View Poll Results: Carbob Fiber Hood / White Maxima?
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18
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Carbon Fiber Hood
08-03-2004, 06:37 AM
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Carbon Fiber Hood
White Maxima 02 With Carbon Fiber Hood?
Before i install it, i wanted your feed back on possible draw backs.
In the winter, how will it handle snow? (IN NY 1 feet of snow???)
In an Accident, Does it Shatter and bend like stock hood or is there a risk of the hood going thru the wind shield?
Insurance / Can insurance deny a claim because of a aftermarket part such as a hood?
Warranty, Only part that the warranty will be voided is going to be the hood correct?
Overall Black hood on a white maxima looks good ;-)
Please feel free to express your idea's opinions.. thanks
Before i install it, i wanted your feed back on possible draw backs.
In the winter, how will it handle snow? (IN NY 1 feet of snow???)
In an Accident, Does it Shatter and bend like stock hood or is there a risk of the hood going thru the wind shield?
Insurance / Can insurance deny a claim because of a aftermarket part such as a hood?
Warranty, Only part that the warranty will be voided is going to be the hood correct?
Overall Black hood on a white maxima looks good ;-)
Please feel free to express your idea's opinions.. thanks
08-03-2004, 10:18 AM
#2
heres a pic of mine:
I've always liked the way they look on white cars, but some people dont. I've heard they hold up just as good in the winter, im in NY also, and im not worried at all. not quite sure how it would handle in an accident though...
I've always liked the way they look on white cars, but some people dont. I've heard they hold up just as good in the winter, im in NY also, and im not worried at all. not quite sure how it would handle in an accident though...
08-03-2004, 11:54 AM
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Hood is not the only thing that looks good on your..
damn.. nice whip man.. i like body kit... hey where did you get your hood/ how much .. your set up looks goood... i need tints on my max.. you know anyone local out in li that'll do a good job with tints like yours.. im up in westchester i'll come down to li this weekend to do the hood/ tints...
and do the metal hooks in the front clamp in right? they dont dingle dingle on the road right?
damn.. nice whip man.. i like body kit... hey where did you get your hood/ how much .. your set up looks goood... i need tints on my max.. you know anyone local out in li that'll do a good job with tints like yours.. im up in westchester i'll come down to li this weekend to do the hood/ tints...
and do the metal hooks in the front clamp in right? they dont dingle dingle on the road right?
08-05-2004, 04:12 PM
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pretty nice job so far. you lookin at some rims? im thinkin of gettin cf hood myself. yea i agree about white cars/black hood. no i dont think snow will really matter. it should hold up. btw are the sideskirts not painted? or is it just me
08-05-2004, 10:17 PM
#8
Originally Posted by 2k3TitaniumSe
Get it. Look at Kloogy's max. Then get the CF eyelids.
LeftCoast Tuning is now officially open for business, offering all major brands of aftermarket parts. One of our new distributors is a company called ABS Dynamics, which happens to make a CF hood for 4th & 5th gen Maximas. They'll be a way better deal than any of the other ones out there. Contact sales@leftcoasttuning.com if interested
08-05-2004, 11:32 PM
#9
thanks for the comments man.
yeah youll be able to do the install yourself, and the hoodpins hold it down very tight, doesnt move at all. i got the hood from redlinemax.com, i went and picked it up to avoid the shipping costs, its in brooklyn. as far as the front plate, its not a real big deal, if you get pulled over for something else, they'll prob mention it, but i keep the plate in my trunk just in case...say it fell off or something plus i have a PBA badge, which helps.
I got my tint done at a place called Hildreth's Glass, they do a real good job, gotten a bunch of windows tinted there.
yeah youll be able to do the install yourself, and the hoodpins hold it down very tight, doesnt move at all. i got the hood from redlinemax.com, i went and picked it up to avoid the shipping costs, its in brooklyn. as far as the front plate, its not a real big deal, if you get pulled over for something else, they'll prob mention it, but i keep the plate in my trunk just in case...say it fell off or something
plus i have a PBA badge, which helps.I got my tint done at a place called Hildreth's Glass, they do a real good job, gotten a bunch of windows tinted there.
08-18-2004, 06:56 PM
#14
Originally Posted by KiLLeR2002se
i just dont think it looks that hott...its freakin ricey. get a grip
just casue you dont like it doesnt mean you have to knock it..
you talk about it as if its blasphemy
08-18-2004, 11:52 PM
#19
Originally Posted by jessa
heres a pic of mine:
I've always liked the way they look on white cars, but some people dont. I've heard they hold up just as good in the winter, im in NY also, and im not worried at all. not quite sure how it would handle in an accident though...
I've always liked the way they look on white cars, but some people dont. I've heard they hold up just as good in the winter, im in NY also, and im not worried at all. not quite sure how it would handle in an accident though...
i would get it. and i think, if you do get into an accident, it probably would not go through the windshield. it will probably just crack where the hood is being held on to and besides, any mod you do to a car, is pretty much putting danger to your life.
mods = more hp = more speed = to driving faster = getting into car accident.
so i wouldnt worry too much. it looks great. but, there are people out there that think they look disgusting.
08-18-2004, 11:57 PM
#20
Originally Posted by KiLLeR2002se
i just dont think it looks that hott...its freakin ricey. get a grip
i bet you more people like it more than hating on it.
get a grip? ................. bad mood heh?
08-19-2004, 06:46 AM
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Why i support the hood , its simple
Weight / Looks
And my stock hood has a dent in it , i need to replace it, and instead of putting in a stock hood, i want to apply cf hood, lighter, plus i have a box in the trunk for woofers and i'd like to keep the weight low in the car and i cant get rid of the woofers lol ..
and i think it looks good, yah it can be ricey if u put on neon glow washer nossels lol or gay exchaust.. but if ur car looks clean it looks good..
Not all of us wana spend 1.5g's for a super ricey body kit lol..
Weight / Looks
And my stock hood has a dent in it , i need to replace it, and instead of putting in a stock hood, i want to apply cf hood, lighter, plus i have a box in the trunk for woofers and i'd like to keep the weight low in the car and i cant get rid of the woofers lol ..
and i think it looks good, yah it can be ricey if u put on neon glow washer nossels lol or gay exchaust.. but if ur car looks clean it looks good..
Not all of us wana spend 1.5g's for a super ricey body kit lol..
08-19-2004, 07:17 PM
#22
Originally Posted by jessa
thanks for the comments man.
yeah youll be able to do the install yourself, and the hoodpins hold it down very tight, doesnt move at all. i got the hood from redlinemax.com, i went and picked it up to avoid the shipping costs, its in brooklyn. as far as the front plate, its not a real big deal, if you get pulled over for something else, they'll prob mention it, but i keep the plate in my trunk just in case...say it fell off or something plus i have a PBA badge, which helps.
I got my tint done at a place called Hildreth's Glass, they do a real good job, gotten a bunch of windows tinted there.
yeah youll be able to do the install yourself, and the hoodpins hold it down very tight, doesnt move at all. i got the hood from redlinemax.com, i went and picked it up to avoid the shipping costs, its in brooklyn. as far as the front plate, its not a real big deal, if you get pulled over for something else, they'll prob mention it, but i keep the plate in my trunk just in case...say it fell off or something
plus i have a PBA badge, which helps.I got my tint done at a place called Hildreth's Glass, they do a real good job, gotten a bunch of windows tinted there.
i got mine from the same place, got mine used from them with hood pins for $200, and picked it up from their shop
only thing is im having a hard time trying to get my hood to close all the way. had to grind the safety release lever a little, take off some of the stock intake pipeing and it still has a gap.
anyone else have this same problem with a 2k2-2k3?
08-19-2004, 09:06 PM
#24
i cant give you an accurate figure right now but a good deal. when i get a chance, hopefully tomorrow, i'll weight my stock hood thats still laying around to see what you start from
my guess would be like 30-40lbs
my guess would be like 30-40lbs
08-20-2004, 03:28 AM
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Originally Posted by jessa
thanks for the comments man.
yeah youll be able to do the install yourself, and the hoodpins hold it down very tight, doesnt move at all. i got the hood from redlinemax.com, i went and picked it up to avoid the shipping costs, its in brooklyn. as far as the front plate, its not a real big deal, if you get pulled over for something else, they'll prob mention it, but i keep the plate in my trunk just in case...say it fell off or something plus i have a PBA badge, which helps.
I got my tint done at a place called Hildreth's Glass, they do a real good job, gotten a bunch of windows tinted there.
yeah youll be able to do the install yourself, and the hoodpins hold it down very tight, doesnt move at all. i got the hood from redlinemax.com, i went and picked it up to avoid the shipping costs, its in brooklyn. as far as the front plate, its not a real big deal, if you get pulled over for something else, they'll prob mention it, but i keep the plate in my trunk just in case...say it fell off or something
plus i have a PBA badge, which helps.I got my tint done at a place called Hildreth's Glass, they do a real good job, gotten a bunch of windows tinted there.
edit: oh yea... does anyone have a blue max with a carbon fiber hood? i was kinda interested in the one with the scoop design... anyone kno what im talking about? i think the OEM CF hood is kinda plain.
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