JGT

Are there any other aftermarket aluminum hoods available for our cars other than the Saleen hood and the Foose hoods?

I've been considering a fiberglass hood for awhile, but have talked myself out of it. The body shop I talked to actually didn't recommend them for daily drivers. I've heard some horror stories about stress cracks, etc. It sounds like a lot of them show up in crappy shape, despite the fact that you might have paid $700+ for them. I'm not a big fan of hood pins, and I am guessing without them I would be at even greater risk for cracks. Etc, etc, etc. Sounds like plenty of people have good experiences with them, but I don't want to have to worry about it constantly.

So anyways, I started looking at aluminum hoods. The Saleen hood is $1500+. The Foose hood is about $1000, but I'm not a big fan of it. And I can't get myself to pay $1500 for the Saleen, although I damn near talked myself into it. Any other options?

Also, I was hoping the aluminum hoods would require minimal prep work, is this true?

buffguy

the saleen hood is one of the best looking hood in the market. just take the plunge and get it.

Androdz2

All after market hoods except the steeda race cowl and the carbon fiber ones weight more than the stocker. If Anything get a seibon hood or a vis one and if you dont like the carbon fiber look just paint over it and bam.

Andrew

ADudeInNewJersey

+1

I myself am planning to get a CF hood... soon