Carbon Fiber hood and trunk
04-27-2011, 11:13 AM
#1
Carbon Fiber hood and trunk
What's everyone's thoughts on carbon fiber hood and trunk together ?
I had hail damage to both pieces,and to fix and paint I'm looking at 1500 for the pair.
CF hood and trunk would be 1000 + install if they do not line up right.
I want them but, I'm almost feel like it would change my car from nice to rice.
So I don't know wich way I should go.
I know I would shed some weight and with all the sound deadening coming off the trunk lid.That's 20 lbs by it self. it should make a allmost feelible difference.
What would you do ?
I had hail damage to both pieces,and to fix and paint I'm looking at 1500 for the pair.
CF hood and trunk would be 1000 + install if they do not line up right.
I want them but, I'm almost feel like it would change my car from nice to rice.
So I don't know wich way I should go.
I know I would shed some weight and with all the sound deadening coming off the trunk lid.That's 20 lbs by it self. it should make a allmost feelible difference.
What would you do ?
04-27-2011, 11:40 AM
#2
CF hood and trunk aren't rice. Personally I would go the cf route. If you dont like the look of CF or it attracts too much attention you can always paint it to match body color.
04-27-2011, 11:45 AM
#3
04-27-2011, 12:00 PM
#4
I Wanna Beer
Seems the quality of the CF hood and trunks made for our vehicles leaves a bit to be desired in quality. Also think the CL-S looks goofy with hood pins. It's like having hood pins on a V6 Mustang. 
04-27-2011, 12:23 PM
#6
my hood pins dont look goofy at all. their the flush mount pins. my hood (vis) fit perfectly fine. some trimming around teh grill bc of too much gel coating but that was minimal work. holding off on the trunk bc of fitment issues. dont know if civicdrivr ever got around to making it fit
04-27-2011, 02:33 PM
#7
Whats up with RDX owners?
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my hood pins dont look goofy at all. their the flush mount pins. my hood (vis) fit perfectly fine. some trimming around teh grill bc of too much gel coating but that was minimal work. holding off on the trunk bc of fitment issues. dont know if civicdrivr ever got around to making it fit
+1 on the excess gel coat. I kept dremelling off bit by bit to finally get the grille to fit properly.
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04-27-2011, 03:40 PM
#9
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RP, keep in mind youll save about 35lbs total if you do the hood and trunk, all for ~$1000. There are cheaper ways of shedding weight.
04-28-2011, 05:37 PM
#13
Three Wheelin'
04-30-2011, 11:09 AM
#17
I know but,I get my hustle on.
Every piece that I've bought for my car has been cheaper than any advertised price.
Even at bigger companys.Everyone has some flexibility you just got to do some searching and bs'n.
I will still search for a couple more days, I know theirs a seller that will go lower.
Old cash ola is a great bargining tool.
If anyone local to me (NC) has a "flawless" carbon hood and trunk I don't mind buying used but it has to be flawless.
Every piece that I've bought for my car has been cheaper than any advertised price.
Even at bigger companys.Everyone has some flexibility you just got to do some searching and bs'n.
I will still search for a couple more days, I know theirs a seller that will go lower.
Old cash ola is a great bargining tool.
If anyone local to me (NC) has a "flawless" carbon hood and trunk I don't mind buying used but it has to be flawless.
05-01-2011, 07:38 PM
#18
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When I had my CL I thought about it but minimal weight savings and maximum expenditure and possible fitment issues nixed the idea. Liked the look of them though. Then the car got stolen so I'm glad I didn't...
05-03-2011, 11:44 AM
#20
What's everyone think looks beter.
Plain cf trunk or the cf trunk with a paint matched lip.
I'm thinking the trunk lip will bring the rear together.
Just a quick line of silver to see the look.
If anyone has the skills to photoshop it more nice hook it up.
Plain cf trunk or the cf trunk with a paint matched lip.
I'm thinking the trunk lip will bring the rear together.
Just a quick line of silver to see the look.
If anyone has the skills to photoshop it more nice hook it up.
05-14-2011, 02:17 AM
#21
Well so far I got the price down to 990 shipped but,the guy said he wont be getting anymore till june 16 th.
Check this out.I've Been out drinking and my girl is all done .I've been drinking for 3 hours. what a lame... The night only costed me about 170. 170 is not shit but she is curld up on the floor sleeping/knocked.
Funny yes.
My table is still flooded with my pockets so I dont care. She is getting sick right now and I'm f'd up so it's funny as hell but thats between me and all you guys.
I share the good and the Bad.
No stunting here. Real shit always.
Since Im buzzed I don't have a problen talking about stacks to anyone who thinks I'm stunting.
I roll with STACKS daily ,Sorry but life is easy. Sticking with the cl even though I could be doing bigger things. You mutha f'n azine guys are allright thats why I stay with the cl and that is str8 up.
Dont mean to talk shit.
I'm twisted And I don't care.
A little more bs.
Who has a better clp ? Cuz if you do I will peel off to be better than you.
Just talking cuz I had many,many drinks. Think I'm fronting about my stacks ? I don't have no problem stunting pics.
I'm just lifted talking shiznizle.
Check this out.I've Been out drinking and my girl is all done .I've been drinking for 3 hours. what a lame... The night only costed me about 170. 170 is not shit but she is curld up on the floor sleeping/knocked.
Funny yes.
My table is still flooded with my pockets so I dont care. She is getting sick right now and I'm f'd up so it's funny as hell but thats between me and all you guys.
I share the good and the Bad.
No stunting here. Real shit always.
Since Im buzzed I don't have a problen talking about stacks to anyone who thinks I'm stunting.
I roll with STACKS daily ,Sorry but life is easy. Sticking with the cl even though I could be doing bigger things. You mutha f'n azine guys are allright thats why I stay with the cl and that is str8 up.
Dont mean to talk shit.
I'm twisted And I don't care.
A little more bs.
Who has a better clp ? Cuz if you do I will peel off to be better than you.
Just talking cuz I had many,many drinks. Think I'm fronting about my stacks ? I don't have no problem stunting pics.
I'm just lifted talking shiznizle.
05-14-2011, 10:59 AM
#22
Woke up this morning getting sick for 2 hours 
.
Well last night was a little breaker.
After a count over 200 out of my pocket and my girl spent 150.
350 and I feel like trash.
I think I'm going to stick to the ocasional 12 rack at home.
.Well last night was a little breaker.
After a count over 200 out of my pocket and my girl spent 150.
350 and I feel like trash.
I think I'm going to stick to the ocasional 12 rack at home.
05-14-2011, 02:06 PM
#24
Well so far I got the price down to 990 shipped but,the guy said he wont be getting anymore till june 16 th.
Check this out.I've Been out drinking and my girl is all done .I've been drinking for 3 hours. what a lame... The night only costed me about 170. 170 is not shit but she is curld up on the floor sleeping/knocked.
Funny yes.
My table is still flooded with my pockets so I dont care. She is getting sick right now and I'm f'd up so it's funny as hell but thats between me and all you guys.
I share the good and the Bad.
No stunting here. Real shit always.
Since Im buzzed I don't have a problen talking about stacks to anyone who thinks I'm stunting.
I roll with STACKS daily ,Sorry but life is easy. Sticking with the cl even though I could be doing bigger things. You mutha f'n azine guys are allright thats why I stay with the cl and that is str8 up.
Dont mean to talk shit.
I'm twisted And I don't care.
A little more bs.
Who has a better clp ? Cuz if you do I will peel off to be better than you.
Just talking cuz I had many,many drinks. Think I'm fronting about my stacks ? I don't have no problem stunting pics.
I'm just lifted talking shiznizle.
Check this out.I've Been out drinking and my girl is all done .I've been drinking for 3 hours. what a lame... The night only costed me about 170. 170 is not shit but she is curld up on the floor sleeping/knocked.
Funny yes.
My table is still flooded with my pockets so I dont care. She is getting sick right now and I'm f'd up so it's funny as hell but thats between me and all you guys.
I share the good and the Bad.
No stunting here. Real shit always.
Since Im buzzed I don't have a problen talking about stacks to anyone who thinks I'm stunting.
I roll with STACKS daily ,Sorry but life is easy. Sticking with the cl even though I could be doing bigger things. You mutha f'n azine guys are allright thats why I stay with the cl and that is str8 up.
Dont mean to talk shit.
I'm twisted And I don't care.
A little more bs.
Who has a better clp ? Cuz if you do I will peel off to be better than you.
Just talking cuz I had many,many drinks. Think I'm fronting about my stacks ? I don't have no problem stunting pics.
I'm just lifted talking shiznizle.
05-14-2011, 03:22 PM
#26
Whats up with RDX owners?
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This thread has potential.
05-14-2011, 05:30 PM
#30
^yes
what the hell is wrong with you
Well so far I got the price down to 990 shipped but,the guy said he wont be getting anymore till june 16 th.
Check this out.I've Been out drinking and my girl is all done .I've been drinking for 3 hours. what a lame... The night only costed me about 170. 170 is not shit but she is curld up on the floor sleeping/knocked.
Funny yes.
My table is still flooded with my pockets so I dont care. She is getting sick right now and I'm f'd up so it's funny as hell but thats between me and all you guys.
I share the good and the Bad.
No stunting here. Real shit always.
Since Im buzzed I don't have a problen talking about stacks to anyone who thinks I'm stunting.
I roll with STACKS daily ,Sorry but life is easy. Sticking with the cl even though I could be doing bigger things. You mutha f'n azine guys are allright thats why I stay with the cl and that is str8 up.
Dont mean to talk shit.
I'm twisted And I don't care.
A little more bs.
Who has a better clp ? Cuz if you do I will peel off to be better than you.
Just talking cuz I had many,many drinks. Think I'm fronting about my stacks ? I don't have no problem stunting pics.
I'm just lifted talking shiznizle.
Check this out.I've Been out drinking and my girl is all done .I've been drinking for 3 hours. what a lame... The night only costed me about 170. 170 is not shit but she is curld up on the floor sleeping/knocked.
Funny yes.
My table is still flooded with my pockets so I dont care. She is getting sick right now and I'm f'd up so it's funny as hell but thats between me and all you guys.
I share the good and the Bad.
No stunting here. Real shit always.
Since Im buzzed I don't have a problen talking about stacks to anyone who thinks I'm stunting.
I roll with STACKS daily ,Sorry but life is easy. Sticking with the cl even though I could be doing bigger things. You mutha f'n azine guys are allright thats why I stay with the cl and that is str8 up.
Dont mean to talk shit.
I'm twisted And I don't care.
A little more bs.
Who has a better clp ? Cuz if you do I will peel off to be better than you.
Just talking cuz I had many,many drinks. Think I'm fronting about my stacks ? I don't have no problem stunting pics.
I'm just lifted talking shiznizle.
05-14-2011, 06:00 PM
#31
Whats up with RDX owners?
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:ghey:
05-15-2011, 12:23 AM
#35
Whats up with RDX owners?
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05-15-2011, 11:10 PM
#39
Whats up with RDX owners?
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Yea, because relying on the gov't to provide for you and your family is hilarious.