Carbon Fiber Hood - Flat design, unlike stock?

binary0x01 · 08-22-2012, 01:56 PM

Hey guys, can you please tell me if any of you are aware of a carbon fiber hood for sale, that has a Flat Design unlike the stock one which has a groove in it.

Thanks in advance.

cheshirecat · 08-22-2012, 02:14 PM

If you're talking about a simple flat carbon hood without any kind of other aero mods, you won't be able to find something affordable.

Either you get holes/scoops/vents or you get the OEM lines.

binary0x01 · 08-22-2012, 03:22 PM

How come?

That ain't c00l

robones · 08-23-2012, 01:52 PM

Why would you want a flat hood anyways? The stock OEM lines on your hood match the groves on your roof. Are you going to flatten out the groves on your roof as well?

When the 350z first came out it came out with a flat hood... didn't look good which is why Nissan redesigned it a few years later and gave it an aggressive looking raised hood.

theDreamer · 08-23-2012, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by robones

Why would you want a flat hood anyways? The stock OEM lines on your hood match the groves on your roof. Are you going to flatten out the groves on your roof as well?

When the 350z first came out it came out with a flat hood... didn't look good which is why Nissan redesigned it a few years later and gave it an aggressive looking raised hood.

Partially, the redesign in the hood was a throwback to the older Z days when the hood had that bulge in it.

cheshirecat · 08-23-2012, 02:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by robones

When the 350z first came out it came out with a flat hood... didn't look good which is why Nissan redesigned it a few years later and gave it an aggressive looking raised hood.

I believe it was more because of the HR engine on the 07-08 needed the extra clearance.

People really hated the hump when it came out but I guess it's kinda grown on them.

binary0x01 · 08-23-2012, 03:31 PM

I just like the flat hood design better.

Personal choice, nothing more.

Sucks it can't be had unless custom made... which puts it out side of the reasonable price range for such part.

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binary0x01 Track Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Idaho Posts: 892 Drives: 2012 6-SPEED 3.7L Z Rep Power: 13	I just like the flat hood design better. Personal choice, nothing more. Sucks it can't be had unless custom made... which puts it out side of the reasonable price range for such part. __________________ Tune (by Seb@SpecialtyZ) -- Upgraded Parts List : When in doubt, use brute force; if it doesn't work, you aren't using enough.

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cheshirecat A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 1,428 Drives: N54 135i Rep Power: 292	If you're talking about a simple flat carbon hood without any kind of other aero mods, you won't be able to find something affordable. Either you get holes/scoops/vents or you get the OEM lines.

08-23-2012, 01:52 PM	#4 (permalink)
robones Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Miami Posts: 357 Drives: 2011 - Nissan 370 M6 Rep Power: 14	Why would you want a flat hood anyways? The stock OEM lines on your hood match the groves on your roof. Are you going to flatten out the groves on your roof as well? When the 350z first came out it came out with a flat hood... didn't look good which is why Nissan redesigned it a few years later and gave it an aggressive looking raised hood.