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05-02-2010, 10:19 AM
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Ebay, it may not be like VIS or Seibon. I would also suggest to match paint it.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ACURA...Q5fAccessories
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ACURA...Q5fAccessories
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05-02-2010, 11:22 AM
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I think it is worth the money since only on Ebay there are about two sellers selling it. No other company makes the cf hoods for our cars. I'm sure that it is not 100% carbon fiber, the bottom part frame should be made out of fiberglass. Still lighter than the stock hood.
The only concern should be fitment, but a professional or someone with some body work skills it shouldn't be a problem.
The only concern should be fitment, but a professional or someone with some body work skills it shouldn't be a problem.
05-02-2010, 12:25 PM
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i called these people last year.. They are the only people that make it for now.. 250 for the hood 220 to ship. So i ask them if i can pick it up, they say yes... It will cost 1/2 the price of the shipping.
so 250 for the hood
and 110 to pick it up.
pretty funny. I am working out a deal with a guy to make these hoods. I gave him a trunk, but he said it wasnt in high demand. Let me know if anybody is interested in the trunk. If i get at least 20 people and are willing to put a deposit on it, im pretty sure i can talk him into it.
so 250 for the hood
and 110 to pick it up.
pretty funny. I am working out a deal with a guy to make these hoods. I gave him a trunk, but he said it wasnt in high demand. Let me know if anybody is interested in the trunk. If i get at least 20 people and are willing to put a deposit on it, im pretty sure i can talk him into it.
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05-03-2010, 12:05 AM
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i called these people last year.. They are the only people that make it for now.. 250 for the hood 220 to ship. So i ask them if i can pick it up, they say yes... It will cost 1/2 the price of the shipping.
so 250 for the hood
and 110 to pick it up.
pretty funny. I am working out a deal with a guy to make these hoods. I gave him a trunk, but he said it wasnt in high demand. Let me know if anybody is interested in the trunk. If i get at least 20 people and are willing to put a deposit on it, im pretty sure i can talk him into it.
so 250 for the hood
and 110 to pick it up.
pretty funny. I am working out a deal with a guy to make these hoods. I gave him a trunk, but he said it wasnt in high demand. Let me know if anybody is interested in the trunk. If i get at least 20 people and are willing to put a deposit on it, im pretty sure i can talk him into it.
I mean, a lot of Ebay sellers make money off the shipping - but charging people half of the shipping price (220 --> 110) makes the hood come out to be $360, when you're the one going to pick it up... That's a bit too much profit from the shipping charges - and they're not even shipping it out!
I know it's carbon fiber, but it's at the price of some pretty good quality parts from VIS and Seibon that many people have used.
I mean all aftermarket parts will have their fitment issues, especially these made by private shops - but I was so close to driving up to Canada until I realize I'll be paying more for the hood if I had it shipped.
/rant end
But yeah, if someone buys it, please chime in - maybe it's worth it.
05-03-2010, 09:56 AM
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i called these people last year.. They are the only people that make it for now.. 250 for the hood 220 to ship. So i ask them if i can pick it up, they say yes... It will cost 1/2 the price of the shipping.
so 250 for the hood
and 110 to pick it up.
pretty funny. I am working out a deal with a guy to make these hoods. I gave him a trunk, but he said it wasnt in high demand. Let me know if anybody is interested in the trunk. If i get at least 20 people and are willing to put a deposit on it, im pretty sure i can talk him into it.
so 250 for the hood
and 110 to pick it up.
pretty funny. I am working out a deal with a guy to make these hoods. I gave him a trunk, but he said it wasnt in high demand. Let me know if anybody is interested in the trunk. If i get at least 20 people and are willing to put a deposit on it, im pretty sure i can talk him into it.
05-03-2010, 12:03 PM
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wrong...
ps. shane the best thing you could ever do for that car is 6 spd. swap.
get one of those guys you know to do it. best mod ever.
05-03-2010, 02:01 PM
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im gonna have to go on MF and buy one of those 1k civics to drive when i drop the new motor in the lude. luckily everything i've done thus far didnt take more than a weekend.
05-03-2010, 09:37 PM
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speaking of CF, look what i found
http://cnbsd.en.alibaba.com/viewimg/...cover.jpg.html
http://www.alibaba.com/product-free/...ne_cover_.html
but i duno how that site works, plus looks like it comes from china/only western union payments...gay
http://cnbsd.en.alibaba.com/viewimg/...cover.jpg.html
http://www.alibaba.com/product-free/...ne_cover_.html
but i duno how that site works, plus looks like it comes from china/only western union payments...gay
05-04-2010, 11:37 AM
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05-05-2010, 11:49 AM
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he curses people out, calls them stupid if the parts don't fit - not professional at all... if something's screwed up with the order, don't expect him to solve it to keep up his "good" reputation.
The brooklyn shop says they do custom work - maybe we can have someone volunteer to have their hood make the mold... group buy anyone?
he curses people out, calls them stupid if the parts don't fit - not professional at all... if something's screwed up with the order, don't expect him to solve it to keep up his "good" reputation.
The brooklyn shop says they do custom work - maybe we can have someone volunteer to have their hood make the mold... group buy anyone?
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05-10-2010, 07:43 AM
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For everyone who's interested - here's the shop that will do it:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NEW-1...item27b16ddabf
We just have to get a good list of names here so that we can negotiate the price with them...
What's our target price? I'm saying since their CF engine cover for us is already $350 obo, I say we should try to get it down to around $400 even.
Who knows, if we get a large list, maybe we'll make it even cheaper.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NEW-1...item27b16ddabf
We just have to get a good list of names here so that we can negotiate the price with them...
What's our target price? I'm saying since their CF engine cover for us is already $350 obo, I say we should try to get it down to around $400 even.
Who knows, if we get a large list, maybe we'll make it even cheaper.
05-10-2010, 12:12 PM
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For everyone who's interested - here's the shop that will do it:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NEW-1...item27b16ddabf
We just have to get a good list of names here so that we can negotiate the price with them...
What's our target price? I'm saying since their CF engine cover for us is already $350 obo, I say we should try to get it down to around $400 even.
Who knows, if we get a large list, maybe we'll make it even cheaper.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NEW-1...item27b16ddabf
We just have to get a good list of names here so that we can negotiate the price with them...
What's our target price? I'm saying since their CF engine cover for us is already $350 obo, I say we should try to get it down to around $400 even.
Who knows, if we get a large list, maybe we'll make it even cheaper.