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Old 06-19-2008, 05:13 AM
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Question Carbonfiber exterior door handles?

Does any company make these?
Old 06-19-2008, 06:45 AM
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carbon fiber may not be strong enough for that application

these folks have a great selection of carbon fiber

www.evo-r.net
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its not so much that it has to be carbon fiber. i wanted to least make the handles black with out painting them. Didnt want to paint to wear off after time of use.
Old 06-19-2008, 06:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Charles Field
carbon fiber may not be strong enough for that application


www.evo-r.net
Considering the interior door handles on new Lambo's are CF, yes it could be done , but it will be pricy.
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http://www.thezstore.com/page/TZS/PROD/350z03a/50-3062
Old 06-19-2008, 07:21 AM
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Hmmm. .if i cant find the whole entire handle made out of CF, then i'll get the cf cover kit, doesnt look that bad.
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Originally Posted by Dr. Venture
Hmmm. .if i cant find the whole entire handle made out of CF, then i'll get the cf cover kit, doesnt look that bad.
Thanks 3m!!!
no problem.. i've never actually seen a cf handle.. only the overlays
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I've seen painted handles and they look awesome...
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PRO painted? or like duplicolor painted?
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Asuka had door overlays before but they kept cracking when you would pull on them. I wouldn't suggest getting overlay door handles.
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i was going to just buy the CF look vinyl sticker and cover the handle like that, but make it tight and smooth looking.
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Originally Posted by Dr. Venture
i was going to just buy the CF look vinyl sticker and cover the handle like that, but make it tight and smooth looking.
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Tay Tay has them on his car and I think they look cool, the same ones from the Z store i believe. I have my door handles painted and haven't had any problems, as long as you treat them like the paint on your car, you should be ok.
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Originally Posted by RICK@riversideinfiniti
Tay Tay has them on his car and I think they look cool, the same ones from the Z store i believe. I have my door handles painted and haven't had any problems, as long as you treat them like the paint on your car, you should be ok.

the covers look like they do not even fit. is tay tay's pretty good at fitment?
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Originally Posted by xx2ndgenxx
what...whaaaaat?? doesnt have to be CF look vinyl! I think im just going to take them off and apart and have them painted black but leave the little squares silver.
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Originally Posted by Concave
the covers look like they do not even fit. is tay tay's pretty good at fitment?
look pretty good to me
I'm considering ordering a set.
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well looking at your sig reserved, you have good taste. if you ever do this, let me know haha. 50 bucks isnt alot but I dont want to have pieces of CF on the door handles with silver edges sticking out.
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Those overlays are tacky and don't cover everything.
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https://my350z.com/forum/showthread....andle+overlays
Here's pictures of them installed on a members ride.
Old 06-19-2008, 05:30 PM
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Your door handles look good just the way they are. Adding CF won't make it look more professional or "cool". The less cosmetic crap you stick on your Z, the better.

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