CARBON FIBER HOOD INSERTS....20 Buyers needed!

[CrzyFool]

Put me down for one, Im not against a scoop either . . . but it would have to be low like the old STi ones . . . didnt CF1 make those a few years back? In fact dont some people have them on their VX's?

[alterastro]

I think this thread been relegated to the 'oh well, it was a good idea at the time' folder.

But yes, I'd love an insert with the low scoop too. Anyone know where I can get one?

Nick

[kirk hilton]

I dont know where you can get a replacement bonnet(hood) insert with a low scoop but it is something I'd also be interested in. If you find one Nick contact me - we could double up on the order (particularly if it from the states) and perhaps that way it could be cheaper.

Kirk

[tom4bren]

FYI,

I replaced my hood insert with one from a wrecked donor recently. I had it LineX'd & it came out nice (see thread titled 'hood insert repair').

The real topic of this post is this - I've gotten a couple of estimates on repairing the old cracked one. OUCH. The two estimates were $450 & $600.

So ... $330 for a replacement hood insert ain't bad.

BTW, I'll prolly try to repair the crack myself & post the results (don't hold your breath tho - I procrastinate).

Tom

[Chopper]

I don't see why repairing the old one is that big a deal. Take it out...skin it...stabilize the crack...epoxy...finish/prime/paint to your liking. You won't need a body shop for this, if you've ever built any models as a kid, it'll be a snap (pretty much)

[tom4bren]

Chopper,

Yer making a leap of faith in my abilities that may not be justified.

I can certainly schlep some epoxy or fiberglass resin in a crack and fix it structurally. Making it all look purdy when I'm done - that seems to be beyond my current job skills.

That's why I was looking at the professional approach. When I picked my chin up off the curb after those estimates tho ... I decided I may just LEARN.

[tworavens]

I'm still not too clear on what the stock hood insert is made of. Is it fiberglass, or fiberglass on top of something else, or what? I'd like to get some local estimates on getting mine repaired, but I reckon I need to know what it's made of first...

[blujfan9293]

put me down as interested (i wll pay).

[JoFotoz]

OK..OK..STOP!

Read the thread!...REALLY READ IT !!.

This idea was shelved months ago...cause of not enough interest.



But now it seems people are interested all over agian!


I'm a tad busy...but will look into a cheaper..GOOD version of carbon insert...

...as soon as i have time.

Meanwhile...let this thread DIE!.....

Thanks

jo

[blacksambo]

It all depends on the look. If it improves the look of the OEM it's worthwhile, definitely.

[Triathlete]

So, Jo...whats the latest on these C/F hood inserts?

[JoFotoz]

Well Billy...

So, Jo...whats the latest on these C/F hood inserts?

...I'm thinking site supporters will get 20% off....

[alterastro]

And can it have a low scoop? Can it? Please? Can it? :_drool:

[don moore]

hey JO did your wonderful wife go to space yet???????thread jack..hehe

[tom4bren]

"I'm still not too clear on what the stock hood insert is made of. Is it fiberglass, or fiberglass on top of something else, or what? I'd like to get some local estimates on getting mine repaired, but I reckon I need to know what it's made of first..."

tworavens,

I was told by one of the guys I got an estimate from that it is SMC (or something like that - I'll edit this post if I ever find out for sure). That stands for Sheet Molded Composit (I think). Basically it's not fiberglass & that's why the repair estimates are so high - fiberglass resin just won't stick to it reliably.

I'm going to try to do the repair myself using this stuff I've had good luck with in the past called PC-7. Home Depot is supposed to be a distributer but I used to get it from True Value.

I've already promised my current insert to another member but I'll try to keep fixing them & making them available if it all works out.

Tom