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Old 10-20-2011, 04:07 PM   #11 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by theDreamer View Post
Depends on how the hood is made.
Fiberglass or other product with a CF wrap is equal or more weight than a CF hood
Dry carbon hood is less weight but not a lot - I believe dry carbon hood is about 6-8 pounds

Now the other 'gains' from a CF hood can be the venting it provides versus a stock hood, different fitment (hood bulge) for aftermarket parts under the hood.
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Originally Posted by phelan View Post
the weight reduction going to dry CF is minimal as the hood is already lightweight aluminum.

So since weight is not the purpose, it is more about the shape for putting more mods on under the hood, plus some ventilation. This seems pretty specific. Did I get it correct?

Does cf need extra primer or no primer before painting?
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