carbon fiber hood
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carbon fiber hood
which is the lightest on the market now my brother has a cf hood made by his friend and it weighed in at 7.5lbs I recently bought a vis hood and it weighed almost the same as stock 
I'm looking to lighten up the front not make it look "nice" I remeber someone posted something about this before (comparing weights of hoods on the market) but I couldn't find it thru search can somebody help me out with a link?
I'm looking to lighten up the front not make it look "nice" I remeber someone posted something about this before (comparing weights of hoods on the market) but I couldn't find it thru search can somebody help me out with a link?
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Re: carbon fiber hood (yakitori)
The same happened to me. I bought a VIS hood for my 99 Si which was just about the same weight as my stock hood 
VIS hoods are more for show cars. They are really nice quality, but are heavy as hell.
If you want a hood that looks good and is lightweight, check out Body Kits Northwest. My friend had one on his 92 hatch. Really nice and lightweight.
VIS hoods are more for show cars. They are really nice quality, but are heavy as hell. If you want a hood that looks good and is lightweight, check out Body Kits Northwest. My friend had one on his 92 hatch. Really nice and lightweight.
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Re: carbon fiber hood (Chrome Pipes)
Whats your model and how much are you looking to spend? I can get spoon quality hoods - layer of cf, layer of kevlar, layer of cf; vacuum infused epoxy resin. Strong and light.
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Re: carbon fiber hood (yakitori)
I think Fiber Images have the lighest carbon fibers hoods because they don't inculde a frame underneath. THe VIS does include a frame and therefore will make the hood about the same as stock
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Re: carbon fiber hood (CarbonCreations)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by CarbonCreations »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Whats your model and how much are you looking to spend? I can get spoon quality hoods - layer of cf, layer of kevlar, layer of cf; vacuum infused epoxy resin. Strong and light.</TD></TR></TABLE>
how much for an EG?
how much for an EG?
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Re: carbon fiber hood (MRex97)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by MRex97 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I have a Fiber Images hood and it seems very light and durable, I've never weighed it but it feels about 8-12 pounds. They also have a nice clean weave and pretty good fitment.</TD></TR></TABLE>
the fiber images hood i has weighed 21.4 lbs. this is not an estamated weight. i personally weighed it on a certified scale at my old job. too much weight for me for me..... i run a custom fiberglass hood. just under 9 lbs (8.8lbs)
the fiber images hood i has weighed 21.4 lbs. this is not an estamated weight. i personally weighed it on a certified scale at my old job. too much weight for me for me..... i run a custom fiberglass hood. just under 9 lbs (8.8lbs)
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Re: carbon fiber hood (rodney)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by rodney »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
the fiber images hood i has weighed 21.4 lbs. this is not an estamated weight. i personally weighed it on a certified scale at my old job. too much weight for me for me..... i run a custom fiberglass hood. just under 9 lbs (8.8lbs) </TD></TR></TABLE>
do u have pics of how it looks like (fiber glass one) and how much did it cost u?
the fiber images hood i has weighed 21.4 lbs. this is not an estamated weight. i personally weighed it on a certified scale at my old job. too much weight for me for me..... i run a custom fiberglass hood. just under 9 lbs (8.8lbs) </TD></TR></TABLE>
do u have pics of how it looks like (fiber glass one) and how much did it cost u?
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Re: carbon fiber hood (Navid OG)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Navid OG »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
how much for an EG?</TD></TR></TABLE>
we have the 2/3dr hood for 700
how much for an EG?</TD></TR></TABLE>
we have the 2/3dr hood for 700
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Re: carbon fiber hood (Navid OG)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Navid OG »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
do u have pics of how it looks like (fiber glass one) and how much did it cost u?</TD></TR></TABLE>
fiberglass looks like the stock hood. its weak though. costs about 100 in supplies to make a cloth hood
do u have pics of how it looks like (fiber glass one) and how much did it cost u?</TD></TR></TABLE>
fiberglass looks like the stock hood. its weak though. costs about 100 in supplies to make a cloth hood
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Re: carbon fiber hood (MRex97)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by MRex97 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">what kind of car did you have?</TD></TR></TABLE>
94 civic si.
here is a pic of my fiberglass hood
94 civic si.
here is a pic of my fiberglass hood
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Re: carbon fiber hood (rodney)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by rodney »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
94 civic si.
here is a pic of my fiberglass hood
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that looks nasty.... but damn that has no weight.... are u gonna paint it?
94 civic si.
here is a pic of my fiberglass hood
</TD></TR></TABLE>that looks nasty.... but damn that has no weight.... are u gonna paint it?
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Re: carbon fiber hood (Navid OG)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Navid OG »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
that looks nasty.... but damn that has no weight.... are u gonna paint it? </TD></TR></TABLE>
i remember that hood, from a post recently. its painted black now. if he posts a pic of his car, u better have some Kleenex handy.
so sexy! 
that looks nasty.... but damn that has no weight.... are u gonna paint it? </TD></TR></TABLE>
i remember that hood, from a post recently. its painted black now. if he posts a pic of his car, u better have some Kleenex handy.
so sexy!
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Re: carbon fiber hood (Navid OG)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Navid OG »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">are u gonna paint it? </TD></TR></TABLE>
nope. maybe the thieves will stear clear if it's ugly....
here is a current pic. currently, i do not have enough funds to real paint, so it'll stay rattle canned till i find a big time sponsor...
nope. maybe the thieves will stear clear if it's ugly....
here is a current pic. currently, i do not have enough funds to real paint, so it'll stay rattle canned till i find a big time sponsor...
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Re: carbon fiber hood (Mugatu)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Mugatu »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
i remember that hood, from a post recently. its painted black now. if he posts a pic of his car, u better have some Kleenex handy. so sexy! </TD></TR></TABLE>
well i wanna see it painted too .... i always think about getting fiberglass rather than CF.... FG is cheaper and doesnt weigh anything....
i remember that hood, from a post recently. its painted black now. if he posts a pic of his car, u better have some Kleenex handy.
so sexy! </TD></TR></TABLE>well i wanna see it painted too .... i always think about getting fiberglass rather than CF.... FG is cheaper and doesnt weigh anything....
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Re: carbon fiber hood (rodney)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by rodney »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
nope. maybe the thieves will stear clear if it's ugly....
here is a current pic. currently, i do not have enough funds to real paint, so it'll stay rattle canned till i find a sponsor...
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that looks alright man if u get proper paint i dont think anyone could tell the difference (naked eye) .... good work, and it seems ur car is fast kudos
nope. maybe the thieves will stear clear if it's ugly....
here is a current pic. currently, i do not have enough funds to real paint, so it'll stay rattle canned till i find a sponsor...
</TD></TR></TABLE>that looks alright man
if u get proper paint i dont think anyone could tell the difference (naked eye) .... good work, and it seems ur car is fast kudos
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Re: carbon fiber hood (Navid OG)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Navid OG »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
if u get proper paint i dont think anyone could tell the difference </TD></TR></TABLE>
nah, you can't get by the fenders..... if those don't get your attention, i dunno what will.
if u get proper paint i dont think anyone could tell the difference </TD></TR></TABLE>
nah, you can't get by the fenders..... if those don't get your attention, i dunno what will.
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Re: carbon fiber hood (rodney)
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nah, you can't get by the fenders..... if those don't get your attention, i dunno what will.
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lol.... yeah i guess the fenders look off, but if u have stock ones then its all good (kinda)
nah, you can't get by the fenders..... if those don't get your attention, i dunno what will.
</TD></TR></TABLE>lol.... yeah i guess the fenders look off, but if u have stock ones then its all good (kinda)
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Re: carbon fiber hood (ekb18cCivic)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ekb18cCivic »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">umm this guy i know had front end conversion on his integratype r.. and the hood he got was by spoon and it was soooooo might.. lighter then a reg cf hood</TD></TR></TABLE>
im sure a spoon CF hood is like 800-1000. money some of us dont have
im sure a spoon CF hood is like 800-1000. money some of us dont have
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