Hey guys (and girls)

Im interested into grabbing a carbon fiber hood for my FC.. but I have a trust issue when it comes to shipping to Canada. Has anyone bought one new from a specific company in the states or overseas? How was it for the shipping? Any damage? Im also not sure exactly what I want, I hear some replica cf hoods are great, while others dont line up and look like crap.. if anyone has some insight I would appreciate it greatly... maybe Im just better off waiting to find one for sale on the forum..

 

I should lead off with saying I bought an FD hood, but anyways...

My CF hood literally just arrived today and I just put it on my car. (I never really wanted one, but my car's hood was pretty badly damaged during shipping from Japan).

I bought a VIS racing Fuzion hood off of ebay from a seller named Trader Nas. I had no problems with shipping (however the shipping was $300. It arrived today special delivery, all customs fees paid by the seller and in perfect shape. It bolted on directly with an extremely minor alignment issue that was corrected in seconds.

I was satisfied with the transaction and would buy from him again. However, it should be noted that his ads say you'll get a set of free hood pins with purchase. After I bought the hood I was promptly contacted and informed that the hood pins were out of stock. I was slightly dismayed, but his communication was excellent.

Hope my experience helps you make a decision.

(I'll post pics of the hood later, I'm not at my house (my car is stored elsewhere for the winter) and I haven't unloaded my photos)

-Geoff

 

dayummm thanks Geoff, I appreciate it. If anyone else has experience with this feel free to chime in, Id like to get it ordered by months end.

 

One quick picture

Car still needs a lot of work:P



-Geoff

 

I picked up a Shine FG hood in May, I shipped it to Port Huron Michigan, drove down, and picked it up, the guy charged $5 to take delivery, and it was 60 something to get it back in the country for duty, I think total i paid less than 600 or 700.

 

Friend got a shine hood delivered, cost $200 to ship, and that is a flate rate, they will put as much stuff in the box as possible (if you have other buyers, then it brings the cost down) friend ordered a hood, I ordered side skirts, rear spoiler (x2) and front lip, it all fit In the box, so it was the flat $200 rate...


J.

 

Do you know where he bought it. I'm looking for specific trusted sellers with a good product

 

Um, he ordered it from shineautoproject. They're a vendor on this forum. On the home page, under vendors you can see they have their own subforum. Just call them, but keep in mind shine MAKES their own stuff, so if they don't have anything premade you will have to wait until it is made. Best bet is to start a shine groupbuy with other people in this section so you can split shipping/customs. I'm down to buy some fenders or something...

 

You better work on making your car run fast, cuz im gonna put ya in the wall

 

Jebus that picture is huge...

and its either bad fitment on the hood, or your bumper has the *sag* that effects quite a few older FD's...

and since I'm feeling generous this evening...

www.shineautoproject.com


J.

 

As stated in my post:

"Car still needs a lot of work"

The front bumper is garbage, it's on my "to replace" list, just like the hood was. This car will not be road ready for 2 years.

-Geoff

 

Thanks, sorry I was in tired work mode yesterday... So you are probably down for a few things too, thats good. Is there any interest from some more cdn forum members? oh and btw 2fierce... have you looked into shipping cost for that carpet and buckets... im anxious to get my black interior installed.

 

I think I would be interested in something. But not 100% when is this hapening

 

Don't forget the Fuel pump relay this time!
Its that little thing that makes Styx drive 1 hour to your house to put back in!..Brappp!

 

I would go for the vis racing fc drift hood. I was skeptical at first from the pictures I've seen. Went to a meet and seen an fc with it, and it was perfect fitment. Don't order off there site though, to pricey.

 

depending on when this shipment happens, I might be down for a rear diffuser..?

 

Haha oh man I remember that one... big noob mistake by me lol... ill try and remember that.
.. dave any chance your gping to toronto area soon or know someone headed down to you... I'm searxhing for a shipment driver..
Rather pay a friend then a company

 

Ill put you on my list.... I'm thinking about spring or arpund then... maybe get the deposits ahead or contact whatver company after to start production I'm case they are out of stock and busy... but I'm also exploring other ideas right now

 

I haven't entertained any plans to make a Parts run to the GTA lately Brent...so far all the stuff I bought is supposed to be showing Up at my house!
..amongst them will be TWO convertables!.One as soon as next week..
anyone know of a storage in the Ottawa area?..lol!

 

Hahaa I may have a place soon... have to check first though... I'm thinking under a car tarp building thing

 

I'd also be up for a Shine hood.(sexy style or the Dmax look alike).
keep me in the loop and lmk when or IF this is gonna turn into a group buy situation.Thanks.