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Old 05-08-2008, 08:41 AM
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carbon fiber intake box
Whats up everybody. I just re-dressed up my intake box. I had sheets of carbon fiber so I just added it to the outside of the box.. and hey! maybe it insulates haha.

anyway just thought i would share!
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Old 05-08-2008, 09:53 AM
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oh. I just used 3m high strength spray adhesive. super easy!
 
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I like it!!! very creative....
 
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That looks sweet, where did you get the carbon fiber?
 
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That looks cool! I've got a few plans for my CAI and intercooler diverter soon
 
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Old 05-08-2008, 02:00 PM
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I got the sheets from non other than EBAY.

thanks man!

oh and cartar, Im looking forward to seeing what you do!
 
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Very nice, good use of flat carbon.
 
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Cool!
 
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Old 05-08-2008, 08:21 PM
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Where did you get the adhesive? Is there a specific brand, etc? Pic of the can? I'm thinking my DDM box would look sweet in CF.
 
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Old 05-09-2008, 06:50 AM
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I got the adhesive from Home Depot. its 3M high strength spray adhesive. and the material i just got off ebay.
 
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This is true CF? I've seen the ebay add, but it looked like a cloth sheet... this looks shiney. I thought you had to apply a coating on it to make it shiney... Very cool, BTW.
 
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nice DIY project, well done.
 
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Thanks. Yes its true carbon fiber. It comes with a clear coating on top to make it glossy.. although it may be cheaper and look the same if you get the fake stuff... The problem is will it last? we'll see
 
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Originally Posted by Malcon
I got the sheets from non other than EBAY.

thanks man!

oh and cartar, Im looking forward to seeing what you do!
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Old 05-11-2008, 09:16 PM
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i wanted to make a intake box fully out of CF but i still haven't found any one that i could have make it. if any one knows PM me!
 
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