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Carbon Fiber fender flares

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by MESO, Oct 28, 2018.

  1. Oct 29, 2018 at 8:09 PM
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    Shepherd12

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    Yeah, that hood is pretty hefty. Even if I had to shoot some flat black line-x on it to protect it, a CF hood could present a couple of interesting opportunities.

    1-scrap the scoop for a piece molded in a similar style, but which will allow the addition of a given light bar in place of the useless bug collector. Maybe a Rigid to match the fog lamps on the Pro...

    2-venting to reduce Underwood temps at low speeds (especially with FI inbound.)
     
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  2. Oct 29, 2018 at 8:19 PM
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    MESO

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    Hood would be pretty simple, as they are going some carbon Jeep hoods at the moment.
     
  3. Oct 29, 2018 at 8:46 PM
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    I'd be super interested in a carbon fiber hood, cross the tuner/offroad scene together :thumbsup:
     
  4. Oct 29, 2018 at 9:18 PM
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    How much lighter would the hood be vs. The stock hood?
     
  5. Oct 29, 2018 at 10:05 PM
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    Yeah. Carbon hood would be great weight savings and maybe would stop my hood vibrations. 2 birds one carbon hood !
     
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  6. Oct 29, 2018 at 10:28 PM
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    All current tow mirrors are clip, strap temporary tow mirrors. If I could have a nice looking set that won’t make me give up the heat and signals I would be crazy interested. The one option I saw that retained heat and signals had a chrome cover and looked like crap. Make this in quality carbon and I’m in.
     
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  7. Oct 29, 2018 at 10:34 PM
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    I'd commit to carbon fiber flares if there was an option for trimmed fenders.

    I could definitely jump on a meso snorkel too.
     
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  8. Oct 29, 2018 at 10:42 PM
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    B33

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    hood would be awesome
     
  9. Oct 29, 2018 at 10:48 PM
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    Hood with functional scoop would be awesome*
     
  10. Oct 29, 2018 at 11:10 PM
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    Hood!:spending:
     
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  11. Oct 29, 2018 at 11:19 PM
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    My thoughts too, I would like to see them looking like the stock ones except an 1 1/2 wider to cover the added size tires. Those bushwackers are dirt collectors where the bolts are.$.02
     
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  12. Oct 30, 2018 at 12:12 AM
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    I’m in for a 2nd gen hood
     
  13. Oct 30, 2018 at 12:21 AM
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    Yup. I'm in. I used to make carbon fiber medical grade parts.
     
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    I would prefer to rip off my trimmed OEM ones on a tree then some beautiful carbon ones, but I am sure they would look good were they do not get used or possibly wrecked. Hood might be a cool idea it is at least safe from trail targets.
     
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  15. Oct 30, 2018 at 2:37 AM
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    i'm not a hood scoop fan for the simple fact that it sits higher on the hood which did not appeal to me but a hood scoop that sits flush with the hood with some body lines to create a channel for the scoop.$.02
     
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  16. Oct 30, 2018 at 5:45 AM
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    Too much.
    carbon fiber sail panels for tweeters aimed at opposing seats?

    Damn it, will someone just make some damn sail panels for tweeters!?
     
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  17. Oct 30, 2018 at 5:51 AM
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    I'd definitely get the hood
     
  18. Oct 30, 2018 at 7:28 AM
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    I am totally in for the carbon scoop if we are talking about this...
    upload_2018-10-30_10-28-3.jpg
     
  19. Oct 30, 2018 at 7:49 AM
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    The outside carbon pillars may look good as well!
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  20. Oct 30, 2018 at 7:59 AM
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    Too much.
    Is this a scoop with the light pre-installed? I need to see a link for this LOL
     

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