Any recommendation on Carbon Fiber Hood
12-14-07, 11:13 PM
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Any recommendation on Carbon Fiber Hood
Just want to know where can I find a good quality one because I'm plan to replace my hood and it doesn't require hood pins. Don't recommend on ebay, thanks. anywhere?
Prefer turbo 2 hood.
Prefer turbo 2 hood.
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12-15-07, 03:26 AM
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this or nothing
http://www.dmax-cs.com/bonnet.html
They haven't replied to my E-mail. I might have a Japanese friend write it for me.
http://www.dmax-cs.com/bonnet.html
They haven't replied to my E-mail. I might have a Japanese friend write it for me.
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12-15-07, 01:08 PM
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i have the sexy style hood from vis its bad *** all carbon and it weighs nothing plus the ductin helps alot with my coolin fans they are actually quite functional they allow the hot air to be blown right out the engine compartment definately go wit the sexy but not a good call if ur still runnin stock ic though, also no pins required straight bolt up
12-15-07, 03:54 PM
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12-15-07, 04:02 PM
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I don't understand why you'd wanna spend that money on a stock replica unless you're running the top mount. Seems like a waste of good funds. I could be wrong though. Have you found any benefits other than aesthetics?
Look at the link I posted and look at the VIS hood. Similar but not the same The rear vents provime a lot of cooling and the VIS is missing that part. Pay a little more on shipping but get a quality TESTED HOOD.
Look at the link I posted and look at the VIS hood. Similar but not the same The rear vents provime a lot of cooling and the VIS is missing that part. Pay a little more on shipping but get a quality TESTED HOOD.
12-15-07, 04:06 PM
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http://www.jdm-option.com/eng/parts/06_06/dmax.html
i'm leaving for a while, let's discuss this though.
i'm leaving for a while, let's discuss this though.
12-15-07, 04:32 PM
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^^ I know what you mean by the link you provided those hood have better cooling than VIS, I agree. One thing is I just one to replace mine and want a authentic one because I had a bad experience on ebay which the seller carry VIS. I have no idea those are real or not because it does have the badge saying VIS but the bottom part of the hood is so different than my friend is300 Vis cf hood and one of my friend integra vis cf hood. =( I might got rip because my hood didn't even last a year yet and it shows cracking.
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i have the sexy style hood from vis its bad *** all carbon and it weighs nothing plus the ductin helps alot with my coolin fans they are actually quite functional they allow the hot air to be blown right out the engine compartment definately go wit the sexy but not a good call if ur still runnin stock ic though, also no pins required straight bolt up
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^^ I know what you mean by the link you provided those hood have better cooling than VIS, I agree. One thing is I just one to replace mine and want a authentic one because I had a bad experience on ebay which the seller carry VIS. I have no idea those are real or not because it does have the badge saying VIS but the bottom part of the hood is so different than my friend is300 Vis cf hood and one of my friend integra vis cf hood. =( I might got rip because my hood didn't even last a year yet and it shows cracking.
12-15-07, 06:14 PM
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[QUOTE=phoenix7;7628491]I don't understand why you'd wanna spend that money on a stock replica unless you're running the top mount. Seems like a waste of good funds. I could be wrong though. Have you found any benefits other than aesthetics?
Actually if you look at the scoop and the vents on my hood it helps dramatically with cooling. I now run a FMIC but the scoop allows cool air to blow across the UIM and TB and the vents in the rear corners let the hot air out. The vent on the passenger side is almost directly behind the turbo. With the engine warm and sitting at idle you can put your hand behind the vents and feel the mechanical fan blowing the hot air out. I have actually noticed a small drop in water temp.
Actually if you look at the scoop and the vents on my hood it helps dramatically with cooling. I now run a FMIC but the scoop allows cool air to blow across the UIM and TB and the vents in the rear corners let the hot air out. The vent on the passenger side is almost directly behind the turbo. With the engine warm and sitting at idle you can put your hand behind the vents and feel the mechanical fan blowing the hot air out. I have actually noticed a small drop in water temp.
12-15-07, 06:18 PM
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I also wax mine pretty much every wash. You want to keep the hood moisturized, if it sits in the and dries out it will crack and fade.
Also a car cover helps out when you don't drive it.
12-15-07, 07:18 PM
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Well I paid $615 shipped. From a dealer on eBay. He sourced his from Carbon Creations, a well known company.
I also wax mine pretty much every wash. You want to keep the hood moisturized, if it sits in the and dries out it will crack and fade.
Also a car cover helps out when you don't drive it.
I also wax mine pretty much every wash. You want to keep the hood moisturized, if it sits in the and dries out it will crack and fade.
Also a car cover helps out when you don't drive it.
and what is the user name for carbon creation on ebay.