CF Hood with Dampers?
08-23-2011, 06:52 PM
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CF Hood with Dampers?
Alright guys, I just bought a CF hood from Carbon Creations and bought the Evo-R Hood dampers. I didn't realize until just now that using hood dampers with CF hoods is not recommended. Do you think that using the hood dampers on my hood would warp/damage it, or do you think it would be okay?
If it seems too risky, are there any hood dampers that are designed specifically for lightweight hoods? I haven't had much luck finding any via Google.
Thanks in advance.
If it seems too risky, are there any hood dampers that are designed specifically for lightweight hoods? I haven't had much luck finding any via Google.
Thanks in advance.
08-23-2011, 06:55 PM
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Found via google
http://www.getnrg.com/products/under...s-carbon-fiber
http://www.evasivemotorsports.com/me...0Z_Accessories
http://www.getnrg.com/products/under...s-carbon-fiber
http://www.evasivemotorsports.com/me...0Z_Accessories
Last edited by gvulakh; 08-23-2011 at 06:57 PM.
expensive! I guess I'll get these and list the ones I bought in the marketplace once I get the postcount/90 days. Thanks guys.
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08-24-2011, 11:56 AM
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at least hes honest.
NRG +1.
i display my poorly fitting VS proudly w the stock prop rod.
Or i just take it off to work and use it to make a fort roof for my pets as they watch my needless toil.
NRG +1.
i display my poorly fitting VS proudly w the stock prop rod.
Or i just take it off to work and use it to make a fort roof for my pets as they watch my needless toil.
08-24-2011, 06:21 PM
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theres probably like 75% of modded z's w/ cf hoods. even the ones with vents dont really do sheit. and the additional weight savings is minimal at best. same could be said about anything, wheels, brakes, aero etc on a street car. theyre never used to their full potential and are mostly for looks.
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08-24-2011, 06:35 PM
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theres probably like 75% of modded z's w/ cf hoods. even the ones with vents dont really do sheit. and the additional weight savings is minimal at best. same could be said about anything, wheels, brakes, aero etc on a street car. theyre never used to their full potential and are mostly for looks.
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i used to use these on my CF hood without any problems:
http://www.thezstore.com/page/TZS/PR...z08c02/30-8312
http://www.thezstore.com/page/TZS/PR...z08c02/30-8312
10-08-2011, 03:20 PM
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Hood Damper Question's....please help!
So recently i have been looking for a set of Hood Dampers.
My plan is to get a carbon fibre hood and i noticed that tein says not recommended for carbon fibre hoods, now does anyone know why that is?
Also has anyone heard of the brand NR>G Innovations, and if so how good is the brand its self, is it mainstream or just a junk brand.
If anyone could help me out that would be great thanks.
My plan is to get a carbon fibre hood and i noticed that tein says not recommended for carbon fibre hoods, now does anyone know why that is?
Also has anyone heard of the brand NR>G Innovations, and if so how good is the brand its self, is it mainstream or just a junk brand.
If anyone could help me out that would be great thanks.
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Too strong
the teins are actually strong enough to push the bolts straight off the hood when down and yeah crack the carbon fiber 
NO BUEANO
just get some low pressure ones from a local store ( advance,auto zone) and they will do fine... i also jsut had my VS3 hood pull itself apart from the fiberglass reinforcement and slam back into the windshield and roof
, hood pin that **** for sure 
NO BUEANO just get some low pressure ones from a local store ( advance,auto zone) and they will do fine... i also jsut had my VS3 hood pull itself apart from the fiberglass reinforcement and slam back into the windshield and roof
, hood pin that **** for sure
10-08-2011, 08:40 PM
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I'm using the NRG ones on my CF hood and they work fine. No warping so far. They have 2 types, one for normal hoods and one for lightweight hoods, just be sure to get the right ones.
As has been said, the CF hood is not much lighter than the stock hood and the fitment really leaves a bit to be desired, but I sport mine proudly and if it's a look you want, go for it.
The NRG dampers work just fine. Also, if you're really scared of warping, I've heard of people using just 1 damper, but I don't have any experience with that.
Also, be sure to get some hood pins. You don't want to risk what could happen without them.
As has been said, the CF hood is not much lighter than the stock hood and the fitment really leaves a bit to be desired, but I sport mine proudly and if it's a look you want, go for it.
The NRG dampers work just fine. Also, if you're really scared of warping, I've heard of people using just 1 damper, but I don't have any experience with that.
Also, be sure to get some hood pins. You don't want to risk what could happen without them.