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Carbon Fiber fender flares

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

  1. Jun 19, 2019 at 5:11 PM
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    xMaverickx

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    Seibon made one, although probably not 100% carbon.
     
  2. Jun 20, 2019 at 7:38 PM
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    Totally missed this thread. I apologize for not reading all 10 pages thus far, but I just wanted to add I would totally be into a flare, but not carbon. I'd prefer glass. Take a look at what notch customs does for XJ's. The Taco totally has the lines for a bigger flare above where the factory one mounts. Obviously require major cutting, but I would be down to gain extra tire clearance and keep an LCG.
     
  3. Jun 20, 2019 at 7:47 PM
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    This project is dead at the moment:(
     
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  4. Jun 20, 2019 at 7:55 PM
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    Bummer, but understandable.
     
  5. Nov 10, 2019 at 10:25 AM
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  6. Nov 10, 2019 at 10:37 AM
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  7. Nov 10, 2019 at 10:41 AM
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    $2k for some stick on flares. NEWP
     
  8. Nov 10, 2019 at 10:44 AM
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    My thought exactly. I can stomach $1k for all 4. But definitely not $2k.
     
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  9. Nov 10, 2019 at 11:36 AM
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    Carbon flares on a Tacoma? yeah um no. I'm sure those will impress Josh instead of Jenn at the gym
     
  10. Nov 10, 2019 at 2:21 PM
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    Not sure if its been mentioned, but someone us already selling carbon fibre parts for tacomas. Think its from mexico. Price was a little cheaper than bushwackers but ive seen them offer the interior trim panels as well
     
  11. Nov 10, 2019 at 4:14 PM
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    Are there any +1 or +2 flares that aren’t pocket style and use factory clips?
     
  13. Nov 10, 2019 at 6:52 PM
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    The bushwhackers hold tighter without the factory clips believe it or not
     
  14. Nov 10, 2019 at 7:07 PM
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    Mainly trying to avoid the silly bolts.
     
  15. Nov 10, 2019 at 8:53 PM
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    X2 for interior parts. Exterior Carbon is too import for me
     
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    Technically my Taco is imported. Made in Baja California, Mexico. :D
     
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  17. Nov 11, 2019 at 1:58 PM
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    Your 3rd gen so I don't know if they are working on flares for your model, but they got 1st and 2nd gen non-pocket flares.

    https://www.junglefenderflares.com/manufacturer/toyota/
     
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    Hey @MESO

    Not sure if you've given up on the carbon game, but had a thought...

    Would it be possible/make sense to sell a small carbon fiber piece that replaces the stock bumper below the headlights? The piece that I'm talking about is the part that's typically left behind, after you cut for a full plate or hybrid bumper (red arrow).

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    You could make the carbon fiber piece longer than it needs to be vertically, so it could still be trimmed to fit the various bumper styles, although, most of them generally have the same cut line. You could also manufacture it to remove the stock fog light void (green arrow), so it doesn't show evidence of what used to be there.

    This would help people who are hesitant about cutting up a perfectly good bumper. It would still have to be painted, but that could be done relatively cheaply, post trimming, or could be left exposed, and not look too terrible.

    Thoughts?
     
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