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Old Dec 14, 2007 | 11:13 PM
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Thumbs up 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.

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Old Dec 15, 2007 | 02:13 AM
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I know VIS, but besides VIS original site.
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Old Dec 15, 2007 | 03:26 AM
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this or nothing

http://www.dmax-cs.com/bonnet.html

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Old Dec 15, 2007 | 03:34 AM
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holy ****, a CF sexy style hood. dear god that is an awsome hood, i just felt my dick move. now the true question is, how much?

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Old Dec 15, 2007 | 03:34 AM
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Why are you getting a new hooh? dont you already got CF? BTW this is they guy from ccsf with the stock black rx7 (if you remember).
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Old Dec 15, 2007 | 04:11 AM
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600 + shipping

I'm waiting for a reply for total shipping costs to CA.
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Old Dec 15, 2007 | 12:52 PM
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No pins, Carbon Creations.

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Old Dec 15, 2007 | 01:07 PM
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this is my hood, got it from Phat Boy's Garage in CA. fits really really nice. I'll try to post pics of it installed on my red FC later.
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Old Dec 15, 2007 | 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
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Old Dec 15, 2007 | 01:20 PM
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I heard aluminum hoods are lighter than Carbon Fiber... Is that true?
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Old Dec 15, 2007 | 02:10 PM
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here's a few pics installed as promised.
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Old Dec 15, 2007 | 03:21 PM
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Originally Posted by agallardo
I heard aluminum hoods are lighter than Carbon Fiber... Is that true?
Nooope. Mine weighs about 5-6 pounds.
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Old Dec 15, 2007 | 03:54 PM
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Originally Posted by darksider
Why are you getting a new hooh? dont you already got CF? BTW this is they guy from ccsf with the stock black rx7 (if you remember).
poooor me it is cracking =(
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Old Dec 15, 2007 | 03:57 PM
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No pins, Carbon Creations.

wow nice how much, I checked 599? is it just one piece hood with the scoop? mine is two piece.

5-6 pound, wow thats light weighted hood.
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Old Dec 15, 2007 | 03:58 PM
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ill probably get this one

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Old Dec 15, 2007 | 03:59 PM
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just make sure get it from direct dealer from VIS if you do, I regret it I bought it online from ebay.
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Old Dec 15, 2007 | 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.
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Old Dec 15, 2007 | 04:05 PM
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From the link that phoenix7 posted, proof that marketers of aftermarket hoods don't know **** about aerodynamics...



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Old Dec 15, 2007 | 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.
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Old Dec 15, 2007 | 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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Old Dec 15, 2007 | 04:37 PM
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Originally Posted by 10thslydur
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
you said you got it from VIS. may I see some picture of it and under the hood? I just want to compare it, thanks a lot.
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Old Dec 15, 2007 | 04:53 PM
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Originally Posted by CarzArKoo1
^^ 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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Old Dec 15, 2007 | 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.
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Old Dec 15, 2007 | 06:18 PM
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Originally Posted by CarzArKoo1
wow nice how much, I checked 599? is it just one piece hood with the scoop? mine is two piece.

5-6 pound, wow thats light weighted hood.
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.
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Old Dec 15, 2007 | 07:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Slammedblk7
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 know but my problem is my latch is cracking, bad thing.

and what is the user name for carbon creation on ebay.
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