Welcome to the 2GNT Forum!
Home Site Background Info & Specs Mods & Tech Info CAPS Part Reviews Donate 2GNT Stickers
Search Printer-friendly copy 0 Users in Chat
Top 2GNT Technical Interior/Exterior topic #69926
View in linear mode

Subject: "User Feedback on Carbon Fibre Hoods..." Previous topic | Next topic
Phat99EclipseMar-31-04 05:45 PM
Old School 2GNTer
203 posts, 		Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list
#69926, "User Feedback on Carbon Fibre Hoods..."


          

Hey Guys,

In my effort to stop the new car bug (been drooling over the '05 Mustang GT) I am convinced if I throw money into the appearance of my car, I can delay the inevitable... Buying another car and having a car payment again...

I have always been a fan of the CF hoods, but have heard horror stories about Fit and finish, not to mention the cost.

I was wondering who has had experience with this cosmetic change and who they buy from and avoid under all costs... Also include what you paid including shipping if not too much to ask... This way I can get a comparo and general idea of cost...

Thanks in advance...

Don

btw, does anyone have a set of upgraded injectors they want to sell?

'99 Eclipse GS Sports Edition
Star Stage 2
Greddy EVO Exhuast
AEM Big Brakes
Greddy Type S BOV
Pioneer DEH-P7200
Bazooka EL1500 running 2 MTX 10" Subs
Fosgate Separates throughout

  
Report This Post to Admin Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

Replies to this topic
RE: User Feedback on Carbon Fibre Hoods..., eclipse_gs_1512, Apr-01-04 10:20 AM, #1
RE: User Feedback on Carbon Fibre Hoods..., EclipseRacer82, Apr-01-04 10:53 AM, #2
      RE: User Feedback on Carbon Fibre Hoods..., BuckNutty, Apr-01-04 12:05 PM, #3
           RE: User Feedback on Carbon Fibre Hoods..., SilClipse95, Apr-01-04 12:33 PM, #4
           RE: User Feedback on Carbon Fibre Hoods..., tacoman123, Apr-01-04 06:13 PM, #5
                RE: User Feedback on Carbon Fibre Hoods..., BuckNutty, Apr-01-04 06:27 PM, #6
                     RE: User Feedback on Carbon Fibre Hoods..., Aggression, Apr-02-04 12:50 AM, #7
                          RE: User Feedback on Carbon Fibre Hoods..., sonikbewm, Apr-02-04 02:27 PM, #8

eclipse_gs_1512Apr-01-04 10:20 AM
Donating 2GNT member
3287 posts, 		Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list
#69932, "RE: User Feedback on Carbon Fibre Hoods..."
In response to Reply # 0



          

if you're gonna get a cf hood, buy from vis...the quality and fitment are excellent. i have one on my car and couldn't be happier...see sig.



2007 wrx

  
Report This Post to Admin Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

    
EclipseRacer82Apr-01-04 10:53 AM
Member since Aug 10th 2003
85 posts, 		Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list
#69935, "RE: User Feedback on Carbon Fibre Hoods..."
In response to Reply # 1

          

I have the VIS OEM hood also, EXCELLENT fitment. I think one of the better retail vendors are www.trixracing.com It used to be improvmotorsports.com for the OEM CF hood but I dont know whta the hell happened to them. Give trix a shot, shippin usually runs 125 and up. See my sig for pics

Rate my car here http://www.cardomain.com/id/eclipseracer82

  
Report This Post to Admin Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

        
BuckNuttyApr-01-04 12:05 PM
Donating 2GNT member
7235 posts, 		Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list
#69942, "RE: User Feedback on Carbon Fibre Hoods..."
In response to Reply # 2



          

go with a Vis hood...they are teh shit and i hear nuthin but good things about them.

Whichever type/brand you go with GET MAFUGGIN HOOD PINS!!!11!!

I went through two windshields and now am proud to garnish sparco pins and not worry about my hood flying up.

  
Report This Post to Admin Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

            
SilClipse95Apr-01-04 12:33 PM
Donating 2GNT member
793 posts, 		Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list
#69947, "RE: User Feedback on Carbon Fibre Hoods..."
In response to Reply # 3

          

i love my vis NVader.....great fitament...but like everyone says, HOODPINSSSSSSS, LATA

  
Report This Post to Admin Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

            
tacoman123Apr-01-04 06:13 PM
Old School 2GNTer
2678 posts, 		Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list
#69996, "RE: User Feedback on Carbon Fibre Hoods..."
In response to Reply # 3



          

Originally posted by BuckNutty
go with a Vis hood...they are teh shit and i hear nuthin but good things about them. Whichever type/brand you go with GET MAFUGGIN HOOD PINS!!!11!! I went through two windshields and now am proud to garnish sparco pins and not worry about my hood flying up.


Why... is that a turbo hump on your windshield?

Derr, Buttsechs?!?!

~Tacoman

  
Report This Post to Admin Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

                
BuckNuttyApr-01-04 06:27 PM
Donating 2GNT member
7235 posts, 		Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list
#69997, "RE: User Feedback on Carbon Fibre Hoods..."
In response to Reply # 5



          

bwahahaha....actually it kinda looks like teh d00d with the afro from that old boxing game on SNES...i forgot the name of it

  
Report This Post to Admin Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

                    
AggressionApr-02-04 12:50 AM
Old School 2GNTer
3025 posts, 		Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list
#70004, "RE: User Feedback on Carbon Fibre Hoods..."
In response to Reply # 6
 Apr-02-04 12:51 AM by Aggression



          

I don't have the OEM but I got the VIS Invader CF hood and the fitment and cosmetics are perfect. Everyone I know who has a VIS hood has not had a problem with it. But yes...we cannot express enough the importance of getting hood pins installed. I payed a total of $550 shipped for my hood.

--------------------


- 05 Subaru STi
- 97 eclipse gs (289whp w/ 276tq)

  
Report This Post to Admin Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

                        
sonikbewmApr-02-04 02:27 PM
Member since Dec 01st 2001
4011 posts, 		Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list
#70023, "RE: User Feedback on Carbon Fibre Hoods..."
In response to Reply # 7



          

I used to love my VIS carbon fiber hood until this winter when the hood would get hot and then get cold and then it started to crack.

Jason
'11 Ford Mustang GT/CS
'11 Ford Mustang V6 6-Speed (SOLD)
'04 Nissan 350z Touring (SOLD)
'95 Turbo Eclipse GS (SOLD and will be missed)
'90 Talon TSi AWD (SOLD)

  
Report This Post to Admin Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

Top 2GNT Technical Interior/Exterior topic #69926 Previous topic | Next topic
   

Powered by DCForum+ Version 2.2
Copyright 1997-2005 DCScripts.com, Copyright 2005-2026 2gnt.com
Generated in 0.051 seconds, executing 30 queries.