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      12-03-2011, 02:24 PM   #1
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Good quality CF side vents?

I bought some crappy carbon fiber side vents (from **********s, I believe) that are falling out and would like to replace them with something better. Any suggestions?
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I bought some crappy carbon fiber side vents (from **********s, I believe) that are falling out and would like to replace them with something better. Any suggestions?
Thus far I have been dissatisfied with everything I've seen. When it comes to CF I go with OEM or some of the stuff IND sells (like Challenge). I actually have some CF overlays for the side gills that use tape. They look better than any of the wrapped pieces I've seen but are no longer available. The trouble with the wrapped pieces seems to be so much clear coat is used that the prongs that snap into the fender get enlarged and lose their crispness so they can't grip.
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Are all the side vents (and for that matter hood vents and front grilles) on the market just plastic wrapped in a sheet of CF wrap? Or does anyone make actual CF parts?
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Are all the side vents (and for that matter hood vents and front grilles) on the market just plastic wrapped in a sheet of CF wrap? Or does anyone make actual CF parts?
As far as I am aware they are all wrapped.
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