Question about vented hoods

Hotrodz · 07-31-2015, 07:35 PM

Or just buy this one and be done...

cooltoy · 07-31-2015, 09:20 PM

Most CF hoods will not be lighter then stock.

madwi · 08-02-2015, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Hotrodz

Or just buy this one and be done...

I really liked this hood when I checked it out in person.

SwissCheese · 08-03-2015, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by cooltoy

Most CF hoods will not be lighter then stock.

Really? I thought the (main) point of a carbon fiber hood was weight reduction.

GaleForce · 08-03-2015, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by SwissCheese

Really? I thought the (main) point of a carbon fiber hood was weight reduction.

It is if it's "dry carbon".Most aftermarket hoods are a wet layup. The only commercially available light weight CF hoods are the Amuse hood, and the Varis VSDC hood. Both are $$$$$$.

*Keep in mind the factory hood is made from aluminum and relatively light weight to begin with.

cooltoy · 08-03-2015, 10:56 PM

Exactly.

If you were to compare the average CF hood with a steel hood, it is lighter, but not so much when compared to our aluminum hood.

Hotrodz · 08-03-2015, 11:14 PM

My Fugi hood is about the same weight as the oem. The oem is pretty damn light, the only issue is finding someone to cut holes in your oem and if you don't like it you are SOL. It just easier to buy a gorgeous CF hood if you got the cash.

axmea? · 08-04-2015, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Hotrodz

Or just buy this one and be done...

This is a sweet looking hood not only from the outside but the finish on the inside is clean as well. The vents have some form of gutter to it. But since you are in land where it rarely rains, it is not an issue.

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Originally Posted by Hotrodz

My Fugi hood is about the same weight as the oem. The oem is pretty damn light, the only issue is finding someone to cut holes in your oem and if you don't like it you are SOL. It just easier to buy a gorgeous CF hood if you got the cash.

We now know you have cash. Next time you're around, I'm gonna hit you up for a nice beverage at the Yard House. cheers.

edliaszenik · 08-04-2015, 12:58 AM

Yard house is my favorite spot on island. I didn't know it was a chain.

andy_meng1024 · 08-04-2015, 04:31 AM

Not a carbon fiber one, but really functional.

IMG_1158.jpg

carlitos_370z · 08-04-2015, 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted by madwi

Be sure to do lots of research before you pick one up. I have a seibon hood and I would give it a 7/10. If I had to do it again I would pick up a better brand, but that usually entails a higher $. Do lots of homework before buying.
Mine ran about $600 shipped.

haahhaa!!1 i like your hood... sell it to me

This is really that im going to do someday on my Z... love the lok of the CF hoods and of course want more HP so im going to order the hood with a lot of vents hahaha!! how much hp i can get for vent +5 or +10

Hotrodz · 08-04-2015, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by axmea?

We now know you have cash. Next time you're around, I'm gonna hit you up for a nice beverage at the Yard House. cheers.

LMFAO...I got just enough to my speed addiction and to share a beer or two with my fellow addicts. Soon my friend...soon!

MAMotorsports · 08-04-2015, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by GaleForce

It is if it's "dry carbon".Most aftermarket hoods are a wet layup. The only commercially available light weight CF hoods are the Amuse hood, and the Varis VSDC hood. Both are $$$$$$.

*Keep in mind the factory hood is made from aluminum and relatively light weight to begin with.

Just to make sure people are aware, Seibon does Dry carbon for the 370Zs also, And has a hatch available.

cooltoy · 08-04-2015, 02:55 PM

$1800 and no vents.

tonythetiger · 08-04-2015, 08:45 PM

is there a way to make our own vents with the stock hood??

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08-03-2015, 10:56 PM	#21 (permalink)
cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 13,938 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 240204	Exactly. If you were to compare the average CF hood with a steel hood, it is lighter, but not so much when compared to our aluminum hood. __________________ Member of kenchan's "photoshopped mods" and "proper offsets" gang.

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Hotrodz Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NW, AZ Posts: 9,330 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 2684384	My Fugi hood is about the same weight as the oem. The oem is pretty damn light, the only issue is finding someone to cut holes in your oem and if you don't like it you are SOL. It just easier to buy a gorgeous CF hood if you got the cash. axmea? and carlitos_370z like this. __________________ *Fast Intentions TT Installed and Tuned by Seb at SpecialtyZ 610whp 560tq:\|Fast Intentions 3" TT-TDX*\|SpecialtyZ/Fast Intentions 72 Row Oil Cooler\|SZ 6 Puck Clutch & Flywheel\|3GsCustoms\|Z1\|Wavetrac\|Hotchkis\|Whiteline \|Blitz\|Fortune Auto 500\|Fujimura\|SPL\|H&R\|TK\|TWM\|RPM Rollbar\|Sparco\|Next Level Performance\|TrackSpec\|AeroFlow Dynamics\|Pioneer\|

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08-04-2015, 02:55 PM	#29 (permalink)
cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 13,938 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 240204	$1800 and no vents. __________________ Member of kenchan's "photoshopped mods" and "proper offsets" gang.

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