Dads C63

Received my VIS Carbon Fiber trunk today.
I wanted to let you know the quality as far as the fit is good. I have the C/F hood and the C/F roof from Vorstenier and the weave is straight as an arrow. Looks great in the raw C/F form for show reasons.

The weave in the VIS trunk is like a snake and for those of us with OCD that won't fly.

I am going to leave the top plain and paint the rear so the car will look normal from the rear. However, if I absolutely can't stand the crooked weave I will have to paint the top also. Its a shame because I wanted all the top to be C/F and match. Anyway, just advising if you have a VIS trunk coming beware. Its already at the body shop so when I get it back I will post some pics so you can see what I mean but I think you understand.\

BTW - Its an honest 15 pound reduction!!

superlubricity

Thanks for the honest review. Sounds like we have the same high bar for quality.

My search continues for a matching hood/trunk.

dodger63

O no really that was my plan to I wanted the whole top c/f but I will flip out if it's not a great match?

JrocSRT10

Curvy CF isnt a bad look.

But when it doesnt match with the rest of the car, then you're right. Its a fail

_AMG_

I agree, The Vorstiener CF is damn near perfect with the straight weaves. Im one of those people with OCD when it comes to cars, so wavy CF wont fly.

BTW, When did Vorstiener make carbon fiber hoods for the c63??

CRAZY

vis carbon is hand laid, not vacuum. Quality around the edges normally is poor.

benscott01

The hood isn't from Vorstiener, just the roof. The hood came from a company on Ebay (Smartplus Auto Parts Ltd.).

Here's the thread on the hood.
https://mbworld.org/forums/c63-amg-w...iber-hood.html

mr-flyer

I guess it's all right if its gonna be painted. And you really can't tell the weave unless you're up close. I guess i made the right choice by going with a trunk and hood from same vendor for matching weaves (Carl Stone). At the mo the cars in the workshop.. pics on another thread but great job Keith! Keep your mods coming.. all your work is appreciated here!

Dads C63

Got it on and painted like I wanted it. Looks better in person but you get the idea. Faded in the edges like they did the hood.









ALL Iphone pics so not top quality. Will get some better later.

dynomite05

wOW, That looks awesome...

harrower

Looking sweet.... That is one mean ride!

olszowa12

The inner-part of the trunk (behind the license plate) looks perfect in CF
What is the overall weight of your car now?

EDIT:
Why do you small single exhaust tips?

mr-flyer

looking great Keith.. what diffuser is that?

mthis

Looks really nice Your whole car is just insane love it. I see u got something with 1 pipe on each side Care to share.

What's the weigh for race spec on you car now?

olszowa12

Faris63

I like the idea of the trunk .. AMAZING

I would do the same thing when I get my cf trunk

olszowa12

FARESUAE I can see in your sig you have a DTM Bumper - could you post some pics of it in the DTM Bumper thread? I would love to see it on a white C TIA

https://mbworld.org/forums/c63-amg-w...bumper-13.html

Faris63

Yeah, I have the DTM bumper btw my C is silver not white

I'll post pic but not high quality

Dads C63

Thanks guys!
The single exhaust is the MHP race exhaust. I haven't had time to change it since we raced two weeks ago and we are going back out next week so I mine as well leave it for now.

Between the hood, roof, DTM Bumper, and trunk I think its about a 110# lighter.

DTM Bumper - 9#
Hood - 40#+
Roof - 45#
Trunk - 15#

olszowa12

Oh that's true. It does say Iridium Silver in your sig.
My bad

mr-flyer

Not to go off topic of the trunk but whats the difference between that race exhaust and the catback on the MHP site?

JrocSRT10

Race exhaust usually implies now cats, but im sure he'll chime in.

BerBer63

Gained it back with rollbar and NOS system? I'm sure the full exhaust system dropped a considerable amount of weight as well with tires, rotors, wheels. Good to see now what the scale reads with all the changes.

Dads C63

I believe they are the same. Be careful because its VERY LOUD if you are interested. I have no cats and the "mufflers" are straight through. Its basically a full 3" system with mandrel bends all the way to the tips. Look out neighbors and innocent bystanders. LOL

I am sure its lighter but I have never weighed any of the exhaust parts.
Between the nitrous bottles and the fuel cell I have over 100# of goodies in the trunk along with the 50# roll bar so I've added more than I've lost.

_AMG_

I like how the paint fades into the carbon fiber. Its looks awesome.