| subyrally | 01-20-2006 01:46 AM |
cf hood issues
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i just got a vis cf hood for my 00 impreza. ive noticed that he center of the hood is rather flexable atspeeds over 55mph and lifts rather noticably over 65. has anyone else had this issue with light weight hoods? also, has any one found a way to keep the denter from lifting with out loosing the scoop?
also, i want to put in th stock vents from my hood, but the holes need to be trimmed slightly, can i just sand em down or use a dremel to open the holes up a little bit? ive never really done much with carbon fiber before.
thanks for the help, and i did search before i posted.
peace
tim c.
also, i want to put in th stock vents from my hood, but the holes need to be trimmed slightly, can i just sand em down or use a dremel to open the holes up a little bit? ive never really done much with carbon fiber before.
thanks for the help, and i did search before i posted.
peace
tim c.
| Uncle Ben | 01-20-2006 02:32 AM |
Have you thought about getting hood pins? If you don't mind the look that should solve the lift problem... unless it's only the hood scoop lifting, in which case I'm not sure how to solve that but if it's bolted in tightly I don't think it would fly off independently on the highway.
| subieworx | 01-20-2006 10:57 AM |
Now you know what we with 02 and up wrx/sti's feel like with the stock hoods.
| subyrally | 01-20-2006 12:00 PM |
[QUOTE=Uncle Ben]Have you thought about getting hood pins? If you don't mind the look that should solve the lift problem... unless it's only the hood scoop lifting, in which case I'm not sure how to solve that but if it's bolted in tightly I don't think it would fly off independently on the highway.[/QUOTE]
i thought about hood pins, but the front is secure on the latch and the rear isnt moving. i think its the scoop pulling up on the hood at speed. i doubt pins would fix the lifting issue with the scoop, unless i put em in the middle of the hood next to the scoop.
and subieworx, ive driven quite a few 02+ wrx's, they never flexed as much as my hood was the other day. granted, the winds were strong that day, something like 30-50mph. that might have been part of it.
i thought about hood pins, but the front is secure on the latch and the rear isnt moving. i think its the scoop pulling up on the hood at speed. i doubt pins would fix the lifting issue with the scoop, unless i put em in the middle of the hood next to the scoop.
and subieworx, ive driven quite a few 02+ wrx's, they never flexed as much as my hood was the other day. granted, the winds were strong that day, something like 30-50mph. that might have been part of it.
| subieworx | 01-20-2006 12:10 PM |
[QUOTE=subyrally]i thought about hood pins, but the front is secure on the latch and the rear isnt moving. i think its the scoop pulling up on the hood at speed. i doubt pins would fix the lifting issue with the scoop, unless i put em in the middle of the hood next to the scoop.
and subieworx, ive driven quite a few 02+ wrx's, they never flexed as much as my hood was the other day. granted, [b]the winds were strong that day, something like 30-50mph. that might have been part of it.[/b][/QUOTE]
You think??
and subieworx, ive driven quite a few 02+ wrx's, they never flexed as much as my hood was the other day. granted, [b]the winds were strong that day, something like 30-50mph. that might have been part of it.[/b][/QUOTE]
You think??
| RSman2.5 | 01-20-2006 06:06 PM |
I have the same car with the same hood. You should be fine. Mine does the same thing at higher free way speeds. I think it is the wind pulling up on the hoodscoop. The added lift just causes the hood to flex because it is light and thin. I would just check to make sure the hoodscoop is really tight, that could be the only problem. I have had my hood on for years and have no pins, never had a problem.
| subyrally | 01-20-2006 09:50 PM |
[QUOTE=subieworx]You think??[/QUOTE]
i know that was the problem, but i was still concerned about it cause it still lifts even on calm days.
i know that was the problem, but i was still concerned about it cause it still lifts even on calm days.
| STi-JDM | 01-20-2006 11:48 PM |
get the hood pins... :D it's worth it... trust me...
| subyrally | 01-21-2006 01:00 AM |
i dont want hood pins. i think they are kinda tacky and wont solve my problem
| NW OBS | 01-21-2006 01:06 AM |
[QUOTE=subyrally]i dont want hood pins. i think they are kinda tacky and wont solve my problem[/QUOTE]
Yep a bit rice, or old school hot rod for me too!
Yep a bit rice, or old school hot rod for me too!
| MikalsWRX | 01-21-2006 08:29 AM |
[QUOTE=subyrally]i dont want hood pins. i think they are kinda tacky and wont solve my problem[/QUOTE]
I use to think the same thing. It solved my problem. My hood and scoop use to flap everywhere. To the point where I was scared to to drive fast. I have hood pins now and the hood is solid. I would do it just for safety. Remember your latch on the hood is in fiberglass so eventually it will weaken an crack. It might work great now, but sooner ot later.
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/Mikalswrx/000149_img_666.jpg[/IMG]
I use to think the same thing. It solved my problem. My hood and scoop use to flap everywhere. To the point where I was scared to to drive fast. I have hood pins now and the hood is solid. I would do it just for safety. Remember your latch on the hood is in fiberglass so eventually it will weaken an crack. It might work great now, but sooner ot later.
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/Mikalswrx/000149_img_666.jpg[/IMG]
| subyrally | 01-21-2006 10:00 AM |
would be great if they made a non tacky hood pin set, i wouldnt mind em if they didnt have the crap thats above the hood. i can deal with the lock rings, but i dont like the pins and retaining clips that stick out on top of the hood.
| AugustusMaximus | 01-21-2006 03:39 PM |
I had this problem with my '02 and I removed the seal around my intercooler. Did you put the stock blockoff plate on the c/f hood? If not then you could try turning the scoop around and see if it helps(it does look ok). I got some hood pins from "paperchasin" that are carbon fiber and have a flushmounted key, not the pin that sticks up.
| subyrally | 01-21-2006 05:49 PM |
[QUOTE=AugustusMaximus]I had this problem with my '02 and I removed the seal around my intercooler. Did you put the stock blockoff plate on the c/f hood? If not then you could try turning the scoop around and see if it helps(it does look ok). I got some hood pins from "paperchasin" that are carbon fiber and have a flushmounted key, not the pin that sticks up.[/QUOTE]
hmm, that sounds like it could be a good idea
hmm, that sounds like it could be a good idea
| ten80 | 01-21-2006 06:09 PM |
you can get hood locks that lock with a cylindrical key and barely protrude above the hood. I've seen them on the Tarmac USA WRX, not sure who makes them
| subyrally | 01-21-2006 08:59 PM |
[QUOTE=ten80]you can get hood locks that lock with a cylindrical key and barely protrude above the hood. I've seen them on the Tarmac USA WRX, not sure who makes them[/QUOTE]
if some one could help me find these, id be greatful.
if some one could help me find these, id be greatful.
| Uncle Scotty | 01-21-2006 09:03 PM |
[url]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/Mikalswrx/000149_img_666.jpg[/url]
^^^^^^
:lol: :lol: :lol:
....w :rolleyes: w....
^^^^^^
:lol: :lol: :lol:
....w :rolleyes: w....
| subyrally | 01-22-2006 12:35 AM |
[QUOTE=Uncle Scotty][url]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/Mikalswrx/000149_img_666.jpg[/url]
^^^^^^
:lol: :lol: :lol:
....w :rolleyes: w....[/QUOTE]
smashy smashy!!
yeah, i am thinking about hood pins, i like the idea of the flush mounted pins that were mentioned. i was looking at hood pin kits at work tonight, the mr. gasket and apc kits are a bit too ricey for my liking, granted, the mistergasket kit looks to be the better of the two.
^^^^^^
:lol: :lol: :lol:
....w :rolleyes: w....[/QUOTE]
smashy smashy!!
yeah, i am thinking about hood pins, i like the idea of the flush mounted pins that were mentioned. i was looking at hood pin kits at work tonight, the mr. gasket and apc kits are a bit too ricey for my liking, granted, the mistergasket kit looks to be the better of the two.
| Uncle Scotty | 01-22-2006 03:08 AM |
....I've had to grind off and extract the key lock type after they rust a bit and refuse to function properly....or the key breaks....or they spin just spin.....or gets lost....or.....
CF hoods are mostest bestest left to the place that they really belong....the koo-koo show car
CF hoods are mostest bestest left to the place that they really belong....the koo-koo show car
| subyrally | 01-22-2006 08:05 AM |
[QUOTE=Uncle Scotty]....I've had to grind off and extract the key lock type after they rust a bit and refuse to function properly....or the key breaks....or they spin just spin.....or gets lost....or.....
CF hoods are mostest bestest left to the place that they really belong....the koo-koo show car[/QUOTE]
eh, i actually noticed the difference in handling that taking the weight off of the hood made. i like the hood on the car, it looks good and is super light.
CF hoods are mostest bestest left to the place that they really belong....the koo-koo show car[/QUOTE]
eh, i actually noticed the difference in handling that taking the weight off of the hood made. i like the hood on the car, it looks good and is super light.
| TooLow67 | 01-22-2006 10:19 AM |
do they made black hood pins? or maybe a blackish annodized pin kit? this way it wouldnt look at bad against the dark cf.
| Uncle Scotty | 01-22-2006 06:49 PM |
[QUOTE=subyrally]eh, i actually noticed the difference in handling that taking the weight off of the hood made. i like the hood on the car, it looks good and is super light.[/QUOTE]
...ya coulda got a REAL aluminum hood for that rig...probably about the same $$$, too :( ....but the koo-koo won :rolleyes:
...ya coulda got a REAL aluminum hood for that rig...probably about the same $$$, too :( ....but the koo-koo won :rolleyes:
| subyrally | 01-22-2006 07:12 PM |
[QUOTE=Uncle Scotty]...ya coulda got a REAL aluminum hood for that rig...probably about the same $$$, too :( ....but the koo-koo won :rolleyes:[/QUOTE]
alu hood for $150?!? where???
alu hood for $150?!? where???
| Uncle Scotty | 01-22-2006 08:30 PM |
[QUOTE=subyrally]alu hood for $150?!? where???[/QUOTE]
CF hood for $150.... :lol: :lol: :lol:
the aluminum one can be had for what you would pay a dealer for the steel one.....factory fit, factory part. No brainer.
CF hood for $150.... :lol: :lol: :lol:
the aluminum one can be had for what you would pay a dealer for the steel one.....factory fit, factory part. No brainer.
| Hondaslayer | 01-22-2006 08:34 PM |
Scotty,
An Aluminum hood for an RS is rather difficult to come by, and pricey. Not to mention he will have to have it painted afterwards as well.
Rough guesstimate, about $800.
CF hood, about $500.....
An Aluminum hood for an RS is rather difficult to come by, and pricey. Not to mention he will have to have it painted afterwards as well.
Rough guesstimate, about $800.
CF hood, about $500.....
| Uncle Scotty | 01-22-2006 09:31 PM |
[QUOTE=hondaslayer]Scotty,
An Aluminum hood for an RS is rather difficult to come by, and pricey. Not to mention he will have to have it painted afterwards as well.
Rough guesstimate, about $800.
CF hood, about $500.....[/QUOTE]
...meh...saw 'em somewhere fer $450 + shipping...WAY worth it ta me.
Ima gonna do a spec c aluminum trunk lid if i can find one when I gots da loot fer one.
OH YEAH.......ALL the '06 Impreza hoods are aluminum....flat or holed ones :devil:
An Aluminum hood for an RS is rather difficult to come by, and pricey. Not to mention he will have to have it painted afterwards as well.
Rough guesstimate, about $800.
CF hood, about $500.....[/QUOTE]
...meh...saw 'em somewhere fer $450 + shipping...WAY worth it ta me.
Ima gonna do a spec c aluminum trunk lid if i can find one when I gots da loot fer one.
OH YEAH.......ALL the '06 Impreza hoods are aluminum....flat or holed ones :devil:
| subyrally | 01-22-2006 09:36 PM |
well, if you can find an afordable aluminum hood and trunk for the gc impreza, let me know, granted, i still like the look of carbon fiber and i love the price i paid for it.
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