** Gb ** Figs Gs Hood Strut Kit **
01-20-07, 02:41 AM
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I'll be more than interested in how this turns out since I'm ordering a Seibon Hood as well.
01-26-07, 07:07 AM
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I don't think all CF or frp hoods weigh the same. I'm looking into getting the Sessions Hood but its dry CF as opposed to wet so its weighs even less than some other hoods on the market. I don't want to spend a load of money and like dave or ken said hold it up with a broom stick or metel pipe. I'll send carson an email to see if they can find out how much this hood weighs.
01-26-07, 07:24 AM
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EV ftw!!!
I don't think all CF or frp hoods weigh the same. I'm looking into getting the Sessions Hood but its dry CF as opposed to wet so its weighs even less than some other hoods on the market. I don't want to spend a load of money and like dave or ken said hold it up with a broom stick or metel pipe. I'll send carson an email to see if they can find out how much this hood weighs.
I personally don't think the cost of the Sessions hood at more than $2K justifies saving 1 or 2 more lbs in weight compared to the Seibon hood.
I am not saying I know that the Sessions hood weighs 10 lbs, but just saying I can't imagine it getting much lighter than 13 lbs. Each to his own though, if you can afford the $2K hood and it is justifiable to save 1 or 2 more lbs, then more power to you.
01-26-07, 07:26 AM
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EV ftw!!!
Did you replace your existing OEM hinges with the ones on the CF hood? Are the hinges on the CF hood also CF or are they metal?
How is the fit of the latches of the CF hood? I am really curious to read your feedback.
Thanks!
01-26-07, 11:08 AM
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Hey Burton, how is the quality on the Seibon CF hood? Can you post up some pics of it on your car as well as from underneath (hood open)? I would really appreciate that please.
Did you replace your existing OEM hinges with the ones on the CF hood? Are the hinges on the CF hood also CF or are they metal?
How is the fit of the latches of the CF hood? I am really curious to read your feedback.
Thanks!
Did you replace your existing OEM hinges with the ones on the CF hood? Are the hinges on the CF hood also CF or are they metal?
How is the fit of the latches of the CF hood? I am really curious to read your feedback.
Thanks!
03-08-07, 08:58 AM
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EV ftw!!!
Luis, any update on low-powered hood struts for CF hoods?
03-08-07, 10:22 AM
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Hi, guys, I have an update. I have both applications now...but there was an issue with the strut stroke length that was readily available. I have a solution which is an offset mounting bracket that I will be finalizing this week. It is a machined aluminum part that pushes the lower maount back 14mm. Carson will be able to provide you with the complete solution once I am done. The timeframe on full release is roughly another week.
Thanks,
Fig
Thanks,
Fig
03-08-07, 10:32 AM
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EV ftw!!!
Hi, guys, I have an update. I have both applications now...but there was an issue with the strut stroke length that was readily available. I have a solution which is an offset mounting bracket that I will be finalizing this week. It is a machined aluminum part that pushes the lower maount back 14mm. Carson will be able to provide you with the complete solution once I am done. The timeframe on full release is roughly another week.
Thanks,
Fig
Thanks,
Fig
03-10-07, 04:44 AM
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Hi, guys, I have an update. I have both applications now...but there was an issue with the strut stroke length that was readily available. I have a solution which is an offset mounting bracket that I will be finalizing this week. It is a machined aluminum part that pushes the lower maount back 14mm. Carson will be able to provide you with the complete solution once I am done. The timeframe on full release is roughly another week.
Thanks,
Fig
Thanks,
Fig
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