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04-15-2006, 09:50 PM
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survey for carbon fiber parts
what would be the first 3 parts of the exige you would replace with carbon fiber, if you haven't already?
my picks: wing front splitter side scoops
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KG Exige Delivered 5-9-2006 POLL:check for scratches "in" your headlights Excessive tire wear? It may be your alignment My Example Hiro's Example codymac's Example to be installed: stebel horn, fumoto valve current mods: arqray twin muffler, itg intake, 3M film full wrap and full rockers by X-Perts, rear lotus letters removed, locking gas cap, CF Mirror Covers, CF Side Scoops, black lotus nose/wheel badges future mods:wheels, forced induction |
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04-15-2006, 10:26 PM
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04-15-2006, 10:32 PM
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I'm never going to put a front plate on my Exige much like 99% of the owners out there so I was going to shave off the license plate bulge in the splitter (green overlay area) and then bring out the recessed area (red overlay area) to match the radius curve. I'd much rather buy a splitter already done as described above in carbon fibre than mess around with the fiberglass.
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04-15-2006, 11:54 PM
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interesting idea... i wonder how many people would buy one... i'm sure enough tickets without a license plate would lead to something...
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KG Exige Delivered 5-9-2006 POLL:check for scratches "in" your headlights Excessive tire wear? It may be your alignment My Example Hiro's Example codymac's Example to be installed: stebel horn, fumoto valve current mods: arqray twin muffler, itg intake, 3M film full wrap and full rockers by X-Perts, rear lotus letters removed, locking gas cap, CF Mirror Covers, CF Side Scoops, black lotus nose/wheel badges future mods:wheels, forced induction |
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04-16-2006, 01:28 AM
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Nah, just a fix-it ticket every few years. I don't have one on any of my vehicles, not a big deal.
I'm sure a lot of Exige owners would like it if produced. Are you in the carbon fibre business bluejae?
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04-16-2006, 08:46 AM
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nope... just curious... since i can't afford the CF pieces myself... i'm just hoping for ones in my price range some day...
 and maybe 'someone' in the carbon fiber business will read this and get the hint... 
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KG Exige Delivered 5-9-2006 POLL:check for scratches "in" your headlights Excessive tire wear? It may be your alignment My Example Hiro's Example codymac's Example to be installed: stebel horn, fumoto valve current mods: arqray twin muffler, itg intake, 3M film full wrap and full rockers by X-Perts, rear lotus letters removed, locking gas cap, CF Mirror Covers, CF Side Scoops, black lotus nose/wheel badges future mods:wheels, forced induction |
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04-16-2006, 08:52 AM
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Someone in San Diego should contact the folks at Benfer Performance - these guys do nice work and might be up for a small volume vehicle like the Exige/Elise.
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04-16-2006, 09:13 AM
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yes... someone should...
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KG Exige Delivered 5-9-2006 POLL:check for scratches "in" your headlights Excessive tire wear? It may be your alignment My Example Hiro's Example codymac's Example to be installed: stebel horn, fumoto valve current mods: arqray twin muffler, itg intake, 3M film full wrap and full rockers by X-Perts, rear lotus letters removed, locking gas cap, CF Mirror Covers, CF Side Scoops, black lotus nose/wheel badges future mods:wheels, forced induction |
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04-16-2006, 12:19 PM
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None. I consider CF to be bling for street usage. Any weight savings will not make any real difference and definitely not cost effective.
If I need a front spoiler, etc. I'd much rather have a fiberglass (or urethane) one. CF tends to be brittle and would crack easily - fiberglass (and urethane) tends to be more flexible and more easily repaired. Besides being cheaper, and more practical. 
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04-24-2006, 09:30 PM
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KG Exige Delivered 5-9-2006 POLL:check for scratches "in" your headlights Excessive tire wear? It may be your alignment My Example Hiro's Example codymac's Example to be installed: stebel horn, fumoto valve current mods: arqray twin muffler, itg intake, 3M film full wrap and full rockers by X-Perts, rear lotus letters removed, locking gas cap, CF Mirror Covers, CF Side Scoops, black lotus nose/wheel badges future mods:wheels, forced induction |
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04-25-2006, 06:03 AM
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More track time please.
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Taking into account inteligent weight reduction I'd say
1) CF roof (on exige) 2) CF wing 3) Front Spliter That reduces the front about 8 lbs and the back about 9 lbs Should keep the Cg right were she is. |
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