Carbon Fiber Hood

[ern-diz]

Do you guys think this carbon fiber hood would be worth a piss?

It's at least a couple hundred less than anything else I'm seeing online (though I only started looking) and am worried that at its price point, the fitment will be doo-doo, or that something else will be wrong with it. I guess I just have an aversion to e-bay parts.

Any and all thoughts appreciated.

[CTScott]

I had one of the MicroImage ones. Other than looks they are really of no benefit, as the stock hood is incredibly light.

[ern-diz]

Originally Posted by CTScott

I had one of the MicroImage ones. Other than looks they are really of no benefit, as the stock hood is incredibly light.

Completely agree; it would be a looks thing.

[kimona]

If it's just for looks, perhaps consider a carbon fiber wrap. It would be quick and easy to do on such a small hood... and really inexpensive.

[ern-diz]

Originally Posted by kimona

If it's just for looks, perhaps consider a carbon fiber wrap. It would be quick and easy to do on such a small hood... and really inexpensive.

I've considered that, but can't shake the fraudulent feeling that comes with it lol.

[ABSPLASTIC]

Originally Posted by ern-diz

Do you guys think this carbon fiber hood would be worth a piss?

It's at least a couple hundred less than anything else I'm seeing online (though I only started looking) and am worried that at its price point, the fitment will be doo-doo, or that something else will be wrong with it. I guess I just have an aversion to e-bay parts.

Any and all thoughts appreciated.

Had one when I was sponsored by Micro Image. Had it for about 3 years until the clear coat started to oxidize. Same brand too, Carbon Creations. I enjoyed it while it was in my possession.

[MugenRep]

For $239 it'd be worth a stab IMO. Most USA carbon fiber, such as Seibon and VIS is just fiberglass with 1 layer of 1x1 carbon fiber over the top anyways. I had a INGS+1 carbon fiber hood from the 2003 Civic Si Super Street Shootout and the hood was like 4lbs. mostly dry with a light clearcoat and was actually flexible versus the junk we get in the states. I never knew how much better quality the JP stuff was until then.

[ern-diz]

Originally Posted by ABSPLASTIC

Had one when I was sponsored by Micro Image. Had it for about 3 years until the clear coat started to oxidize. Same brand too, Carbon Creations. I enjoyed it while it was in my possession.

Originally Posted by MugenRep

For $239 it'd be worth a stab IMO. Most USA carbon fiber, such as Seibon and VIS is just fiberglass with 1 layer of 1x1 carbon fiber over the top anyways. I had a INGS+1 carbon fiber hood from the 2003 Civic Si Super Street Shootout and the hood was like 4lbs. mostly dry with a light clearcoat and was actually flexible versus the junk we get in the states. I never knew how much better quality the JP stuff was until then.

Thanks for the feedback. I might just spring for this then.

[MugenRep]

If you like it, have somebody professionally reclear-coat it as the VIS carbon fiber I recleared faired better than the Seibon doors I had over time. Reclear would be under $200 I'd bet if you do the prep.

[ern-diz]

Originally Posted by MugenRep

If you like it, have somebody professionally reclear-coat it as the VIS carbon fiber I recleared faired better than the Seibon doors I had over time. Reclear would be under $200 I'd bet if you do the prep.

Good to know, thanks. I know the owner of a body shop that has taken care of squirting different parts of my car over the years. Charges me cash prices, which is cheaper than retail and/or going through insurance. If I get that hood, I'll probably rock it as is and if it starts to fade, I'll have him hit it with some nanotech for me.

[ABSPLASTIC]

Originally Posted by MugenRep

If you like it, have somebody professionally reclear-coat it as the VIS carbon fiber I recleared faired better than the Seibon doors I had over time. Reclear would be under $200 I'd bet if you do the prep.

Originally Posted by ern-diz

Good to know, thanks. I know the owner of a body shop that has taken care of squirting different parts of my car over the years. Charges me cash prices, which is cheaper than retail and/or going through insurance. If I get that hood, I'll probably rock it as is and if it starts to fade, I'll have him hit it with some nanotech for me.

Here is how it faired on my car for the 3 years I was stating.

[ern-diz]

[heeroyuy01195]

I've had one of those CF hoods on my MR2 for several years now. The fitment is off but the finish has held up. Granted my MR2 has a nice cozy garage to stay in but once you get a good clear coat on the thing it'll last.