Carbon Fibre Interior Bits VXR8

[StefanVXR8]

Well my carbon fibre overlays arrived today from Oz, very nice except one issue, the centre console overlay is for a longer version than I've got!

However, a bit of strategic cutting and it fits.

It's real carbon fibre, high gloss finish that simply sticks over the existing trim.

Adds a bit of extra 'texture' to the interior I think.

















The kit is designed for both manual and auto hence the shape around the gear lever.

Thought it would do the trick until someone comes up with some full carbon fibre replacement parts.

Stef

[Behold81]

Dont see the point in a full CF replacement unless you REALLY don't want to add weight.

I'm thinking of buying a skinning kit and make up a few parts for in the engine bay. (Fuse covers and stuff)

[richie slow]

007 will be along any minute.

[DougieMc]

MMMMM Carbon

Looks great

[007 VXR]

richie slow said:

007 will be along any minute.

[Gary H 2008]

Nice one Stef

[k-ink]

Looks really great.

If you have the funds I can recommend getting a full alcantara interior retrim (in very dark grey / borderline black). Never seen it on a Monaro but it can look amazing if the craftmanship is top notch. Combined with some carbon trim and solid alloy items (gear knob), suede wheel etc, it could be an awesome combo.

But where do you draw the line? Bankruptcy perhaps.

[StefanVXR8]

k-ink said:

Looks really great.

If you have the funds I can recommend getting a full alcantara interior retrim (in very dark grey / borderline black). Never seen it on a Monaro but it can look amazing if the craftmanship is top notch. Combined with some carbon trim and solid alloy items (gear knob), suede wheel etc, it could be an awesome combo.

But where do you draw the line? Bankruptcy perhaps.

Man after my own heart, would love to have the dash and headlining done in alcantara, my only concern is the air bag area on the passenger side.

Stef

[Gary H 2008]

that's not an issue...

[StefanVXR8]

Gary H 2008 said:

that's not an issue...

Expand a little mate.................

Stef

[Gary H 2008]

I would, but I'd have to kill you

How do you think a side airbag works? the stitching is designed to disintegrate on deployment. Same principle, same stitching is used on dashboards on top of arirbags.

[StefanVXR8]

Gary H 2008 said:

I would, but I'd have to kill you

How do you think a side airbag works? the stitching is designed to disintegrate on deployment. Same principle, same stitching is used on dashboards on top of arirbags.

Ah yes, but that's what I mean, you'd need to know the location of the airbag and have the panel separate surely?

Stef

[Gary H 2008]

you'd put a stitch line it, yes - but at certain angles you can see the airbag split seam in teh dashboard.

[StefanVXR8]

Gary H 2008 said:

you'd put a stitch line it, yes - but at certain angles you can see the airbag split seam in teh dashboard.

OK thanks mate, might look in to that. Wouldn't mind getting my steering wheel retrimmed at some point, what was the rough price of that again?

Stef

[Gary H 2008]

About £140 but he does need it for 2 weeks

[StefanVXR8]

Gary H 2008 said:

About £140 but he does need it for 2 weeks

Thanks mate.

Stef

[Janosh]

Thread resurrection...!

Can someone point me in the direction of these carbon trim pieces?

[StefanVXR8]

Just had a look on eBay over here and nothing listed. I can't remember who the seller was unfortunately.

Stef

[Janosh]

Thanks for checking mate - I also had a good search and couldn't find anything... looks great so might just have a bash with some 4D wrap.

[StefanVXR8]

No worries Jan, I'll keep looking and if I see anything out here I'll let you know.

Same as I've said to all the guys here, I'm happy to help in locating and getting stuff shipped over (where practical!) if you do find a seller who won't ship to you in the UK you can get it shipped to me in WA (soon to be NSW) and I'll send on.

Stef