VIS Carbon Fiber Hood

[redglare45]

Here it is guys. It's the VIS Racing Carbon Fiber hood. I went in as a test fitment person, to see if it would fit the sedans. I guess you I can be considered as a guinea pig for the hood. I had no intention of purchasing it, but it grew on me. So I ended up keeping it.

[MrJester]

What was the price tag and any links to where we can purchase it. :) Thanks

[redglare45]

Since I was a test fitter, they offered me a discount.
Member BLAZETIGER set it up.
You can contact him or try also their link:

http://www.visracing.com/catalog/advanced_search_result.php?keywords=yaris&osCsid=2fef39fd4cb0a63102771fd108511496

[eco]

Man thats nice,Im going to see if there going to do any scoops,but it looks like they do great work.

[eTiMaGo]

looks quite nice!

I don't suppose you guys put both hoods on a scale to compare weight?

[redglare45]

Sorry eTiMago, no we didn't put them on the scale. I could tell the difference after I had to take out my original hood out of my trunk :iono: ...heavy sucker! An then just lifting CF hood now is a piece of cake. Maybe the Liftback person that's supposed to go for a test fit can ask if they'll compare them.

[tca4]

Yea would like to know the weight comparasion

[SailDesign]

Reddglare, what kind of cloth do you use for an outer skin? It kinda looks like a biax, rather than the "typical" 2x2 twill.
Steve "boatbuilder"

[BLAZETIGER]

Thanks for taking the time to do the test fit. Seems like it fits real good. I never knew the hood was so small. I remember checking out the Yaris when it first came out, but that was a while back.

Are you planning on keeping the hood in it's original form, or are you gonna paint it to match your car color? Just wondering.

[hansy]

kaminari.com also has a reverse cowl hood a vent right in the middle of the hood it goes for about $550 plus shipping

[redglare45]

Reddglare, what kind of cloth do you use for an outer skin? It kinda looks like a biax, rather than the "typical" 2x2 twill.
Steve "boatbuilder"

Not too sure. Perhaps BLAZETIGER can answer that question.


Thanks for taking the time to do the test fit. Seems like it fits real good. I never knew the hood was so small. I remember checking out the Yaris when it first came out, but that was a while back.

Are you planning on keeping the hood in it's original form, or are you gonna paint it to match your car color? Just wondering.


I think I might have it color matched in a couple of months, have to find a nice shop that can do it.

[BLAZETIGER]

Not too sure. Perhaps BLAZETIGER can answer that question.



Sorry for the late reply. I honestly don't know, but from what I was told it was a 2x2 weave. I could be wrong though as I'm not a carbon fiber expert.

[tekmoe]

nice. i'd like to know how much one of these would cost for my hatchback yaris.