Has anyone installed any carbon parts on their GT4?
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Hi all,
Curious to know whether anyone has installed any carbon fibre parts to their GT4's to get a more RS look.
I'm quite tempted with the following for mine which I collect Friday but don't want to go too overboard.
Side air intake scoops:
https://shop.db-carbon-interieur.de/Side-air-intak...
Side mirror housing:
https://shop.db-carbon-interieur.de/epages/6154153...
It's not cheap but I can't find many websites that offer these parts.
Curious to know whether anyone has installed any carbon fibre parts to their GT4's to get a more RS look.
I'm quite tempted with the following for mine which I collect Friday but don't want to go too overboard.
Side air intake scoops:
https://shop.db-carbon-interieur.de/Side-air-intak...
Side mirror housing:
https://shop.db-carbon-interieur.de/epages/6154153...
It's not cheap but I can't find many websites that offer these parts.
TDT said:
Its has been done....
You can follow the progress of their development programme here:
https://jcr-developments.com/blogs/news/bodywork-a...
https://jcr-developments.com/blogs/news/jcr-718-gt...
They have also done CL hub conversion.
The point is to start off with checking compatibility of OEM 4RS parts with the 'casual' GT4 and then to use these as a basis to develop other component for both GT4 and 4RS. Few things on the plan.
I did actually see this the other day and contacted JCR but the cost for the side air scoops and mirror housings were far more than what I'm willing to pay. I imagine it's because they're OEM GT4 RS parts.You can follow the progress of their development programme here:
https://jcr-developments.com/blogs/news/bodywork-a...
https://jcr-developments.com/blogs/news/jcr-718-gt...
They have also done CL hub conversion.
The point is to start off with checking compatibility of OEM 4RS parts with the 'casual' GT4 and then to use these as a basis to develop other component for both GT4 and 4RS. Few things on the plan.
Edited by TDT on Tuesday 21st March 12:12
gtsralph said:
^^^ OEM prices
Air Inlet Carbon £1,067 inc VAT each
Carbon Gross Black Bonnet £12,519 inc VAT
Upper Side Window Air Scoops £1,050 inc VAT each
before discount..
Where have you got these prices from mate and is the air inlet the side air scoop? That's quite dear if it's per side.Air Inlet Carbon £1,067 inc VAT each
Carbon Gross Black Bonnet £12,519 inc VAT
Upper Side Window Air Scoops £1,050 inc VAT each
before discount..
Fiammetta said:
Are they real “ carbon “ presume fibre ? Or just bits of different plastic to copy ie a style .Wrap , paint effect or what ever .
Sorry if I have pricked a few balloons gaining clarity.
If you're referring to my original post mate, I assumed they're real carbon fibre... Especially at those prices.Sorry if I have pricked a few balloons gaining clarity.
This is what it says on their website:
"Checked OEM parts only, improved with real carbon fiber in our handwork manufactory under highest quality standards."
I think what they're doing is the same as what Topaz can do for OEM parts:
https://topazdetailing.com/pages/topazcarbon
Have spoken to a few Porsche specialists about replacing that side air scoop and they've all said it's a b*tch to take off. It's not only clipped in but stuck on with 3M tape so quite difficult to remove.
In two minds whether to go down this route now.
Twinfan said:
https://media.porsche.com/mediakit/718-cayman-gt4-...
"...both the front wings and the bonnet are made of carbon fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP)..."
"Externally, the Weissach Package can be recognised by its use of carbon-weave finish on the bonnet, side air intakes and surrounding trim , the rear wing, the door mirror covers and the Porsche logo on the rear window."
I think this has been discussed before, but CFRP isn't solid carbon fibre if that's what you're expecting. And "carbon-weave finish" doesn't sound like it either...
EDIT: I'm not sure if CFRP is just the full name for what we know as carbon fibre as used in F1 chassis etc. Hopefully someone more knowledgeable than me will come along!
Not expecting full carbon fibre mate. It's just for the aesthetics. My car is black and I think the carbon fibre weave looks good on certain panels such as the side air scoops and wing mirrors."...both the front wings and the bonnet are made of carbon fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP)..."
"Externally, the Weissach Package can be recognised by its use of carbon-weave finish on the bonnet, side air intakes and surrounding trim , the rear wing, the door mirror covers and the Porsche logo on the rear window."
I think this has been discussed before, but CFRP isn't solid carbon fibre if that's what you're expecting. And "carbon-weave finish" doesn't sound like it either...
EDIT: I'm not sure if CFRP is just the full name for what we know as carbon fibre as used in F1 chassis etc. Hopefully someone more knowledgeable than me will come along!
Edited by Twinfan on Wednesday 22 March 18:26
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