SeanR

Just my opinion, I think it looks cheese, fake and makes one look like they can't afford real CF.

As for ricer being racist (the actual term you are looking for is bigoted but that is for another discussion) hell no.

Frank Castle

You guys crack me up. So which is it - you don't like it because it doesn't offer a performance advantage or because it doesn't look real? Pretty sure this goes back to the discussion that you have no idea what you are talking about. I would lay a sizeable sum on the table that states that if you were looking at two parts side by side you could not distinguish between an actual carbon fiber part and a part that had been covered with the 3M DiNoc. The 3M material has been engineered to have the same texture and reflect light in the same manner. As for the structural aspect, please tell me what advantage there is in the carbon dash inlays currently offered by Porsche? It's appearance guys - not function. No problem - you insist upon "real" carbon fiber. Go for it. Get some molds made up and start autoclaving up some parts. I'll be happy to add my name to the list of people interested in your product.

Mongo

Yea but who cares if it's real CF or not. My Mercedes C280 with sport package has something in it that looks ten times fake as the 3M Di-Noc. And, this is from the factory sport package option! Seriously you guys have no idea how bad I blasted this car when I took one look at it. Now I love the damn thing.

Ya'll are just going to have to trust me that I will do my wrap very conservatively and post pics.

Just sayin'...

blown 87

We are cool on my end Frank.

SeanR

The difference is Franky, most of what we do isn't trying to be something that it isn't.

That there pretty much sums up the term "ricer".

Frank Castle

LOL. Dude, I totally agree. Does it really matter if the small plastic surround for the power mirrors is "real" carbon fiber? Why, so that you can brag about how much you paid for your carbon interior trim package? It is all about looks - and the proper product applied professionally will look exactly the same. Use it - don't use it. It is just another option for people to consider when restoring/updating/modernizing these vehicles.

Mongo

I am going to have to play devil's advocate here, but how the hell do we know the CF options in the 996 and 997s aren't just the original plastic console "wrapped" with real carbon fiber and gel coated? That's added weight right? Ironic too!

Frank Castle

I think the majority of the carbon fiber items in the automotive industry aren't real - except for possibly the exotics. Maybe some one with a late model Porsche can chime in.

Frank Castle

So the majority of the products that Nicole offers are "Ricey"? Just trying to understand the boundaries on what is acceptable and what is not. Chrome rings attched to your instrument cluster with double sided tape - OK. LED light upgrades - OK. Clear turn signal covers - OK. Laminted films that give the appearance of another material - not OK. So how about a film that gives the appearance of the factory finish used to hide small cracks or imperfections - is this acceptable?

Mongo

I just think if it's your car and you like it, then do it. It's you who is the one that has to look at it everyday. It's kinda like getting married. If you are happy looking at the same woman every single day in your life when you wake up, got to bed, whether or not she's wearing makeup, pajamas, lingerie, night gown, etc. then go right ahead.

Same thing with cars! Except for they don't rip your wallet off the counter in the morning or the keys to your other car.

Fabio421

Be careful. You are going to offend our friends in Green Bay.

Mongo

Here is a sample of what I believe is too much. I am opting for a brushed aluminum Jager shift plate and leather boot as opposed to carbon. I most like will NOT be wrapping my plastic shifter/clock surround after looking at this. I will do the top of my ashtray though since the cigarette lighter warped the bottom side (visible from the top).

pcar928fan

I don't have a problem with that amount of CF trim bits... That is just me. I think you need enough to make it cohesive but not so much that it is overwhelming...that goes for any sort of trim updating in my book I might add. Wood, Aluminum, CF, whatever else...

Frank Castle

The high luster is what I find the most offensive with the vast majority of carbon fiber trim pieces - whether real or simulated. I think you will be pleased with the DiNoc - the matte finish will blend better with the rest of your interior.

Mongo

I do and I don't. I do prefer a break-up in the console rather than consistency of carbon throughout the center console. I'm not too fond of Jager's kit covering up the climate controls. If I ever would have to replace my unit, I would have to buy another Jager face panel. I still want to wrap the surround with the central warning and central lock buttons though.