Update on C.F. Hoods
07-29-2002, 07:59 PM
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Update on C.F. Hoods
aiite a little while ago i posted about gettn carbon fiber hoods...the price is $550 and the manufacturer is bodykits inc,
www.BodyKits.org ....also, the guy's name is Samir Rai, i dunno if you guys heard of him, but supposedly he had the first JDM full conversion Integra ever put out...so hes supposed to be big in the industry...im gonna send him an email asking him about his carbon fiber hoods and once he responds, i'll let you guys know the full specs on it...i dont know how many of you are interested but please dont email him, let me deal w/ him, any questions that you want answered juss send me a PM....also, how many ppl would be interested at this price, i need 10 buyers...bodykits inc is located here in Walnut, CA so if you're not from around here thats gonna be 550 + s&h...lemme know if you're interested
atw
www.BodyKits.org ....also, the guy's name is Samir Rai, i dunno if you guys heard of him, but supposedly he had the first JDM full conversion Integra ever put out...so hes supposed to be big in the industry...im gonna send him an email asking him about his carbon fiber hoods and once he responds, i'll let you guys know the full specs on it...i dont know how many of you are interested but please dont email him, let me deal w/ him, any questions that you want answered juss send me a PM....also, how many ppl would be interested at this price, i need 10 buyers...bodykits inc is located here in Walnut, CA so if you're not from around here thats gonna be 550 + s&h...lemme know if you're interested
atw
07-30-2002, 02:28 AM
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Originally posted by 8702
Is $550 + S&H really worth the amount in weight reduction? What is the main reason you guys are getting/wanting this, looks or performance?
Is $550 + S&H really worth the amount in weight reduction? What is the main reason you guys are getting/wanting this, looks or performance?
07-30-2002, 03:10 AM
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Originally posted by myownnismo
I am waiting for fiberimages CF hood. Why this will help this car was in a rollover and the hood is still in contact with very any scracthes.
I am waiting for fiberimages CF hood. Why this will help this car was in a rollover and the hood is still in contact with very any scracthes.
07-30-2002, 03:41 AM
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Originally posted by mingo
actually that's why a cf hood is bad, it don't crumble so in a frontal collision it might lodge into the cabin possibly decapitating the passengers.. but i haven't heard of it happen yet.. that's why auto manufactures designed the whole crumple zone thing asides from just absorbing shock from the impact
actually that's why a cf hood is bad, it don't crumble so in a frontal collision it might lodge into the cabin possibly decapitating the passengers.. but i haven't heard of it happen yet.. that's why auto manufactures designed the whole crumple zone thing asides from just absorbing shock from the impact
Do they have crumple zones? Do they need hood pins?
These questions have *never* been answered.
07-30-2002, 07:48 AM
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Originally posted by KaxMaxSEAE
Yeah, that's why every time this is brought up, I have to ask the question of how these hoods are engineered.
Do they have crumple zones? Do they need hood pins?
These questions have *never* been answered.
Yeah, that's why every time this is brought up, I have to ask the question of how these hoods are engineered.
Do they have crumple zones? Do they need hood pins?
These questions have *never* been answered.
Also... These guys do custom body kits. We need to get Zero to design one of his bad a$$ body kits and set this up. It says on their site only $645 per kit with 10 people buy in. And... the test car gets it for free. SET THAT DEAL UP! That will sell like hot-cakes.
07-30-2002, 08:07 AM
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Originally posted by dblrr900
Also... These guys do custom body kits. We need to get Zero to design one of his bad a$$ body kits and set this up. It says on their site only $645 per kit with 10 people buy in. And... the test car gets it for free. SET THAT DEAL UP! That will sell like hot-cakes.
Also... These guys do custom body kits. We need to get Zero to design one of his bad a$$ body kits and set this up. It says on their site only $645 per kit with 10 people buy in. And... the test car gets it for free. SET THAT DEAL UP! That will sell like hot-cakes.
If Zero designs it, I am definitely in.
07-30-2002, 11:44 AM
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Originally posted by SVTTODAMAX
Yeah im in also if he does the design I don't know him but his work has always looked really baller nice and clean JDM look.
Yeah im in also if he does the design I don't know him but his work has always looked really baller nice and clean JDM look.
i'll post a gallery of the others as soon as i get a chance. where are these guys located, i wouldnt mind using my car for the prototype since in out for summer.
btw, let this be the last post in this thread regarding bodykits since the topic is CF hoods. let's not hijack this thread. start a new thread regarding bodykits.
07-30-2002, 03:14 PM
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Originally posted by dblrr900
You asked my questions too.... I will not buy until I hear these answers. I want a CF hood to save the pain on my OEM, but I am not going to drive a guillotine.
Also... These guys do custom body kits. We need to get Zero to design one of his bad a$$ body kits and set this up. It says on their site only $645 per kit with 10 people buy in. And... the test car gets it for free. SET THAT DEAL UP! That will sell like hot-cakes.
You asked my questions too.... I will not buy until I hear these answers. I want a CF hood to save the pain on my OEM, but I am not going to drive a guillotine.
Also... These guys do custom body kits. We need to get Zero to design one of his bad a$$ body kits and set this up. It says on their site only $645 per kit with 10 people buy in. And... the test car gets it for free. SET THAT DEAL UP! That will sell like hot-cakes.
07-30-2002, 07:54 PM
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Originally posted by mingo
either way it's a "cool" mod. and i'm down for it if it's going to be produced fast enough..
either way it's a "cool" mod. and i'm down for it if it's going to be produced fast enough..
atw
07-30-2002, 11:22 PM
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Originally posted by MaxedOut2g
from what i hear, should take off approx 60lbs or maybe more...maybe im wrong, ill find out for sure
atw
from what i hear, should take off approx 60lbs or maybe more...maybe im wrong, ill find out for sure
atw
07-31-2002, 02:47 PM
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Originally posted by mingo
i don't remember the hood being all that heavy but i could be wrong.. i think the hood is somewhere closer to 30lbs. i want the hood as long as i can get it fast enuff.. i've only posted what i did because people were asking.. i'm not trying to scare people away from this gd, i just don't want people getting things without knowing what they should before buying a product.
i don't remember the hood being all that heavy but i could be wrong.. i think the hood is somewhere closer to 30lbs. i want the hood as long as i can get it fast enuff.. i've only posted what i did because people were asking.. i'm not trying to scare people away from this gd, i just don't want people getting things without knowing what they should before buying a product.
atw
07-31-2002, 03:19 PM
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im very interested, boys. however, i want to come in a little later... particuliarly after some of the others have put the new hood on. i am concerned about fitment and possible imperfections in the mold that could cause me to get a $550+ piece of messed up carbon fiber. you know?
if this group goes through and they receive QUALITY carbon fiber hoods that cover the engine bay properly... im in.
if this group goes through and they receive QUALITY carbon fiber hoods that cover the engine bay properly... im in.
07-31-2002, 03:29 PM
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Originally posted by lcf
im very interested, boys. however, i want to come in a little later... particuliarly after some of the others have put the new hood on. i am concerned about fitment and possible imperfections in the mold that could cause me to get a $550+ piece of messed up carbon fiber. you know?
if this group goes through and they receive QUALITY carbon fiber hoods that cover the engine bay properly... im in.
im very interested, boys. however, i want to come in a little later... particuliarly after some of the others have put the new hood on. i am concerned about fitment and possible imperfections in the mold that could cause me to get a $550+ piece of messed up carbon fiber. you know?
if this group goes through and they receive QUALITY carbon fiber hoods that cover the engine bay properly... im in.
well you can check out the site, www.bodykits.org and see if there are any testimonials or anything....when i first talked w/ this guy i told him that ppl want quality and will buy if it is quality, but hopefully we get 5-6 more buyers and then we'll find out...i dont this guy would sell cheap ****, juss cuz he has a name to carry throughout the industry....
atw
07-31-2002, 04:46 PM
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Originally posted by MaxedOut2g
juss got an email from him, and no hood pins needed on the hoods...
well you can check out the site, www.bodykits.org and see if there are any testimonials or anything....when i first talked w/ this guy i told him that ppl want quality and will buy if it is quality, but hopefully we get 5-6 more buyers and then we'll find out...i dont this guy would sell cheap ****, juss cuz he has a name to carry throughout the industry....
atw
juss got an email from him, and no hood pins needed on the hoods...
well you can check out the site, www.bodykits.org and see if there are any testimonials or anything....when i first talked w/ this guy i told him that ppl want quality and will buy if it is quality, but hopefully we get 5-6 more buyers and then we'll find out...i dont this guy would sell cheap ****, juss cuz he has a name to carry throughout the industry....
atw
07-31-2002, 10:46 PM
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Originally posted by mingo
you say this guy is from walnut creek??? that's not too far from me... i don't think i can get a stock hood and let them prototype it... or are you going to be their prototype??
you say this guy is from walnut creek??? that's not too far from me... i don't think i can get a stock hood and let them prototype it... or are you going to be their prototype??
atw
07-31-2002, 11:33 PM
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Originally posted by MaxedOut2g
yea if i can find 10 buyers then yea, im gonna prototype....where you live mingo?
atw
yea if i can find 10 buyers then yea, im gonna prototype....where you live mingo?
atw
07-31-2002, 11:43 PM
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CF hoods are NOT street legal due to what mingo is talking about. They are not designed for saftey nor are they really a "performance mod". Yes, they are very light, it should come in at about 4-6lbs without the mounting hardware. You will save about 20-30lbs from stock. But the thing is, we drive yatchs for cars. 30lbs won't make much of a difference unless you are gutting your car completely for racing.
Luckily Maxima's have hood stops that prevent the hood from entering the cabin. Look at where your windsheild meets the body of the car, in the left and right corners. See those hooks? During a front impact, they are supposed to "catch" the hood and keep it from cutting off your head. The reason why cars on a track are required to have hood pins is so that they keep the hood where it is during an impact. They act like anchors if you will.
Personally I think that CF hoods look slick, it's just not a mod I'm interested in. It's more of a cosmetic mod than a go fast mod.
Luckily Maxima's have hood stops that prevent the hood from entering the cabin. Look at where your windsheild meets the body of the car, in the left and right corners. See those hooks? During a front impact, they are supposed to "catch" the hood and keep it from cutting off your head. The reason why cars on a track are required to have hood pins is so that they keep the hood where it is during an impact. They act like anchors if you will.
Personally I think that CF hoods look slick, it's just not a mod I'm interested in. It's more of a cosmetic mod than a go fast mod.
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