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Old Dec 6, 2009 | 03:14 PM
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So I've been doing quite a bit of research but I would like to hear some opinions from people who have actually seen - in person - a carbon fiber roof and A- pillars installed on a 350z.

I have an 06 ppw 350z I have a NRG carbon fiber hood (which i must say is the best looking cf I have seen) and I'm buying a NRG cf hatch - I was planning on buying a CF roof and pillars by NRG as well -- but I have been advised by some of the guys at some distribution companies to not do it. That it never looks nice. That it always looks cheap and fits HORRIBLE. Even at the big shows in Japan they haven't ever seen anything look nice - and that I'm better off just flat blacking my pillars and roof.

I'm not expecting OEM fitment here - I know aftermarket never fits *perfect*

I'm really just looking for something that doesn't look like it belongs a 92 4 door civic.

I know there are some companies who make the A pillars and roof where you actually remove the OEM parts to install them but most companies just make an overlay. Has anyone possibly seen both side by side??

The NRG ones I was going to buy were going to be overlays. I wouldn't have a problem with ordering a different brand as long as the weave on all my carbon fiber weave matches -- yes I'm **** like that

so opinions please -- lets hear 'em
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Old Dec 6, 2009 | 03:51 PM
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i'm interested to hear what people have to say on this subject also !! i'm just scared of it coming off on a highway run lol
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Old Dec 6, 2009 | 04:10 PM
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Look at my thread in media share = answer
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Old Dec 6, 2009 | 06:44 PM
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i'd take it as your happy with yours tho it sounds like your roof needed some triming?
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Old Dec 6, 2009 | 06:45 PM
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Originally Posted by JmNismo
i'm just scared of it coming off on a highway run lol
haha so true -- cross your fingers it hits the rd before the car behind you that way your not liable.

NRG told me with the one their making that it will tuck under the molding around the windshield so wind doesn't go under...but that still doesn't sound so safe -- its just tape -- i dont trust tape
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Old Dec 6, 2009 | 06:48 PM
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Originally Posted by raesunshine9
i'd take it as your happy with yours tho it sounds like your roof needed some triming?
It tucks under the pillars but i didnt know that.... I ended up trimming it to fit ... I was later informed it tucks under..... I epoxied my roof..... It would prob take some serious time to remove it.....
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Old Dec 7, 2009 | 06:20 PM
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Asuka CF double hump. Love it.
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Old Dec 7, 2009 | 08:21 PM
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Mine's epoxied as well. No pillars but has the Chargespeed vortex generator Roof is by Mastergrade

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Old Dec 7, 2009 | 09:01 PM
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mine is held on by eliteness
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Old Dec 8, 2009 | 11:40 AM
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Old Dec 8, 2009 | 02:20 PM
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can not find my pics so heres my thread
https://my350z.com/forum/exterior-an...-or-epoxy.html
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Old Dec 8, 2009 | 02:35 PM
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Still no A pillers yet for me as its like the V3 front diffuser. Just to expencive for such a small part.
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Old Dec 8, 2009 | 06:27 PM
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Originally Posted by AlvinHuyN
Mine's epoxied as well. No pillars but has the Chargespeed vortex generator Roof is by Mastergrade

i have mag blue te's in my garage im trying to sell

mighty fine wheels
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Old Dec 8, 2009 | 06:35 PM
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I use to have a mastergrade cf roof, i loved it. Looked amazing.
Until it flew off on the freeway(used wrong 3m tape fail).
Cf roof ftw if you get!!
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Old Dec 8, 2009 | 07:28 PM
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Double Hump screws in to the roof under the Pillars. It won't really come off unless your hitting speeds over 150mph which it was tested to.

We carry the OEM style CF roofs Jay'Z got and the parts that Blackoutbeds got. In fact both are GREAT customers!

If you have any questions feel free to PM. I also have the A and B pillars. Jay'Z has the A pillars I know and the CF roof and hatch. Take a look at his car!
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