[Z06] LOOK HERE ZR1 Z06/GS Carbon Fiber Splitter / Side Skirts / Rear Spoiler GROUP BUY
07-02-2013, 01:44 PM
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Good question, Real carbon Fiber parts are made from a sheet of carbon fiber which is very strong material, light material which would make the part stronger. The hydro Carbon Fiber is actually a film that is laid over the surface of water in a tank and the part is submerged into the tank allowing that material to wrap around the piece making it look like carbon fiber. The material would be around a part that is made out of fiberglass or ABS plastic. When it comes down to it usually it is a preference of taste which do you like better. Both pieces will look great, but the carbon fiber piece will be stronger and lighter.
for example here is a picture of real carbon fiber
and here is a picture of hydro carbon fiber
for example here is a picture of real carbon fiber
and here is a picture of hydro carbon fiber
07-02-2013, 02:00 PM
#42
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I doubt the speed ratings for either piece are of concern. Both materials should easily withstand anything you can produce with your car. Its just that carbon fiber is stronger than plastic or fiberglass as a material generally speaking. You will not break either piece from aerodynamic loads. Where ya gotta watch it as far as breaking the splitters go is on uneven pavement. IE steep driveways, parking curbs, potholes, dips in parking lots, etc... And unfortunately, the stronger carbon fiber material will be just as suseptible to damage as ABS or fiberglass. So be careful no matter which material you end up going with.
The weight is not much different either. You are talking a matter of ounces, so its not going to benefit you much more for carbon fiber there. If weight is a concern for you, there are far more beneficial places to look into.
Essentially, it comes down to looks IMO.
The weight is not much different either. You are talking a matter of ounces, so its not going to benefit you much more for carbon fiber there. If weight is a concern for you, there are far more beneficial places to look into.
Essentially, it comes down to looks IMO.
07-02-2013, 04:18 PM
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07-02-2013, 04:18 PM
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07-02-2013, 04:21 PM
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07-02-2013, 06:07 PM
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Painted parts
Safe to assume the painted parts are fiberglass and weigh about the same as the hydrocarbon?? Also the fender extentions, these are the ones on the front of the rear wheel wells? And are they available in flat same as factory? Thanks
07-03-2013, 10:28 AM
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Not know what the sustained speed you are going to be hitting in most cases they both would be the same however if you are going over 130 MPH for a sustained speed then we would suggest getting the splitter brace it is part # zr1s82 shown here http://www.rpidesigns.com/shop/item.aspx?itemid=1945 However my personal opinion if you are looking to hit land speed records of 200 mph or more than I would spend a little more and get our real carbon fiber it is made the same way that is on the ZR1 Corvette
but I do plan on taking it to a road course very soon. 
07-03-2013, 10:43 AM
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07-03-2013, 10:53 AM
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07-08-2013, 10:53 AM
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This Group Purchase is ending today, so far I have spoken to a couple people and left voice mail messages for the rest of the people on the group buy. If some how I did not get a hold of you please give me a call 888-257-8515 ext 2 or donrpidesigns@gmail.com Thanks, Don
07-09-2013, 12:35 PM
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This Group Purchase is ending today, so far I have spoken to a couple people and left voice mail messages for the rest of the people on the group buy. If some how I did not get a hold of you please give me a call 888-257-8515 ext 2 or donrpidesigns@gmail.com Thanks, Don
07-09-2013, 01:09 PM
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07-09-2013, 03:16 PM
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Question, this is 100% carbon fiber not a carbon fiber overlay over fiberglass? That means if I turn it over it won't look like fiberglass underneath, correct?
07-09-2013, 03:49 PM
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Hi Grim Reaper, The parts are made out of true carbon fiber with an extra layer of fiberglass is used for reinforcement. So if you look underneath the part you will see a layer of fiberglass cloth. Thanks, Don
07-09-2013, 05:20 PM
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Carbon fiber is stronger than fiberglass. Why would you need fiberglass for reinforcement?
07-09-2013, 06:59 PM
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07-10-2013, 09:19 AM
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