Pointless Carbon Fiber Hood
May 6, 2008, 09:35 AM
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my carbon kaminari hood weighs more than the stocker.....
May 7, 2008, 08:28 AM
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May 7, 2008, 09:03 AM
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It is there to cool the Turbo..
But I do agree it is pointless to buy a CF to save weight when the aluminum hood is so light. But I think most buy one for looks. Myself I dont like the look , looks to Rice for me, but that my opinion
But I do agree it is pointless to buy a CF to save weight when the aluminum hood is so light. But I think most buy one for looks. Myself I dont like the look , looks to Rice for me, but that my opinion
May 7, 2008, 10:21 AM
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You cant compare a true JDM piece. To a mass produced copy. Thats why you pay $1200-1800 for a carbon hood they are done with weight and aerodynamics in mind. Vs a copy which is made just for looks.
May 8, 2008, 08:43 AM
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i think it looks good on black cars but ricey on anything else.