Originally Posted by +fireamx
Skyshadow, it's my understanding (from previous posts here on this subject) that to have a carbon fiber hood that has any real structural integrity, it's usually a thin layer of CF laminated over a fiberglass sub-structure.
Most genuine all CF hoods that offer true weight savings, usually don't offer a quality fit and finish, or rigidity.
AAR has a reputation for building an excellent product, that is very hard to distinguish from its "steel" counterpart.
AAR offered to duplicate a Crossfire hood for $650, with a $250 shipping and handling charge. All that was needed was to get a minimum of 10 orders.
I have an idea for another new hood design, but it has to be done in fiberglass. Isn't there another 10 forum members who have their own unfulfilled hood designs that they would like to see completed?
I don't mean to say you are wrong but before this car i was neck deep into Imports (japan) and every single one of my cars had VIS Carbon fiber hoods. they had to be carbon through and through, because I wrecked my RX-7 bending my hood all to hell and it was Carbon all the way. It had supports underneath that were carbon as well, but i believe dry carbon. Unless I'm not understanding how your saying its made, you've got to be wrong about atleast VIS. Sure there are cheaper "shell" types out there, its all about how much you pay. Also I dont mind if I only have a "shell", if thats the only way, Because I really like the look of Carbon on a black car.