Need Someone to Test Fit VIS CF Hood

[BLAZETIGER]

Hello everyone. Recently VIS released an OEM CF hood for the Yaris sedan. My rep is unsure if they made the right one for the liftback/hatchback though as they have it listed as a 4 door liftback.

I'm looking for someone local to So. Cal who might be interested in spending a little time at VIS and doing some test fitting. I need one sedan owner and one hatchback owner. If interested and for taking the time you will have the option to purchase the hood for a discounted price, plus they will ask for your permission to take pictures. Your picture will be used in their website and in ad magazines such as Super Street, Import Tuner, etc. (Don't expect a one page feature. Just a small pic of your car along with many others in their ads).

Anyone in So. Cal interested please PM me so we can discuss this further. Mods I hope I haven't broken any rules by posting this. Just need 2 volunteers for test fitting. Thanks.

[spkrman]

if you were in chicago, i'd be beating your door down tomorrow :)

[punch]

Hello everyone. Recently VIS released an OEM CF hood for the Yaris sedan. My rep is unsure if they made the right one for the liftback/hatchback though as they have it listed as a 4 door liftback.


The yaris comes in a 4 door hatch, so this one will fit!!!!

I'm looking for someone local to So. Cal who might be interested in spending a little time at VIS and doing some test fitting. I need one sedan owner and one hatchback owner.
Thanks.

This makes no sense, how could VIS make the hood, but they haven't test fitted it to the car???

[Chris07LB]

We have used ViS Racing products in the past, with always a good fittment. :thumbsup:

[BLAZETIGER]

if you were in chicago, i'd be beating your door down tomorrow :)

I understand. Sorry though. Seems like most shops are either in So. Cal or scattered throughout the east coast.

[BLAZETIGER]

This makes no sense, how could VIS make the hood, but they haven't test fitted it to the car???

They buy the OEM parts and use that to make their mold. For an OEM hood they usually just purchase the hood from the parts department and have it made from that.

As far as the 4 door liftback goes... I've seen pictures of one, but I've only seen the sedan and the 2 dr hatch in person at the dealership. Where are the 4 door liftbacks from?

[Black Yaris]

"4 Door" liftbacks are from every where but the U.S., but they are considered 5 doors

[Treyz]

front is till the same though so I dont see why it wouldn't fit at all.

[BLAZETIGER]

front is till the same though so I dont see why it wouldn't fit at all.

That's good to hear. They asked me to ask around and see if someone wants to test fit it to be 100% sure.

So far I have the SEDAN area confirmed. Still looking for someone with the hatchback/liftback. I have one tentative person, but haven't heard a reply or confirmation yet.

[Treyz]

The only difference I would see if they were making CF doors or something like that since the JDM Vitz comes 4 door.

Correct me if I'm wrong fellas, I'm still a noob to the Yaris world.

[CHTHHULHU]

PM sent.

[eTiMaGo]

That's good to hear. They asked me to ask around and see if someone wants to test fit it to be 100% sure.

So far I have the SEDAN area confirmed. Still looking for someone with the hatchback/liftback. I have one tentative person, but haven't heard a reply or confirmation yet.

Hmmm I think you mean the other way around.... The HB/LB exists in 3 and 5 doors, and this would be what the CF hood is designed for, but the sedan has a very different hood.

Anyway be sure to get the cars to test, and... PICS!

[BLAZETIGER]

Hmmm I think you mean the other way around.... The HB/LB exists in 3 and 5 doors, and this would be what the CF hood is designed for, but the sedan has a very different hood.

Anyway be sure to get the cars to test, and... PICS!

Sure will. Right now I have 2 tentative people for the hatch.

1. CHTHHULHU - Awaiting confirmation
2. 03Z33 - 2nd in line if the 1st person has to back out.

[Treyz]

Here's a good Q ... how much will these go on the market for?

Now here's something I don't get. I see the Seibon hood going for over $500. The hood for the LB is half the size of any other car that is on the road today. Why is the price still just as high as the others? I mean you are literally using half of the material that you would for any other car no? So wouldn't that make the hood more affordable?

Anyone else feeling me on this one?

[Chris07LB]

FYI - my ViS full CF(not CF over fiberglass like some) Lincoln Navigator hood, was around $500 shipped from the west coast.

This tiny little Yaris hood should be know where near that....... i would hope not anyway. :rolleyes:

I feel ya Treyz

[BLAZETIGER]

Here's a good Q ... how much will these go on the market for?

Now here's something I don't get. I see the Seibon hood going for over $500. The hood for the LB is half the size of any other car that is on the road today. Why is the price still just as high as the others? I mean you are literally using half of the material that you would for any other car no? So wouldn't that make the hood more affordable?

Anyone else feeling me on this one?

I totally understand, but I think it's mostly because it's a "New Item". The manufacturer sets the price point, and these gradually comes down as the demand goes down for them.

I'll get the price for you. Is the SEIBON hood $500 plus shipping? I can get them to you for probably less shipped or so through VIS as I'm running a GB for the Honda/Nissan folks on other forums although I've been able to attach different makes and models for those interested. I don't want to post any info here out of respect for your site supporters/vendors.

[ChinoCharles]

The manufacturer sets the price point, and these gradually comes down as the demand goes down for them.

Is there really that much demand for a $500 Yaris hood? I don't see anyone here buying them.

Price follows demand, but demand follows price too. At $500, there won't be any... unless you're Hyde or ism3t and wipe your ass with greenbacks.

[Treyz]

Yeah check these auctions out ....

$448 + $150 for shipping
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/TOYOTA-YARIS-SEIBON-CARBON-FIBER-OEM-HOOD-07-08-NEW_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33646QQihZ013QQitem Z230091866570QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

$561 shipping included
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Yaris-Liftback-07-08-SEIBON-VS-2-Carbon-Fiber-Hood_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33646QQihZ015QQite mZ250084304000QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

I see there's VIS already on E-Bay but at a slightly cheaper price then Seibon

$375 + $150 for shipping
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/07-08-TOYOTA-YARIS-4DR-HB-VIS-OEM-CARBON-FIBER-HOOD_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ6755QQihZ013QQitem Z230092989987QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

Not to be an ass but even the LB hood is smaller than the sedan so wouldn't there be a price different there as well??

[90tsi]

i would think it would be. i've got a buddy with a 94 accord and just bought a hood for 300 bucks shipped. i dont know but his is about 3 times big as the one on my HB.

[BLAZETIGER]

Yeah check these auctions out ....

$448 + $150 for shipping
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/TOYOTA-YARIS-SEIBON-CARBON-FIBER-OEM-HOOD-07-08-NEW_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33646QQihZ013QQitem Z230091866570QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

$561 shipping included
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Yaris-Liftback-07-08-SEIBON-VS-2-Carbon-Fiber-Hood_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33646QQihZ015QQite mZ250084304000QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

I see there's VIS already on E-Bay but at a slightly cheaper price then Seibon

$375 + $150 for shipping
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/07-08-TOYOTA-YARIS-4DR-HB-VIS-OEM-CARBON-FIBER-HOOD_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ6755QQihZ013QQitem Z230092989987QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

Not to be an ass but even the LB hood is smaller than the sedan so wouldn't there be a price different there as well??


Even if not for demand it's probably because it's new. Price will drop with time. The price for both is the same from what VIS told me. I can arrange it for a little less than that ebay price.

[BLAZETIGER]

Fitting went well for the sedan. Pics should be up hopefully soon. Haven't heard back from the liftback/hatchback owner. I'll wait a few days and then I'll start going down the list or looking for another volunteer.

[eTiMaGo]

good to hear! any pics?

[ricepower]

Hello everyone. Recently VIS released an OEM CF hood for the Yaris sedan. My rep is unsure if they made the right one for the liftback/hatchback though as they have it listed as a 4 door liftback.

I'm looking for someone local to So. Cal who might be interested in spending a little time at VIS and doing some test fitting. I need one sedan owner and one hatchback owner. If interested and for taking the time you will have the option to purchase the hood for a discounted price, plus they will ask for your permission to take pictures. Your picture will be used in their website and in ad magazines such as Super Street, Import Tuner, etc. (Don't expect a one page feature. Just a small pic of your car along with many others in their ads).

Anyone in So. Cal interested please PM me so we can discuss this further. Mods I hope I haven't broken any rules by posting this. Just need 2 volunteers for test fitting. Thanks.
Better ask VIS representative which Toyota P/N for Yaris with their product replaces...my 2 cents