Installation: S13 Kouki (96-98) 180SX Front Lip

[Om1kron]

Originally Posted by ixfxi

you know, one thing thats always bugged me about our cars is the hood. i know its a random question, but has anyone here EVER heard of a shop capable of fabricating an ALUMINUM hood for your cars?

fuck FRP, shit is too fragile and I dont like race-latches, I still want to use the factory release. i am just curious if anyone knows of an alum hood or someone who makes custom alum hoods.

This is a how to thread, if someone fabbed an aluminum hood, they would have to put the bracing on the bottom of it so it didn't buckle all to hell when you shut your hood. which would make it seriously no different than using the steel hood.

Originally Posted by Om1kron

This is a how to thread, if someone fabbed an aluminum hood, they would have to put the bracing on the bottom of it so it didn't buckle all to hell when you shut your hood. which would make it seriously no different than using the steel hood.

miata uses an aluminum hood with aluminum undersiding. the point is, someone needs to create a replica of the steel hood but out of aluminum.

get my point, vin?

and yes, i know its a how-to thread.. its my how-to thread. i just figure i'de do a two-in-one and see if anyone had an answer to my random question. though, i dont think we'll ever see an alum hood for the S13 this lifetime. few people would care about details like that.. but it doesnt hurt to pray.