CarbonEFX Carbon Fiber GT Hood for FC3S
07-13-12, 03:10 AM
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How functional is this hood as far as actual cooling goes? I've always been a little confused about the backwards air intake setup... If it works though, this would work way better than stock for me cause my radiator (obviously), intercooler & oil cooler are all mounted in the front. And with the stock vent all the air is kinda forced closer to the back of the engine and obviously is a little less efficient for my setup ><
10-09-12, 09:44 PM
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Here are a couple I snapped:
https://i.imgur.com/p2BEW.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/os6N5.jpg
It's not perfect, but it's pretty damn good. There are a couple spots in the weave that get a little out of line and a small rough spot that I may be able to lightly sand and buff out. I'm happy with it, it's one of the most affordable CF hoods I've found with a bad *** vent scheme. Imperfections though they may be, they also speak to the fact that it was handmade. I did appreciate the tag under the hood with a serial number and such, I'll have to take more pics sometime. It won't go on the car very soon though. I work full time, I'm finishing an engineering degree, the car doesn't even have a motor in it and I'm still waiting on other parts. It's like life is procrastinating me.
https://i.imgur.com/p2BEW.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/os6N5.jpg
It's not perfect, but it's pretty damn good. There are a couple spots in the weave that get a little out of line and a small rough spot that I may be able to lightly sand and buff out. I'm happy with it, it's one of the most affordable CF hoods I've found with a bad *** vent scheme. Imperfections though they may be, they also speak to the fact that it was handmade. I did appreciate the tag under the hood with a serial number and such, I'll have to take more pics sometime. It won't go on the car very soon though. I work full time, I'm finishing an engineering degree, the car doesn't even have a motor in it and I'm still waiting on other parts. It's like life is procrastinating me.
11-13-12, 11:56 AM
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11-13-12, 10:54 PM
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Any chance we could get some pics of this on cars, without the huge obnoxious watermark? Potentially interested in this, but would like to get a better idea of what it looks like on a car.
Also would appreciate info regarding whether I'm actually seeing a hood latch in post 20; is that a functional hood latch on a CF hood?
Finally, any solid numbers on weight of this? Has anyone measured if/how much this reduces temperatures under the hood, or if it increases airflow through the radiator?
Also would appreciate info regarding whether I'm actually seeing a hood latch in post 20; is that a functional hood latch on a CF hood?
Finally, any solid numbers on weight of this? Has anyone measured if/how much this reduces temperatures under the hood, or if it increases airflow through the radiator?
11-30-12, 08:28 AM
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sorry bud I saw your post but I've been pretty busy lately and I think my motor just went south! I'll post some pictures soon as I get home I'm not sure how to do it so it might take me a while. i love it because its modest not too flashy but noticeable. it does have a functional hood latch but as stated before probably should use hood pins for safety. As far as the hood cooling the motor I would say it's better than stock making some air dams would make it way more functional.
12-04-12, 09:55 PM
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sorry bud I saw your post but I've been pretty busy lately and I think my motor just went south! I'll post some pictures soon as I get home I'm not sure how to do it so it might take me a while. i love it because its modest not too flashy but noticeable. it does have a functional hood latch but as stated before probably should use hood pins for safety. As far as the hood cooling the motor I would say it's better than stock making some air dams would make it way more functional.
Will definitely be looking forward to some proper pictures; ZN Performance damaged my hood (basically took a hammer to it, as best I can tell) while at the shop, and I'm leaning towards a new hood over trying to repair and repaint the stock one. This one seems really enticing.
Good Work
10-24-13, 04:48 PM
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yeah that is lex kings car. i bought this hood last month and got it for 512.00 plus shipping the hood is amazing but im not putting it on the car yet bc i have plenty to do under the hood yet ha ha. i didn't get it off here though i got it from vivid racing. Wasn't sure what to think at first buying from them but everything went well.
