carbon fiber hoods?
03-17-02, 03:34 AM
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yes, i do believe that there is..... go to www.importtoys.com and they have them there i thnk they run about 650.00 have not seen any pix of this yet though......keep us posted if you find any other stuff
03-17-02, 09:53 AM
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How legitimate is a carbon fiber hood that only costs $650?? I've seen fiber glass hoods for $800, and the same hood in carbon fiber is $1500-2000. Anyone ever buy this hood? How is the fitting too? A lot of CF hoods don't align or fit the same as the OE hood.
03-17-02, 10:57 AM
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importtoys carries quality products, but I don't think Marcus has a carbon hood avail. yet, i'm pretty sure what's on his site is the GSPL hood and side mirror applique. JohnnySC is working on getting one, and a couple of other guys are willing to make one for a group buy, we'll manage to get one sooner or later. Another way you could go would be the Vertex T&E carbon hood, if you can get one imported, it's in Option2 magazine, you missed the thread a week or two ago, do a search. The weight savings would be big, the OE hood weighs plenty.
03-17-02, 02:19 PM
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Would anyone else be interested in this hood? I am going to look into importing one, but I think unless I order 3 or 4 the shipping will be too ridiculous. Let me know, and if anyone thinks they would be interested I will check into it. I have no idea what the price would be, but I would guess between $1500-$2000.
Understand that Vertex IS NOT some cheap imitation part, and is known for excellent quality and fitment.
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Understand that Vertex IS NOT some cheap imitation part, and is known for excellent quality and fitment.
-Ethan
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03-17-02, 03:26 PM
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hey all, the carbon fiber hood idea is kinda in limbo right now from my supplier. It turns out he got a demo hood from the manufacturer and the fit was terrible. He is looking for other hoods as we speak, but the first hood was really bad he said.
03-18-02, 11:34 AM
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I have a friend that owns a company that builds almost everything outta carbon fibre. He mostly does Porsches, Lambos, etc...But If I could get enough people together I'm sure he would produce the hoods and or doors...
I wouldn't be interested myself, but if any of you are.......let me know.....
I wouldn't be interested myself, but if any of you are.......let me know.....
03-18-02, 01:51 PM
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Krypto- I am interested in a hood and carbon fiber doors if you could see what kind of pricing we are talking about.
Jeff- I will try to get pricing on the doors and hood for us, because I am interested in both, but I have a feeling the doors will be some stupid price
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Jeff- I will try to get pricing on the doors and hood for us, because I am interested in both, but I have a feeling the doors will be some stupid price
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I could *potentially* be interested in a carbon fiber hood and trunk lid (no doors for me though).
If you could, please try getting pricing and weights.
I'm guessing we can save ~40 lbs from the OEM hood and maybe ~10-15 lbs from the trunk lid?
Good enough for me!
Anything to get near Supra weight and get that weight distribution closer to 50/50.
If you could, please try getting pricing and weights.
I'm guessing we can save ~40 lbs from the OEM hood and maybe ~10-15 lbs from the trunk lid?
Good enough for me!
Anything to get near Supra weight and get that weight distribution closer to 50/50.