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Old 12-17-2003, 05:45 PM
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Default pics of Jeff@performance's rear strut tower in Suite E grafX style

Doesn't look half bad. I am sure Jeff will post some better pics. It does look much better in person, too.
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Old 12-17-2003, 06:40 PM
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is that real CF???? it looks amazingly nice!!!!

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Yep it looks sweet I was the first person to have this done.

I recomend Suite E Grafx they do a outstanding job.

Thanks Richard.
Old 12-17-2003, 07:18 PM
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Originally posted by Z350Lover
is that real CF???? it looks amazingly nice!!!!

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It is not real CF, but it sure does look real. Suite E GraphX uses a special process to achieve this look.
Old 12-17-2003, 07:21 PM
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3-D printing if I understood their explanation right. very cool stuff. if your just going for the look tho; does it matter if its real? itd cost alot to make real CF do those curves; if its even possibly. and for what purpose?
Old 12-17-2003, 08:06 PM
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It really looks great in person. Jason and I have been really busy around the shop and internet, but we will get some pictures up in the next few days. They also did the dash center piece, shift console and window switch covers. As nice as it all looks, my favorite part is the rear strut tower covers. You can't deny the awesome job Rich does on these parts!!
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How does this 3-d printing work?


...more pics please
Old 12-18-2003, 07:21 AM
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how much for that piece?
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that looks awesome!! if the cost isn't outrageous, it's something i would love to do
Old 12-18-2003, 07:53 AM
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pinnacleliquid's stuff is really good. The CF B pilars I got from him are still my favorite visual mod on my car. How much for the back strut brace set up?
Old 12-18-2003, 09:21 AM
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here http://www.elegantwooddesign.com/350zphoto.htm

And as far as what the process is, it is a form of 3 dimensional printing. It is labor intensive and not really cheaper than real carbon fiber at times. But it is a very nice alternative. It will never yellow and fade is less than 2% over a ten year period. It is all automotive grade, designed to last.
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Their stuff is grade A.. looks perfect...

it's not too much of a cost saving alternitive to real fiber, what it is; is a perfect looking CF piece instead of having messed up fiber strands when trying to mold it to a lot of twist and turns..

not like there is much weight to save on plastic pieces so no point in getting real CF that will actually not look as good and end up fading lol =P its just hella nice looking pieces you end up with for a good price!
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ooooo.....purrrrty!
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They did my dash console and door handles in Daytona blue, and I couldn't be happier!! It came out fantastic!! High praise for Rich and the quality of his products!!

my Z:
www.elegantwooddesign.com/images/bluedash5.jpg

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That look awsome But on there site they dont have all the strut bar in CR they only have the middle and sides . do they sell thet whole CR covering like on your car or is that just a one off thing O and how much does it cost?
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You can buy them through us, but you will be best off buying direct from Rich at Suite E. (cut out the middleman) He did this for another guy on the Forum and my car for the dealer to show off his work. Rich is out of town until the 2nd so I can't get you pricing either. I've got to find the time to get some pix up, because the one's Rich took don't look half as nice as it does in person.
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That looks pretty good. Does it have that same gloss and 3d look of cf?
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Originally posted by Reggi914
Does it have that same gloss and 3d look of cf?
Sure does. I don't think anybody would know it's not the real thing.
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Looks nice Jeff. Great work Rich & Joe.

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I would like to buy one for my read strut bar but on your website, you dont have the whole strut bar covered, only the top. How much is it?


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