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*ChrisCantSkate* · 07-08-2005, 04:35 PM

every rolled hood ive seen has a real thick layer of resin/epoxy covering it to give it that finished look. it might only add 5-8 lbs, but when you could have a 12lb hood, then it becomes 20lbs. its semi substantial.

as far as strenght, i would never go without hoodpins on a carbon fiber hood, expecially f you wana drag or autox the car. but be careful, the hood puts you in another class. i cant stress enough the quality of fiber images. they stand by their products, which VIS will not. i can get pictures of my buddies hood from vis if you want... it looked like a good cf hood from far away, but it ended up being fiber glass with a few layers of carbon fiber that wasnt woven perfect, and VIS told him it is a minor cosmetic defect and they arnt replacing shit since its still 99% functional.

07-08-2005, 04:35 PM	#7
ChrisCantSkate Thought Police Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: orlando florida Age: 41 Posts: 9,662	every rolled hood ive seen has a real thick layer of resin/epoxy covering it to give it that finished look. it might only add 5-8 lbs, but when you could have a 12lb hood, then it becomes 20lbs. its semi substantial. as far as strenght, i would never go without hoodpins on a carbon fiber hood, expecially f you wana drag or autox the car. but be careful, the hood puts you in another class. i cant stress enough the quality of fiber images. they stand by their products, which VIS will not. i can get pictures of my buddies hood from vis if you want... it looked like a good cf hood from far away, but it ended up being fiber glass with a few layers of carbon fiber that wasnt woven perfect, and VIS told him it is a minor cosmetic defect and they arnt replacing shit since its still 99% functional. __________________ Black Vtec Prelude-h22a power'd Many dreams come true, and some have silver linings. I live for my dreams and a pocket full of gold.