| swol3 | 02-18-2004 06:01 PM |
reviews on carbon fiber hoods
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I got about 750 to spend on a hood. i was just looking at the
c-west cf hoods and wow 1400 bucks.
thinking of the OE tuning 6k cf hoods or VIS cf hoods.
has anyone had these hoods? if so how are the fitments?
thanks
c-west cf hoods and wow 1400 bucks.
thinking of the OE tuning 6k cf hoods or VIS cf hoods.
has anyone had these hoods? if so how are the fitments?
thanks
| WRX8XB | 02-18-2004 06:37 PM |
i havn't had either but, i saw a carbon fiber images at [url]www.axronline.com[/url] for 600 bucks. the carbon images ones seem to be strong, they have videos of them dropping a wheel on the hood and nothin happens (to the hood). well good luck
Enjoi
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| Wolfen42 | 02-18-2004 10:53 PM |
Fiber images
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Yeah, I've got a fiber images hood and it seems to be plenty durable.
Oh yeah... I got mine from [URL=http://www.mmrusa.com/carbonhoods.htm]Mantaray Motorsports[/URL] I ordered it through a guy named Brian. Actually they used a pic of my car on their site... (grin) I really should send them one in sunnier weather...
I liked the way it looked with the original scoop better than with the CF scoop... ok... so I'm odd... :P
Here's a couple pics
[IMG]http://img24.photobucket.com/albums/v71/wolfen42/MySuby/SunnyDiagFrontRightishteenyeq.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img24.photobucket.com/albums/v71/wolfen42/MySuby/SunnyFrontRightTeeny.jpg[/IMG]
Oh yeah... I got mine from [URL=http://www.mmrusa.com/carbonhoods.htm]Mantaray Motorsports[/URL] I ordered it through a guy named Brian. Actually they used a pic of my car on their site... (grin) I really should send them one in sunnier weather...
I liked the way it looked with the original scoop better than with the CF scoop... ok... so I'm odd... :P
Here's a couple pics
[IMG]http://img24.photobucket.com/albums/v71/wolfen42/MySuby/SunnyDiagFrontRightishteenyeq.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img24.photobucket.com/albums/v71/wolfen42/MySuby/SunnyFrontRightTeeny.jpg[/IMG]
| swol3 | 02-19-2004 01:08 AM |
is the glossy finish reflection have a wavy effect? how does it compare to the stock hood? fitment, finish, weight?
| Wolfen42 | 02-19-2004 05:36 PM |
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by swol3 [/i]
[B]is the glossy finish reflection have a wavy effect? how does it compare to the stock hood? fitment, finish, weight? [/B][/QUOTE]
Sorry, wavy effect? I'm not quite sure what you mean.
It fit very nicely to the stock locations and
was incredibly light compared to the stock hood. I actually removed the stocker and installed the new CF hood all by my lonesome.
Finishwise.... I'm happy except for one area where it looks dusty due to some teeny pits in the finish.
[B]is the glossy finish reflection have a wavy effect? how does it compare to the stock hood? fitment, finish, weight? [/B][/QUOTE]
Sorry, wavy effect? I'm not quite sure what you mean.
It fit very nicely to the stock locations and
was incredibly light compared to the stock hood. I actually removed the stocker and installed the new CF hood all by my lonesome.
Finishwise.... I'm happy except for one area where it looks dusty due to some teeny pits in the finish.
| AWDWRXLOVER | 02-19-2004 06:03 PM |
VIS makes a good hood at a decent price too.[url]http://hometown.aol.com/awdwrx02/myhomepage/profile.html[/url]
| swol3 | 02-19-2004 06:21 PM |
wavy effect, kinda like a replica wing painted. u'll notice it.
anyways how does the stock intercooler seals fit on the CF hood? im planning to get the VIS cf hood.
anyways how does the stock intercooler seals fit on the CF hood? im planning to get the VIS cf hood.
| Wolfen42 | 02-19-2004 08:39 PM |
I had no problems putting all the stock underhood bits on mine. Including the heat blanket/fire blanket thingy... :)
I'd recommend NOT putting your hood pins where I did if you are planning on using those little key locking things.
I'd recommend NOT putting your hood pins where I did if you are planning on using those little key locking things.
| file_id | 02-19-2004 10:22 PM |
I would vouch for VIS hoods and work with them every day. Fitment is real good good. Comes with the latch and everything already. All you have to do is install it. If you have any other questions just ask. I can take close up pictures of some if you want.
| swol3 | 02-20-2004 12:32 AM |
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by file_id [/i]
[B]I would vouch for VIS hoods and work with them every day. Fitment is real good good. Comes with the latch and everything already. All you have to do is install it. If you have any other questions just ask. I can take close up pictures of some if you want. [/B][/QUOTE]
That would be greatly appreciated. Please show me pics of the IC seals/splitter, and the reflection glare shot.
thanks:)
[B]I would vouch for VIS hoods and work with them every day. Fitment is real good good. Comes with the latch and everything already. All you have to do is install it. If you have any other questions just ask. I can take close up pictures of some if you want. [/B][/QUOTE]
That would be greatly appreciated. Please show me pics of the IC seals/splitter, and the reflection glare shot.
thanks:)
| WuWrx | 02-20-2004 01:09 AM |
my friend have VIS hood on his car and i think its really nice. if you are interested in the VIS hood i can tell my friend to hook u up. :)
| wrxecution | 02-20-2004 01:14 AM |
how do c/f hoods for wrxs react to cold weather i have one on my 300z and it bows up bad every time it gets below 40
| wrx112 | 02-20-2004 01:49 AM |
the OEM CF hood is actually heavier then the stock WRX hood
| WuWrx | 02-20-2004 02:09 AM |
swol3: your PM box is full, so i cant reply to your PM
| Einsti3n | 02-20-2004 04:10 AM |
what sort of hood pins did you use on your hood?
| MyFirstDeuce | 02-20-2004 11:55 AM |
Wolfen,
same question. what kind of hood pins do u use?
same question. what kind of hood pins do u use?
| swol3 | 02-20-2004 07:43 PM |
cleaned my box. sorry:p
| liigod | 02-20-2004 08:25 PM |
I have had gtp as well as seibon. Both were crap, that is all.
| Einsti3n | 02-21-2004 04:06 AM |
thats no good i just ordered a seibon hood.... and still what hood pins did you use, were they just sparco ones?
| SikofFalln | 02-21-2004 04:15 AM |
I had a VIS hood on my civic, I was very impressed with the quality and fit, so when the time comes to put one on the WRX that will be what it gets.
| swol3 | 02-21-2004 03:18 PM |
i was going for the VIS hood. now im getting a cf hood from
O.E Tuning. go check it out on their site. [url]www.oetuning.com[/url]
i think this hood is alot nicer to the already great VIS cf hood, which makes this oetuning hood the BOMB. :D
O.E Tuning. go check it out on their site. [url]www.oetuning.com[/url]
i think this hood is alot nicer to the already great VIS cf hood, which makes this oetuning hood the BOMB. :D
| Bumble Bee 03 | 02-21-2004 03:24 PM |
do u need to use hood pins with VIS hood? i dont really like them
thx peter
thx peter
| lil WRXer 760 | 02-21-2004 04:06 PM |
VIS hood and VIS trunk next week hopefully! I think VIS makes good products.
| lil WRXer 760 | 02-21-2004 04:06 PM |
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by piotrek_marika [/i]
[B]do u need to use hood pins with VIS hood? i dont really like them
thx peter [/B][/QUOTE]
I dont use hood pins....it does kid of flap around when going 75+ but its all good.
[B]do u need to use hood pins with VIS hood? i dont really like them
thx peter [/B][/QUOTE]
I dont use hood pins....it does kid of flap around when going 75+ but its all good.
| Bumble Bee 03 | 02-21-2004 08:22 PM |
thx for help, i will get the hood soon i hope:D
and i dont realy need put hood pins;)
Peter:banana:
and i dont realy need put hood pins;)
Peter:banana:
| ami2fst4u | 02-21-2004 11:12 PM |
Personally my only experience with a carbon fiber hood was with VIS. To be honest I wasn't happy with the quality at all, the weave wasn't straight, the underside looked like it was made by the cheapest of material, etc. Just didn't seem to be worth the money.
Rick
Rick
| MikalsWRX | 02-22-2004 09:48 AM |
No matter what quality hood you get and even if it comes with latches I would get the hood pins. Ive seen to many of my friends get hoods from VIS and other good companys only to have the blow up into the windsheild after several months. Im not saying it will happen to all hoods. But better safe then sorry. Laters Mikal
| digi | 02-22-2004 10:08 PM |
Carbon creations makes real decent CF stuff
[url]www.carbon-creations.com[/url]
[url]www.carbon-creations.com[/url]
| Rally Punx | 02-23-2004 09:56 PM |
Whatever you do, stay away from OE Tuning. Their CF products are total crap. Trust me, I have personal experience. Just do a search on OE Tuning or my name and you will see.
| swol3 | 02-24-2004 02:13 PM |
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Rally Punx [/i]
[B]Whatever you do, stay away from OE Tuning. Their CF products are total crap. Trust me, I have personal experience. Just do a search on OE Tuning or my name and you will see. [/B][/QUOTE]
are u serious? i was just about going to order from them.
[B]Whatever you do, stay away from OE Tuning. Their CF products are total crap. Trust me, I have personal experience. Just do a search on OE Tuning or my name and you will see. [/B][/QUOTE]
are u serious? i was just about going to order from them.
| Wolfen42 | 02-24-2004 05:30 PM |
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by wrx112 [/i]
[B]the OEM CF hood is actually heavier then the stock WRX hood [/B][/QUOTE]
If you mean OEM style CF hoods are heavier than the aluminum stocker... Get your facts straight or point out this overly heavy CF hood. Yes, the stock aluminum hood is light but a CF hood is noticeably lighter and easier to lift.
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
[B]the OEM CF hood is actually heavier then the stock WRX hood [/B][/QUOTE]
If you mean OEM style CF hoods are heavier than the aluminum stocker... Get your facts straight or point out this overly heavy CF hood. Yes, the stock aluminum hood is light but a CF hood is noticeably lighter and easier to lift.
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
| Wolfen42 | 02-24-2004 05:33 PM |
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by MikalsWRX [/i]
[B]No matter what quality hood you get and even if it comes with latches I would get the hood pins. Ive seen to many of my friends get hoods from VIS and other good companys only to have the blow up into the windsheild after several months. Im not saying it will happen to all hoods. But better safe then sorry. Laters Mikal [/B][/QUOTE]
Yup, the fiber images hood has a very nice underside with good quality fasteners but there was NO WAY I would have a composite hood on my car without hood pins.
(I just snagged some inexpensive aluminum pins. I'll copy Subiegal's hood pins choices once I start doing anything serious off road... :) )
[B]No matter what quality hood you get and even if it comes with latches I would get the hood pins. Ive seen to many of my friends get hoods from VIS and other good companys only to have the blow up into the windsheild after several months. Im not saying it will happen to all hoods. But better safe then sorry. Laters Mikal [/B][/QUOTE]
Yup, the fiber images hood has a very nice underside with good quality fasteners but there was NO WAY I would have a composite hood on my car without hood pins.
(I just snagged some inexpensive aluminum pins. I'll copy Subiegal's hood pins choices once I start doing anything serious off road... :) )
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