Carbon Fiber Doors - Page 2

jermdeez · 05-23-2008, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by AnorexicSTI

Is Seibon my only option? Anyone done them? I'd like to see some pics.

Should I do the doors and Spec C glass at the same time to save on labor?

I'm wondering if I should buy an extra set of "door guts" so that I can bolt and unbolt the stock and CF doors as an assembly as needed.

I'm also thinking of doing that CF roof with a bud of mine. We want to order 2 to save on shipping and labour possibly. I figure the roof and glass all should be done at once (at least the front and rear glass)... door glass can be done later.

I'm not sure how safe the carbon doors are. Another option would be to gut a second set of stock doors with a dremel? heh?

AnorexicSTI · 05-24-2008, 01:14 AM

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Originally Posted by VSGTS14

i think seibon and maybe l'aunsport make some..but i'm not certain about l'aunsport, i have just seen them on their CF sti.

i plan to drop some seibon doors on my car in the long run.

L'aunsport CF roof actually adds weight as it is just a cover. I think there is only one company that currently makes the CF roof.

For doors, I know Seibon makes them. Can somebody confirm if L'ausport makes them as well?

AnorexicSTI · 05-24-2008, 01:17 AM

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Originally Posted by dreamvang
Personal opinion: the stock doors are light enough!!! compared with other cars

it can always be lighter my friend
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Both of you are right. The Subaru doors are actually much lighter than my 92 Civic doors. In fact, the Subaru engineers did a great job in making everything as light as possible. It's amazing how cars keep getting heavier and heavier despite these weight saving measures. All the weight must be in the frame of the car for safety.

Dirty Bird 15 · 05-24-2008, 05:28 AM

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Originally Posted by AnorexicSTI

Is Seibon my only option? Anyone done them? I'd like to see some pics.

Should I do the doors and Spec C glass at the same time to save on labor?

I'm wondering if I should buy an extra set of "door guts" so that I can bolt and unbolt the stock and CF doors as an assembly as needed.

I'm also thinking of doing that CF roof with a bud of mine. We want to order 2 to save on shipping and labour possibly. I figure the roof and glass all should be done at once (at least the front and rear glass)... door glass can be done later.

I was reading the GDB Impreza parts bible ,

and saw these items, I think it relates to the OP.

That is a front windshield for the GDB, it claims to be 80% lighter than OEM.

This is a resin window for both driver and passenger sides. They also have for the rear windows.

This is a full dry carbon fiber rear door.

Hope these items inspire you to lose more weight.

And if your serious about aquiring these items I can put you in touch with the right people here in Japan.

BTW, This book LITERALLY has every single part ever made for the GDB out of Japan. I always fnd new stuff every time I read it.
I highly recommend it to others if you are able to get a copy.

***steelgraySTi06*** · 05-24-2008, 10:58 AM

vis makes carbon fiber doors

Seibon and AMS make a carbon fiber roof

***Neanderthal Racing*** · 05-26-2008, 07:07 PM

i had to cut my seibon cf trunk lid in half and send them pics of the carnage to avoid sending the pos back. i lost 200. in shipping. it was warped, the fit was terrible and the company isn't worth a szhit to deal with when something is wrong. i will never buy anything else from seibon.

i'm pretty sure the element sti has the seibon doors. they looked ok on phil's car but i'd never risk dealing with them myself.

AnorexicSTI · 05-27-2008, 03:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Neanderthal Racing

i had to cut my seibon cf trunk lid in half and send them pics of the carnage to avoid sending the pos back. i lost 200. in shipping. it was warped, the fit was terrible and the company isn't worth a szhit to deal with when something is wrong. i will never buy anything else from seibon.

i'm pretty sure the element sti has the seibon doors. they looked ok on phil's car but i'd never risk dealing with them myself.

That's what I was afraid of... which is why I got the OEM Alum trunk... it fits perfectly... I am willing to give Seibon a chance on their doors if I can get feedback from people who have actually bought and installed them... so if you've got these doors on your car, please let me know!

**Cr8zyJAP07** · 05-27-2008, 03:57 AM

if its a DD you should just spend you money on something other than a cf door. in stead of loosing weight you can put on some power? idk if you decide to do it post some pics!

vodka · 05-27-2008, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Cr8zyJAP07

instead of loosing weight you can put on some power?

To utter such words is blasphemy in Anorexic's world. His sole purpose in life is for his STi to lose weight.

**Cr8zyJAP07** · 05-28-2008, 03:49 AM

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Originally Posted by vodka

To utter such words is blasphemy in Anorexic's world. His sole purpose in life is for his STi to lose weight.

lol i can dig it. anorexic is you car fully debadged to lose weight?

AnorexicSTI · 05-28-2008, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Cr8zyJAP07

lol i can dig it. anorexic is you car fully debadged to lose weight?

Why yes it is... except for the 2 stickers on the side doors... I think I can cut my car some slack on a couple 1g stickers

Oh, I still have the pink STI in the grille too... but I haven't decided what I want to do with the grille... I might be going reverse manifold and custom FMIC piping and radiator.

I've got a lightweight alternator and starter in the works as well.

importfanatic17 · 05-28-2008, 10:48 AM

Check out this guy's carbon project, he has the doors: Wileecoyote's carbon project - NASIOC

Soleure · 06-08-2008, 11:30 AM

There are some pictures of my STi with the carbon fiber doors on this page just scroll down until you see them.

The Offical Aspen White STi Thread

Low10s · 06-08-2008, 05:39 PM

i would not bother putting cf doors, what i ave done to my 1999 2dr sti i ripped out the back seats, new lighter wheels and pexi glass for rear window, and thats an easy 180kg's+

Dragicon · 06-08-2008, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Low10s

i would not bother putting cf doors, what i ave done to my 1999 2dr sti i ripped out the back seats, new lighter wheels and pexi glass for rear window, and thats an easy 180kg's+

not to rain on your parade..., but you are saying that rear seats, wheels, and a window weigh 350 lbs? If you were to remove all 4 wheels, and put nothing back on (4x45) you would be up to 180 lbs... that leaves another 170 for a piece of glass and a rear seat that prob doesnt weigh more than 20 lbs. I dont think the rear window weighs 150 lbs.

05-24-2008, 01:17 AM	#18
AnorexicSTI Spec C Club Car: 05 WRX STI - Spec A Fav Mod: Starving my STI Location: Lightweightville, Canada Posts: 1,747 Join Date: Sep 2006 Trader Rating: (12)	Re: Carbon Fiber Doors Quote: Originally Posted by dreamvang Personal opinion: the stock doors are light enough!!! compared with other cars it can always be lighter my friend ------------------------------------- Both of you are right. The Subaru doors are actually much lighter than my 92 Civic doors. In fact, the Subaru engineers did a great job in making everything as light as possible. It's amazing how cars keep getting heavier and heavier despite these weight saving measures. All the weight must be in the frame of the car for safety.

05-24-2008, 10:58 AM	#20
*steelgraySTi06* Platinum Member Car: 06 Subaru imprezaSTi Fav Mod: Prodrive Location: Southern California Posts: 500 Join Date: Nov 2007 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: Carbon Fiber Doors vis makes carbon fiber doors Seibon and AMS make a carbon fiber roof

05-26-2008, 07:07 PM	#21
*Neanderthal Racing* GT R US Car: CUTN EDG project Fav Mod: $20. mudflaps from auto zone Location: my cave Posts: 5,827 Join Date: Dec 2003 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: Carbon Fiber Doors i had to cut my seibon cf trunk lid in half and send them pics of the carnage to avoid sending the pos back. i lost 200. in shipping. it was warped, the fit was terrible and the company isn't worth a szhit to deal with when something is wrong. i will never buy anything else from seibon. i'm pretty sure the element sti has the seibon doors. they looked ok on phil's car but i'd never risk dealing with them myself.

05-27-2008, 03:57 AM	#23
Cr8zyJAP07 Gold Member Car: 07 STI OBP Fav Mod: NUR SPEC R, 57maximum t/a,300 shot nitrous, dual carb, ITB, Location: Bushkill, PA Posts: 752 Join Date: Feb 2008 Trader Rating: (2)	Re: Carbon Fiber Doors if its a DD you should just spend you money on something other than a cf door. in stead of loosing weight you can put on some power? idk if you decide to do it post some pics!

05-28-2008, 10:48 AM	#27
importfanatic17 Spec C Club Car: '05 Aspen White STi Fav Mod: EQ Tuning tune Location: Sacramento, Ca Posts: 1,729 Join Date: Apr 2007 Trader Rating: (5)	Re: Carbon Fiber Doors Check out this guy's carbon project, he has the doors: Wileecoyote's carbon project - NASIOC

06-08-2008, 11:30 AM	#28
Soleure Amateur STI Driver Car: white 06 Sti Location: California Posts: 23 Join Date: Jun 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Carbon Fiber Doors There are some pictures of my STi with the carbon fiber doors on this page just scroll down until you see them. The Offical Aspen White STi Thread

06-08-2008, 05:39 PM	#29
Low10s Amateur STI Driver Car: 1999 WRX STI Location: Sydney Posts: 12 Join Date: May 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Carbon Fiber Doors i would not bother putting cf doors, what i ave done to my 1999 2dr sti i ripped out the back seats, new lighter wheels and pexi glass for rear window, and thats an easy 180kg's+