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Old May 23, 2007 | 06:06 AM
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Hey guys, I'm thinking about getting the CF Vertex spoiler, and wanted a CF B-pillar cover to match. Does anyone know what weave of all the parts I listed (Vertex CF spoiler, Nismo B-Pillar, Varis Pillar)?

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Old May 23, 2007 | 06:53 AM
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neither one will, since they really are not genuine carbon pieces, but overlays

but who cares...its not like they will set up next to each other
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Old May 23, 2007 | 07:38 AM
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aren't they overlays made of real CF?
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Old May 23, 2007 | 07:43 AM
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technically yes, but its still just a big sticker

fitmnet on the NISMO is far better than the Varis
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Old May 23, 2007 | 07:57 AM
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I have the Nismo b-pillar and they're 1x1 weave. I have no clue about the others.
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Old May 23, 2007 | 01:38 PM
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I believe the vertex spoiler is 2x2 weave.
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Old May 23, 2007 | 01:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Z1 Performance
technically yes, but its still just a big sticker

fitmnet on the NISMO is far better than the Varis
Sticker? no.

Its a thin layer of carbon weave layed on top of a fiberglass underskeleton. There's isn't much weight savings, but its surely NOT a sticker.

I agree Nismo > Varis
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Old May 23, 2007 | 08:19 PM
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i didn't think add on's would save weight :P

i know someone here has the CF vertex spoiler...i just cant seem to remember who. Or the weave on the CF Vertex lip..I assume the lip and weave would use the same weave.
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Old May 7, 2008 | 11:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Z1 Performance
neither one will, since they really are not genuine carbon pieces, but overlays

but who cares...its not like they will set up next to each other
Sorry to bring up an old thread but i can't justify paying top dollars for these parts and it's not even a real CF??
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Old May 7, 2008 | 11:53 PM
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Originally Posted by DRELOC
Sorry to bring up an old thread but i can't justify paying top dollars for these parts and it's not even a real CF??
It is real CF you noob! Just not entirely made of CF, It has to have that under skeleton of FRP. Do you realize how light CF is?
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Old May 8, 2008 | 03:31 AM
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Here's some pics of my Nismo CF B Pillars.
Attached Thumbnails Question about CF weaves on Vertex spoiler, Nismo/Varis B-pillar-nismobpillars1.jpg   Question about CF weaves on Vertex spoiler, Nismo/Varis B-pillar-nismobpillars2.jpg  
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Old May 8, 2008 | 03:34 AM
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And yes it is a sticker overlay... great fitment. Looks seemless once installed.
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Old May 8, 2008 | 05:43 AM
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Mastergrade 2x2 b-pillars- $105 shipped makes them a good alternative.

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Old May 10, 2008 | 06:03 PM
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i bought the Varis from Autotecknic on ebay and said it's geniune, when i received it i was a bit disappointed cause it look like 2 CF stickers but you'll be the judge. Anyone bought stuff from them??
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=310048202471

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Old May 10, 2008 | 06:27 PM
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I got mine from the guy on eBay. They look great installed, and from the pics I've seen my Varis ones fit at least as well as the Nismo ones. For about $80 shipped, you can't go wrong.
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Originally Posted by Jim@Showstoppers
I believe the vertex spoiler is 2x2 weave.

O'RLY?

I have an original vertex CF spoiler and the weaver is 1x1(jdm)...not 2x2
As an owner of the spoiler i am pretty sure on this one
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Originally Posted by IIQuickSilverII
O'RLY?

I have an original vertex CF spoiler and the weaver is 1x1(jdm)...not 2x2
maybe a seibon knock off is 2x2 i dunno.... but as an owner of the spoiler i am pretty sure on this one
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Old May 10, 2008 | 08:50 PM
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just messing with jim
i think the nismo varis and the mastergrade cf b-pillar are quality pieces and you wont really go wrong either way.
Its not like a cdm 40$ ebay knockoff
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Old May 11, 2008 | 04:25 AM
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Originally Posted by IIQuickSilverII
O'RLY?

I have an original vertex CF spoiler and the weaver is 1x1(jdm)...not 2x2
As an owner of the spoiler i am pretty sure on this one

I've seen vertex in 1x1 and 2x2.
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Old May 11, 2008 | 08:22 AM
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MSA makes nice 1s. That's what I have. They look just like the mastergrade 1s.
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