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Carbon Fiber Mirrors

Discussion in '8G Lancer - Customization' started by Knotikz, Apr 1, 2008.

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  1. Knotikz

    Knotikz Well-Known Member

    So about a week ago, some well educated person broke my driver side mirror. Not the entire mirror, just the plastic casing for it. I wont get into the entire story as to why, but, let's just say that the driver of the opposing car couldnt handle his loss.

    I called up the dalership and told them I needed to replace the part. They searched around, found it, charged me $100 for it. I went in today to pick it up.

    As I was placing it back on. I noticed it snapped right into place. So the first thing that came to my mind was, "If this snaps into place this easy. I could probably snap it back out, without damaging it at all. Maybe do a Carbon Fiber wrap on it."

    Problem is. I'm no Carbon Fiber Technician. Knowing me, I'd go pick up some Carbon Fiber vinyl and do it that way. If I tried to do real carbon fiber myself.. I'd probably look like a 4 year old and his first discovery of elmers glue.

    So there's an idea, tossed into the open for you all. I know there are a few Carbon Fiber techs that visit this board. Plus a few people who've worked with Vinyl. I'm sure you all could come up with something nice.
     
    Knotikz, Apr 1, 2008
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  2. KRU

    KRU Well-Known Member

    I planned on doing my mirrors in a c/f overlay. The entire mirror though.

    Could you post a pic of exactly what you are talking about.
     
    KRU, Apr 2, 2008
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  3. gatzaraki

    gatzaraki Well-Known Member

    ^^^ KRU sup bro...How those CF FUEL DOOR GOING? :(
     
    gatzaraki, Apr 2, 2008
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  4. KRU

    KRU Well-Known Member

    Done. I sold them. By the vibe I was getting, didnt think you guys wanted them from me.
     
    KRU, Apr 2, 2008
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  5. gatzaraki

    gatzaraki Well-Known Member

    i didnot care about the vibe,i did sent the money,but hey you still my bro homes :D
     
    gatzaraki, Apr 2, 2008
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  6. Knotikz

    Knotikz Well-Known Member

    I'll snag some shots when I get home from work tonight.
     
    Knotikz, Apr 2, 2008
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  7. Texas Aggie

    Texas Aggie Well-Known Member

    Texas Aggie, Apr 2, 2008
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  8. KRU

    KRU Well-Known Member

    i will make more in a bit. when I have them done I will let you know. If you still want one at that time then no prob.
     
    KRU, Apr 2, 2008
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  9. Texas Aggie

    Texas Aggie Well-Known Member

    KRU: you have pics of the ones you already made?
     
    Texas Aggie, Apr 2, 2008
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  10. KRU

    KRU Well-Known Member

    naw, I was a lil aside myself when doing them so i just wanted to get rid of them. Sorry.
     
    KRU, Apr 2, 2008
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  11. gatzaraki

    gatzaraki Well-Known Member

    you know you can count on me bro,but wtf happened all of the sudden only 68 post,donn't tell me you bought the sti :D and now you are a subbi kid,saludos hermano
     
    gatzaraki, Apr 2, 2008
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  12. KRU

    KRU Well-Known Member

    ^no sir. I just stepped down for a while.
     
    KRU, Apr 2, 2008
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  13. Knotikz

    Knotikz Well-Known Member

    Wel. I went out today to try and take apart my Mirror in hopes that I could post some pics.

    however, I didn't have much luck. It seems that once it's set into place. It's rather hard to take it out without breaking it off.

    I'm stubborn as hell though. Round 2 this weekend.
     
    Knotikz, Apr 3, 2008
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  14. KRU

    KRU Well-Known Member

    determination. I like it.
     
    KRU, Apr 3, 2008
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  15. pimpinfern

    pimpinfern Well-Known Member

    pimpinfern, Apr 3, 2008
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  16. kennyjai

    kennyjai Well-Known Member

    wow the aussie sites have some pretty nice things.. i wonder what the rear air dam is... need a closer pic
     
    kennyjai, Apr 4, 2008
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  17. MickyOz

    MickyOz Well-Known Member

    Haven't been on in a while and just posted somewhere else that I was getting the carbon-fibre look mirror covers this Friday.

    They are AUD$137.50 here, I'll see if I can get them cheaper though :p
     
    MickyOz, Apr 7, 2008
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  18. Knotikz

    Knotikz Well-Known Member

    $137 each or for the pair?

    I wanted to mess with my mirrors this weekend. Instead, I drank more then my body weight in beer. So I spent most of it recovering.
     
    Knotikz, Apr 7, 2008
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  19. MickyOz

    MickyOz Well-Known Member

    For the pair, if it was each I would of told them to shove it :D
     
    MickyOz, Apr 7, 2008
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  20. testpilotx15

    testpilotx15 Well-Known Member

    Some of those accessories are pretty hot, I'm feeling the c/f look scuff plates, only ones I've ever seen like that. And I also saw mentionings of rain sensing wipers and a bunch of other cool stuff. Why does USDM always get the shaft? So not cool.
     
    testpilotx15, Apr 23, 2008
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