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Apr 12, 2006 | 07:11 AM

vtec_head

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Need opinions on which CF hood.

Hello,

I'm looking for a carbon fiber hood that fits my '88' rex w/ZC. I've been looking at "VIS", "Seibon", "grade A (ebay)", and people have mentioned "Fiber Images" but I haven't seen their hoods around much.

Which hood company would you guys recommend?

thanks in advance!

Apr 12, 2006 | 07:30 AM

vtec_head

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Re: Need opinions on which CF hood. (vtec_head)

BUMP! Need suggestions please...

Apr 12, 2006 | 09:15 AM

red_EF9Si

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can't go wrong with VIS or Fiber Images...
what style are you looking for? I have an OEM style CF hood that I may sell if the price is right..

Apr 12, 2006 | 09:27 AM

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Re: (red_EF9Si)

Yeah the VIS is

red-ef kick *** avatar!!

Apr 12, 2006 | 09:34 AM

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What should we look for with the hoods on Ebay? Just about all of them say Grade A, clearcoat, etc. Are there any we should avoid? I saw one for $199 + $150 shipping that looked pretty good. Here's a link:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...%3AIT

What do you think of it? My Fiber Images hood on my daily CRX has faded, so I'm gonna put that one on my turbo project, and buy a new one for the daily.

Do you recommend getting a couple extra coats of clearcoat?

Apr 12, 2006 | 09:46 AM

bdubblu

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Re: Need opinions on which CF hood. (vtec_head)

My Fiber images hood was flawless and fit perfect.

Apr 12, 2006 | 11:41 AM

vtec_head

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Re: (red_EF9Si)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by red_EF9Si »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">can't go wrong with VIS or Fiber Images...
what style are you looking for? I have an OEM style CF hood that I may sell if the price is right..</TD></TR></TABLE>

I may be interested...send me a PM and we'll talk about it..Oh and the style I'm looking for would be for the ZC engine. Usually has either the middle section raised or a little hump over where the cam gears would be....

As far as "Fiber Images" for CF hoods where's a good place to get those?

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Apr 12, 2006 | 12:32 PM

red_EF9Si

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Re: (crex23)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by crex23 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">What should we look for with the hoods on Ebay? Just about all of them say Grade A, clearcoat, etc. Are there any we should avoid? I saw one for $199 + $150 shipping that looked pretty good. Here's a link:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...%3AIT

What do you think of it? My Fiber Images hood on my daily CRX has faded, so I'm gonna put that one on my turbo project, and buy a new one for the daily.

Do you recommend getting a couple extra coats of clearcoat?</TD></TR></TABLE>
carbon fiber does not use clear coat...it uses gel coat. I wouldn't trust any company that claims to use clear coat.
There are several methods on how to re-finish your faded, scrathed and otherwise worn out hood. do a search..they usually turn out pretty nice.

Apr 12, 2006 | 12:38 PM

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Re: (red_EF9Si)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by crex23 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I saw one for $199 + $150 shipping that looked pretty good. </TD></TR></TABLE>

your better off finding a better one local at the same or if not a better price

Apr 12, 2006 | 01:02 PM

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Re: (nostreble)

fiber images

ViS eh

SEIBON too expensive for what it is

i got a regular OEM one here, $300+115 for shipping and its urs, brand new in the box never used..perfect "Grade A" condition

with all the recent price jumps in carbon fiber, i wouldnt buy anything that is $199...as the old saying goes..."u get what u pay for"

Apr 12, 2006 | 01:10 PM

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Wraith

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Re: (DUFFM4N)

I have a vis zv vf hood on my hatch ,its nice but my only gripe are the washer nozzles. My nozzles dont fit the holes, wish they didn't put holes in there in the first place.

Apr 13, 2006 | 10:00 AM

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SI_Ro

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Re: Need opinions on which CF hood. (vtec_head)

Avoid EBay seller Carbon_Innovation. They a shop online selling hoods on Ebay. Do not deal with them...you've been warned!!!!

Apr 13, 2006 | 10:25 AM

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Re: (crex23)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by crex23 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">What do you think of it? My Fiber Images hood on my daily CRX has faded, so I'm gonna put that one on my turbo project, and buy a new one for the daily.</TD></TR></TABLE>

If your CF hood is fading/oxidizing LOOK in HERE