Just wondering as I've seen quite a few OEM metal ZC hoods on HT up and about, but where are you guys getting your ZC hoods from? I know password carries em', but 180 or so + shipping seems a bit steep. Anyone know of any local importers in a Bay Area that stock EF parts?

Thanks in advance!

 

i know seibon.com carries usdm zc CF hoods for like 350ish i think... there site doesnt say but u can call them tom.(im going to) because i wana get a zc hood for my zc motor but my fried got one a while back from them for 350shipped but there in walnut creek so im sure u can pick it up for cheaper

 

The problem(s) with oem ZC hoods is that after the cost of the hood ($150-200) and shipping the oversize bulky, easily damaged item, you've spent $250+. And that's not taking into consideration that the hood needs to be painted 95% of the time and there is usually some repairs/dents/dings that need to be done also. So, like another $100-200.
My personal feeling is that you might as well get a new carbon fiber hood at those prices.

Of course, it looks like you're in Cali so maybe local pickup is possible. But most of us would need to get it shipped.

I've got an oem zc hood in my garage awaiting "someday" installation.

 

dats wat im sayin... they sell zc CF hoods on seibon.com for like 350 ish, and i can vouche that they are real clean hoods (a guy who works with me) has a zc CF hood on his 91 crx

 

Thanks for the replies guys, the only reason why I'm leaning more towards metal than CF is fear of my hood flying up on me while driving the interstate lol. That and I heavily dislike hoodpins (I may get some for my beater hood though...then I could swap out hoods anytime I know I'll be cruising to SoCal, lol).

Can anybody shed some insight on the strength of CF ZC hood hoodlatches? Thanks.

 

japan

 

well my buddy said he has had his hood now for about 5 months and he commutes to work everyday on the feeway at approx 75-80mph in his 91 crx with NO HOOD PINS, and its about a 30 mile drive each way 5 days a week and has NEVER had his hood come loose/pop up... its a nice hood... the only prob with his is there is a crack now just above the driver side headlight like a little chip because a big *** rock came up and hit it

 

Wow, alright thanks a lot. I'm pretty much sold on the Seibon hood cause I live around 15 minutes away from Walnut creek, lol. Quality seems pretty nice from what you've described.

Thanks a lot!

 

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sorry that made me laugh a bit.

call the jdm part guys.

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if tahts what you want then go get it.

 

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ya im about to call them in a few min. and find out how much they cost and im a go pick one up... when are u interested in buying one? maybe if we buy them the same time they might hit us up with a little deal? im a see wats up with them and hopefully get a deal

 

I was thinking next week or the week after. Trying to sell some stuff first to recycle funds into the hatch before spending more . Let me know how much Seibon is charging you for the hood .