Maximajunkie1995

Hey guys i was wondering if anyone knew what would be the difference between getting a aluminum hood or a steel hood, I got in fender bender a couple weeks ago although everything else got fixed the hood was out of place because it got bent, now it's not flush with the bumper and it sticks out a bit and so I'm shopping for a new hood but don't know with which I should go with, if anyone could give me some input that would be great! Thanks!

VVhite-0ut

I'd assume the obvious, that the aluminum would be lighter. Perhaps that has an effect on it's 'safety' but I wouldn't know.

Where are you finding or searching for hoods?

Maximajunkie1995

Yea apart from that there's a huge price difference and online.

VVhite-0ut

Well the price difference would be because of the material. I'm just concerned with where you're finding your hood at. Can you link?

Maximajunkie1995

http://www.carparts.com/details/Nissan/Maxima/Replacement/Hood/2010/REPN130102S.html?TID=80000000CP

Maximajunkie1995

I don't know if the link went through since I'm on my phone but that's where I've seen the hood

zoemayne

iTrader: (4)

Would the steel even crumple correctly if you are in a head on collision? Or would it decapitate you? Only one way to find out! Get a dash cam with the $100 you save.

xlimodriver

That's not a bad price for the hood.
http://www.carparts.com/details/Niss...TID=80000000CP

zoemayne

iTrader: (4)

Check the dealer ... I remember I ordered a hood for a 97 once from them and it was lower priced than even aftermarket for some reason....

CanadianMoFo

Go carbon!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Fit-Nissan-Maxima-09-13-Carbon-Creations-Carbon-Fiber-OEM-Hood-/160642705989?fits=Year%3A2009%7CModel%3AMaxima&hash=item25670d2a45&vxp=mtr