SEIBON Carbon Fiber Hoods Pre-Order Going on Now! | Intro Special | OEM/GTR/TS Styles

AJ@ECSMotorsports · 11-24-2009, 05:08 PM

EDIT: Wrong forum! LOL

motoextreme · 11-26-2009, 12:19 AM

Not trying to burn anyone here but just know if you buy these hoods they are NOT bolt on. You may need to redrill holes, your stock fasteners will not work for the front seal, your wiper sprayers will not stay and your rubber stoppers in the front will not screw in.

With a good half day or so, a dremel and a steady hand you could probably get it to work but I just don't have the patience and I'm a little irritated. I used to own a bike shop, sold 100's of pcs of carbon and my stuff bolted on like OEM, this isn't that type of part. I just put mine for sale on the classifieds at a loss. Bummer as I really was looking forward to seeing it on my car.

Oh well.... Just a word of advice to those of you looking for one. On a positive note, beautiful pc of carbon and very light. Not some flimsy pc of #$*%... Best of luck.

PS, problems to expect, holes for rubber seals too large, not spaced right and some holes are just plain missing. underside is too thick so alot of the stock fasteners will not work, man...I know I could likely fix it but I worry I'd drill too deep and wont be able to find the clips, etc. Corona time...

iceman21_23 · 11-26-2009, 03:45 AM

like i asked in the first post it really sounds like you ordered the wrong hood that really sounds like the 350z hood

RCZ · 11-26-2009, 06:08 PM

Stop buying garbage on ebay motoextreme.

AJ@ECSMotorsports · 11-26-2009, 06:11 PM

That def was not a Seibon hood

motoextreme · 11-27-2009, 09:27 PM

Just wanted to shoot an update to my earlier note. Spent nearly 6 hours on it but I got the hood to work. Loaded up on all new pop screws at the parts shop, drilled new holes and used some weather strip sealer.

Its definitely a Seibon hood, says it all over the box and on the hood plaque as well. Its on now but a tad off center, I'll have the body shop fix that.

Point is, hood looks cool on but dont expect a quick install and your better off just plugging the sprayers, impossible to get those on. You can see my pics of the car with hood under the Gallery section.

As far as Ebay, I've bought tons of stuff on it and not always cheap. That's where I found half of my cars and bikes. Just didnt want anyone to bite off more then they can chew and get frustrated..

Would of took less then 6 hours but I fiberglassed the bad holes and that takes time. Looks much better now.

AJ@ECSMotorsports · 11-28-2009, 12:13 PM

Thanks for the input and honesty..
Not sure if it was a 350Z hood as stated earlier by iceman, but I am thinking you may have purchased a pre-production hood from Seibon.. which was imperfect in condition.

There were several 370Zs at Sema with flawless hoods, and Seibon never produces hoods which require bodywork by the buyer/end user. At the least you'll have an imperfection in the weave somewhere, usually un-noticeable. Or perhaps one corner raised slightly higher than it should be, but hood pins do hold it down, if it bothered you. That's the worst i've seen from Seibon, in my experience.

G35guy84 · 11-30-2009, 02:45 PM

I'm ready to buy the GTR style hood, but I've got to see it on a Z first, particularly a PW Z. Any pic updates yet?

AJ@ECSMotorsports · 11-30-2009, 07:08 PM

Unfortunately no pics yet.. Seibon never provides installed pics, just general pics.

Which is why we're offering $25 rebate for those who can first provide me with installed pics, and a nice write-up/review

PM me if interested, I'd love to see this hood on a PW Z!

-AJ
ECS Motorsports

AJ@ECSMotorsports · 12-06-2009, 09:12 AM

All items are now shipping!!

Lowest prices @ ECS Motorsports

-AJ

AJ@ECSMotorsports · 12-08-2009, 02:34 PM

AJ@ECSMotorsports · 12-10-2009, 04:22 PM

All items are ready to ship within 2-3 days

Lowest prices only from ECS Motorsports~

Nikon FM · 12-11-2009, 09:44 PM

Just ordered the stock version of Seibon's hood. Looking forward to seeing it on the car.

I've had so many chips and dimples put in my Aluminum hood in the last year (I90 is brutal with so many semi trucks and rocks) that the estimate to get it fixed and repainted was much more than the Seibon replacement. I'll post pics once the hood is in place.

SophiaZ · 12-12-2009, 04:47 PM

Ordering my carbon fiber TS hood next week. I think what SEMA did to the Z is awesome!! I've got my mechanic checking out all the differences between the 370z front bumper and GTR bumpers.... He claims he can get it to fit.....with alot of added work! Looking at $1500 for the bumper alone! OUCH

AJ@ECSMotorsports · 12-12-2009, 05:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nikon FM

Just ordered the stock version of Seibon's hood. Looking forward to seeing it on the car.

I've had so many chips and dimples put in my Aluminum hood in the last year (I90 is brutal with so many semi trucks and rocks) that the estimate to get it fixed and repainted was much more than the Seibon replacement. I'll post pics once the hood is in place.

Oh man, tell me about it. I do maybe 80%+ highway driving, and these cement/dump trucks and such have put so many chips in my bumper, but my hood has survived... for now.

Quote:

Originally Posted by SophiaZ

Ordering my carbon fiber TS hood next week. I think what SEMA did to the Z is awesome!! I've got my mechanic checking out all the differences between the 370z front bumper and GTR bumpers.... He claims he can get it to fit.....with alot of added work! Looking at $1500 for the bumper alone! OUCH

Sounds good, give us a ring or shoot me a PM when you're ready or if I can help answer any questions.

Also, modding any bumper to fit any car would cost a lot.. but $1500? - I'd wait. Chances are you'll see 3 or more companies with a bumper by early Spring, even sooner.

11-24-2009, 05:08 PM	#31 (permalink)
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11-26-2009, 12:19 AM	#32 (permalink)
motoextreme Track Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 971 Drives: Nismo NO MODS! Rep Power: 368	Not trying to burn anyone here but just know if you buy these hoods they are NOT bolt on. You may need to redrill holes, your stock fasteners will not work for the front seal, your wiper sprayers will not stay and your rubber stoppers in the front will not screw in. With a good half day or so, a dremel and a steady hand you could probably get it to work but I just don't have the patience and I'm a little irritated. I used to own a bike shop, sold 100's of pcs of carbon and my stuff bolted on like OEM, this isn't that type of part. I just put mine for sale on the classifieds at a loss. Bummer as I really was looking forward to seeing it on my car. Oh well.... Just a word of advice to those of you looking for one. On a positive note, beautiful pc of carbon and very light. Not some flimsy pc of #$%... Best of luck. PS, problems to expect, holes for rubber seals too large, not spaced right and some holes are just plain missing. underside is too thick so alot of the stock fasteners will not work, man...I know I could likely fix it but I worry I'd drill too deep and wont be able to find the clips, etc. Corona time... Last edited by motoextreme; 11-26-2009 at 12:24 AM. Reason: After thought*

11-26-2009, 06:11 PM	#35 (permalink)
AJ@ECSMotorsports The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,290 Drives: '10 335i\| '12 GT-R Rep Power: 17	That def was not a Seibon hood __________________ Your 370Z/G37 Performance Specialists! PH: 1-855-ECS-PARTS \| PM me \| E-Mail Us \| AIM - ECSMotorsports \| Facebook Us!

11-27-2009, 09:27 PM	#36 (permalink)
motoextreme Track Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 971 Drives: Nismo NO MODS! Rep Power: 368	Just wanted to shoot an update to my earlier note. Spent nearly 6 hours on it but I got the hood to work. Loaded up on all new pop screws at the parts shop, drilled new holes and used some weather strip sealer. Its definitely a Seibon hood, says it all over the box and on the hood plaque as well. Its on now but a tad off center, I'll have the body shop fix that. Point is, hood looks cool on but dont expect a quick install and your better off just plugging the sprayers, impossible to get those on. You can see my pics of the car with hood under the Gallery section. As far as Ebay, I've bought tons of stuff on it and not always cheap. That's where I found half of my cars and bikes. Just didnt want anyone to bite off more then they can chew and get frustrated.. Would of took less then 6 hours but I fiberglassed the bad holes and that takes time. Looks much better now. Last edited by motoextreme; 11-27-2009 at 09:28 PM. Reason: After thought

11-28-2009, 12:13 PM	#37 (permalink)
AJ@ECSMotorsports The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,290 Drives: '10 335i\| '12 GT-R Rep Power: 17	Thanks for the input and honesty.. Not sure if it was a 350Z hood as stated earlier by iceman, but I am thinking you may have purchased a pre-production hood from Seibon.. which was imperfect in condition. There were several 370Zs at Sema with flawless hoods, and Seibon never produces hoods which require bodywork by the buyer/end user. At the least you'll have an imperfection in the weave somewhere, usually un-noticeable. Or perhaps one corner raised slightly higher than it should be, but hood pins do hold it down, if it bothered you. That's the worst i've seen from Seibon, in my experience. __________________ Your 370Z/G37 Performance Specialists! PH: 1-855-ECS-PARTS \| PM me \| E-Mail Us \| AIM - ECSMotorsports \| Facebook Us!

11-26-2009, 03:45 AM	#33 (permalink)
iceman21_23 Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: league city, tx Posts: 757 Drives: 09' Solid Red 370z Rep Power: 17	like i asked in the first post it really sounds like you ordered the wrong hood that really sounds like the 350z hood

11-26-2009, 06:08 PM	#34 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1118	Stop buying garbage on ebay motoextreme.

11-30-2009, 02:45 PM	#38 (permalink)
G35guy84 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New York Posts: 305 Drives: '09 370Z 7AT Sprt PW Rep Power: 15	I'm ready to buy the GTR style hood, but I've got to see it on a Z first, particularly a PW Z. Any pic updates yet? __________________ '09 Nissan 370Z Base 7AT - Sport Package - Pearl White \| Performance Mods: Stillen G3 CAI \| F.I. HFC \| F.I. TDX CBE w/ 18" resonators \| Megan Racing coilover kit \| Ichiba rear camber kit \| 20mm front / 25mm rear H&R spacers \| Aesthetic Mods: White interior/license plate LEDs \| 6000K bulbs \| 20% tint

11-30-2009, 07:08 PM	#39 (permalink)
AJ@ECSMotorsports The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,290 Drives: '10 335i\| '12 GT-R Rep Power: 17	Unfortunately no pics yet.. Seibon never provides installed pics, just general pics. Which is why we're offering $25 rebate for those who can first provide me with installed pics, and a nice write-up/review PM me if interested, I'd love to see this hood on a PW Z! -AJ ECS Motorsports __________________ Your 370Z/G37 Performance Specialists! PH: 1-855-ECS-PARTS \| PM me \| E-Mail Us \| AIM - ECSMotorsports \| Facebook Us!

12-06-2009, 09:12 AM	#40 (permalink)
AJ@ECSMotorsports The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,290 Drives: '10 335i\| '12 GT-R Rep Power: 17	All items are now shipping!! Lowest prices @ ECS Motorsports -AJ __________________ Your 370Z/G37 Performance Specialists! PH: 1-855-ECS-PARTS \| PM me \| E-Mail Us \| AIM - ECSMotorsports \| Facebook Us!

12-08-2009, 02:34 PM	#41 (permalink)
AJ@ECSMotorsports The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,290 Drives: '10 335i\| '12 GT-R Rep Power: 17	__________________ Your 370Z/G37 Performance Specialists! PH: 1-855-ECS-PARTS \| PM me \| E-Mail Us \| AIM - ECSMotorsports \| Facebook Us!

12-10-2009, 04:22 PM	#42 (permalink)
AJ@ECSMotorsports The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,290 Drives: '10 335i\| '12 GT-R Rep Power: 17	All items are ready to ship within 2-3 days Lowest prices only from ECS Motorsports~ __________________ Your 370Z/G37 Performance Specialists! PH: 1-855-ECS-PARTS \| PM me \| E-Mail Us \| AIM - ECSMotorsports \| Facebook Us!

12-11-2009, 09:44 PM	#43 (permalink)
Nikon FM Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Snoqualmie WA Posts: 973 Drives: 03 996TT Porsche Rep Power: 606	Ordered the Seibon OEM Hood Just ordered the stock version of Seibon's hood. Looking forward to seeing it on the car. I've had so many chips and dimples put in my Aluminum hood in the last year (I90 is brutal with so many semi trucks and rocks) that the estimate to get it fixed and repainted was much more than the Seibon replacement. I'll post pics once the hood is in place. __________________ Buddy Revell: "One man's sooner is another man's later"

12-12-2009, 04:47 PM	#44 (permalink)
SophiaZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: South Jersey Posts: 1,463 Drives: 2020 50th anniv 7AT Rep Power: 6732	Ordering my carbon fiber TS hood next week. I think what SEMA did to the Z is awesome!! I've got my mechanic checking out all the differences between the 370z front bumper and GTR bumpers.... He claims he can get it to fit.....with alot of added work! Looking at $1500 for the bumper alone! OUCH

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