KBD CF Hood is finally here!! Pics inside
01-23-2003, 04:24 PM
#1
KBD CF Hood is finally here!! Pics inside
after two long month of proto-typing, the 1st hood is finally done.
i've put the hood on my car this morning and so far so good.
here's some pictures of the hood. i'll be taking more pictures tomorrow after a car wash.
http://images.cardomain.com/installs...7_136_full.jpg
http://images.cardomain.com/installs...7_135_full.jpg
http://images.cardomain.com/installs...7_134_full.jpg
http://images.cardomain.com/installs...7_133_full.jpg
the hood will be going into production next week once the shop takes delivery of the hood latches.
the first 10 hoods will be $390 plus shipping.
after that, it'll be $420 plus shipping.
the shipping will run around $150.
i already have list of people who signed up for the hood from the very first post i made.
here's the list i have so far.
me
gunmax
lcf
deac
BluByu2k2
MyownNismo
Edward Lee
let me know if i've forgotten anyone.
tip for local people(La Habra, Fullerton, El Monte etc)..if you come to the shop(in Brea) and pick up your hood, you can save alot. just take off your stock hood and drive to the shop.
i've put the hood on my car this morning and so far so good.
here's some pictures of the hood. i'll be taking more pictures tomorrow after a car wash.
http://images.cardomain.com/installs...7_136_full.jpg
http://images.cardomain.com/installs...7_135_full.jpg
http://images.cardomain.com/installs...7_134_full.jpg
http://images.cardomain.com/installs...7_133_full.jpg
the hood will be going into production next week once the shop takes delivery of the hood latches.
the first 10 hoods will be $390 plus shipping.
after that, it'll be $420 plus shipping.
the shipping will run around $150.
i already have list of people who signed up for the hood from the very first post i made.
here's the list i have so far.
me
gunmax
lcf
deac
BluByu2k2
MyownNismo
Edward Lee
let me know if i've forgotten anyone.
tip for local people(La Habra, Fullerton, El Monte etc)..if you come to the shop(in Brea) and pick up your hood, you can save alot. just take off your stock hood and drive to the shop.
01-23-2003, 09:22 PM
#12
Originally posted by emax95
Looks nice. BTW I know there is a shipping service out there that ships a flat rate of $95ish. I know max8mycash was gonna use it in his attempted CF GD.
Looks nice. BTW I know there is a shipping service out there that ships a flat rate of $95ish. I know max8mycash was gonna use it in his attempted CF GD.
01-24-2003, 12:20 AM
#18
Originally posted by max'n out
Looks from the pics as there is a gap around the head light area. Or is that just the pic.
Looks from the pics as there is a gap around the head light area. Or is that just the pic.
i'm working on cutting shipping prices as we speak. KBD can't really offer same shipping prices companies like VIS can. KBD is a lot smaller company that produces higher quality projects. but, i'll give it a try.
01-24-2003, 12:53 AM
#19
Originally posted by irvine78
there's a slight gap above the tail lights and the front grill because right now i'm missing the rubber piece that sits on top of them.
i'm working on cutting shipping prices as we speak. KBD can't really offer same shipping prices companies like VIS can. KBD is a lot smaller company that produces higher quality projects. but, i'll give it a try.
there's a slight gap above the tail lights and the front grill because right now i'm missing the rubber piece that sits on top of them.
i'm working on cutting shipping prices as we speak. KBD can't really offer same shipping prices companies like VIS can. KBD is a lot smaller company that produces higher quality projects. but, i'll give it a try.
headlights right? =P or did you make a carbonfiber trunklid too! 
Mr. moneybags.
01-24-2003, 05:36 AM
#20
Is it just me....
...or am I the only one who thinks that carbon fiber hoods are ugly and completely mismatched with the paint job of a car? I understand the benefits of strength and light weight of carbon fiber, but if only the hood is done it looks really ugly. Unless you were to paint this the color of the car (kinda takes away from the carbon fiber thing though) it just sticks out WAY to much for me. It looks as bad as when people get a body kit and don't paint it for a year or so (or ever).
Don't get me wrong, the hood looks like a good quality carbon fiber hood but unless the whole car is carbon fiber it doesn't seem to fit.
Am I missing something here?
Don't get me wrong, the hood looks like a good quality carbon fiber hood but unless the whole car is carbon fiber it doesn't seem to fit.
Am I missing something here?
01-24-2003, 06:24 AM
#21
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Re: Is it just me....
Originally posted by spta97
...or am I the only one who thinks that carbon fiber hoods are ugly and completely mismatched with the paint job of a car? I understand the benefits of strength and light weight of carbon fiber, but if only the hood is done it looks really ugly. Unless you were to paint this the color of the car (kinda takes away from the carbon fiber thing though) it just sticks out WAY to much for me. It looks as bad as when people get a body kit and don't paint it for a year or so (or ever).
Don't get me wrong, the hood looks like a good quality carbon fiber hood but unless the whole car is carbon fiber it doesn't seem to fit.
Am I missing something here?
...or am I the only one who thinks that carbon fiber hoods are ugly and completely mismatched with the paint job of a car? I understand the benefits of strength and light weight of carbon fiber, but if only the hood is done it looks really ugly. Unless you were to paint this the color of the car (kinda takes away from the carbon fiber thing though) it just sticks out WAY to much for me. It looks as bad as when people get a body kit and don't paint it for a year or so (or ever).
Don't get me wrong, the hood looks like a good quality carbon fiber hood but unless the whole car is carbon fiber it doesn't seem to fit.
Am I missing something here?
I was flipping through the new "NOPI Magazine" (you guys seen that one yet???), and there is a car in there with EVERYTHING made of carbon. Hell, he even used kevlar to weave the seatcovers! Looks like $hit, IMO. Just a taste of carbon is sweet... overkill is not.
I WANT ONE TOO
01-24-2003, 07:10 AM
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I'm not to into the look either. But I see one benefit to being able to make these. If they could make one with a dimple to make room for oh say a turbo, a SC or Ethan's Z manifold swap. Then I could see getting one.
01-24-2003, 07:30 AM
#25
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Originally posted by PCGuRu2K
The fitting looks a lot better then the VIS.. On mines there a lil more of a gap in the front. Are your sides even as well?
The fitting looks a lot better then the VIS.. On mines there a lil more of a gap in the front. Are your sides even as well?
01-24-2003, 08:27 AM
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finally...
Originally posted by irvine78
there's a slight gap above the tail lights and the front grill because right now i'm missing the rubber piece that sits on top of them.
i'm working on cutting shipping prices as we speak. KBD can't really offer same shipping prices companies like VIS can. KBD is a lot smaller company that produces higher quality projects. but, i'll give it a try.
there's a slight gap above the tail lights and the front grill because right now i'm missing the rubber piece that sits on top of them.
i'm working on cutting shipping prices as we speak. KBD can't really offer same shipping prices companies like VIS can. KBD is a lot smaller company that produces higher quality projects. but, i'll give it a try.
I've waited to see what your hood was going to look like as opposed to just going ahead and getting a VIS one. The pics look good but what do you think overall man? You're the only one thats gotten a close up look? KBD you say has better quality than VIS so... what your overall review of your hood and tell us again what make it better!!! Just trying to be an educated shopper... Thanx again Hoon for your efforts.
Deac
01-24-2003, 09:22 AM
#28
I am curious about of the benefit of a CF hood, also. I understand that it would be lighter/stronger. How much lighter? With the frame it looks like the weight savings would only be in the sheet metal vs the CF (don't know if this would be significant). I think the hood looks good and appears to be of good quality/fit, but would there be any real benefit, other than being able to say 'I've got a CF hood'? Just curious ... Could influence decision.
Gail
Gail
01-24-2003, 12:29 PM
#29
Originally posted by PCGuRu2K
The fitting looks a lot better then the VIS.. On mines there a lil more of a gap in the front. Are your sides even as well?
The fitting looks a lot better then the VIS.. On mines there a lil more of a gap in the front. Are your sides even as well?
the sides are completely flush. i was really surprised and happy about that. no gaps just straight even lines all the way from the front of the car to the windshield.
am curious about of the benefit of a CF hood, also. I understand that it would be lighter/stronger. How much lighter? With the frame it looks like the weight savings would only be in the sheet metal vs the CF (don't know if this would be significant). I think the hood looks good and appears to be of good quality/fit, but would there be any real benefit, other than being able to say 'I've got a CF hood'? Just curious ... Could influence decision.
I've waited to see what your hood was going to look like as opposed to just going ahead and getting a VIS one. The pics look good but what do you think overall man? You're the only one thats gotten a close up look? KBD you say has better quality than VIS so... what your overall review of your hood and tell us again what make it better!!! Just trying to be an educated shopper... Thanx again Hoon for your efforts.
01-24-2003, 12:32 PM
#30
Originally posted by Colonel
How does a CF hood hold up to the "chipping"? That would be the WHOLE benefit for me. Getting rid of the chipping crappo paint hood. But needing hood pins kinda scares me.
How does a CF hood hold up to the "chipping"? That would be the WHOLE benefit for me. Getting rid of the chipping crappo paint hood. But needing hood pins kinda scares me.
01-24-2003, 12:33 PM
#31
Originally posted by irvine78
the sides are completely flush. i was really surprised and happy about that. no gaps just straight even lines all the way from the front of the car to the windshield.
the sides are completely flush. i was really surprised and happy about that. no gaps just straight even lines all the way from the front of the car to the windshield.
01-24-2003, 12:38 PM
#32
Originally posted by ohboiya
Does this necessarily mean that every single hood they produce will have sides that are completely flush?
Does this necessarily mean that every single hood they produce will have sides that are completely flush?
my car was never been in an accident, so i know the hood and the fenders lined up straight.
01-24-2003, 12:48 PM
#33
Originally posted by maximaman777
I'm not to into the look either. But I see one benefit to being able to make these. If they could make one with a dimple to make room for oh say a turbo, a SC or Ethan's Z manifold swap. Then I could see getting one.
I'm not to into the look either. But I see one benefit to being able to make these. If they could make one with a dimple to make room for oh say a turbo, a SC or Ethan's Z manifold swap. Then I could see getting one.
besides..u don't need a dimpled hood for a turbo anywayz.
01-24-2003, 01:02 PM
#35
Originally posted by irvine78
no. there's no gaurantee. but, as long as your car wasn't involved in a frontal collision or has frame damage, i don't see why not.
my car was never been in an accident, so i know the hood and the fenders lined up straight.
no. there's no gaurantee. but, as long as your car wasn't involved in a frontal collision or has frame damage, i don't see why not.
my car was never been in an accident, so i know the hood and the fenders lined up straight.
Are you saying that if I've been in an accident I may have frame damage? And the only way my hood will line up flush will be if the hood is damaged in such a way that the damaged hood lines up with the damaged frame?
01-24-2003, 01:15 PM
#36
Originally posted by ohboiya
Hmm ... that doesn't make sense .. well not entirely.
Are you saying that if I've been in an accident I may have frame damage? And the only way my hood will line up flush will be if the hood is damaged in such a way that the damaged hood lines up with the damaged frame?
Hmm ... that doesn't make sense .. well not entirely.
Are you saying that if I've been in an accident I may have frame damage? And the only way my hood will line up flush will be if the hood is damaged in such a way that the damaged hood lines up with the damaged frame?
if you had frame damage or any fender damage, obviously the hood will line up as well as cars with no accidents.
01-24-2003, 01:25 PM
#37
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OK
Originally posted by irvine78
the shop will not produce any CF hoods with dimples or scoops. they're looking for much broader appeal and market.
besides..u don't need a dimpled hood for a turbo anywayz.
the shop will not produce any CF hoods with dimples or scoops. they're looking for much broader appeal and market.
besides..u don't need a dimpled hood for a turbo anywayz.
Will KBD take care of making holes for the hood latches and wasker nozzels or would we have to do that on our own?
Deac
Hoon needs those.
01-24-2003, 05:36 PM
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Re: Re: Re: OK
Originally posted by lcf
Heh, should've waited on the CF hood???
How's the APC wing looking? Installed? Pics? 
Heh, should've waited on the CF hood???
How's the APC wing looking? Installed? Pics?
Deac