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Who is interested in carbon fiber hoods??

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Old 06-18-2002 | 12:49 AM
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I'm just wondering if there is a market out there for carbon fiber hoods for the 1st or 2nd gen RX-7. I know someone who can make them if he has a market for them. They will be one hell of a lot lighter, look pretty cool (matter of opinion I guess), need to be held down by hood pins, probably cost between 500 and 900 dollars. Tell me if you are interested.
Old 06-18-2002 | 01:00 AM
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I think Kimo3 started a thread similar to this one a little while ago. I know he is interested in one. I think it would look great, but I am not in the market for one.
Old 06-18-2002 | 07:24 PM
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I asked the same question a few weeks ago, here is the thred with the results.https://www.nopistons.com/forums/ind...=2830&hl=kimo3
Old 06-18-2002 | 07:26 PM
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sorry try this one. https://www.nopistons.com/forums/index.php?...215885ca196e6eb
Old 06-18-2002 | 07:27 PM
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I have aslo posted this on other sites as well. please let me know what you are going to do. I am very interested
Old 06-18-2002 | 07:48 PM
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I had thought of making some fiberglass hoods that didnt require pins, but I dont know how many people would buy if it would be worth the trouble or not.
Old 06-18-2002 | 07:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Rob x-7' date='Jun 18 2002, 08:48 PM
I had thought of making some fiberglass hoods that didnt require pins, but I dont know how many people would buy if it would be worth the trouble or not.
If it looks like alot of the aftermarket hoods I think there would be a good amount of interest.
Old 06-18-2002 | 07:51 PM
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You dont mean ricey do you?
Old 06-18-2002 | 08:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Rob x-7' date='Jun 18 2002, 08:51 PM
You dont mean ricey do you?
Nah, just functional styling, not that foolish "put a vent everywhere we can" crap.
Old 06-18-2002 | 09:15 PM
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Any examples? I was thinking of a fiberglass turbo hood, but to be honest, I dont know if there would be a weight advantage or not versus aluminum. And I guess a cowl induction hood is no good either??



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