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La_Pieuvre · 04-19-2003, 06:03 PM

I have read the two other CF hood threads (this one and this one) and I just wanted to make sure that I got everything right.

Ok here's the deal. About 3 weeks ago there was one bad hail storm here in Dallas and my hood got really messed up. The rest of the car also has dents but the hood is the worst part.
Anyway, I'm supposed to bring the car to the insurance company and get a check for the damages.
My hood is going to have to be replaced because of all the dents and the fact that the hail cracked the paint.
Now, I have a few questions:

1. How much do CF hoods weigh compared to stock? Is it really worth getting a CF hood or just get another OEM metal hood? Any noticeable difference in driving (which I sincerely doubt...)?
2. From what was said in other threads, VIS and Fiber Images are the best brands for the money. (I am not going to get a $1000+ Spoon hood).
Where would be the best online sites to buy them from? or would it be cheaper to order it from a local shop?
3. How easy is it to paint the hood to match the rest of the car color?

What would you guys do if you were in my situation? I figured if I'm going to get the insurance to pay for it might as well go CF, but if getting an OEM metal hood is better then I'll get that.

Thanks for your input

micah · 04-19-2003, 11:53 PM

im going with a vis invader hood.
seen em on www.groupbuycenter.com for 500-600 shipped depending on your location.

dunno about weight though

La_Pieuvre · 04-20-2003, 04:57 PM

anyone else?

SixtySecondAssassin · 04-20-2003, 05:12 PM

your stock hood isnt that heavy. i installed mine myself. your money could be better spent elsewhere.

Baker · 04-20-2003, 06:09 PM

vis hoods run abround $480 or so shipped, most cf hoods look like trash if you paint them

04-19-2003, 11:53 PM	#2
micah Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: panama city beach, florida Posts: 3,516 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 49	im going with a vis invader hood. seen em on www.groupbuycenter.com for 500-600 shipped depending on your location. dunno about weight though __________________ god called in sick today

04-20-2003, 05:12 PM	#4
SixtySecondAssassin Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,071 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 25	your stock hood isnt that heavy. i installed mine myself. your money could be better spent elsewhere. __________________ .....deagle.....

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04-19-2003, 06:03 PM	#1
La_Pieuvre Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Dallas, TX Age: 27 Posts: 778 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 98 Civic EX Sedan S/C'd Rep Power: 22	I have read the two other CF hood threads (this one and this one) and I just wanted to make sure that I got everything right. Ok here's the deal. About 3 weeks ago there was one bad hail storm here in Dallas and my hood got really messed up. The rest of the car also has dents but the hood is the worst part. Anyway, I'm supposed to bring the car to the insurance company and get a check for the damages. My hood is going to have to be replaced because of all the dents and the fact that the hail cracked the paint. Now, I have a few questions: 1. How much do CF hoods weigh compared to stock? Is it really worth getting a CF hood or just get another OEM metal hood? Any noticeable difference in driving (which I sincerely doubt...)? 2. From what was said in other threads, VIS and Fiber Images are the best brands for the money. (I am not going to get a $1000+ Spoon hood). Where would be the best online sites to buy them from? or would it be cheaper to order it from a local shop? 3. How easy is it to paint the hood to match the rest of the car color? What would you guys do if you were in my situation? I figured if I'm going to get the insurance to pay for it might as well go CF, but if getting an OEM metal hood is better then I'll get that. Thanks for your input

04-20-2003, 04:57 PM	#3
La_Pieuvre Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Dallas, TX Age: 27 Posts: 778 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 98 Civic EX Sedan S/C'd Rep Power: 22	anyone else?

04-20-2003, 06:09 PM	#5
Baker Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Schaumburg, IL Posts: 754 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 22	vis hoods run abround $480 or so shipped, most cf hoods look like trash if you paint them

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