Carbon fiber body parts

[CaztheClash]

Do any of you fellers have any experience with Exactrep's carbon fiber body work? They look pretty sharp to me, but I emailed the company asking if they are real carbon fiber or the phoney plastic like a lot of 'Maxs (mine included) have and never heard back. Whatchyu guys think?

 

[PATMAX]

I got the solo tail section. It is real carbon fiber, it fits correctly and has a nice smooth finish.
It is not too flimsy but boy is it expensive!

 

[one2dmax]

I believe those parts are discontinued from the original manufacturer. So, not sure what all they have left over at exactrep.

 

[CaztheClash]

Well shoot, that may explain why they never got back to me about them... Good to know that they're real, though. Thanks, guys!

 

[Rusty McNeil]

OVER Racing-Japan sells a very nice tank cover. Its real Carbon. Has a sport bike look that goes well with the various sport tails.
Its in my albums- painted orange....I wanted the shape, could only find it in Carbon at that time.

Not sure about Exactrep....

 

[Rusty McNeil]

I saw a segment on "how its made" on carbon fiber component manufacturing. I see now why its so stupidly expensive.
I thought it was the materials, but saw that is very labor and time intensive.

I love that show, interesting and has that certain sound/background drone that's almost as efficient as pro-golf or pro-gambling to help you through an afternoon snoozing on the couch!

 

[davesax36]

You could do what this guy did...

http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=603891

 

[CaztheClash]

Jesus. The finished product looks amazing, but I don't think I'm looking for that king of project at the moment. ...or ever. Interesting option, though.

 

[davesax36]

Jesus. The finished product looks amazing, but I don't think I'm looking for that king of project at the moment. ...or ever. Interesting option, though.

He's pretty good, right? Those Bimmer guys are.... different.

 

[CaztheClash]

I think BMW cycles are like, today's Saab 900. They seem to attract a certain kind of person, yaknow?

 

[m-cman]

Wasn't there someone on this forum that was selling cf parts made by their company? Maybe a year ago or so. Reasonable prices if I remember correctly. Some members purchased from him and were happy with the results. Surprised no one else has mentioned this.

 

[gamorg02]

tyga right? they discontinued their vmax line

 

[m-cman]

tyga right? they discontinued their vmax line

Yeah, that was the one. Too bad they discontinued...

 

[one2dmax]

That's the same parts as his first picture (even taken directly from their website).

 

[CaztheClash]

Exactrep finally responded to my email confirming the legitimacy of their carbon fiber bodywork. Evidently they still sell them since they didn't mention otherwise.

 

[CaztheClash]

But, uh, reasonably priced they are not. Mucho $$$.

 

[davesax36]

But, uh, reasonably priced they are not. Mucho $$$.

Is it still like a grand for all of it?

 

[CaztheClash]

Well over a grand if you buy the faux tank cover, too. That's before the surely-astronomical shipping costs from the UK, mind you.