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    Possible to order the "Premium Carbon Fiber" lid seperate and add to my Z?

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by Diversion, Jul 1, 2009.

  1. Diversion

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    Possible? Hopefully there's a part's vendor that could source one? And if so, wonder if it's a hard item to swap out on the Z?
     
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    SPEEDwithJJ NBR Super Idiot

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    Holy crap, $231? I think i'll keep my Black plastic.. Or whatever the VGN-Z610Y/B comes with..
     
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    I think all models have some CF but the premium CF is just nicer, but I could be wrong.
     
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    I found a photo of the 3 types of finishes on this forum, can't seem to find it, but it specifically said "Black Carbon, Premium Carbon, and Black".. Assuming the Black it just a plastic lid.
     
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    SPEEDwithJJ NBR Super Idiot

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    All are carbon fiber lids. Sony gave them individual names (such as Black, Premium Carbon Fiber, Bordeaux red, etc.) to describe/differentiate their differences in cosmetic designs/finishes.
     
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    Those designs you saw was probably for the SZ1-5 models. All lids in the Z series are made from carbon fibre.

     
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    Oh nice! Good to know! Atleast I feel better knowing it's still carbon fiber! Still <3 the Premium finish... matches the palm rest/deck perfectly from the pictures I see...