5thgen carbon fiber hoods!
10-03-2002, 03:12 PM
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5thgen carbon fiber hoods!
I got a potential group deal trying to gain some steam under the group deal section of this board. I can beat the groupbuycenter price that their vendor offered guaranteed. Hood is made by VIS and they have two different styles OEM and invader style that has a reverse air inlet.
10-03-2002, 04:43 PM
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Like I said in the other thread, I would be interested. Of course final decision is based on price.
CLICK here for other thread and PICS
CLICK here for other thread and PICS
10-03-2002, 07:31 PM
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Re: 5thgen carbon fiber hoods!
Originally posted by SVTTODAMAX
I got a potential group deal trying to gain some steam under the group deal section of this board. I can beat the groupbuycenter price that their vendor offered guaranteed. Hood is made by VIS and they have two different styles OEM and invader style that has a reverse air inlet.
I got a potential group deal trying to gain some steam under the group deal section of this board. I can beat the groupbuycenter price that their vendor offered guaranteed. Hood is made by VIS and they have two different styles OEM and invader style that has a reverse air inlet.
If you can really get cheaper prices than groupbuycenter can offer, I am sure a lot of ppl will buy it. Show us the prices!
Simple as that!
.. otherwise.. Me no likey ...
10-03-2002, 07:54 PM
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Re: Re: 5thgen carbon fiber hoods!
Originally posted by MaxTuner
If you can really get cheaper prices than groupbuycenter can offer, I am sure a lot of ppl will buy it. Show us the prices! Simple as that!
If you can really get cheaper prices than groupbuycenter can offer, I am sure a lot of ppl will buy it. Show us the prices!
Simple as that!
10-03-2002, 10:57 PM
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Originally posted by olincoles
14 posts and nobody has a general price range on the item yet? Are we supposed to just blindly say "yes"? How about some more information to follow the initial post... like prices?
14 posts and nobody has a general price range on the item yet? Are we supposed to just blindly say "yes"? How about some more information to follow the initial post... like prices?
You should talk to "SVTTODAMAX" We are all waiting too
10-04-2002, 08:02 AM
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Re: Re: Re: 5thgen carbon fiber hoods!
Originally posted by ToYLeT902
how much are they at groupbuycenter.com?
how much are they at groupbuycenter.com?
Total: 570 OEM, 615.00 invader
The guy I am dealing with is trying to get them at 450.00 OEM shipped and 490 invader shipped. Let me get a confirmation and all the info first this is still in the quote stage.
10-04-2002, 08:24 AM
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Re: Re: Re: Re: 5thgen carbon fiber hoods!
Originally posted by SVTTODAMAX
Groupbuy center vendor wanted 450.00 OEM style 495.00 invader style does not include shipping of 120.00.
Total: 570 OEM, 615.00 invader
The guy I am dealing with is trying to get them at 450.00 OEM shipped and 490 invader shipped. Let me get a confirmation and all the info first this is still in the quote stage.
Groupbuy center vendor wanted 450.00 OEM style 495.00 invader style does not include shipping of 120.00.
Total: 570 OEM, 615.00 invader
The guy I am dealing with is trying to get them at 450.00 OEM shipped and 490 invader shipped. Let me get a confirmation and all the info first this is still in the quote stage.
10-04-2002, 08:31 AM
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For a good look at a carbon fiber hood on a white car go here.
http://www.turbomagazine.com/features/0209tur_wrx/
I don't think it is ricey I think big chrome wheels and led washers are ricey and parkbench wings and things like that. With enough weight reduction I can shave off a few tenth's of a second doesn't sound like much but it can make a difference when added up.I don't even have a good stereo in my car so I can save weight my goal is to hit some decent numbers by summer time. low 12's high 11's maybe don't think it's possible then your in for a suprise.
http://www.turbomagazine.com/features/0209tur_wrx/
I don't think it is ricey I think big chrome wheels and led washers are ricey and parkbench wings and things like that. With enough weight reduction I can shave off a few tenth's of a second doesn't sound like much but it can make a difference when added up.I don't even have a good stereo in my car so I can save weight my goal is to hit some decent numbers by summer time. low 12's high 11's maybe don't think it's possible then your in for a suprise.
10-04-2002, 09:15 AM
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Originally posted by SVTTODAMAX
For a good look at a carbon fiber hood on a white car go here.
http://www.turbomagazine.com/features/0209tur_wrx/
I don't think it is ricey I think big chrome wheels and led washers are ricey and parkbench wings and things like that. With enough weight reduction I can shave off a few tenth's of a second doesn't sound like much but it can make a difference when added up.I don't even have a good stereo in my car so I can save weight my goal is to hit some decent numbers by summer time. low 12's high 11's maybe don't think it's possible then your in for a suprise.
For a good look at a carbon fiber hood on a white car go here.
http://www.turbomagazine.com/features/0209tur_wrx/
I don't think it is ricey I think big chrome wheels and led washers are ricey and parkbench wings and things like that. With enough weight reduction I can shave off a few tenth's of a second doesn't sound like much but it can make a difference when added up.I don't even have a good stereo in my car so I can save weight my goal is to hit some decent numbers by summer time. low 12's high 11's maybe don't think it's possible then your in for a suprise.
The hood looks bada$$ on the WRX, not sure if it will be as nice on a white Maxima
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10-04-2002, 11:54 AM
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Originally posted by ToYLeT902
its just a OEM replica, or the invader style which was shown on the integra.
its just a OEM replica, or the invader style which was shown on the integra.
10-04-2002, 12:44 PM
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Personally I prefer the Invader style. The only thing is, won't crap like rain, etc... fall right in through the scoop, and dirty up the engine bay?
For pics, check out the other thread about this in the GD section. I put a link to it, in the 3rd post in THIS thread.
For pics, check out the other thread about this in the GD section. I put a link to it, in the 3rd post in THIS thread.
10-04-2002, 01:51 PM
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Originally posted by Triple8Sol
Personally I prefer the Invader style. The only thing is, won't crap like rain, etc... fall right in through the scoop, and dirty up the engine bay?
For pics, check out the other thread about this in the GD section. I put a link to it, in the 3rd post in THIS thread.
Personally I prefer the Invader style. The only thing is, won't crap like rain, etc... fall right in through the scoop, and dirty up the engine bay?
For pics, check out the other thread about this in the GD section. I put a link to it, in the 3rd post in THIS thread.
But, the way the invader hood slopes down like that, you may have to occasionally clean the inlet grill of leaves and dirt.
10-04-2002, 02:35 PM
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Price?!?!?
Originally posted by olincoles
14 posts and nobody has a general price range on the item yet? Are we supposed to just blindly say "yes"? How about some more information to follow the initial post... like prices?
14 posts and nobody has a general price range on the item yet? Are we supposed to just blindly say "yes"? How about some more information to follow the initial post... like prices?
10-05-2002, 07:03 PM
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Originally posted by 03BlkSETE
Can you paint a carbon fiber hood to match your car?
Can you paint a carbon fiber hood to match your car?
The answer is, yes, you can paint anything...but why bother?
Get a fiberglass hood and paint it instead if you really want to.
10-05-2002, 07:12 PM
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I honestly haven't done much research on fiberglass or carbon fiber hoods. I do want to reduce weight but I didn't think painting the hood would make that much of a difference.
10-05-2002, 11:57 PM
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Originally posted by DrVolkl
The whole point of getting a carbon fiber hood is to reduce weight. Why would you want to add 3 coats of paint to it and weigh it down?
The answer is, yes, you can paint anything...but why bother?
Get a fiberglass hood and paint it instead if you really want to.
The whole point of getting a carbon fiber hood is to reduce weight. Why would you want to add 3 coats of paint to it and weigh it down?
The answer is, yes, you can paint anything...but why bother?
Get a fiberglass hood and paint it instead if you really want to.
Carbon fiber material itself is already expensive to get to begin with, why would you want to add weight and spend more money to mess with it.
10-06-2002, 12:39 AM
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Originally posted by 03BlkSETE
I honestly haven't done much research on fiberglass or carbon fiber hoods. I do want to reduce weight but I didn't think painting the hood would make that much of a difference.
I honestly haven't done much research on fiberglass or carbon fiber hoods. I do want to reduce weight but I didn't think painting the hood would make that much of a difference.
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