So yesterday i drove down to another city nearby to purchase a SEIBON TS CARBON FIBER HOOD, i thought it was a decent deal considering the fact that they sell for over $800 brand new. i ended up paying $250 for the hood in near perfect condition an easy 9.8/10. it also came complete with original box and wrap. I love it. So what do you guys think? i haven't seen any used ones for sale so i was also wondering what they usually go for? its going on my Nismo Z, any Pics you guys might have ?

 

Sounds like a pretty good deal to me. Good purchase

 

Unless you need a vented hood I really don't see a point , even at that price. Now you still need to spend another $300+ to get it painted

 

The better question is what you think of the deal? The price sounds fine, but since the OEM hood is aluminum, there's not really any weight savings/performance advantage. As Terrasmak points out, unless you need a vented hood and are willing to pay to have it painted, there's not much reason to buy it.

Personally, OEM parts work extremely well unless you're modifying them for a particular reason.

 

If its a good deal to you, cool. I'm curious why you're making a thread about it.???? And asking for pics? Ic you have it, put it on your nismo and post it up

 

not sure what the point of this thread is but yeah..

 

Bragging?
Assuming OP is talking about the hood on eBay for $731 (shipped), take $150-$200 from that for shipping costs and divide the remainder in half for "used" depreciation...you got a fair deal.

 

im not bragging, i just wanted to know if you guys thought it was a good deal since i wasnt fully convinced at first..really bought it just for the looks(vents..) im always looking for ways to entertain myself upgrading my car, regardless of the mod. its a hobby also considering the fact that i am fairly new to the Z world.. But ok thanks for the inputs

 

If you did your homework, not over-paying, and fitment is good (which most aren't), there's your sign. I like the OEM HR hood personally. Like to see pics and fotment.

 

nice. i'll buy it for 300

 

Sounds like a good deal to me if its in good condition and the fitment is good as well

 

pics or didnt happen

 

I really don't understand why someone would post something like this with literally no pictures...

 

 

HAHA you guys are all hard to please! heres the hood on the old z, i ended up deciding that i am installing it on my moms Z, since shes got an 06. i havent tested the fitment yet i havent had time. i asked the guy and he said it had awesome fitment so i kinda just trusted him...

 

I would be a little skeptical since the pictures are not with the hood closed but you will find out soon enough.

 

Oh it's a DE TS style hood... My excitement has officially diminished lol.. thought it was HR.

 

LOL sorry. but still if its straight is it still a good deal? it has no damage

 

i thought the same! he seemed trustworthy and also he had IT installed fine on his Z.... so dang, IM HELLA TRIPPING NOW.

 

Jesus.