If you bought cf body parts, would you paint them to match the car?

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Old 03-23-2004 | 07:36 PM
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If you bought cf body parts, would you paint them to match the car?

I think carbon fiber looks like dog****, but I found a place that offers not only hoods, but also front and rear doors. There's no way I'd buy them unless I was a stupid rich racecar driver, but wouldn't they significantly drop gross weight?
Old 03-23-2004 | 08:00 PM
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i would paint them!
Old 03-23-2004 | 09:25 PM
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i was never a fan of the cf look either. i would paint them, looks a lot better.
Old 03-23-2004 | 09:44 PM
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I agree. I am planning on buying the JDM sti wing and I want to paint it instead of leaving it cf. I think it makes for a cleaner look.
Old 03-23-2004 | 10:49 PM
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Old 03-24-2004 | 02:02 AM
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Yup, if they're lighter than the stock body panels and I was building a race car I'd buy 'em and paint 'em.

I don't normally like the naked CF look. I've seen some black cars with unpainted CF that look dope though.
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Old 03-24-2004 | 01:46 PM
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Yep, my car's black and I wouldn't paint em. That would look pimp!
Old 03-24-2004 | 01:52 PM
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if it's on a black car then DO NOT pain the CF but if it's on any other color then I'd definately pain the CF

Unless you're planning to make a whole car out of CF

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Old 03-24-2004 | 02:07 PM
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*drool* an sti in pure carbon fiber.... and paint it blue. i'd like to see someone research and post the specs on weight loss
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