Carbon Fiber Engine Cover

[speedym3]

Mazda 3 Carbon Fiber Engine Cover

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y198/integ_girl/mazda3enginecover.jpg

[Hirudin]

Man that thing looks cool!

Do you take requests (I don't have any, but maybe later or something)?

[Demi]

X2 got a picture of it installed?

[Jakez801]

Have anybody made to Mazdaspeed3 carbon fiber engine/intercooler cover?

That should look great..!

[$inCitySpeed3]

how much?

[LaCroix08]

leave it stock, that looks whack.

[fourthmeal]

Looks good.

I'm sure by now that everyone knows how these types of posts work...

This is from DG Motorsports, as a feeler for our opinions. Sadly, often we insult them with honest if not brutal opinions.

But, a lot of the things that are introduced are simply not what the MS3/3 community craves, IMO.

The disaster that was the CF Hood Blister is a reminder
http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123686064

Though the NACA duct hood was slightly more universally liked
http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123685163

There were others like the CF Badge grille thing as well...

You guys at DG obviously are seeking a good audience to show off parts, but you aren't Authorized Vendors...why? Nothing wrong with gaging (why is my spell-checker not showing gauging as a word, but gaging is??? Is it built by GM?) opinions, but as an enthusiast I'd like to see functional, practical products made out of CF. Its obvious that you have talent in CF designs, why not utilize that to give us the parts we truly need? Examples: Carbon Fiber hood (yours with the NACA duct simply didn't pique my interest, but the idea is solid), CF Fenders, Front end, Hatch, Doors, sill panels, interior trim, I could go on. I can assure you that many people would snatch up lighter parts for this car if you provided them. Though we weigh 3100lbs, a few hundred lbs less all around would be fantastic for those that seek it.

[st_riot]

I just cant get behind CF-izing everything, especially when the part was either a) lighter in its stock form or b) doesnt need to be CF strong. Eyelids, interior trim, mirror covers... a plastic engine cover works fine.


I do applaud your efforts though, like the post above, I would LOVE to see more mainstream parts manufactured. An invader hood, CF or not, would be amazing. Keep it up!

[AG DesignWorks]

If you show your car competitively, pieces like this are great. However, i like for all my mods to both look good and perform well. A $300 CF engine cover looks great, but it doesnt really help me any, I wont feel anything behind the wheel.


It's really really annoying how DG wont become a vendor and is reduced to posting up teaser photos and giving little-to-no information. If they were really interested in earning some of the market here, they should become a vendor and give more information when they make these posts.

People love to see new products, but if you never return to answer any of the obvious follow up questions (What will it cost? When will it be available? What years will it fit?) you'll find that interest in the product dries up very quickly.

[DredPir8Roberts]

How about canards? I think they'd look great on the MS3

[Craighjr]

I spoke to the "OP" today on the phone. They do have some stuff in the works for the next month. I think it was the engine cover, side spats, spoiler extension, rear defuser and grill trim. I pointed out the "AV status" thing and they will look into that here. None the less I am stoaked for some cool carbon add-ons to become avalible soon. Hope this helps hold people over with the stuff we have previewed.

[northmiler89]

yea.. DG are kind of being a bunch of douches..tempting me to just pay extra and have everything custom made..

if they were smart or gave a flying fuck.. the would become vendors here and on the other site and throw more info at us than we could possibly consume..

Satisfy their customers, or potential/ future customers and look to see what products we are looking for and stop being lurking jerkoffs.

why not throw down te $15 or whatever and become a vendor.. not even a sponsor and get a GB going on both sites. If they would sell their damn products, i would drop at least $1k on some of the sick CF shit they had over at SEMA and am really interested in the AWD setup for the ms3 once my warranty expires.

COME ON DG! (moon)


(cricket)

[MAZDARacing2007]

Yes i agree, PLEASE DG start selling the stuff, im ready to drop some cash on some carbon fiber!

[Craighjr]

yea.. DG are kind of being a bunch of douches..tempting me to just pay extra and have everything custom made..

if they were smart or gave a flying fuck.. the would become vendors here and on the other site and throw more info at us than we could possibly consume..

Satisfy their customers, or potential/ future customers and look to see what products we are looking for and stop being lurking jerkoffs.

why not throw down te $15 or whatever and become a vendor.. not even a sponsor and get a GB going on both sites. If they would sell their damn products, i would drop at least $1k on some of the sick CF shit they had over at SEMA and am really interested in the AWD setup for the ms3 once my warranty expires.

COME ON DG! (moon)


(cricket)

See I posted that I spoke to DG today just so someone isn't a huge dick like so.

[MSpeedRacer]

how about one in the 04 2.3 style (different)

[dark3]

Mazda 3 Carbon Fiber Engine Cover

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y198/integ_girl/mazda3enginecover.jpg

i saw this shit on ebay i was gonna buy it but i was afraid it woulda been fake that and i dont see the use for this

[funkyman]

IS titanium stronger and lighter than CF:-)