A Merry C/F Christmas?

[WormGod]

So ok, yesterday my receptionist phones into my office telling me I have a package and the delivery guy is waiting for my sig. Knowing I havnt ordered anything, I go out to check it out. I walk outside to "help" the guy get it off his truck. The box is HUGE and weighs 25 lbs. I tell the guy I didnt order a thing and this baffles me, but the address and name are mine indeed. I sign and we bring it in. I start poppping staples and I peak in. Hmmm, It's big, it's black, and it's a VX hood.... in C/F! Not just the insert.... the WHOLE HOOD. WTF?! Does anyone even make these?! Why was it sent to me? I look around for info on the package and only find install instructions and an address. Seeing the area code being the same as the Carbon Fiber One guys, I send an email asking if it was them. I havent heard back yet and cant call since long distance calls are not allowed from the office. I hope my impatience and ranting about the a-pillars taking all this time to do didnt sway them into shutting me up with this, heh (fact is, I still want the pods if thats the case fellas ;) ).

Anyways, just awaiting word back from them to see what this is all about. In the meantime, I have a BEAUTIFUL C/F full VX hood sitting in my office with fiberglass underframe-work. Oh, I did mention.... it weighs NOTHING.... right? ;)

WOW! WTF!

[Cyrk]

Pics??? Also does it have a scoop molded into it?

[VXMAN]

Come on Gary, you can't post this WITHOUT PICTURES

PICTURES
PICTURES
PICTURES
PICTURES

PLEASE

:D

;Db; ;Do; ;Dp; ;Dr; ;Dy;

Dave...

[V-Twin hiCROSS]

So Wormgod, are you going to install it? I would really like to see it installed. Will it be durable enough to stand up over time? What would you guess that dude costs?

Thanks,
Neal

[WormGod]

No pics. I am still waiting for word from whoever really sent this thing. I imagine it's Carbon Fiber One, but before I do anything with it, I need to know.... cause it showed up free of charge, and if it's a mistake, I sure as hell aint keeping it. A guy at my office is into C/F goods on his import, and he specualtes it probably would run anywhere from $2k- $3k. Big ballpark figure, but I dunno.

In all, if it's a mistake, I am just awaiting word and for someone the delivery guy to pick it back up. If it's trully some sort of gift, I will be more than happy to install it and show it off for publicity for someone's company *hint hint*. ;) Once I hear from someone, and if it's good news, I will install it and post pics immediately.

EDIT: No scoop, just OEM. The C/F scoop will fit right into it I am sure though. I dont think I would want the scoop built in. I like the rolled corner of where the insert lays into the hood.

[nyc #1 ironman]

Damnnnnnnnnn,, Is that where my hood has been???? I knew they must have gotten the address confused. Don't call them I will just give you my address and you can just forward it next delivery. Sorry for the inconvenience. I will send you a thank you card for your troubles !!!! :)

[Newports]

lol, wow, thats intresting, looks like someone has a secret admirer...

[Hanalei]

Can't wait to see the photos of that. It'll look awesome!

[AlaskaVX]

WOW! I wish they would send me one! I just got off the phone with them again and they said that they weren't 100% happy with the hood scoops so they are going to send me 2 more and let me pick the best one. I am praying that one will be nice. So now I will have 4 CF hood scoop inserts.

[Joe_Black]

Originally posted by WormGod
A guy at my office is into C/F goods on his import, and he specualtes it probably would run anywhere from $2k- $3k. Big ballpark figure, but I dunno.

You could make a mint reselling C/F to that guy! ;Do; I talked to ViS about a full C/F hood for the VX and it would've been between $600 - $800, plain or ventilated.

[transio]

WANNA SELL IT ???!??!?

[Dallas4u]

I'm wondering (assuming?) if it was meant for someone else but sent to you by mistake... your address came up instead? Maybe someone on the forum will see this post and speak up. You know how good CF1 is at getting back to people... I hope you hear something in the next couple weeks! ;)

[WormGod]

We will see. I couldnt leave it at the office since I go on vacation for 2 weeks starting tomorrow so I had a friend come pick it up with his truck. All I know is, they have no PayPal money of mine nor do they have a CC#, so that's life. ;)

[XCross69]

How do I get my name on that mailing list?

[WormGod]

Got it home and took some snapshots. Here it is....

http://wormgod.8m.com/Images/Misc/carbonwerks/hood/DSCF0027.JPG

http://wormgod.8m.com/Images/Misc/carbonwerks/hood/DSCF0028.JPG

http://wormgod.8m.com/Images/Misc/carbonwerks/hood/DSCF0029.JPG

http://wormgod.8m.com/Images/Misc/carbonwerks/hood/DSCF0030.JPG

http://wormgod.8m.com/Images/Misc/carbonwerks/hood/DSCF0031.JPG

Still awaiting word from them. There will be no installing until I have the whole story behind this.

[Hotsauce]

Looks pretty sweet. Does it have the mounts for the original hinges and latch, or is it only a hoodskin?

I agree, despite the fact that it took over 6 months to get my prepaid order, I did eventually recieve it. If its a mistake, I wouldn't cheat them out of it.

John C.

[Cyrk]

BAD AZZ! .... that would look so sweet on our Ebony's.

[WormGod]

The entire framework of the original hood is attached to the hood skin. The framework is all molded in fiberglass and matched the factory framework exactly. The only thing is, none of the holes for insert mount or wiper jets have been drilled. Hood mounts are already drilled, as you can see the small pieces of wood are screwed into this location (for standing up so it doesnt get damaged).

Like I said, if all goes well, I will drill the holes, cut my hole for the air induction intake, mount the insert, and install it. You will not believe the weight of this thing. The whole package weighed in at 25lbs, but that inculded all the packing material and the huge box. Absolutely insane. And the quality, it is clear that Carbon Fiber One is best with larger object like hoods. Very clean, perfect C/F weave layering, and lamination. This piece is near flawless. I can;t wait to see it mounted with the induction insert. :)

[johnnyapollo]

It kinda makes me wonder why they didn't just make it with the insert already molded in - since it's pretty much unnecessary with the whole unit in CF. It does look sweet though!

-- John

[2K1 1K2]

looks sweet!

-jose

[kpaske]

Looks really nice. Still curious if it was really Carbon Fiber One (and if so, how they could make such a sweet hood when they keep jacking up the inserts). I also wonder what the final cost will be...

[JoFotoz]

....I have to ask ,who are carbon fiber One ?

Do they have a web site?

that hood looks REAL sweet.

Jo

[MachineVX]

Jacob says that you've got the only one in existence. Let us know how it fits! I'm wondering what it will look like on my Kaiser . . . might be worth it for the weight savings, as the stock hood feels pretty heavy.

[transio]

My is a little bit damaged - apparently from blunt objects hitting it or someone sitting on it. For that reason, I think I'd go for a full hood replacement rather than an insert.

[2K1 1K2]

a nice bug/stone guard would be nice!

-jose

[MZ-N10]

Originally posted by WormGod
The entire framework of the original hood is attached to the hood skin. The framework is all molded in fiberglass and matched the factory framework exactly. The only thing is, none of the holes for insert mount or wiper jets have been drilled. Hood mounts are already drilled, as you can see the small pieces of wood are screwed into this location (for standing up so it doesnt get damaged).

Like I said, if all goes well, I will drill the holes, cut my hole for the air induction intake, mount the insert, and install it. You will not believe the weight of this thing. The whole package weighed in at 25lbs, but that inculded all the packing material and the huge box. Absolutely insane. And the quality, it is clear that Carbon Fiber One is best with larger object like hoods. Very clean, perfect C/F weave layering, and lamination. This piece is near flawless. I can;t wait to see it mounted with the induction insert. :)

ur gonna cut the cf hood?!?!?!?!? how bout i trade u my hood for ur cf hood?
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[JoFotoz]

..who is/are Carbon Fiber One???

link please.

thanks

jo

[WormGod]

Originally posted by MachineVX
Jacob says that you've got the only one in existence. Let us know how it fits! I'm wondering what it will look like on my Kaiser . . . might be worth it for the weight savings, as the stock hood feels pretty heavy.

Bah, I am glad Jacob told you and not me, hahaha. At leats I now know it WAS them. I would just liek to know... "WHY ME?", heh. I appreciate it more than youcan imagine though. Other than the very swanky leather coat I got for Xmas, this hood is still the frontliner for my holiday. :)

:thumbup:

Now I kinda feel like a d|ck for the complaining I have done about the a-pillars. You guys really know how to get the better of someone. ;)

[psychos2]

first thing i would do is get some 3m clear film put over it. my hood has so many dings in it.hate to see something like that getting dinged up. shawn

[Hotsauce]

Mmmm/ how would that look with my kelvar insert in it....
http://members.aol.com/habaneroholic/CKscoop.jpg
http://members.aol.com/habaneroholic/CKinsert.jpg

I woul not feel safe with any CF hood without hoodpins or Dzus in the front corners.

John C.

[WormGod]

Agreed. In the past year, I have seen "2" C/F hoods lying on the sides of roads, and I am SURE it's because they blew off due to wind resistance. Although it is a strong material, the flexibility and weight of the hood are agents in allowing forward wind resistance lift them, breaking the hood latch free from the framework, and WHOOOSH.... airborne hood. A more sloped hood is much safer from this occuring, bit I quite sure, that even with the scoop insert in place, I have far more drag than the OEM design. I am DEFINATELY going with aftermarket hoodpins. Call it paranoia if you will, but I would rather be safe than sorry. Plus, it will save me from the embarrassment. ;)

[coachreed]

Holy CRAP Man! That things is BaaaadAZZ looking. Any direct contact from CF1 yet? Did you win the CF1 Lotto?! Put that bad boy on there and let us see... if it looks that good sitting in the house, imagine how nice its gonna look on your ride! Get'er done!

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[JoFotoz]

...who is/are CF1 ( carbon fiber one).

I have tried the search feature to no avail.

Can I PLEASE get a link or a contact # from one of you here that obviously knows who they are!!!??


I'm starting to think I'm invisible....

Jo

[coachreed]

Originally posted by JoFotoz
blah blah blah... I'm starting to think I'm invisible... blah blah blah

No, your not invisible... we're just in a daze after looking at that sweet arse hood... go here (http://www.carbonfiberone.com/commerce/shopdisplaycategories.asp?id=37) to visit CF1's Isuzu parts page... at least I hope so! lol See, your not invisible afterall!

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[JoFotoz]

"blah blah balh.....Many Thanks....blah blah blah..!! "

It is indeed sweet looking .

Thanks again for the link...

Jo

[Navigator]

Originally posted by WormGod
... it's a VX hood.... in C/F! Not just the insert.... the WHOLE HOOD. WTF?! Does anyone even make these?! Why was it sent to me? I look around for info on the package and only find install instructions and an address... Anyways, just awaiting word back from them to see what this is all about. In the meantime, I have a BEAUTIFUL C/F full VX hood sitting in my office with fiberglass underframe-work. Oh, I did mention.... it weighs NOTHING.... right? ;)

WOW! WTF! ...

Hello everybody, I just got back from vacation and was wondering if anyone has seen my C/F hood. I had it shipped to my addy in Maryland and heard it arrived safe, but at the wrong addy :waag: Was hoping no one picked it up by mistake :mbrasd:

[MachineVX]

Retail Price on it is $ 619, with 30 % off through December, according to Jacob