Carbon Fiber Hoods

jpalmer

New member
Re: Carbon Fiber Hoods

i have called VIS repeatedly for a fricken pic. no return call or e-mail. they will build them, but wtf do they look like :dunno:
 

SeattleSy#1255

Category 5 Conservative
Re: Carbon Fiber Hoods

i have called VIS repeatedly for a fricken pic. no return call or e-mail. they will build them, but wtf do they look like :dunno:

I think the business has already shown what they are about. If it can't do something as simple as email a picture, then I can only imagine the run around trying to get the real thing.
 

wheels

Donating Member
Re: Carbon Fiber Hoods

well i got news today. and i havea pic. its not the exact hood but the cowl is the same and i think i dig it. its a standard 2" cowl. the pic is of a 88-98 full size hood but in reality not all that different in looks. THIS PIC IS NOT THE PRODUCT WE WOULD BE BUYING, BUT JUST TO GIVE AN IDEA. sorry for shouting. :D

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We cant log into your mail. Host the pic somewhere else.
 

jpalmer

New member
Re: Carbon Fiber Hoods

sorry i took so long. i think i am going to order one at full price. i don't want to have other people order them and not see what they are going to get and be surprised. I hope this works out well. i am calling vis tomorrow.


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hatrik8

Donating Member
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sorry i took so long. i think i am going to order one at full price. i don't want to have other people order them and not see what they are going to get and be surprised. I hope this works out well. i am calling vis tomorrow.


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Does it come white? What is the full price?
 
Re: Carbon Fiber Hoods

Probably have to spray it white... The hood will most likely just look like any other carbon fiber part...

I would love to see the Stock style hood in CF as well as the cervini scoop hood (like mine, look at bundie's avatar) and cowl hood....

(ricers tell me you cant paint CF or the paint wouldnt bond correctly or itl be "too heavy" to even bother having it cf in the first place :p I'm not entirely sure but I call serious bs on tht)

For those race heads out there, I wonder what kind of amazing difference carbon fiber fenders and door shells would make... is it possible? would it be strong enough?

Id love to see a sleeeper sy or ty with all that and painted to look stock haha, what kind of numbers would that kind of weight loss shave off anyway?
 

jpalmer

New member
Re: Carbon Fiber Hoods

Ok, to clear up ANY confusion, it will not be white. they are carbon fiber with clear gel coat. just like any other carbon fiber product. that hood was to show style and nothing else. they are carbon fiber clear hoods with a cowl. unless i get 10 people to buy, they are $600 + shipping of around $150 per ship(can put multiple hoods in 1 package). 10 or more nets $570 + shipping.

I want to order a hood but i would like another local or 2 to purchase a hood with me so my drive to L.A. is not for only A hood. we shall see.
 

hatrik8

Donating Member
Re: Carbon Fiber Hoods

So are you buying it and picking it up in Los Angeles? $750 shipped is not bad. Is that bolt on ready to go, no prep work or finishing work needed?
 

jpalmer

New member
Re: Carbon Fiber Hoods

So are you buying it and picking it up in Los Angeles? $750 shipped is not bad. Is that bolt on ready to go, no prep work or finishing work needed?

well as i stated before, for long lasting results, get it clear-coated or painted. But yes, they are bolt on, ready to rock and roll. :tup:

Yes, i will pick up any for Arizona, or anyone who want to pick one up at my house. Cali guys, feel free to pick one up yourself, you dont need me, i ain't making money off anyone and don't wanna. just trying to help anyone out there who wants this type of hood.
 

jpalmer

New member
Re: Carbon Fiber Hoods

Talked to a friend of mine who makes some cf stuff but i didn't know made hoods. he is willing to make stock style, hinge mount, front pin on style hoods. For around $400, and can throw fiberglass louvers in (Black automotive grade paint) for the same amount. i have not seen the louvers he is describing but he has several to choose from.

The other Vis hoods are obtainable but only after money is sent to them do they get built.

This guy is in San Diego and has a reputable company for off-road stuff. Perry McNeil.

Anyways, i am dropping off my hood to him to see what we can do. I really don't like cowl hoods on our truck and the really serve no function on most. I want either stock style or with louvers of some sort, both will be available.

I may get several hoods at this price. He said the weight should be around 10lbs because he uses some fiber-glass backing on them or something.

I will hash out final details here in the next few weeks. However the best news is shipping will not be as expensive because he ships through Grey Hound and has had no problems with damaging anything he has had shipped through them :tup:
 

Vasplieon

It runs; just not right!
Re: Carbon Fiber Hoods

I would like to see a stock CF liftoff hood as well. If it is quality, and a nice fit I would be in.
 

jpalmer

New member
Re: Carbon Fiber Hoods

I am waiting for my local friend to come up with some cash too so we can order more than 1. It will be a couple months he said :roll: but then it will be 3 months to get them to me Vis said. maybe ill get one by Christmas :roll:

I will order one of these for myself even if a different deal does go through, just curious how they look and fit. I can be the Guinea pig for any future cf hood wanna be owners.
 

killerrudy

New member
Re: Carbon Fiber Hoods

I can run down to SD anytime for reference. Not far for me. I wouldn't mind a hood for 400 bucks! I am still torn between a 2in cowl or a stocker though.
 
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