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Dec 2, 2007 | 08:31 PM

mok

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S2000 Fiber Hood

Can anyone tell me how much does the OEM hood weighs, and how low can a Carbon Fiber one be.

Dec 2, 2007 | 10:02 PM

silentdancer

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Re: S2000 Fiber Hood (mok)

the oem hood is aluminum, most carbon hood's out there weigh more than OEM.

unless they are the high end brands

Dec 3, 2007 | 01:50 AM

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Re: S2000 Fiber Hood (silentdancer)

carbon fiber doesnt hold heat so at least your car might stay cooler

Dec 3, 2007 | 10:34 AM

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Re: S2000 Fiber Hood (HondaKyle)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by HondaKyle »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">carbon fiber doesnt hold heat so at least your car might stay cooler</TD></TR></TABLE>

thats for sure...

Dec 3, 2007 | 11:12 AM

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Re: S2000 Fiber Hood (HondaKyle)

Dec 3, 2007 | 11:19 AM

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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by S@nt0s »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

please let me know how many TRUE CF hoods there are out there then check back in with me. </TD></TR></TABLE>

What does this have to do with the claim that c/f hoods don't retain heat?

Dec 3, 2007 | 11:22 AM

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Re: S2000 Fiber Hood (ITRbroham)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ITRbroham »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

What does this have to do with the claim that c/f hoods don't retain heat?</TD></TR></TABLE>

im sure more then 98% of the "CF" hoods out there are fiberglass with "cf" overlay. the cost of a real full CF hood is a lot more then your 200-400 hoods on the market. i never stated that CF does not retain heat, i know its good against that.

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Dec 3, 2007 | 09:18 PM

illdiealonlyazn

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if youre looking for a dry carbon hoods i think thats the mugen asm j's racing and cwest though im not 100% sure on those. I know there are more too this is just a few.

Dec 3, 2007 | 11:11 PM

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I'm only looking to reduce weight, big difference. Not only 10 lb or something.

Dec 4, 2007 | 07:07 AM

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Re: (mok)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by mok »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I'm only looking to reduce weight, big difference. Not only 10 lb or something.
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If that's your goal then don't even bother. The OEM hood is as light as it gets unless you want to dish out some big money.

Most people get a vented hood for the purpose of reducing under hood temperatures, not to reduce weight.

Dec 4, 2007 | 07:09 AM

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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by papa5murf »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

If that's your goal then don't even bother. The OEM hood is as light as it gets unless you want to dish out some big money.

Most people get a vented hood for the purpose of reducing under hood temperatures, not to reduce weight. </TD></TR></TABLE>

Dec 4, 2007 | 07:14 AM

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Thank you for the advice.

Dec 4, 2007 | 07:16 AM

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Re: (mok)

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nothing looks better than stock IMO anyways. our cars arnt civics.

if i did have one i would paint it to match the car...

Modified by ReddotsS2K at 11:49 AM 12/4/2007

Dec 4, 2007 | 07:37 AM

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Dec 4, 2007 | 07:53 AM

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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ReddotsS2K »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

nothing looks better than stock IMO anyways. our cars arnt civics.

if i did have one i would paint it to match the car...

Modified by ReddotsS2K at 11:49 AM 12/4/2007</TD></TR></TABLE>

i still dont see why these comments come up.....

Dec 4, 2007 | 08:08 AM

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Re: (S@nt0s)

If you want a hood thats lighter than stock, cut out 3 vents... itll reduce it by a good 12.73 ounces

which equates into a hp/weight ratio gain of .000024

Dec 4, 2007 | 09:18 AM

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i still dont see why these comments come up..... </TD></TR></TABLE>

me either. what a moron that kid is.

i just dont agree with making my car look like that. its a waste of carbon fiber. it looks like primer from 10 feet away. and i really hate civics. im sorry.

Dec 4, 2007 | 10:34 AM

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Re: (ReddotsS2K)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ReddotsS2K »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

me either. what a moron that kid is.

i just dont agree with making my car look like that. its a waste of carbon fiber. it looks like primer from 10 feet away. and i really hate civics. im sorry.

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well i use it for the purpose of weight not for the CF look, which is nice btw... but me coming from civics/tegs to my S i got that vib from other S2K owners and thats a big reason why i dont like a lot of S2K owners... grantewd i have a civic still

Dec 4, 2007 | 10:59 AM

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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by S@nt0s »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
granted i have a civic still

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i still my GSR...

anyone want to buy a 1998 SSBP GSR???

Dec 4, 2007 | 12:05 PM

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Re: (S@nt0s)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by S@nt0s »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

well i use it for the purpose of weight not for the CF look, which is nice btw... but me coming from civics/tegs to my S i got that vib from other S2K owners and thats a big reason why i dont like a lot of S2K owners... grantewd i have a civic still

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haha sorry man im not trying to upset you. i am just not a civic man. i like tegs a lot though, i swapped cars with my friend one time and it was the first gsr i had ever driven, or b18 for that matter, and i absolutely loved it. i plan on getting a gsr for a beater in the future and i would love to own a itr as a second car. i am just not into putting so much time in money into a economy car such as a civic. i love carbon fiber pieces under the hood and in the interior. i just dont think it looks good outside of the car. i understand why people buy it...to lose weight, but half of these civic guys dont even have real ****...they just bought it because it "looks cool".

to each his own, i usually agree with you 99% of the time

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i still my GSR...

anyone want to buy a 1998 SSBP GSR???</TD></TR></TABLE>

how much are you looking to get for it?

Dec 4, 2007 | 06:48 PM

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Dec 5, 2007 | 07:15 AM

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Thank you for the advice.

Dec 5, 2007 | 08:00 AM

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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ReddotsS2K »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

how much are you looking to get for it?

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$4500 as is firm (has minor dent in quarter panel, needs new exhaust, and a few minor things)

$6500 restored to like new