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Does anyone make hoods similar to Seibon, but NOT in Carbon Fiber?

Old Jul 26, 2006 | 07:57 PM
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Does anyone make hoods similar to Seibon, but NOT in Carbon Fiber? I would paint my hood so I'm curious if a non-CF is available.....thanks
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Old Jul 26, 2006 | 08:06 PM
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most of the Seibon hoods are knockoffs of other brands...so yes. Depending on which style you're looking for.
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Old Jul 27, 2006 | 05:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Nitrouz
most of the Seibon hoods are knockoffs of other brands...so yes. Depending on which style you're looking for.
yeah what nitrouz said. Most are knockoffs of highend japaneese brands but you'd be looking around $1000+ for one of those hoods. Why not just get a carbon fiber hood and paint it ?
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Actually I'll be painting my CF hood less the vents. This really gives the car a unique look.
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Old Jul 27, 2006 | 06:29 AM
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Yeah, that makes the most sense! Most likely I'll do that...

Originally Posted by CarbonLTD
Why not just get a carbon fiber hood and paint it ?
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Old Jul 27, 2006 | 04:38 PM
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Originally Posted by davidf
Actually I'll be painting my CF hood less the vents. This really gives the car a unique look.
i had that done on my s2000. it looks awesome
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Old Jul 27, 2006 | 08:02 PM
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Originally Posted by davidf
Actually I'll be painting my CF hood less the vents. This really gives the car a unique look.


like that!!!
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Old Jul 28, 2006 | 12:08 AM
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Would it be cheaper to make a hood in FRP than CF ? Are there companies that do that or..it's not possible?
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Old Jul 28, 2006 | 04:27 AM
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all of the common carbon hoods are FRP...they just have a layer of carbon on top
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Old Jul 28, 2006 | 04:58 AM
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Originally Posted by dvdvalente


like that!!!
Thats it, damn that looks good. Waiting on spioler and front bumper and that'll be me.
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Originally Posted by bugsbbunny
Would it be cheaper to make a hood in FRP than CF ? Are there companies that do that or..it's not possible?
Seibon does make their hoods in fiberglass on special order. I have 4 sets of fiberglass fenders Seibon made for me. They usually take 4-5 weeks though
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Old Jul 28, 2006 | 11:15 AM
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Are they cheaper, or the same price?


Originally Posted by CarbonLTD
Seibon does make their hoods in fiberglass on special order. I have 4 sets of fiberglass fenders Seibon made for me. They usually take 4-5 weeks though
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Old Jul 29, 2006 | 08:46 AM
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Originally Posted by synth19
Are they cheaper, or the same price?
they would be a bit cheaper, but not much.
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