i am definitely interested in this hood please PM me with info. Also where can I go to see what hoods are available for our cars?

 

what about hood shocks? would they be to stong for fiberglass??

 

I would interested

 

no you can't

 

I was mistaken the damper as hood shock, sorry... My bad...

 

a damper is a hood shock....but not something you want to be using on an FRP hood/trunk unless you are very very very careful

 

OT here... sorry

JDMZ33... would you mind to PM me the link/info of the rear under body diffuser please?

Back to the topic... I also saw that hood on japan yahoo auction website... looks quite nice though!

cheers,

richie

 

Here is the original thread on the rear diffuser.
https://my350z.com/forum/exterior-and-interior/54611-350z-carbon-fiber-rear-diffuser.html
Yea, the have an outlet store on Japan auction. If you see it listed get it! Cuz last one I saw sold for like $150 and buy now is $300.

Jay

 

thanks mate...

cheers,

richie

 

So what problems would I run into trying to install a CF or FG hood with hood shocks?

 

more than likely a cracked hood...at some point, due to the stress being placed on that one single spot. I've seen it happen on several other cars, so would advise against it personally

 

Cool looking but with the openings facing the window is there any functional value?

To get more air to the engine would the scoop not need to face front?

 

Maybe hood's only meant to vent out the heat

 

Hood scoops aren't functional. Rear facing vents allow for a flow of air from the front of the engine bay, to the rear. Forward facing vents don't have an escape for the air.. all of the openings are in one direction.


Try taking a can of coke, and turn it upside down, then take a knife and poke a hole in the bottom. Now turn it upside down. The coke will come out 3x faster...

 

But wouldn water get into the engine bay anyways??

 

I would be interested in it as well. If 300.00 and the fitment is good?

 

OT... Is it safe to have a vented hood and drive it in the rain? Wouldnt the rain water cause problems? I want a vented hood in the future but am a little concerned about a vented hood!

 

Yes, most of hood are meant to vent out heat. Air direct from the front bumper to engine bay then out by vented hood. It is more important tp vent out then take in...

 

As long as the rain water dont go to your battery and alternator it is fine. On Z this is all protected... So no worry...

 

Seems like many interested. Let do a GB on this. This will be direct made in Japan. Top quality. I'll contact Japan vendor on this and do a GB for you guy. Okay?