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06-02-2017, 08:57 PM | #1 |
Carbon Fiber Hood
Do you guys think this carbon fiber hood would be worth a piss?
It's at least a couple hundred less than anything else I'm seeing online (though I only started looking) and am worried that at its price point, the fitment will be doo-doo, or that something else will be wrong with it. I guess I just have an aversion to e-bay parts. Any and all thoughts appreciated. |
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06-02-2017, 09:16 PM | #2 |
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I had one of the MicroImage ones. Other than looks they are really of no benefit, as the stock hood is incredibly light.
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06-05-2017, 11:13 AM | #3 |
Completely agree; it would be a looks thing.
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06-05-2017, 12:41 PM | #4 |
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If it's just for looks, perhaps consider a carbon fiber wrap. It would be quick and easy to do on such a small hood... and really inexpensive.
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06-05-2017, 01:05 PM | #5 |
I've considered that, but can't shake the fraudulent feeling that comes with it lol.
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06-06-2017, 12:49 PM | #7 |
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For $239 it'd be worth a stab IMO. Most USA carbon fiber, such as Seibon and VIS is just fiberglass with 1 layer of 1x1 carbon fiber over the top anyways. I had a INGS+1 carbon fiber hood from the 2003 Civic Si Super Street Shootout and the hood was like 4lbs. mostly dry with a light clearcoat and was actually flexible versus the junk we get in the states. I never knew how much better quality the JP stuff was until then.
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06-06-2017, 03:19 PM | #9 |
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If you like it, have somebody professionally reclear-coat it as the VIS carbon fiber I recleared faired better than the Seibon doors I had over time. Reclear would be under $200 I'd bet if you do the prep.
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06-06-2017, 05:33 PM | #10 |
Good to know, thanks. I know the owner of a body shop that has taken care of squirting different parts of my car over the years. Charges me cash prices, which is cheaper than retail and/or going through insurance. If I get that hood, I'll probably rock it as is and if it starts to fade, I'll have him hit it with some nanotech for me.
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06-07-2017, 01:01 PM | #13 |
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I've had one of those CF hoods on my MR2 for several years now. The fitment is off but the finish has held up. Granted my MR2 has a nice cozy garage to stay in but once you get a good clear coat on the thing it'll last.
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