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11-20-2005, 06:32 PM

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JD1969

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RE: Factory Hood weighs....

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I would be interested in finding that out too. Isn't the hood fiberglass though? It shouldn't weigh too much.

Yes it is 'glass but all the frame work and hinge mounts are heavy.

11-20-2005, 06:34 PM

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2003DSGT

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RE: Factory Hood weighs....

So how much does a CF hood wiegh? whats the cost? and where could i find one ??

11-20-2005, 10:48 PM

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Dark_Horse

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RE: Factory Hood weighs....

thanks Blue70 thats a great link, i stock driveshaft is 22lbs and a aluminum one is 12lbs. and thats rotating mass that would help you rev a little faster when you are in gear.

11-21-2005, 01:59 AM

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JoeyD

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^Yeah you can buy a CF hood here... they have one that only weighs 12LBS!!!

and they LOOK GREAT. I have seen them oncethey are painted etc to match body color and WOW... great fit and great craftsmanship.

http://www.nichepi.com/

11-21-2005, 02:00 AM

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JoeyD

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YEAH thanks for that link and for the weight BLUE... awsome

11-21-2005, 02:08 AM

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RE: Factory Hood weighs....

so how much would it cost to get my car to 3200 lbs probably? what options are there for some lightweight racing seats (i mean seats with side bolsters for racing seats, im not a ricer).... possibly in leather.