Seibon CF hatch pics + review

[cali yaris]

I expect the piece to FIT, period. My $325 CF hood that I produce fits great, but I don't use the argument that "it doesn't have to fit because it's inexpensive".

More on this subject. For an upcoming show I got the Seibon hood to match, because I want the weave to match front and back. Guess what, the hood has issues too.

The bolt holes and bolts that come with it are smaller than stock -- I have NEVER seen that on an after market hood. They are so small, they slip through the holes on the hinge bracket. So I had to figure out some new bolts and washers etc. to install it. Next, the hood prop hole is too small, so I will have to Dremel that just to prop the hood.

At the very least, vendors should openly tell what mods will need to be done to make their product work or fit, and buyers can then decide before they spend their money if it's worth it. I post a lot of pics of my products and I try them on MY car first.

[yrsdrgn]

Originally Posted by cali yaris

I expect the piece to FIT, period. My $325 CF hood that I produce fits great, but I don't use the argument that "it doesn't have to fit because it's inexpensive".

More on this subject. For an upcoming show I got the Seibon hood to match, because I want the weave to match front and back. Guess what, the hood has issues too.

The bolt holes and bolts that come with it are smaller than stock -- I have NEVER seen that on an after market hood. They are so small, they slip through the holes on the hinge bracket. So I had to figure out some new bolts and washers etc. to install it. Next, the hood prop hole is too small, so I will have to Dremel that just to prop the hood.

At the very least, vendors should openly tell what mods will need to be done to make their product work or fit, and buyers can then decide before they spend their money if it's worth it. I post a lot of pics of my products and I try them on MY car first.

You serious?!?!?! man....im waitin for mine to come in this friday >< can you post the sizes of the new bolts?

[CarbonLTD]

Originally Posted by cali yaris

I expect the piece to FIT, period. My $325 CF hood that I produce fits great, but I don't use the argument that "it doesn't have to fit because it's inexpensive".

More on this subject. For an upcoming show I got the Seibon hood to match, because I want the weave to match front and back. Guess what, the hood has issues too.

The bolt holes and bolts that come with it are smaller than stock -- I have NEVER seen that on an after market hood. They are so small, they slip through the holes on the hinge bracket. So I had to figure out some new bolts and washers etc. to install it. Next, the hood prop hole is too small, so I will have to Dremel that just to prop the hood.

At the very least, vendors should openly tell what mods will need to be done to make their product work or fit, and buyers can then decide before they spend their money if it's worth it. I post a lot of pics of my products and I try them on MY car first.

I've been in the carbon fiber business for 9 years now. I have distributed everything from Vis, Seibon, carbon creations, to Mugen, spoon, Nismo, etc. Unless you plan to spend $1000+ for the high end pieces, dont expect highend quality.

The hood/hatch will fit with adjustments. God for bid you take a dremel and make a couple holes, or make a hole large, or adjust a latch catch. This is why "PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION IS REQUIRED" is printed over every aftermarket body company out there. You can't take an aftermarket hood and expect it to just bolt right up as if they made the mold directly off YOUR car.

I see your selling Seibon carbon fiber products, so you of all people should known the adjustments of modifications needed to get them to fit. I installed a Yaris Seibon VS2 hood at our shop last week and it took me 30 minutes. Had an even 1/8" gap all around. All I had to adjust the latch catch and dremel the hinge holes maybe 1/18" an inch bigger to make a "perfect" fit. Again, this goes back to the basics of body repair and installation.