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Old 07-16-2010, 09:19 AM
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Default Carbon Fiber Hood/Trunk worth it?
I was thinkin about getting a hood and trunk for the stang. Was wondering how much weight i could save and if its worth it? Anyone have any personal experiance on the matter?
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Old 07-16-2010, 10:30 AM
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I had a friend that had one. They look pretty nice but kinda costly..
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Old 07-16-2010, 10:33 AM
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The trunk is kinda up to you but the hood weight loss is significant. I had one on my old 2000 GT.
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Old 07-16-2010, 01:33 PM
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I have the Cervinis Stalker body kit all the way around and a CF knock off hood. The weight savings was impressive.

As for the trunk, stock the SN-95 GTs are about 56/44 weight distribution, you should focus on the front first, IMO.
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Old 07-17-2010, 10:48 AM
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thanks for the input guys... im really thinkin of one for my GT

i may just wait and get one for the (hopefully) 2011 GT...

If they make a 12' boss... then maybe ill wait for that.
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Old 07-17-2010, 12:37 PM
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The hood would be nice but the trunk is kinda ricerish too me... Just my opinion.
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Old 07-17-2010, 01:02 PM
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i think the hood would be worth it, weight savings and looks, but i dont think the trunk would be at all.
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Old 07-17-2010, 02:18 PM
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Originally Posted by 98redstang
The hood would be nice but the trunk is kinda ricerish too me... Just my opinion.
Ricerish? Maybe if he didn't paint it, but I highly doubt he wouldn't paint it to match. Nobody would even be able to tell.
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Old 07-17-2010, 02:20 PM
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there are other, cheaper ways to shed weight. for the cost, i don't see it ever being worth it for the goals you have in mind.
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Old 07-17-2010, 05:46 PM
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Just do the hood... for looks more so than performance
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