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Carbon Fiber hood w/ WRX-style scoop
I like the looks of the carbon fiber hood with the scoop, but according to motorsportwarehouse 's paragraph on it, it states that it is not garunteed to fit properly, or to have a quality finish. For those SVX'ers out there that have this hood, please describe how the fit and finish is on your carbon fiber hood. Does this hood have that "carbon fiber" pattern on it.. i cant tell from the pics i have seen of it. If i do not go with this hood, then I think that i will go with the matching fiberglass one, as long as the fit and finish is perfect on those too. thanks!
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Neither hood replacement will have the perfect fit that the stock one does, but from the guys that have 'em, it sounds like the C/F hood fits pretty well. It does have the carbon fiber pattern since it is carbon fiber. You can see it in a couple of the guys' lockers. I personally like it to match the car, so I like how Earl has his painted on his Laguna Blue. BTW, hood pins are recommended for the C/F hood... but you can get the stock latch to work.
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Check my locker, I have one
The fit is pretty good, although not perfect. On mine, there's a little more of a gap on the passenger side where it lines up with the fender, but it's hardly noticeable (or worth complaining about). The first CF hood I got had a crack in the scoop (from shipping apparently) so I had to send it back and get another (this wasn't from MSW). And yes, it's got the CF pattern and the clear coat looks nice. Eventually, I plan on painting mine.
Just FYI, the stock hood struts won’t work because the hood is too light. Also, I’m not using any hood pins; the latch works fine. |
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I got lifters to work on my CF hood.
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forget it
I tried to order one not too long ago. there sold out and the company that makes them broke the mold and has no intention of making another one.
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I do not have hood pins, and I use the latch too. It fits fine.
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. Earl .... ... .... ><SVX(*> Subaru Ambassador [COLOR=”silver”]1992 Tri Color L[/COLOR] ~45K (06/91) #2430 1992 Dark Teal LS-L ~184K (05/91) #0739 1992 Claret LS-L ~196K (05/91) #0831 1992 Pearl LS-L ~103K (06/91) #1680 1992 Pearl LS-L ~151K (06/91) #2229 1992 Dark Teal LS ~150K (07/91) #3098 (parts car) 1992 White LS-L ~139K (08/92) #6913 1993 25th AE ~98K (02/93) #164 1993 25th AE ~58K (02/93) #176 1993 25th AE ~107K (02/93) #215 1993 25th AE ~162K (02/93) #223 1994 Laguna Blue Pearl LSi ~124K (1/94) #2408 1994 Laguna Blue Pearl LSi ~144K (10/93) #1484 1994 Laguna Blue Pearl LSi ~68K (10/93) #1525 1994 Barcelona Red LSi ~46K (02/94) #2624 1994 Pearl LSi ~41K (12/93) #1961 1995 Bordeaux Pearl LSi ~70K (02/95) #855 1996 Polo Green LSi ~95K (03/96) #872 1997 Bordeaux Pearl LSi ~55K (08/96) #097 2003 Brilliant Red LS1 Convertible ~29K (04/03) #8951 1999 Magnetic Red LS1 Coupe ~33K (04/99) #6420 My Email | Old Locker | New Locker | Picture of 15 of the 19 |
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Re: forget it
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Just glass hoods, and CF bolt on scoops. Until we whip up another design and have a batch of 15 mininum made....which wont be anytime soon.
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My mom will forever live in me and never be forgotten, one day Ill see her again CLICK the LINK below to Visit the SVX Store: http://www.planetsvx.com http://www.motorsportwarehouse.com/svx/sig2.jpg Cars in the garage: 92 Toyota Soarer Single Turbo JDM RHD 70 Boss 302 Mustang 39k original miles 97 SVX Lsi 92 Liquid Silver Murano-ized (1st of its kind) 71 Cougar Xr7 Conv 351c 4v 4spd 69 SS Camaro 350 71 Nissan RHD Fairlady Z 70 Stang Fastback 70 Amc AMX 390 71 240z 89 Conquest TSi w/ 5.0 v8 swap 84 Mustang GT Turbo conv "good, if it bleeds, we can kill it ....." |
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Carbon Fiber Hood Here is a CF hood offered by nippon power. I've never talked to anyone that has ordered from them though.
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1992 Subaru SVX LS-L --Pearl White; Bought 12/2012 with 39,000 Original Miles 2012 Subaru Forester -- Marina Blue Pearl; Daily Driver 1993 Subaru Legacy L Wagon -- Winestone Mica; Lifted on Forester Suspension 2004 Subaru WRX -- Platinum Silver Metallic; Sold 2011 1995 Subaru SVX LS -- Brilliant Red; Sold 2006 |
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do.....they wont be able to get any either.
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My mom will forever live in me and never be forgotten, one day Ill see her again CLICK the LINK below to Visit the SVX Store: http://www.planetsvx.com http://www.motorsportwarehouse.com/svx/sig2.jpg Cars in the garage: 92 Toyota Soarer Single Turbo JDM RHD 70 Boss 302 Mustang 39k original miles 97 SVX Lsi 92 Liquid Silver Murano-ized (1st of its kind) 71 Cougar Xr7 Conv 351c 4v 4spd 69 SS Camaro 350 71 Nissan RHD Fairlady Z 70 Stang Fastback 70 Amc AMX 390 71 240z 89 Conquest TSi w/ 5.0 v8 swap 84 Mustang GT Turbo conv "good, if it bleeds, we can kill it ....." |
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there's always Fiberglass!!!!!!!
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