Choice CF Hood and Trunk
04-17-2009, 12:25 PM
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Can't say about CF for our Max's, but I say approach buying one with caution. Make sure it has near OEM attachment hardware, especially the front latch. My son had one installed "professionally" on his Prelude. A few weeks later was traveling down the highway, and it let go at the front hood latch. Needless to say it slammed back onto his windshield and then went tumbling off the highway, never to be seen again.
(he knew it wasn't worth going back to get after that)
(he knew it wasn't worth going back to get after that)
04-17-2009, 02:30 PM
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Assuming your car is still bone *** stock like it is in your pictures, the last thing I'd be doing is carbon fiber hood and trunk you'll look lame. In my opinion, and I'm sure most everyone else on her.. But it's your money. have fun. post pics when it's done
04-18-2009, 08:22 AM
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It wont happen again.
Originally Posted by ZaxWhite97Max
Assuming your car is still bone *** stock like it is in your pictures, the last thing I'd be doing is carbon fiber hood and trunk you'll look lame. In my opinion, and I'm sure most everyone else on here... But it's your money. have fun. post pics when it's done
04-18-2009, 10:03 AM
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Can't say about CF for our Max's, but I say approach buying one with caution. Make sure it has near OEM attachment hardware, especially the front latch. My son had one installed "professionally" on his Prelude. A few weeks later was traveling down the highway, and it let go at the front hood latch. Needless to say it slammed back onto his windshield and then went tumbling off the highway, never to be seen again. (he knew it wasn't worth going back to get after that)
(he knew it wasn't worth going back to get after that)You're right, I should have. Ill remember this.
It wont happen again.
Im simply creating a list of things im planning on doing to the car. A drop, nice rims, FX Retro, LED tail retro, paint job, 00VI, among other preformance upgrades will come first. Just simply entertaining ideas, you got any?
It wont happen again.
Im simply creating a list of things im planning on doing to the car. A drop, nice rims, FX Retro, LED tail retro, paint job, 00VI, among other preformance upgrades will come first. Just simply entertaining ideas, you got any?
There are many carbon fiber hood manufactures out there, from my personal experience VIS has the best quality however they costs a bit more.
For the trunk, go with Ionicdynamics.com
http://www.ionicdynamics.com/1997-99CFtrunk.html
04-18-2009, 10:37 AM
#7
Indeed. IMO, you'd be an idiot to drive around at highway speeds with a CF hood without hood pins, or at least some sort of secondary latching system.
04-23-2009, 03:41 PM
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04-23-2009, 03:45 PM
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Fixed just for you Flava.
04-23-2009, 10:56 PM
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Its a tought decision for me here guys.
My hood(as well as my roof) has a LOT of hail damage, nothing really extreme. There are just so many little dings in it. Im not exactly sure what someone would charge to fix it, thats why im looking at a new hood.
If i were to purchase a new hood, it would either be a CF(as well as purchasing a new CF trunk), or just get a new hood and have it painted QN0. Either way, a hood will cost anywhere from $300-$600, which im willing to pay.
Which way would some of you go? Just get the dents fixed, a new QN0 hood, or CF?
Just looking for ideas really.
My hood(as well as my roof) has a LOT of hail damage, nothing really extreme. There are just so many little dings in it. Im not exactly sure what someone would charge to fix it, thats why im looking at a new hood.
If i were to purchase a new hood, it would either be a CF(as well as purchasing a new CF trunk), or just get a new hood and have it painted QN0. Either way, a hood will cost anywhere from $300-$600, which im willing to pay.
Which way would some of you go? Just get the dents fixed, a new QN0 hood, or CF?
Just looking for ideas really.
04-24-2009, 07:16 AM
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Its a tought decision for me here guys.
My hood(as well as my roof) has a LOT of hail damage, nothing really extreme. There are just so many little dings in it. Im not exactly sure what someone would charge to fix it, thats why im looking at a new hood.
If i were to purchase a new hood, it would either be a CF(as well as purchasing a new CF trunk), or just get a new hood and have it painted QN0. Either way, a hood will cost anywhere from $300-$600, which im willing to pay.
Which way would some of you go? Just get the dents fixed, a new QN0 hood, or CF?
Just looking for ideas really.
My hood(as well as my roof) has a LOT of hail damage, nothing really extreme. There are just so many little dings in it. Im not exactly sure what someone would charge to fix it, thats why im looking at a new hood.
If i were to purchase a new hood, it would either be a CF(as well as purchasing a new CF trunk), or just get a new hood and have it painted QN0. Either way, a hood will cost anywhere from $300-$600, which im willing to pay.
Which way would some of you go? Just get the dents fixed, a new QN0 hood, or CF?
Just looking for ideas really.
However things to be considered,
If you do get a CF hood I highly recommened getting it clear coated. The resin/gel coating thats on the hoods is very thin and the heat form the motor will eventually cause the clear to wear thin and it also tunr that funky greenish color. Trust me, Im on my third CF
hood.WIth that said, most of the cheaper hoods go for about 400+ with shipping. Not sure what most shops will charge to have it cleared but my body shop charged me 250.00 to shoot my VIS hood.
Also, as mentioned before if your car is mostly stock having a CF hood is going to look a bit odd on your car.
The other option like youve already stated would to buy a new hood and have it painted or you could possibly find a used hood in QNO for a decent price.
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