Carbon Fiber Hoods for E36 and E46

[poohlvhun]

Can't get through your website... too much data?
I am assuming that the vents on the hood is on both sedan and coupe versions? Are there any meshes or any material covering them? Also does that mean my engine bay is going to be soaking wet in the rain because of the vents?

cheers.

[GreekM3]

Originally posted by ADZ
Below are a couple pictures of the E36 Hood. They are made of fiberglass overlaid with CF so they weight between 20-25 lbs but they are less fragile than 100% CF hoods.

I may be wrong but isn't carbon fiber stronger then fiberglass?

[ADZ]

Both hoods for the E36 have them. The vents are functional, I'll try to find out how they work (mesh, and drainage issues).

[ADZ]

Yes it is stronger, by square inch, but the CF is thin and the fiberglass is thicker as reinforcement.

Originally posted by GreekM3


I may be wrong but isn't carbon fiber stronger then fiberglass?

[ADZ]

I'm attaching a picture of the E46 hood, it doesn't have vents, but is the same price and construction as the E36 hood.



I'll also attach a picture of the underside of the E36 hood to give you an idea of what I'm talking about, and how strong these hoods are compared to others out there.

[ADZ]

Pic

[JohnSergio]

some aftermarket e36 hoods and they never look like theyre a perfect fit at all, the center always contains a large gap...are there any pics installed on cars??? where are you located?? what sucks is that theyre not THAT light compared to other CF hoods, 25lbs is like 2x around 12 lbs for others...

[Alabama]

Are the edges of the hood rolled? How many layers of caron fiber?

[SG_M3]

can we see a couple of pics of one installed on a car?

[v.b.]

Originally posted by ADZ

umm...I saw the same hood (w/o vent) for $450usd in my friend's rices
shop. he is trying to get rid of it

[BMWg84]

DAMN, THAT LOOKS SEXY!

[ADZ]

I am located in Fresno, but the hoods are in a warehouse near Dallas, TX. That's why I have been having a hard time finding any more info out about the hoods. I don't have any pictures of the hood installed yet, but I hope to have some soon. The hood isn't as light as other hoods, but it is stronger than most of the others (less likely to buffet in the wind at 100mph!), and it is half the weight of the stock hood and it looks great! I'm trying to find out more about the vents, I'll be back!

[BMWg84]

I am very interested if the price is around $450. My friend just picked up a hood for his 2001 Celica for around $300.

[Pissed325]

i will also buy a hood for around $450 megarus2k@yahoo.com

[BMWg84]

Hey Matt, why are you under a different name? "Pissed325" ?