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I'm not so sure you can get one anymore, honestly, unless somebody still has the mold and would make you one. I'm sure they'd charge you $700+ though
Back about 2003, when the 3rd gen "community" here was still thriving, it took us quite a bit of effort even then to beg/prod Fiber Images to build hoods for us through a group deal. I had one of the original 10 hoods, but it started to crap out after about a year or so and I sold it. Your best bet would probably be to find a used one somehow, although if it's one of the original ones I'd bet it's pretty jacked up by now unless it sat in a shaded garage this whole time
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damn i miss those hoods, James didn't know you had one back in the day?
drifter_240sx: it will be harder now as what James said, for you to come across a good C/F hood for the 3rd gen. and even if you do find someone that has the mold they will charge you an arm and a leg. good luck on the search.
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Fiber Images will still make one for you, but the price will be over $700. I think they do not sell directly to the public, so you have to find a dealer.
yep, slim chances on finding one unless its custom. they really only make CF hoods for older cars that are still popular like 240sx
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1992 GXE l 414,000km on original tranny and original VG30E l Pioneer Premier 12" 3500w subwoofer l 600w amp l JVC H/U l aftermarket fog lights l 2.5" Magnaflow catback exhaust l Momo summer rims l Stock winter rims l Sparco Sprint driver/passenger seat w/drivers 6 point harness l Sparco Volanti steering wheel l Castrol Syntec oil/premium Vpower gas
Future mods- 5spd swap, Z31 turbo w/intercooler
This winters mods- Z31 hood scoop, digital cluster swap, lowering springs
yep, slim chances on finding one unless its custom. they really only make CF hoods for older cars that are still popular like 240sx
damn, this is killing me. the previous previous owner had one on it. he sold it right before the last owner got ahold of it.... well does any one else wanna go in on some?
i know i have had 18 240's, i know them very well. thus i stick with nissans
damn, this is killing me. the previous previous owner had one on it. he sold it right before the last owner got ahold of it.... well does any one else wanna go in on some?
i know i have had 18 240's, i know them very well. thus i stick with nissans
you may wanna go back to 240s, then, for performance. a 3rd gen is fun, but you will spend half as much on two 240's, already modded, and fun on a track, than you would to make a single maxima semi-fun.
not saying a maxima can't be modded, it's just not cost effective, fun to $ ratio.
you may wanna go back to 240s, then, for performance. a 3rd gen is fun, but you will spend half as much on two 240's, already modded, and fun on a track, than you would to make a single maxima semi-fun.
not saying a maxima can't be modded, it's just not cost effective, fun to $ ratio.
mine is already fun....
-t3/60 trim Garret
-370cc Injectors
-HKS SS BOV
-Tial waste gate
-Z32 maf
-JWT ECU
you may wanna go back to 240s, then, for performance. a 3rd gen is fun, but you will spend half as much on two 240's, already modded, and fun on a track, than you would to make a single maxima semi-fun.
not saying a maxima can't be modded, it's just not cost effective, fun to $ ratio.
troof... they DO make great family/dd cars tho, and they will impress most people in that sense (ie, they outperform MOST other family cars in their age/class group).. just don't expect it to compete against or feel like a comparably-sized/powered rwd/awd vehicle and you won't be disappointed.
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Originally Posted by JasonOksa
Horsepower, torque and speed are all known by The State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, and reproductive disorders.
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Originally Posted by bigleman
how much would it cost to resleeve?
how does an aluminum motor form rust on the cylinder walls???
DO NOT PM ME ABOUT PROBLEMS WITH YOUR CAR UNLESS I TELL YOU TO. THAT'S WHAT THE FORUM IS FOR
troof... they DO make great family/dd cars tho, and they will impress most people in that sense (ie, they outperform MOST other family cars in their age/class group).. just don't expect it to compete against or feel like a comparably-sized/powered rwd/awd vehicle and you won't be disappointed.
mine will compete with most of the new cars in its class
mine will compete with most of the new cars in its class
well when you have that much power, anything will be fast... it's just a matter of how much money you have to spend to get there by modifying an older slower car vs starting with a car that was already fast-ish to start with. but if the total cost of your car + all mods is less than the price of say a 5-year-old TL or some-such, then you are ahead of the game.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JasonOksa
Horsepower, torque and speed are all known by The State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, and reproductive disorders.
Quote:
Originally Posted by bigleman
how much would it cost to resleeve?
how does an aluminum motor form rust on the cylinder walls???
DO NOT PM ME ABOUT PROBLEMS WITH YOUR CAR UNLESS I TELL YOU TO. THAT'S WHAT THE FORUM IS FOR
well when you have that much power, anything will be fast... it's just a matter of how much money you have to spend to get there by modifying an older slower car vs starting with a car that was already fast-ish to start with. but if the total cost of your car + all mods is less than the price of say a 5-year-old TL or some-such, then you are ahead of the game.
considering i only paid 900 for the car already boosted...... im just going threw it and replacing all the old and worn parts. oh and fixing the previous owners mistakes....
considering i only paid 900 for the car already boosted...... im just going threw it and replacing all the old and worn parts. oh and fixing the previous owners mistakes....
IE not using stainless steel exhuast piping
is this the one that was on here a few months ago that the dude from indiana or something turbo'd and immediately sold?
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JasonOksa
Horsepower, torque and speed are all known by The State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, and reproductive disorders.
Quote:
Originally Posted by bigleman
how much would it cost to resleeve?
how does an aluminum motor form rust on the cylinder walls???
DO NOT PM ME ABOUT PROBLEMS WITH YOUR CAR UNLESS I TELL YOU TO. THAT'S WHAT THE FORUM IS FOR
Fiber Images will still make one for you, but the price will be over $700. I think they do not sell directly to the public, so you have to find a dealer.
Plus the $150 or so they'll charge for shipping
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Good working door lock timers $20 shipped. PM me if interested
damn, this is killing me. the previous previous owner had one on it. he sold it right before the last owner got ahold of it.... well does any one else wanna go in on some?
i know i have had 18 240's, i know them very well. thus i stick with nissans
if shipping wouldnt be so expensive i would definitely go in on a group buy
gotta agree that 240sx are a more fun car though, they have a sick body design and when you watch people rip those things down the touge in Japan its amazing
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1992 GXE l 414,000km on original tranny and original VG30E l Pioneer Premier 12" 3500w subwoofer l 600w amp l JVC H/U l aftermarket fog lights l 2.5" Magnaflow catback exhaust l Momo summer rims l Stock winter rims l Sparco Sprint driver/passenger seat w/drivers 6 point harness l Sparco Volanti steering wheel l Castrol Syntec oil/premium Vpower gas
Future mods- 5spd swap, Z31 turbo w/intercooler
This winters mods- Z31 hood scoop, digital cluster swap, lowering springs
I have a Fiber Images hood that's brand new, never installed. It's in my basement waiting for a clear coat before I actually start using it. I'm willing to put money on that it's the last one in existence that's brand new.
How much would YOU pay for it?
Oh yeah.... be jealous. Get ready for a wicked paint job on that hood, too.
And no... I have nothing valuable to add to this thread.
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I have a Fiber Images hood that's brand new, never installed. It's in my basement waiting for a clear coat before I actually start using it. I'm willing to put money on that it's the last one in existence that's brand new.
How much would YOU pay for it?
Oh yeah.... be jealous. Get ready for a wicked paint job on that hood, too.
And no... I have nothing valuable to add to this thread.
i'll give you $5 for it and you pay for shipping.
you been M.I.A. buddy. long time.
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'93 GXE 5-spd - sporting JDM power fold heated mirrors.
'97 SE Auto - finally running.
'08 BMW 335i Twin Turbo 6-speed - d/d temp.
Maximusve92 (something like that) is selling his '92 SE in the for sale forum. Says he has a CF hood on it. Maybe if one of you guys pony up enough dough he'll part with it..
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Actually the $700 will be with shipping. List on the hood is @$525
what so you know of a place that sells them?
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Originally Posted by traxtar944
I have a Fiber Images hood that's brand new, never installed. It's in my basement waiting for a clear coat before I actually start using it. I'm willing to put money on that it's the last one in existence that's brand new.
How much would YOU pay for it?
Oh yeah.... be jealous. Get ready for a wicked paint job on that hood, too.
And no... I have nothing valuable to add to this thread.
I hate you! what would it take to pry it from your hands?
When I got mine (3 years ago) there was a place in Indiana named Alter Ego Performance that was a dealer. They aren't around now. The list was $525 and the shipping ran about $180.
I had to go to Fiber Images website and they had a list of dealers.
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1992 GXE l 414,000km on original tranny and original VG30E l Pioneer Premier 12" 3500w subwoofer l 600w amp l JVC H/U l aftermarket fog lights l 2.5" Magnaflow catback exhaust l Momo summer rims l Stock winter rims l Sparco Sprint driver/passenger seat w/drivers 6 point harness l Sparco Volanti steering wheel l Castrol Syntec oil/premium Vpower gas
Future mods- 5spd swap, Z31 turbo w/intercooler
This winters mods- Z31 hood scoop, digital cluster swap, lowering springs
I had mine cleared shortly after I got it and it held up great.
Yep, that's definitely a good idea. I know all these CF hood makers claim they have clearcoat on them but I think they're all just lying and it's merely just the resin. I know mine was just straight clear resin.
BTW, where you been d00d!
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Desperately looking for a 5 speed axle carrier bracket. Either VG or VE will work. PM me if you have one!
Good working door lock timers $20 shipped. PM me if interested
im putting all those suspension upgrades on my max. im going to make a full documentary for any other n00bs as soon as my post count is high enough to make my own damn posts
ok, drifter_240sx you will have to negotiate with traxtar for the hood my friend. it is brand new so make him an offer.
i tried contacting fiber images but there contact leank is down
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im putting all those suspension upgrades on my max. im going to make a full documentary for any other n00bs as soon as my post count is high enough to make my own damn posts
yea i was seriously surprized at how well it handled, it feels more like a 240 threw the corners....
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