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Old 08-24-05, 12:54 PM
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mazdaspeed hood, fiberglass

Does anyone know where i can get a mazda speed hood for my 3rd gen in canada
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Originally Posted by rx speed
Does anyone know where i can get a mazda speed hood for my 3rd gen in canada
Try http://www.mazdamotorsports.com/weba...0001&langId=-1


For a replica in carbon fiber top, and fiberglass bottom with same weight as the stock hood try http://www.atihun.com/ati-hardt.html
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atihun hoods come very highly reccomended, as from many of my readings.
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^^^ Yup! Contact Attila or Mike. They sell Mazdaspeed Replica hoods in carbon fiber and fiberglass.

http://www.atihun.com
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If you planned on painting the hood anyway, is there a big advantage (ie, other than looks) in getting the carbon fiber over the fiberglass?
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Originally Posted by airborne
If you planned on painting the hood anyway, is there a big advantage (ie, other than looks) in getting the carbon fiber over the fiberglass?
I would be real careful I saw a scoot style hood up close. Fit was poor and it was quite wavy. Didn' t catch who made it but it would taken 5 hours plus to get it flat and not sure you could do much with gaps on the edges. I would stay with fiberglass if you painting it other wise you wasting money on a fad that will be covered up.
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Carbon fiber is stronger and usually lighter. The weight difference between a stock hood and a mazdaspeed hood outa fiberglass or carbon fiber is minor.
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atihun makes good stuff.
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atihun makes a great hood. I have the hood on my car and it fits great. Last summer when the hood was delivered cracked, it was easy to get a replacement. Great guy to do business with, I bought the (his) carbon fiber door sills and will install them soon.
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I got my carbon fiber hood from Atihun as well. Great guys. It was even personally delivered to my house. I also bought their carbon fiber door sills. All their products are great, great quality. They were worth every single penny.
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Thanks

I think I'll go with Aithun, hope they ship to canada
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Originally Posted by FLA94FD
I would be real careful I saw a scoot style hood up close. Fit was poor and it was quite wavy. Didn' t catch who made it but it would taken 5 hours plus to get it flat and not sure you could do much with gaps on the edges. I would stay with fiberglass if you painting it other wise you wasting money on a fad that will be covered up.
Please explain why your are bad-mouthing the Scoot hood when this thread is about the MS hood?

I have seen the Atihun stuff in person and it fits great. No replica (save Chucks's) can match the quality and fitment you can expect from either one of these guys.




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