Carbon Fiber Hood?

bemberg2 · Post by **bemberg2** » Wed Jul 15, 2009 4:05 am

is 250 a decent price for a oem style cf hood? or should i put that money towards new wheels/tires? (im still rockin the steelies)

99BlackHatch · Post by **99BlackHatch** » Wed Jul 15, 2009 5:06 am

What is the brand of hood... EBAY, don't waste your time. If you decide to get one, get one worth the money. I recommend SEIBON. Others prefer V.I.S. but I have seen some of their shit turn out horrible...

Just my thoughts.

But I would recommend wheels and spring/struts or coilovers, but seeing how you are on a budget build, I say Tokico Blues or Illuminas and H+R springs. and a set of HONDA wheels... you can find 15" wheels on here from time to time for cheap.

Good luck sir.

Spork · Post by **Spork** » Wed Jul 15, 2009 5:23 am

move the carbon fiber hood waaaay down on your list of mods to do, it really isn't important.

bemberg2 · Post by **bemberg2** » Wed Jul 15, 2009 3:31 pm

ok thanks. i'll look for some wheels. since i'm new here i have to post at least 30 times before i can look at the fs/ft stuff. but i'll post my spring install today.

99BlackHatch · Post by **99BlackHatch** » Wed Jul 15, 2009 4:24 pm

What kind of springs? New struts to go with it too?

bemberg2 · Post by **bemberg2** » Wed Jul 15, 2009 8:00 pm

eibach sportlines, still stock struts. but i got em for 50 bucks off craigslist. i tried installing them today, but i couldnt get the nuts off. i soaked em in dw40 but still no go. i might try someone i know who has an impact wrench. unless you have some options.

JustRob · Post by **JustRob** » Wed Jul 15, 2009 8:23 pm

8 out of 10 times you'll end up breaking at least one of the rear lower control arm bolts. I always recommend replacing struts, springs, rear lower control arms, and RLCA bolts when doing anything like this. Be prepared and take care of it all at once.

Spork · Post by **Spork** » Wed Jul 15, 2009 8:27 pm

yeah, for most of these cars doing any of the suspension work ends up meaning doing all of the suspension work...

99BlackHatch · Post by **99BlackHatch** » Wed Jul 15, 2009 9:30 pm

Spork;189524 wrote:yeah, for most of these cars doing any of the suspension work ends up meaning doing all of the suspension work...

Agreed 100% unless you are a RARE lucky one that gets all of them out no problem and NOTHING breaking at all... lucky pricks.

Rojo92hatch · Post by **Rojo92hatch** » Wed Jul 15, 2009 9:43 pm

99BlackHatch;189531 wrote:Agreed 100% unless you are a RARE lucky one that gets all of them out no problem and NOTHING breaking at all... lucky pricks.

i guess i must be one of those lucky ones...cause when i was doing my suspension work and putting my struts, coilovers and LCA's none of my bolts broke! =)