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Old 10-19-2002 | 09:21 AM
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We have finally secured a maker of real CF hoods for FC's. They are currently in tooling as we type. First hood is set to come off the line in approx 2 weeks. They will both be OEM style attachment with stock hinge bolt locations and stock front hood latch. Hood pins are still recommended so no one steals it They are availible in N/A and TII style.



We have a group buy going on them, but I don't want to violate any other forum's rules with posting regarding products (not sure what the policy is here) so visit http://www.fc3s.org/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=195 if you are interested.



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Old 10-19-2002 | 01:28 PM
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Sounds cool, they are decently priced, will there be any in the future made with fiberglass? I do need a hood but i want to paint it and CF i have heard is a bitch to paint. There are no rules on Posting products in threads, since phinsup does not run this site for $$$ :bigthumg:
Old 10-19-2002 | 01:39 PM
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We can do them out of fiberglass as well. I will check on the pricing for that and let you know. I believe it is about $75 cheaper, but I will verify that to make sure.



Cool deal on the rules being relaxed here regarding posting products. I know it isn't so at "others" Thanks.
Old 10-19-2002 | 03:39 PM
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is the t2 vent centered.
Old 10-19-2002 | 04:45 PM
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i think these are identical to OEM.
Old 10-19-2002 | 06:30 PM
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Originally Posted by wptrx7' date='Oct 19 2002, 07:39 PM
is the t2 vent centered.
No, they are just like OEM hoods, but is CF with a fiberglass frame underneath.
Old 10-19-2002 | 07:24 PM
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Originally Posted by fc3s.org' date='Oct 19 2002, 05:30 PM
[quote name='wptrx7' date='Oct 19 2002, 07:39 PM']is the t2 vent centered.
No, they are just like OEM hoods, but is CF with a fiberglass frame underneath.[/quote]

complete CF hoods i have seen are too flimsy!
Old 10-19-2002 | 07:59 PM
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Revin7,

you have seen a 100% CF hood before?



Its very rare to see one even though I have and they are $$$$$$$ I didnt think it was flimsy at all though, maybe the maker. 99% of the Carbon fiber hoods sold are carbon look. Unless someone in stealing CF, its just too expensive to sell for $1000. haha



Just my 2 cents and yes I just woke up hehe



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Old 10-19-2002 | 09:45 PM
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Yes they would be around $1200 to do in all CF, but they would be very sturdy. These are real CF on top though. The whole top mold is CF and the lower mold is fiberglass to cut down on cost. The glass frame is definately strong though.
Old 10-20-2002 | 01:13 AM
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Dave, that sounds like some really hot stuff. I may be interested down the road when I have the money to start rebuilding from my accident.



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