i hate cf hoods
09-15-2005, 10:37 AM
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i hate cf hoods
i have a carbon fiber hood on my civic and while i was driving on the highway, the hood flys up and crashes into my windshield.....it messed up the roof as well
09-15-2005, 10:45 AM
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Re: i hate cf hoods (nota-eg)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by nota-eg »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Do you have hood pins?</TD></TR></TABLE>
09-15-2005, 10:48 AM
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Re: i hate cf hoods (malubawla)
That sucks! What brand of hood was it? I have a vis cf hood and a couple of my friends do to, and no problem yet (knock on wood)! But, I get scared of that happening to me, every time i drive on the thru way I look at my hood vibrating alittle, and i say "stay down mother ******". Hood pins make it look like ****, and I don't wanna put holes into to something i paid $550 for!!
09-15-2005, 10:52 AM
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Re: i hate cf hoods (malubawla)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by malubawla »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i have a carbon fiber hood on my civic and while i was driving on the highway, the hood flys up and crashes into my windshield.....it messed up the roof as well</TD></TR></TABLE>
Yeah, it did that because you weren't using any hood pins. Most all companies highly suggest the use of hood pins with any of their CF hoods.
Yeah, it did that because you weren't using any hood pins. Most all companies highly suggest the use of hood pins with any of their CF hoods.
09-15-2005, 10:54 AM
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Re: i hate cf hoods (nota-eg)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by nota-eg »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Do you have hood pins?</TD></TR></TABLE>
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09-15-2005, 11:03 AM
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Re: (dgmorr)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by dgmorr »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Why are hoodpins recommended with CF hoods? Are the latches ****? (Don't give me any of that 'it's so light it floats' crap either)</TD></TR></TABLE>
no it's because the latch rips out of carbon fiber really easy.
no it's because the latch rips out of carbon fiber really easy.
09-15-2005, 11:05 AM
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straight from VIS's website
"-Hood pins are required. Intended for OFF ROAD use only."
were you using hood pins? I doubt it. and you were using it on the road. what happened is your fault.
"-Hood pins are required. Intended for OFF ROAD use only."
were you using hood pins? I doubt it. and you were using it on the road. what happened is your fault.
09-15-2005, 11:26 AM
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Re: (dgmorr)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by dgmorr »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Why are hoodpins recommended with CF hoods? Are the latches ****? (Don't give me any of that 'it's so light it floats' crap either)</TD></TR></TABLE>
Because it's light and it acts like a wing. When air gets under the tip of the hood at high speeds it begins to lift up, which can cause the latch to rip out, slamming the ****** into your windshield.
Because it's light and it acts like a wing. When air gets under the tip of the hood at high speeds it begins to lift up, which can cause the latch to rip out, slamming the ****** into your windshield.
09-15-2005, 11:29 AM
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Re: (ABK)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ABK »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
no it's because the latch rips out of carbon fiber really easy.</TD></TR></TABLE>
no it's because the latch rips out of carbon fiber really easy.</TD></TR></TABLE>
09-15-2005, 11:40 AM
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Re: i hate cf hoods (malubawla)
The bottom of some cf hoods is made of fiberglass which we all know is no stronger than a cookie. So, the latch can easily break off.
09-15-2005, 12:31 PM
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Re: i hate cf hoods (civicsareslow)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by civicsareslow »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i better get hood pins then, where can u get them at for cheap?</TD></TR></TABLE>
ebay or under the sponsers section
ebay or under the sponsers section
09-15-2005, 12:31 PM
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Re: i hate cf hoods (civicsareslow)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by civicsareslow »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i better get hood pins then, where can u get them at for cheap?</TD></TR></TABLE>
me too...
me too...
09-15-2005, 12:32 PM
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Re: i hate cf hoods (civicsareslow)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by civicsareslow »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i better get hood pins then, where can u get them at for cheap?</TD></TR></TABLE>
Getting cheap hood pins will probably get you the same result as when your hood latch broke. Spend the $50 dollars (at most) and get a good set of pins, it's worth it.
Getting cheap hood pins will probably get you the same result as when your hood latch broke. Spend the $50 dollars (at most) and get a good set of pins, it's worth it.
09-15-2005, 12:50 PM
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Wow that sucks to hear...sorry to hear about that bro.
I have a Gemini CF hood and don't have hood pins...I hate hood pins, they look so ugly...but the fact of the matter is that they do serve a purpose.
I have a Gemini CF hood and don't have hood pins...I hate hood pins, they look so ugly...but the fact of the matter is that they do serve a purpose.
09-15-2005, 12:59 PM
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Re: (SiRMike)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by jtreuno88 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Carbonfiber hoods are played out in my opinion.. soo are black wheels</TD></TR></TABLE>
CF hoods are for function not fashion. They are a easy & practical way to shed weight. Not to look cool.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SiRMike »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
I have a Gemini CF hood and don't have hood pins...I hate hood pins, they look so ugly...but the fact of the matter is that they do serve a purpose.</TD></TR></TABLE>
And yes hood pins do serve a purpose... they keep your cf hood from flying up into your f*cking windshield.
09-15-2005, 01:06 PM
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Re: (mwieczorek43)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by mwieczorek43 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
And yes hood pins do serve a purpose... they keep your cf hood from flying up into your f*cking windshield. </TD></TR></TABLE>
LOL okay you can put it that way too if you want. hahaha
And yes hood pins do serve a purpose... they keep your cf hood from flying up into your f*cking windshield. </TD></TR></TABLE>
LOL okay you can put it that way too if you want. hahaha
09-15-2005, 01:10 PM
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Re: (mwieczorek43)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by mwieczorek43 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
And yes hood pins do serve a purpose... they keep your cf hood from flying up into your f*cking windshield. </TD></TR></TABLE>
Exactly.
I don't care how stupid they look, I'd rather have them look stupid than have my hood fly up on me causing an accident.
I don't mind the look of them, but I would still use them even if I hated them.
Safety > Fashion
And yes hood pins do serve a purpose... they keep your cf hood from flying up into your f*cking windshield. </TD></TR></TABLE>
Exactly.
I don't care how stupid they look, I'd rather have them look stupid than have my hood fly up on me causing an accident.
I don't mind the look of them, but I would still use them even if I hated them.
Safety > Fashion