Carbon Fiber Question

[bkathsalero]

So here's my dilema. I'm doing the carbon fiber GA front end swap as many are aware. The kit will only match the aed alero rear kit. And I'm having a hell of a time getting the rear bumper. So after comparing the alero bumper to the ga bumper I see that the only difference is the trunk lip. Meaning I could buy a Ga rear bumper (CF) and cut the trunk lip to fit the alero. My question is does anyone know if you cn cut carbon fiber and keep a clean look? I'm guessing not. So I migt be stuck with buying the matching kit in non-CF. That way I can cut and mud it to look good. Any ideas?

[worknprog.99]

my idea.... buy a grand am. or trade someone with one evenly since aleros are better they would be stupid not to take the trade

[alerored04]

You're joking right? They are the same damn car mechanically, how can one be better than the other?

[bkathsalero]

my idea.... buy a grand am. or trade someone with one evenly since aleros are better they would be stupid not to take the trade

I already have to grand am's in my driveway, a 01 gt and a 02 se

And what makes an alero a better car than a grand am? are the Panels somehow bent better? There the same car

[bkathsalero]

I'm starting to not understand this site. It's called aleroMOD. But it seems if anyone ever trys to do something out of the norm they will be harrased for it or talked out of it. What happened to the custom world of making your car a one-off, no replica, no bolt on's? Just hard work and idea's? It seems alot of people rip on a ga swap. More power to you if you don't like it, but it's not your car. I'm sorry that I don't want to drive down the road with my AAS kit on and see another alero and have regrets that my car is the same. Vise versa with the GA kits. Why not try and make something no one has ever seen before? Explore new boundaries in the n-body world. Apparently if this mod is not favorable to anyone, I won't post about it. It will be my little secret then.

[Silentalero]

Ok cutting cf can be done but if your molding off the cf weave the only way you can do it and keep a semi decent look it to either relay cf over your molding, or you can try spraying it black or paint portions of the bumper and kinda make it into a design where the cf is an accent rather than the main attraction in the bumper.

[JLw7123]

I'm starting to not understand this site. It's called aleroMOD. But it seems if anyone ever trys to do something out of the norm they will be harrased for it or talked out of it. What happened to the custom world of making your car a one-off, no replica, no bolt on's? Just hard work and idea's? It seems alot of people rip on a ga swap. More power to you if you don't like it, but it's not your car. I'm sorry that I don't want to drive down the road with my AAS kit on and see another alero and have regrets that my car is the same. Vise versa with the GA kits. Why not try and make something no one has ever seen before? Explore new boundaries in the n-body world. Apparently if this mod is not favorable to anyone, I won't post about it. It will be my little secret then.

I like custom because there is not a car that will look like yours around. I like the grand am swap idea. go for it

[worknprog.99]

You're joking right? They are the same damn car mechanically, how can one be better than the other?

no in fact im dead serious. the interior design of the alero is nicer, i have seen maybe 4 leather grand ams... they have ugly ass dash boards... and the side trim panels on the doors are hideous... so the fact the chasis and motors are the same evverything else on an alero is better

[bkathsalero]

hmmm sounds like an opinion

[02AleroEco]

I'm starting to not understand this site. It's called aleroMOD. But it seems if anyone ever trys to do something out of the norm they will be harrased for it or talked out of it. What happened to the custom world of making your car a one-off, no replica, no bolt on's? Just hard work and idea's? It seems alot of people rip on a ga swap. More power to you if you don't like it, but it's not your car. I'm sorry that I don't want to drive down the road with my AAS kit on and see another alero and have regrets that my car is the same. Vise versa with the GA kits. Why not try and make something no one has ever seen before? Explore new boundaries in the n-body world. Apparently if this mod is not favorable to anyone, I won't post about it. It will be my little secret then.

No one said modding is dumb.. but seriously dude, why make you car look like something its not. in the end its just an alero, changing panels wont make it anything other than just that.
if i could fullout mod my alero i would.. but its not in my agenda.
Modding is awesome, and its great to do gives you that creativity edge.
but still its an alero not a ga. just drive that 01gt if you want the ga.

[JLw7123]

So here's my dilema. I'm doing the carbon fiber GA front end swap as many are aware. The kit will only match the aed alero rear kit. And I'm having a hell of a time getting the rear bumper. So after comparing the alero bumper to the ga bumper I see that the only difference is the trunk lip. Meaning I could buy a Ga rear bumper (CF) and cut the trunk lip to fit the alero. My question is does anyone know if you cn cut carbon fiber and keep a clean look? I'm guessing not. So I migt be stuck with buying the matching kit in non-CF. That way I can cut and mud it to look good. Any ideas?

Let him do what he wants it's his car he just asked a simple question.

[02AleroEco]

Let him do what he wants it's his car he just asked a simple question.

Didnt tell him not too.
im agreeing with others opinions thats all

[JLw7123]

Didnt tell him not too.
im agreeing with others opinions thats all

ok sorry

[bkathsalero]

still people don't get what I'm trying to say, I KNOW IT AN ALERO!! :lol:

[[ion] C2]

It's like the Ferrari or Lambo modded Cavaliers/Sunfires, super gay. Custom work is cool, but not when you make entire front/rear ends look like another car. Do it custom, make a custom front end, different bumper/fenders/hood... but not the same kind for another car.

[02AleroEco]

C2;501051']It's like the Ferrari or Lambo modded Cavaliers/Sunfires, super gay. Custom work is cool, but not when you make entire front/rear ends look like another car. Do it custom, make a custom front end, different bumper/fenders/hood... but not the same kind for another car.

this is what i was trying to get at.

[lonnie]

Apparently the secret has been let out of the bag....I think its a waste of a perfectly good grand am bumper. The proof is in the proverbial pudding so to speak.

Can't wait to see how this goes!!

[bdyman]

And what makes an alero a better car than a grand am? are the Panels somehow bent better? There the same car

wow!! didnt know bending a panle makes it "better"

[[ion] C2]

that's his point :)

[alerored04]

bkath that comment was not directed at you. I think you should go through with it. I was just questioning the logic of the other guy who said that anyone would trade a ga for an alero because alero's are better.

[bkathsalero]

bkath that comment was not directed at you. I think you should go through with it. I was just questioning the logic of the other guy who said that anyone would trade a ga for an alero because alero's are better.

No hard feelings :lol: I knew what you ment, you beat my post when I was typing it.

[Trickyslick]

As always keep us posted with progress picts...do what you like.

[kwhauck]

i guess do what you want, but personally i would stick in it the motor before I went crazy on the exterior.....

[bkathsalero]

motor is already in process

[kwhauck]

like what? i haven't seen you list anything of value.....

[bkathsalero]

block getting machined, waiting to talk to ben when I get a chance to really concentrate :lol: But 4,000 sitting aside for the motor

[kwhauck]

block getting machined, waiting to talk to ben when I get a chance to really concentrate :lol: But 4,000 sitting aside for the motor

that will get you a basic turbo kit, exhaust, tuning, a cam, and maybe some heads if you shop around, you are gonna need more if you really want to compete.....

[natedawg9640]

OP.. there's no way to cut and then continue the existing CF weave. like mark said, make it look like you did it on purpose. but a paint break over it, or another panel with a lip that covers the splice or something... you could prolly pull it off without tooooo much of a hassle

[bkathsalero]

OP.. there's no way to cut and then continue the existing CF weave. like mark said, make it look like you did it on purpose. but a paint break over it, or another panel with a lip that covers the splice or something... you could prolly pull it off without tooooo much of a hassle

I think that is what I'm going to shoot for, the good part is the stripe will be painted on again and will cover most of the cut up, except for about 1/4 on wither side between the stripe... if that makes sense

that will get you a basic turbo kit, exhaust, tuning, a cam, and maybe some heads if you shop around, you are gonna need more if you really want to compete.....

I don't know if you remember my other thread.. But I'm aware of this. 4k is my starting cash on the motor. I plan on getting to the heads with the money, maybe intakes. Then set more cash aside. I'm dropping alot of cash on this car for no reason besides the fact I'm exploring new water for cheap in a sense.. So money is all over the place, Hope to be done mostly by next july, and finish it at wyotech

[Chipmunk-Alero]

^^ Which Wyotech???

[DOHC_tuner]

Im in the same process as you...now where are you getting your carbon fiber fendors and front bumper from?

[bkathsalero]

Wyoming wyotech

And I'm doing a ga front swap for the carbon fiber, and modding a g/a rear c/f bumper to fit an alero..

But a little birdie informed me on how I can POSSIBLY get an alero aed kit carbon fiber

[Atmosphere]

Where is all this money coming from... lol.

[bkathsalero]

Work, Work, Work, and no bills :lol:

[DOHC_tuner]

Wyoming wyotech

And I'm doing a ga front swap for the carbon fiber, and modding a g/a rear c/f bumper to fit an alero..

But a little birdie informed me on how I can POSSIBLY get an alero aed kit carbon fiber

Im doing it for the same reason...do you know the weight on the carbon fiber fendors?

[bkathsalero]

No I do not currently, but I plan on ordering soon, I can get you a number

[blackalero02]

God that's classic! The part about seeing another alero with the same body kit. There's no possible way that will ever happen. There's probably 7 total alero owners in the world. It doesn't matter what you do to It you're never in a million lifetimes gonna see another alero like yours. That's why having an alero is so badass... because no one has ever seen a modded alero. That's why I love my car. No one else has one. And the more I do to It the more badass it will be. Yeah so my car does the quarter mile in 16 seconds... big deal I love driving my car and love how original it is. Nuff said.

[wrestlingandrunning]

Deffiently do post pictures, I think it would be cool to see and deff better than the civic with grand am front end

[FamousFresh]

ok the whole thread was about carbon fiber not the other bullshit

you can do it but your going to have to use more carbon fiber to make it look good and take your time cutting it this shit is strong but its not like cutting wood more like plexiglass so tape where your cutting it makes it easier ill pm you with more info when my bro wakes up he does body work

[blackalero02]

While we're on the carbon fiber topic, where can I find a carbon fiber hood for my gx?

[kwhauck]

While we're on the carbon fiber topic, where can I find a carbon fiber hood for my gx?

you can't get one, unless someone is willing to sell, i'll sell you mine for $1500 plus shipping...:lol:

[blackalero02]

Lol 1500's a little much. And I'm not about to go buy one of those gay ass vforce hoods or whatever they're called.

[kwhauck]

well I don't really want to sell it, that is why it is priced so high....lol

[kwhauck]

Wyoming wyotech

And I'm doing a ga front swap for the carbon fiber, and modding a g/a rear c/f bumper to fit an alero..

But a little birdie informed me on how I can POSSIBLY get an alero aed kit carbon fiber


I wouldn't trust AED at all, I personally know a guy who gave up $3500 for a dry carbon fiber AED kit, plus fenders, and doors, OVER 4 YEARS AGO!!! And hasn't recieved any product, or money back......../story.....

[blackalero02]

Lol that's what I thought. I wish they sold one I think it'd look good with my black alero.