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Originally Posted by Perfectlap
CF = Ricer???
My first expensive bicycle was carbon monocoque and now even the most coveted Italian bikes are Carbon Fiber. From Bianchis and Colnagos Carbon Fiber bits have migrated into the interiors of the sacred Ferraris. The stuff is everywhere, I even see Carbon Fiber Tag Heur wrist watches. Ferrari makes Carbon Fiber fountain pens! I see Ferraris
I think you are looking at from our homegrown perspective where anything not stock equals "ricer" and you've been influenced from seeing so much cheap and fake Carbon Fiber-look that is glued over existing interiors bits.
japanese imported cars with extensive modifications and 'tastefuly done' are not mutually exclusive. RUF heavily modify their interiors with the same painted and Carbon Fiber methods that you might find in the interior/exterior of
a "riced out" S2000. Does that make RUF = Ricer? Or are they forgiven because they are German products instead of Japanese? Hmmm...
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Hi,
Of course, it's
My opinion, but when I think of a Pimped-out CF Interior, Ricers do come to mind.
Perhaps it's because CF generally takes over when used. A piece or two can be OK, but it inevitably leads to everything from Ignition surrounds to Heat Vents and Steering Wheels.
I've worked with CF since the early '90's, I have an acquaintance who works as a Tech in a CF Development Lab and with her, we have produced lots of CF Stuff (3D Modeling, shooting Molds, laying up the CF, etc.). It's fairly easy to work with and the Cloth (CF is essentially Polyester Cloth which is
Carbonized in an AutoClav) isn't that expensive, nowhere near the premium charged for this stuff.
I don't doubt that your Bike was great, that's what CF was invented for - as a Structural Material - something at which it excels.
Some people may like the
Tek look, or may be fascinated by the Bling effect, that's OK, but I'm just not one of them. It isn't that I believe anything other than OEM = Ricer, there are lots of nice (IMHO) upgrades which have been done. And, I even have a set of Custom CF Sill Guards on my Car, but that's where I'll draw the line. Good Luck...
Happy Motoring!... Jim'99