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Old 04-27-2011 | 11:13 AM
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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 ?
Old 04-27-2011 | 11:40 AM
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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.
Old 04-27-2011 | 11:45 AM
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i think it's nice too, but i don't think it looks good on SSM (even with prismatic flake). I think it looks better on darker colours if you leave the CF look. If you do it, paint it.
Old 04-27-2011 | 12:00 PM
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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.
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Originally Posted by TheWeez
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.
Why are you comparing our cars to a v6 mustang
Old 04-27-2011 | 12:23 PM
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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
Old 04-27-2011 | 02:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Rajca
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
Im getting to it....

+1 on the excess gel coat. I kept dremelling off bit by bit to finally get the grille to fit properly.
Old 04-27-2011 | 03:05 PM
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i think it's nice too, but i don't think it looks good on SSM (even with prismatic flake). I think it looks better on darker colours if you leave the CF look. If you do it, paint it.
I would agree as well, a little CF, yes, but a lot? No.
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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.
Old 04-28-2011 | 11:01 AM
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Originally Posted by civicdrivr
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.

I dont think he cares about weight savings. HIs car his loaded with audio equipment if I remember correctly.
Old 04-28-2011 | 04:58 PM
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If i were you, then i would go to decalfx.com, and get the real carbon fiber finyl wrap if you want that look...
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Originally Posted by AARONSredTYPE-S
If i were you, then i would go to decalfx.com, and get the real carbon fiber finyl wrap if you want that look...
LOLWUT? Did you even read the post?
Old 04-28-2011 | 05:37 PM
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LOLWUT? Did you even read the post?
HAIL DAMAGE, SORRY.
I i would get the carbon hood and trunk then if its gonna cost you that much to get it fixed. plus it will look cooler and more unique that way, especially if you get the roof done as well to match...
gl
Old 04-28-2011 | 06:44 PM
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Originally Posted by AARONSredTYPE-S
HAIL DAMAGE, SORRY.
I i would get the carbon hood and trunk then if its gonna cost you that much to get it fixed. plus it will look cooler and more unique that way, especially if you get the roof done as well to match...
gl
Much better
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Well after adding hoods and trunks to carts and trying to hustle sellers, the cheapest deal I've got so far is 1016 shipped.

Anyone know where I can get these for cheaper ?
Old 04-29-2011 | 08:14 PM
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lol that is SO cheap already for a hood and trunk that's unheard of practically.
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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.
Old 05-01-2011 | 07:38 PM
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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...
Old 05-01-2011 | 10:24 PM
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i am really worried about fitment which is why i opted not to get those, and whether the latches and everything will work properly and will the stock trunk cover still fit on... too many unanswered questions for me as well
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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.


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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.
Old 05-14-2011 | 10:59 AM
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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.
Old 05-14-2011 | 11:45 AM
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i think without the lip, or at least keep it black.
plus, i think you may need to smoke your tails to blend it all together back there...gl
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Originally Posted by richardparker
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.
Last time I checked, you stated you are a white guy with no job living on welfare. You mentioned this earlier in your thread.
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Lol^^^
roll stacks, word life..
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This thread has potential.
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Lol drunk posts on forums ftl
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ROFL! Even the Ginger got him.

Civic who is that in your avi?
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^does it matter ?
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^yes

Originally Posted by richardparker
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.
what the hell is wrong with you
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Originally Posted by JBlueCLS6
Civic who is that in your avi?
Zahia Dehar
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I was just tunned up talking crap.
Welfare ? Welfare peolpe do not have unfoldable cash.
Thats one stack.
And when I was talking I said stack(s)
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Lol that was the most hilarious post I've read yet!

richardparker, you are a winner. You got hammered with your girlfriend with a stack of bills, and you decided to post on AZine. That's dedication right there.

You a millionaire or what?
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Getto rich maybe.
I'm really on welfare havent you heard.
Food stamps and all.
I always come across with some bs every now and then.
I think it's funny.
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Yea, because relying on the gov't to provide for you and your family is hilarious.
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Yea, because relying on the gov't to provide for you and your family is hilarious.
I should of wrote it like this I guess.

I'm really on welfare havent you heard.
Food stamps and all.


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