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03-10-2013, 09:12 PM | #1 |
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"Carbon Fiber" hood showing it's fiber glass!
so, I washing my car today, and I pop the hood and see this on the underside of my supposed Carbon fiber hood. defiantly looks like fiberglass with a carbon fiber sticker to me. sigh
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03-10-2013, 09:15 PM | #2 |
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Looks like a wrap to me. Where did you get a "carbon fiber" hood that is actually stamped Toyota?
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03-10-2013, 09:22 PM | #3 |
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$200 from wildmongoose26 in November he had it on his car for quite a while before he decided that he wanted a different look, so i paid fiberglass pricing just didn't expect it to start flaking apart.
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03-11-2013, 01:27 AM | #4 |
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Carbon fiber hoods are just fiberglass with a sheet of carbon to give it the Fiber "look"
doesn't matter where you buy them from. to get a true cf hood you will be spending $1000+ and you would be looking for a Dry Carbon. from seibon for their wet carbon Seibon’s production team has over 15 years of experience, and their skills show in the details. Every component is constructed using a one-piece carbon sheet for a consistent weave pattern. Our production processes allow exceptional carbon/resin ratio, creating high product stiffness that also leads to extra strength. For a stunning finish, our products are coated with a glossy clear coat that does not chip or flake. you cannot build a hood with 1 piece |
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03-11-2013, 02:58 PM | #6 | |
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03-12-2013, 12:03 AM | #7 |
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i just know that my old hood i had on my 88 civic was 100% CF no black underside and was pinkie liftable granted even with a sponsorship it was $600. if it is normal no sweat, just wish i would have realized it before so that i could get the better looking MI hood. oh well, now i wont be worried about painting it
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03-13-2013, 04:03 PM | #8 |
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Whoa. Don't try and make it like I was trying to sindle you in any way. It was $200. I took pictures and you accepted. The hood was advertised. Look at almost any other CF good other than the obvious $1000+ hoods and they will be build the same. Fiberglass frame. CF in top. $200 isn't even enough to cover the cost of the CF material itself.
But seriously. How can you expect Seibon for eBay prices. And might want to adjust the hood. Had it on for 2+ years as a second owner and never had that issue |
03-13-2013, 04:49 PM | #9 | |
Takes corners too fast!
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03-13-2013, 04:58 PM | #10 |
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Like I said. I had it on 4 2 years with stuff coilovers and didn't have that issue. It's gotta be an alignment deal
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03-14-2013, 02:50 PM | #11 |
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your hood is a very typical cf hood. nothing surprising about it. vis, seibon, etc are just the same way.
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03-16-2013, 03:24 PM | #12 |
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real carbon fiber pieces cost thousands. Anything that is less is not 100% carbon fiber.
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03-18-2013, 12:05 AM | #13 |
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ill take it off your hands if you like :)
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