CARBON FIBER HATCH!

[superskunk]

thank you! i need to put my window on still.... but other than that... all is good... ive been driving around this whole morning with the window, and its a lil akward but its ok... i will post more pics tonite...

[ponygt65]

I'm curious. Why all the CF stuff?

[versaspeed.com]

It lightens up the car and improves the power to weight ratio.

Every little bit helps in the performance/gas millage arena!

[ponygt65]

It lightens up the car and improves the power to weight ratio.

I know that. It's not my first rodeo.

Every little bit helps in the performance/gas millage arena!

Difference of opinion I guess. "every bit" when it comes to adding a $600 part to a 'versa' for 'performance'.....nope. CF body parts on a DD or non performing car is (I'll be nice), contradictive.

[versaspeed.com]

"Difference of opinion I guess. "every bit" when it comes to adding a $600 part to a 'versa' for 'performance'.....nope. CF body parts on a DD or non performing car is (I'll be nice), contradictive."

I'll be nice..........before you make statements like that why don't you come on out and see for yourself? And if you have a different car that you would like to bring that's okay and drive mine THEN make an opinion on "non-performing car" easy as that.

[superskunk]

ouch! glass is on post pics after the meet tomorrow...

[APEXi240]

Looks good, I like the carbon fiber on the black vehicle.

Enjoy it.

[Johniboi]

Nice!!

[blindsnyper]

WE NEED MORE PICS

[Shad0wXCalibur]

It lightens up the car and improves the power to weight ratio.

Every little bit helps in the performance/gas millage arena!

Not trying to start anything... but how does saving 20-30 pounds from a hood do anything for power/mileage on a car that's around 3,000 pounds? I can understand in drag racing and such where people try to make their cars as lightweight as possible but they do much more than just throw on carbon fiber (no backseat, passenger seat, airbags, a/c, power steering, gutted interior, etc) but on a daily driver, it just seems to be all looks. Seems like dropping the spare tire (although not a good idea), losing plenty of weight, and always riding around with no more than half a tank of gas would have the same effect.

[superskunk]

we were running low on time today so i just took a few quick shots... my car is really dirty in the pics....

[ponygt65]

"Difference of opinion I guess. "every bit" when it comes to adding a $600 part to a 'versa' for 'performance'.....nope. CF body parts on a DD or non performing car is (I'll be nice), contradictive."

I'll be nice..........before you make statements like that why don't you come on out and see for yourself? And if you have a different car that you would like to bring that's okay and drive mine THEN make an opinion on "non-performing car" easy as that.

First off, I said DD. Secondly, Please stop the 'bragging' on how well your car handles. I've seen less than 6 of your posts, and it's getting old already. Thirdly, it's VERY simple: this is a Nissan Versa. It has no power. It is a commuter car. To try and make it a 'performance' car is commonly refered to as rice and is a good display of ignorance. If the OP and others feel the need to spend their cash on CF body panels, that's up to them. I simply asked why they wanted to do it (of which I've had no response aside from yours).

Granted your racing preference is different than mine. You like road racing, I'm into drag racing. As I said in another thread, majority of youth in todays society go for drag racing. That is slowly shifting towards 'drifting', but the majority is still there. 'Most youth' make changes to their car and go out and try to race in a 'drag racing' type situation (roll or stop). Given that, I ask again, why use the CF stuff on a Versa.

I'm starting to think only a few keep in mind what these cars are and what they are for. To try and make a Versa look fast or 'appear' of a performance type vehicle is laughable. It's absolutely rediculous. Apparently people think any and every car is fast now-a-days. And THAT's actually what is killing sports cars and the heritage it once had. Everyone thinks a 15-16-17 second 1320' run is quick.

[ponygt65]

Not trying to start anything... but how does saving 20-30 pounds from a hood do anything for power/mileage on a car that's around 3,000 pounds? I can understand in drag racing and such where people try to make their cars as lightweight as possible but they do much more than just throw on carbon fiber (no backseat, passenger seat, airbags, a/c, power steering, gutted interior, etc) but on a daily driver, it just seems to be all looks. Seems like dropping the spare tire (although not a good idea), losing plenty of weight, and always riding around with no more than half a tank of gas would have the same effect.

+1 I agree.

[superskunk]

why not buy carbon fiber? ive always had a thing for it and this is my first time actually buying it... the previous cars ive owned never had the carbon parts availible... so i guess i would have to say the reason i bought it is because i like the look, and sure the weight savings mite be minimal, but i dont plan on doing any pro racing, maybe hit up a solo2 event, but that would be it... if you dont like the look, or cant understand why its on my car, easy sollution, dont look at my pics... there problem solved

[Samyo]

Put whatever you want on your V. A Civic is no where near a sports car and people put about anything on them. Besides, its your car, have fun with it. As far as performance goes.. A Versa is lackluster compared to many, but it is a very unique car. You can't get the Renault styling that I am a fan of in many other packages other than a Versa here in the states. So definitely have fun with it, it will be awesome to see what people are doing with these cars in 10 years.

[ponygt65]

i bought it is because i like the look

Ok....that's all I was looking for.

[superskunk]

i am still yet to wash my car...

[Skim302]

Granted your racing preference is different than mine. You like road racing, I'm into drag racing. As I said in another thread, majority of youth in todays society go for drag racing. That is slowly shifting towards 'drifting', but the majority is still there. 'Most youth' make changes to their car and go out and try to race in a 'drag racing' type situation (roll or stop). Given that, I ask again, why use the CF stuff on a Versa.

I'm starting to think only a few keep in mind what these cars are and what they are for. To try and make a Versa look fast or 'appear' of a performance type vehicle is laughable. It's absolutely rediculous. Apparently people think any and every car is fast now-a-days. And THAT's actually what is killing sports cars and the heritage it once had. Everyone thinks a 15-16-17 second 1320' run is quick.

By drag racing do you mean on a track or on a street? And are you in a V when your doing this or do you have another 'race' car.

And I don't know if you know this but there was a company that made a turbo for the V and it was pushing 270 hp (reguardless of where the company or the turbo is now) that is still a BIG achievement.

And do I think the V is fast? No. But I do think it has A LOT potential to be fast. And the only way to get companies to begin building REAL sport oriented modifications that do significantly increase horsepower is by people doing stuff to their cars. If everyone drove around in stock Vs who would be interested in making parts for it?

And what if some one had a 20 second car and then made it a 15 second car? I bet they would think that it was quick

[APEXi240]

And what if some one had a 20 second car and then made it a 15 second car? I bet they would think that it was quick

They would probably think they spent a lot of money making a really slow car, less slow.

Everyone should keep talking about drag racing and ignore Versaspeed's thread on his Solo2 runs. No really, lets keep talking about drag racing a Versa, please.

[superskunk]

im sure with enough lengths we can take anyone... lol....

[Skim302]

im sure with enough lengths we can take anyone... lol....

Yeah after they run out of gas.