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Old Jan 9, 2007 | 09:37 AM
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Question C-West CF Lip and Veilside V3 CF Hood

i want to get the C-West CF Lip and Veilside V3 CF Hood but i am affraid the CF patterns will not match. does anyone have these? if so can you post a pic. is there a noticable difference with the cf patterns.

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Old Jan 9, 2007 | 09:43 AM
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You can always go with 1 company like Seibon so that the weaves are the same. Just another option.

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Old Jan 9, 2007 | 09:50 AM
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Originally Posted by CarbonLTD
You can always go with 1 company like Seibon so that the weaves are the same. Just another option.

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Are you sure Seibon has the same weaves on everything? My hood doesnt match my hatch and both are Seibon.
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Old Jan 9, 2007 | 09:51 AM
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I got your PM. Sorry I was really busy at the time and I forgot about it afterwards.

You're right. The CF patterns don't match. Veilside is 1x1, and C-West is 2x2. I don't suggest anything Veilside...because...well...I had it. I had both actually. The fitment of the Veilside is very bad. Gaps everywhere. However, it is a good looking hood. Like CarbonLTD said, I'd go with the Seibon VT which is basically the Veilside V3 knockoff. The difference is that the VT hood has the mesh grill underneath the vents on each side, whereas the V3 doesn't. Those vents are also deeper on the Seibon VT. Another difference to note is that the 2 grooves that run from the front of the hood to the windshield...on the Veilside, it sticks UP, and on the Seibon, it indents DOWN like stock. The Veilside looks more aggressive because of it, but overall, I would strongly suggest the Seibon instead, due to better fitment and of course, same weave pattern as the C-West CF.

Good luck. Carbon LTD is a very good source to order Seibon items from.
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Old Jan 9, 2007 | 09:57 AM
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I got your PM. Sorry I was really busy at the time and I forgot about it afterwards.

You're right. The CF patterns don't match. Veilside is 1x1, and C-West is 2x2. I don't suggest anything Veilside...because...well...I had it. I had both actually. The fitment of the Veilside is very bad. Gaps everywhere. However, it is a good looking hood. Like CarbonLTD said, I'd go with the Seibon VT which is basically the Veilside V3 knockoff. The difference is that the VT hood has the mesh grill underneath the vents on each side, whereas the V3 doesn't. Those vents are also deeper on the Seibon VT. Another difference to note is that the 2 grooves that run from the front of the hood to the windshield...on the Veilside, it sticks UP, and on the Seibon, it indents DOWN like stock. The Veilside looks more aggressive because of it, but overall, I would strongly suggest the Seibon instead, due to better fitment and of course, same weave pattern as the C-West CF.

Good luck. Carbon LTD is a very good source to order Seibon items from.
sounds good. thanks for the info.
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Old Jan 9, 2007 | 09:59 AM
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Originally Posted by JisNis
Are you sure Seibon has the same weaves on everything? My hood doesnt match my hatch and both are Seibon.
positive 2x2 twill unless its special order.
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Old Jan 9, 2007 | 10:38 AM
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Originally Posted by CarbonLTD
positive 2x2 twill unless its special order.
My hood is 1x1. It could have been a special order, I got it off another member here. Which is better? Or is it just looks wise?
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Old Jan 9, 2007 | 11:29 AM
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just for looks, 1x1 is a tighter weave. here's a good thread with detail info...https://my350z.com/forum/exterior-and-interior/222328-carbon-talk-interested-in-learning-more-about-automotive-cf-parts.html
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can someone post a pic of 1x1 and 2x2. what is the difference?
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Originally Posted by CarbonLTD
just for looks, 1x1 is a tighter weave. here's a good thread with detail info...https://my350z.com/forum/showthread.php?t=222328
disregard my last post. that link is very helpfull
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Old Jan 9, 2007 | 11:43 AM
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I have the Seibon TS hood, Varis intake duct and the CWest front lip. You can see differences in each weave. Kinda bothers me too but not too much.

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Old Jan 10, 2007 | 06:22 PM
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Ordered a VeilSide v3 Replica hood from Octane Motorsports on November 7, 06 , Great Price but latest ship date is tomarrow 1/11/07 .. 3rd backorder promise date ..Also see one on ebay that ends on Friday 1/12/07 .. Dont know if its comming by row boat or what ?? Hope that tomarrow is the day !!!
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Old Jan 10, 2007 | 06:24 PM
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C'West Sells them ,but latest look shows none in stock ....
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Old Jan 10, 2007 | 06:33 PM
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VeilSide v3 Hood
Attached Thumbnails C-West CF Lip and Veilside V3 CF Hood-0509tur_01z-veilside_nissan_350z__front_400.jpg  
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Old Jan 10, 2007 | 07:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Agentman03
Ordered a VeilSide v3 Replica hood from Octane Motorsports on November 7, 06 , Great Price but latest ship date is tomarrow 1/11/07 .. 3rd backorder promise date ..Also see one on ebay that ends on Friday 1/12/07 .. Dont know if its comming by row boat or what ?? Hope that tomarrow is the day !!!
too bad I've got them in stock and on sale.

If its from Seibon I know they have containers at customs as we speak.
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Notified container Released from customs on Thursday 1/18 ..To be Shipped out on Friday or Monday
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Originally Posted by Agentman03
Notified container Released from customs on Thursday 1/18 ..To be Shipped out on Friday or Monday
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