B92 Exposed CF Hood Insert Horror/Disaster
07-31-2015, 02:25 PM
#1
Racer
Thread Starter
B92 Exposed CF Hood Insert Horror/Disaster
Stopped in at my local chevy dealer today to see a '16 Z06, TR, with B92, I have read many forum post about guys complaining about this and that, however this $2K option was very disappointing as follows: the insert was not centered, a 1/4 inch off to the passenger side, the entire passenger side has a white exposed edge, where the paint did not cover, the drivers side, painted up to the CF, but wavy. Definite verticle edge at paint, not a smooth transition. Dealer believes all B92 will be defective and as the warranty claims come in the B92 will go on constraint for the rest of the '16 build. This is important to me, my TPW is Aug. 17th and i have ordered this option. By the way the customer rejected the car, dealer acknowledges that it would be difficult to fix, and will ask the factory for a new hood w/o the CF insert. I hope the dealer is wrong and this is the exception, ANYBODY OUT THERE THAT HAS TAKEN DELIVERY OF B92 AND WAS IT ACCEPTABLE!!!!!!!!!!!!! will wait to get responses. thnaks, TEDDIE
Last edited by rockit1; 07-31-2015 at 02:27 PM.
08-01-2015, 01:16 PM
#5
if the entire hood is made of CF why would they need to use an
"insert" ? i kinda thought the exposed area was simply taped off
and left unpainted then the whole hood is clear coated ?
"insert" ? i kinda thought the exposed area was simply taped off
and left unpainted then the whole hood is clear coated ?
08-01-2015, 02:29 PM
#6
Scraping the splitter.
S.
08-01-2015, 03:07 PM
#7
Racer
I've seen and touched one. Not impressed. Not a smooth transition. This would get tanked at a custom car show.
08-01-2015, 04:02 PM
#8
Melting Slicks
If you're the kind of person who inspects their car with a magnifying glass, then you may not like the joining of the insert with the hood. It is definitely an insert -- not just an exposed piece of hood. You can run your fingers over the joint and feel a seam where the piece are joined.
That being said, they do a remarkable job of joining two pieces of carbon fiber, and it looks absolutely beautiful.
You'll always hear certain people who say they don't like this or that, but if you like the exposed carbon fiber look on your car, the hood insert is really a great addition. I don't regret my purchase in the slightest. It adds so much to an already beautiful car.
That being said, they do a remarkable job of joining two pieces of carbon fiber, and it looks absolutely beautiful.
You'll always hear certain people who say they don't like this or that, but if you like the exposed carbon fiber look on your car, the hood insert is really a great addition. I don't regret my purchase in the slightest. It adds so much to an already beautiful car.
08-01-2015, 05:47 PM
#9
Racer
Thread Starter
Joint issue i can accept, will paint protect over
If you're the kind of person who inspects their car with a magnifying glass, then you may not like the joining of the insert with the hood. It is definitely an insert -- not just an exposed piece of hood. You can run your fingers over the joint and feel a seam where the piece are joined.
That being said, they do a remarkable job of joining two pieces of carbon fiber, and it looks absolutely beautiful.
You'll always hear certain people who say they don't like this or that, but if you like the exposed carbon fiber look on your car, the hood insert is really a great addition. I don't regret my purchase in the slightest. It adds so much to an already beautiful car.
That being said, they do a remarkable job of joining two pieces of carbon fiber, and it looks absolutely beautiful.
You'll always hear certain people who say they don't like this or that, but if you like the exposed carbon fiber look on your car, the hood insert is really a great addition. I don't regret my purchase in the slightest. It adds so much to an already beautiful car.
08-01-2015, 06:30 PM
#10
Le Mans Master
08-01-2015, 08:17 PM
#13
Scraping the splitter.
If you're the kind of person who inspects their car with a magnifying glass, then you may not like the joining of the insert with the hood. It is definitely an insert -- not just an exposed piece of hood. You can run your fingers over the joint and feel a seam where the piece are joined.
If the hood is CF, why wouldn't they do it like they do with the exposed carbon fiber roof?
It almost seems like they're adding another component for no reason.
S.
08-01-2015, 10:15 PM
#15
Melting Slicks
Alignment is perfect. It is not wavy. And I don't believe there is any primer exposed. Of course, I have seen the levels of nitpicks on these forums by some members, and it is way over the top (IMHO). So I understand that some people will find the CF hood unacceptable. However, most people will love it. I do.
08-01-2015, 10:16 PM
#16
08-01-2015, 10:20 PM
#17
Melting Slicks
The hood would have to go through several steps, and it would be cost-prohibitive to pump out 5,000 of the things per year. They would end up costing $8,000-$10,000 apiece (which is what one of the exotics would undoubtedly charge).
They are doing it in a way that the car can be mass-produced. That's my guess anyway.
It's still an excellent result, don't let the Debbie Downers sway you until you see one in person.
Edit: By the way, I know that most people are under the impression that the exposed CF roof panel is one piece with the outside parts painted, but it would not surprise me at all if it was 3 separate pieces bonded together onto the roof panel structure. It would be much more cost effective to build that way -- and less chance of small errors in the paint process ruining good exposed CF parts.
Last edited by Speednet; 08-01-2015 at 10:27 PM.
08-01-2015, 10:34 PM
#18
Melting Slicks
There are many different types of carbon fiber used for different purposes. Likely the hood is not made out of the weave you are used to seeing so they add a layer for the stringer stripe.
08-01-2015, 10:39 PM
#19
It is probably a mass-production thing. Corvettes are not like Ferraris or Lambos, where a craftsman hand-preps and buffs out each individual piece. That's what it would require in order to make the hood one piece.
The hood would have to go through several steps, and it would be cost-prohibitive to pump out 5,000 of the things per year. They would end up costing $8,000-$10,000 apiece (which is what one of the exotics would undoubtedly charge).
They are doing it in a way that the car can be mass-produced. That's my guess anyway.
It's still an excellent result, don't let the Debbie Downers sway you until you see one in person.
Edit: By the way, I know that most people are under the impression that the exposed CF roof panel is one piece with the outside parts painted, but it would not surprise me at all if it was 3 separate pieces bonded together onto the roof panel structure. It would be much more cost effective to build that way -- and less chance of small errors in the paint process ruining good exposed CF parts.
The hood would have to go through several steps, and it would be cost-prohibitive to pump out 5,000 of the things per year. They would end up costing $8,000-$10,000 apiece (which is what one of the exotics would undoubtedly charge).
They are doing it in a way that the car can be mass-produced. That's my guess anyway.
It's still an excellent result, don't let the Debbie Downers sway you until you see one in person.
Edit: By the way, I know that most people are under the impression that the exposed CF roof panel is one piece with the outside parts painted, but it would not surprise me at all if it was 3 separate pieces bonded together onto the roof panel structure. It would be much more cost effective to build that way -- and less chance of small errors in the paint process ruining good exposed CF parts.
08-02-2015, 08:12 AM
#20
Drifting
I saw this in person myself. Thought it looked good! If you like the exposed cf.