PM
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Not sure how much benefit you will get with one as far as weight savings over the Lexan top. I believe the C6 Z06 fixed top is not carbon as well, but the SMC.
07-29-2005, 05:42 AM
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i used to own a *gulp* honda del sol, that was mainly a show car. i was in love with carbon fiber at the time, so i had yo have everything carbon fiber. i called this company in california (i'll try to find the name later) and had them make me a trunk, targa top, and i had the dash covered in CF. looked bad *** too. but it was still a 13 second honda 
07-29-2005, 06:55 AM
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If I hadn't just finished painting my targa top I would have taken this idea to the next level and tried it out! Dang. I've laid a few sheets before and a targa top would be simple! Oh yeah... anybody want to buy some carbon fiber mirrors?
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07-29-2005, 08:49 AM
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No I haven't seen one!
07-29-2005, 08:55 AM
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Originally Posted by fastcop_c5
i used to own a *gulp* honda del sol, that was mainly a show car. i was in love with carbon fiber at the time, so i had yo have everything carbon fiber. i called this company in california (i'll try to find the name later) and had them make me a trunk, targa top, and i had the dash covered in CF. looked bad *** too. but it was still a 13 second honda
I'd be interested in seeing someone price out a CF targa top. I probably couldn't afford one, but it would be neat.
07-29-2005, 07:54 PM
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Notice my winkie at the end of that post guys, I was just kidding around.
I have been thinking about making a mold for the top, and then selling some carbon/kevlar fiber targa tops. The only problem is finding the bracket piece to bond to the part. Would anyone be interested in somthing like this?
I have been thinking about making a mold for the top, and then selling some carbon/kevlar fiber targa tops. The only problem is finding the bracket piece to bond to the part. Would anyone be interested in somthing like this?
