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Carbon Fibre poll! What's the best looking weave pattern?
Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2008 7:25 am
by Dr. Robotnik
Everyone's got an opinion right? Well I want yours...
So what's the best looking carbon fibre weave?
Twill Weave style
Plain Weave style
2x2 Twill Weave style
I am a fan of the 2x2 Twill weave style myself...
cheers
Ed
Re: Carbon Fibre poll! What's the best looking weave pattern?
Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2008 7:30 am
by Eau Rouge
Original no-weave flat black "graphite" carbon fiber, of course!
Re: Carbon Fibre poll! What's the best looking weave pattern?
Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2008 7:42 am
by Dr. Robotnik
Eau Rouge wrote:Original no-weave flat black "graphite" carbon fiber, of course!
Yes, I agree, however if that was not available...
Re: Carbon Fibre poll! What's the best looking weave pattern?
Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2008 8:57 am
by templeofspeed
Plain weave looks less toylike imo. I'd have to side with eau rouge on the plain no-weave though. Those twill weaves just scream "chinese helicopter bling".
I voted for plain weave.
Re: Carbon Fibre poll! What's the best looking weave pattern?
Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2008 9:16 am
by shodog
From the three, I'd pick 2x2 Twill weave. The reason chinese toy makers copy it is because it looks the coolest
Re: Carbon Fibre poll! What's the best looking weave pattern?
Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2008 10:07 am
by Dr. Robotnik
templeofspeed wrote:Plain weave looks less toylike imo. I'd have to side with eau rouge on the plain no-weave though. Those twill weaves just scream "chinese helicopter bling".
I voted for plain weave.
Enter the ROFLCOPTER!
Re: Carbon Fibre poll! What's the best looking weave pattern?
Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2008 10:38 am
by Mr. ED
I picked plain weave, not really for the looks, but for one stupid simple reason:
it saves me time to make symmetric holes and cuts for new parts.
I do hate when it is not perfectly aligned with the center line of a chassis or other part for the same reason
ed, that animation is just too cool and funny. Where did you find time to make it: Get back to your thesis and stop posting all that yummie stuff for a little.
( the sooneer you finish the thesis the sooner we can see you inreal action)
Re: Carbon Fibre poll! What's the best looking weave pattern?
Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2008 11:10 am
by hkp
For mid 90's restorations in a UK style - it HAS to be original Twill.. I get my Fibre Lyte stuff done in Twill CSC for authenticity.
Re: Carbon Fibre poll! What's the best looking weave pattern?
Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2008 11:49 am
by Minicooper 35
Deffo the plain type.
I am not a huge fan of the 'Fibre Lyte' look I am afraid ...
Re: Carbon Fibre poll! What's the best looking weave pattern?
Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2008 12:17 pm
by Dual
I voted Original Twill Weave for the reason that I use it exclusively (via Fibre-Lyte) when I am getting custom parts reproduced. For me I like how it reflects off light and I like to use it to differentiate between custom built cars and original factory cars.
I also don't mind the old school DA Graphite 'Iridium-Finish' graphite.
Re: Carbon Fibre poll! What's the best looking weave pattern?
Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2008 12:28 pm
by Tadracket
Plain Jane here.
Re: Carbon Fibre poll! What's the best looking weave pattern?
Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2008 1:23 pm
by Halgar
Tadracket wrote:Plain Jane here.
Don't you mean plain Vera?
I would have to agree on the plain weave as well.
Re: Carbon Fibre poll! What's the best looking weave pattern?
Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2008 1:46 pm
by RichieRich
Plain Jane is soooo sexy. That is, plain weave carbon fiber.
Re: Carbon Fibre poll! What's the best looking weave pattern?
Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2008 1:59 pm
by Tadracket
Halgar wrote:Tadracket wrote:Plain Jane here.
Don't you mean plain Vera?
I would have to agree on the plain weave as well.
Vera??? Vera???
What has become of you?