where to get a 3rd gen carbon hood?
07-25-2009, 11:49 PM
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where to get a 3rd gen carbon hood?
i have been searching for a week now and i cant seem ti find any one who sells a carbon hood for a 3rd gen, i already got a stillen lip in the works
so does any one know where to pick up a oem style carbon fiber hood for a 3rd gen max?
so does any one know where to pick up a oem style carbon fiber hood for a 3rd gen max?
07-26-2009, 08:02 AM
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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
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
07-26-2009, 09:57 AM
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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.
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.
07-27-2009, 06:47 PM
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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
07-27-2009, 07:18 PM
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not saying a maxima can't be modded, it's just not cost effective, fun to $ ratio.
07-27-2009, 07:30 PM
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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.
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
-suspension tech springs
-new kyb struts
-suspension tech swat bars
-front upper strut bar
and thats just a small list.....
plus i can fit my kids in it comfortably
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07-27-2009, 07:35 PM
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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.
not saying a maxima can't be modded, it's just not cost effective, fun to $ ratio.
07-27-2009, 07:43 PM
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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.
07-27-2009, 07:56 PM
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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.
07-27-2009, 08:08 PM
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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....
IE not using stainless steel exhuast piping
07-27-2009, 08:16 PM
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is this the one that was on here a few months ago that the dude from indiana or something turbo'd and immediately sold?
07-27-2009, 08:40 PM
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07-27-2009, 08:46 PM
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yes iknow i just wish i could fins a used one some where
07-27-2009, 10:20 PM
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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
07-29-2009, 09:25 AM
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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.
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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07-29-2009, 06:28 PM
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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.
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.
you been M.I.A. buddy. long time.
07-30-2009, 11:47 PM
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what so you know of a place that sells them?
I hate you! what would it take to pry it from your hands?
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.
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.
07-31-2009, 01:46 AM
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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.
I had to go to Fiber Images website and they had a list of dealers.
07-31-2009, 10:01 AM
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go to www.fiberimages.com click on dealers. There are many dealers listed. I am sure on eof them can still order it for you.
08-01-2009, 04:57 PM
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08-01-2009, 04:57 PM
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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!
BTW, where you been d00d!
08-03-2009, 09:58 AM
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mine is already fun....
-t3/60 trim Garret
-370cc Injectors
-HKS SS BOV
-Tial waste gate
-Z32 maf
-JWT ECU
-suspension tech springs
-new kyb struts
-suspension tech swat bars
-front upper strut bar
and thats just a small list.....
plus i can fit my kids in it comfortably
-t3/60 trim Garret
-370cc Injectors
-HKS SS BOV
-Tial waste gate
-Z32 maf
-JWT ECU
-suspension tech springs
-new kyb struts
-suspension tech swat bars
-front upper strut bar
and thats just a small list.....
plus i can fit my kids in it comfortably
08-03-2009, 05:59 PM
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yea i was seriously surprized at how well it handled, it feels more like a 240 threw the corners....
08-04-2009, 07:45 AM
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