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Carbon fiber

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Gmoneybags, Feb 22, 2017.

  1. Feb 22, 2017 at 1:18 PM
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    Gmoneybags

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    What do ya'll think? Badass or cheesy?
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  2. Feb 22, 2017 at 1:23 PM
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    nd4spdbh

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    if you want black handles. get TRD OR / Base model ones.
     
  3. Feb 22, 2017 at 1:24 PM
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    I thought bad ass when i first saw it but when i kept looking at it its kinda cheesy :D but looks cool at a glance
     
  4. Feb 22, 2017 at 1:25 PM
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    Maybe I just need to redo it and get my lines better... cut it out of the 3m stuff
     
  5. Feb 22, 2017 at 1:26 PM
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    If it covered the whole piece.. not as bad. As it sits, no.. looks like a crappy eBay sticker.
     
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  6. Feb 22, 2017 at 1:37 PM
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  7. Feb 22, 2017 at 2:15 PM
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    The only acceptable carbon fiber is real carbon fiber.
     
  8. Feb 22, 2017 at 2:48 PM
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    jbrnigan

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  9. Feb 22, 2017 at 11:27 PM
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    PNW BlueReaper

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    Have to be honest and say cheesy. Bought something similar for my phone on Amazon. Never put it on, and just threw it away.
     
  10. Feb 22, 2017 at 11:40 PM
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    Texas T

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    If you just want something to do it might look ok, and actually protect something, if you made an oval one to go behind the handle.
     
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  11. Feb 22, 2017 at 11:57 PM
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    natas1321

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    if you like it keep it, it is your truck I'm not a fan of carbon fiber myself but that is just me.
     
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  12. Feb 23, 2017 at 12:02 AM
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    Not even real carbon fiber? Being a motorcycle enthusiast myself there is nothing more sexy than a red Ducati with carbon bits.
     
  13. Feb 23, 2017 at 12:04 AM
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    have had all carbon fiber bodywork on my ducs, but I did get them painted and I prefer titanium end cans over carbon as well.
     
  14. Feb 23, 2017 at 12:06 AM
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    I like them painted with just a peek showing through. I do like the carbon cans though titanium is $$$
     
  15. Feb 23, 2017 at 12:15 AM
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    you could see the carbon fiber weave in the unpainted areas, and yeah unfortunately titanium is a bit expensive.
     
  16. Feb 23, 2017 at 12:17 AM
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    A good painter can cover all of that. I've been through it and watched my painter do it. It's not easy and takes a bit of time.
     
  17. Feb 23, 2017 at 12:19 AM
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    The duc r bikes have painted carbon and it's covered well.
     
  18. Feb 23, 2017 at 7:21 AM
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    THAT !!! ^^^
     
  19. Feb 23, 2017 at 2:16 PM
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    You might like this than. Sexy little thing, ain't she?

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  20. Feb 23, 2017 at 2:34 PM
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