Opinion on a CF hood
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Re: Opinion on a CF hood
OK, I'm Sorry, back to the Original Topic: "Opinions on a CF hood?" 
But IF, Someone wants to start a New Thread, Do it?
Or, use this one:
https://www.crossfireforum.org/forum...ad.php?t=21417
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But IF, Someone wants to start a New Thread, Do it?
Or, use this one:
https://www.crossfireforum.org/forum...ad.php?t=21417
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Re: Opinion on a CF hood
Man, bunch of dirty ol' men on here. She's 19 people! lol Now, you post me a picture of a 1941 Willis with a 671 blower! That will get my heart racing. No need for me to check out some 19 year old girl looking for attention and some compliments, I just look over at my hot fiance!! Ok, back to cars!
Last edited by cgocifer; Feb 4, 2008 at 11:26 AM.
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Re: Opinion on a CF hood
Originally Posted by VALKRYDERGUY
Now theres an idea. 
A Crossfire and a pretty young lady in Playboy.
It might increase the value of our cars and draw more attention to them as well. lol
ps...daddy should be proud.
A Crossfire and a pretty young lady in Playboy.It might increase the value of our cars and draw more attention to them as well. lol
ps...daddy should be proud. http://www.planethoustonamx.com/stuf..._pink_amx1.JPG
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Re: Opinion on a CF hood
Originally Posted by cgocifer
Man, bunch of dirty ol' men on here. She's 19 people! lol Now, you post me a picture of a 1941 Willis with a 671 blower! That will get my heart racing. No need for me to check out some 19 year old girl looking for attention and some compliments, I just look over at my hot fiance!! Ok, back to cars!
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Re: Opinion on a CF hood
Originally Posted by +fireamx
How about 40 years ago. (and she still owns the car)
http://www.planethoustonamx.com/stuf..._pink_amx1.JPG
http://www.planethoustonamx.com/stuf..._pink_amx1.JPG
You sure were Quick with that one, what a Perfect Pic finder!
OK, I'm Sorry, back to the Original Topic: "Opinions on a CF hood?"
But IF, Someone wants to start a New Thread, Do it?
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https://www.crossfireforum.org/forum/...ad.php?t=21417
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Re: Opinion on a CF hood
honestly i was thinking of doin the same thing but i cant anyone to do it for me. i wanna carbon fiber hood forsure but the only thing im debating is whether or not to paint it original color or leave it carbon fibered. i mean everyone has there own taste. im 18 so im still young but i think theyre pretty sweet. and hell the car would lose a good 15-25 lbs. on the tires. i say GO FOR IT!!!! lol
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Re: Opinion on a CF hood
Originally Posted by VALKRYDERGUY
Heart racing now ?? lol
http://www.cruisenewsonline.com/41Wi...eature-Top.jpg
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Re: Opinion on a CF hood
Originally Posted by cgocifer
Now, that is hot!!!! And yes, my blood is pumping looking at that thing!
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Re: Opinion on a CF hood
Originally Posted by spensley
I've just quickly scanned through this thread (and like most it wanders onto other stuff)...
Briefly, you should just be able to make/take a 'splash' of your current hood (show/customer side), out of fiberglass or similar (preferably something that does not shrink too much). Once you have that you have the mold for the outside of the hood - strakes and all. Then you lay your CF into that. One shot tool. You obviously have to trim the hood after that, finish up the raw edges etc, mount bracketry on the underside so you can attach it - unless you're going with pins etc. for an even lighter hood.
Briefly, you should just be able to make/take a 'splash' of your current hood (show/customer side), out of fiberglass or similar (preferably something that does not shrink too much). Once you have that you have the mold for the outside of the hood - strakes and all. Then you lay your CF into that. One shot tool. You obviously have to trim the hood after that, finish up the raw edges etc, mount bracketry on the underside so you can attach it - unless you're going with pins etc. for an even lighter hood.
Has anyone actually had anything done in Carbon fiber? On or cars or anything else? I know there's not a set price per square in, ft, yard... but roughly how much did it cost to get what ever you got done?
Anyone can answer...
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Re: Opinion on a CF hood
Originally Posted by 04Fire
Has anyone actually had anything done in Carbon fiber? On or cars or anything else? I know there's not a set price per square in, ft, yard... but roughly how much did it cost to get what ever you got done?
Anyone can answer...
Anyone can answer...
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Re: Opinion on a CF hood
Originally Posted by Sidez
I have had my engine cover (SLK32 Engine Cover) and airboxes layered in carbon fiber by SRT_SIX i think it was about 300$.. very high quality...
Sidez have you had anything covered on the interior? I was thinking of getting the center consol done...
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Re: Opinion on a CF hood
If you are going to use CF on anything, it should be used to save weight. If you just want it to look cool, well, you're actually adding some weight. Just my $.02
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Re: Opinion on a CF hood
Originally Posted by cgocifer
If you are going to use CF on anything, it should be used to save weight. If you just want it to look cool, well, you're actually adding some weight. Just my $.02
I think the weight loss is what
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Re: Opinion on a CF hood
Originally Posted by cgocifer
If you are going to use CF on anything, it should be used to save weight. If you just want it to look cool, well, you're actually adding some weight. Just my $.02
I think the weight loss is what SexiCross06 and others are looking for.
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Re: Opinion on a CF hood
Originally Posted by 04Fire
Agreed but if you cover the center consol I can't image that it would add any more than my lunch
I think the weight loss is what SexiCross06 and others are looking for.
I think the weight loss is what SexiCross06 and others are looking for.
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Re: Opinion on a CF hood
Originally Posted by SexiCross06
Yeah I am looking for the weight loss and not just the look. There is no point in my opinion to have carbon fiber wrapped anything just for the look and not the purpose. But that is just my opinion everyone is entitled to there own opinion.
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Re: Opinion on a CF hood
Originally Posted by downwardspiral
Thats the right attitude, but I dont see 15 lbs making any noticable difference in performance unless it was in rotating mass. Now if you did the whole car CF, that would be huge.