So, I'm thinking of getting my boyfriend a cf hood for his 06 350z. However, I don't know how much they are and where I could buy them at. hhaha. Also, i also heard of like cheaper "knockoff" carbon fiber hood. Are there any difference?
If you guys could let me know, that would be cool. =)
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350z Cf Hood how much? difference?
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Posted 02 December 2007 - 07:11 PM
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Cheap knockoff carbon fiber hoods are exactly what they are. Cheap. They're prone to discoloration after a short period of time.
that's with any cf hood. uv protection can only so long.
if the 350z has an aluminum hood, i really don't think there is a weight difference. if anything it's going to be minimal.
i believe knock-off cf is just something plastic imitating the look of cf and stick on, i'm guessing here.
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Posted 02 December 2007 - 07:18 PM
Cheap knockoff hood = Aesthetics only. No weight savings, usually weigh more than oem, fragile and costs about $150-500.
Genuine HQ = Weight savings, strong and costs about $1000-3500.
I doubt your BF (like most other people) really has a use for an authentic DC hood... So just get him one based on your budget...
Used/Sale you can pick up Cwings, Seibon or VIS for as low as $150.
New Seibon you can get for around $350+
And if you semi-ballin First Moulding $1100+
Ballin ASM etc $3100+
Genuine HQ = Weight savings, strong and costs about $1000-3500.
I doubt your BF (like most other people) really has a use for an authentic DC hood... So just get him one based on your budget...
Used/Sale you can pick up Cwings, Seibon or VIS for as low as $150.
New Seibon you can get for around $350+
And if you semi-ballin First Moulding $1100+
Ballin ASM etc $3100+
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Posted 02 December 2007 - 07:22 PM
buy your b/f some suspension pieces. not coil-overs or anything, but just the bits and pieces.
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Posted 03 December 2007 - 06:18 AM
QUOTE (beb @ Dec 2 2007, 09:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Cheap knockoff hood = Aesthetics only. No weight savings, usually weigh more than oem, fragile and costs about $150-500.
Genuine HQ = Weight savings, strong and costs about $1000-3500.
I doubt your BF (like most other people) really has a use for an authentic DC hood... So just get him one based on your budget...
Used/Sale you can pick up Cwings, Seibon or VIS for as low as $150.
New Seibon you can get for around $350+
And if you semi-ballin First Moulding $1100+
Ballin ASM etc $3100+
Genuine HQ = Weight savings, strong and costs about $1000-3500.
I doubt your BF (like most other people) really has a use for an authentic DC hood... So just get him one based on your budget...
Used/Sale you can pick up Cwings, Seibon or VIS for as low as $150.
New Seibon you can get for around $350+
And if you semi-ballin First Moulding $1100+
Ballin ASM etc $3100+
hit the nail right on the head. dry carbon is the real deal. all the other stuff is fiberglass/plastic with cf overlay - if you/your bf are set on getting the cf hood then just get a seibon or vis or something - but fitment will probably be bleh... imo you are better off getting some suspension mods or a plenum spacer.
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