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Old 06-07-02, 06:43 AM
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Default carbon fiber or not

should i go for a carbon fiber hood or not?
Old 06-07-02, 06:55 AM
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yes, reasoning:
1. Extremely lightweight - like 6 pounds.
2. Looks good
3. Lightweight = Less weight = Better takeoffs
4. Looks good
Old 06-07-02, 10:12 AM
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My vote is also Yes.
Just make sure it's pretty good quality , cuz I've seen some cheap cf hood's and they start getting cracks and don't look as nice.
Old 06-07-02, 11:21 AM
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I've had my CF for a year, and haven't had one complaint.

I know I'm not a lexus owner, BUT everyone with a CF that I know, loves it.
Old 06-07-02, 01:42 PM
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unless it doesn't fit well.. i kno someone with a CF hood on GS and they hated it because it fit like crap, just get a quality hood and you'llbe happy
Old 06-07-02, 04:00 PM
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yes


but look into it. check with some of the members on is300.net b/c i think the carisma cf hood is faulty and I wouldnt want you to get that one!
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Default Yes It is mad sweet

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Old 06-07-02, 11:04 PM
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i found 2 online pretty cheap but i do not know if it is good quality so can you guyz tell me if its good



http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eb...023685&r=0&t=0




hey also check out this vid i made

http://www.angelfire.com/emo/2jzge/lucius_drive.mpg

haha i was bored

later i will have vids of me doing donuts and beatin the sh&t out of beemers haha
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to watch the vid you have to highlight the link and copy it to your address box
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Default I don't know about ebay

If I were you I'd find a good aftermarket manufacture.
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make sure the quality is good... I am in the hunt for a blue Carbon Kevlar hood... but I dont want sharp edges I want nice smooth edges and a good fit
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check with area51.....
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EmoDragRacer

here is a pic of my hood is this what you are looking for only in blue mine is yellew but looks green when the sun is not out.
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damn that's a nice lookin hood Emo.
Old 06-11-02, 01:38 PM
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sorry that is my hood I posted the pic for emo to see if this is what he was looking for


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