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240silvia · 02-21-2006, 11:44 PM

Ok, so I know 2 things. 1. I want a CF hood. 2. I have no idea which one I want. I have seen a couple of options. I'm just curious as to what you guys like. My first thought was to get the OEM style. However, I just got done with my KA-T so a vented hood might be the way to go. I've got a Koyo Radiator and 2 - 12" Electric fans so I really don't think cooling will be an issue, but, I'm sure a vented hood would help that much more. My FMIC covers the mouth of the car. I've got the 1/2 and 1/2 turn signals and the Canadian running lights so the car is completely blocked off. So what do you guys think? Which one should I get? An OEM... or a vented????

Ricks15 · 02-21-2006, 11:51 PM

get a vented hood, Seibon has one that an oem look and i believe they also have a vented hood in cf, OR if youre really a jdm junky Origin has a vented CF hood that looks dope but 600bux is what they go for. Good luck on what ever you choose.

chmercer · 02-22-2006, 12:26 AM

get cheapest vented available so long as it isnt totally ugly.

lol at your user rating "will probably be banned soon"

FRpilot · 02-22-2006, 12:54 AM

imo all vented hoods look ugly.. except of course for msport and dmax. and some other jdm hoods that i saw but forgot the site too. i would stick with oem.

RSP13-Sideways · 02-22-2006, 01:15 AM

Not sure if you have an S13 front end or not but Andy's Auto Sport carries a S13 Silvia hood. Here it is on my car, I laid this one up at Andy's Auto Sports myself, double sided carbon fiber with a honeycomb center! YEEEEE! I know how to use composites hahaha.....they can sell it in fiberglass or carbon.

Looks good from the side too....

Suk02Si · 02-22-2006, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by RSP13-Sideways

Not sure if you have an S13 front end or not but Andy's Auto Sport carries a S13 Silvia hood. Here it is on my car, I laid this one up at Andy's Auto Sports myself, double sided carbon fiber with a honeycomb center! YEEEEE! I know how to use composites hahaha.....they can sell it in fiberglass or carbon.

Car is hot

I'm going to look into getting the FG one.

tiggs · 02-22-2006, 08:20 PM

So is the fact that that hood doesn't sit normal at the windshield on purpose or a fitment issue? I mean, I know some of ya'll do the washer thing to try and get some more venting... But c'mon, whats the point in a vented hood right? lol. Just wondering if it's a fitment thing, not trying to be my dumb self. thx

chmercer · 02-22-2006, 11:40 PM

its lifted in the back

***FaLKoN240*** · 02-23-2006, 12:35 AM

I am looking for the vented hood, where the vent is over the radiator. . .I think that would be a pretty good vented hood, right?

02-21-2006, 11:44 PM	#1
240silvia Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Wilmington NC Age: 39 Posts: 2,060 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Carbon Fiber Hood Options Ok, so I know 2 things. 1. I want a CF hood. 2. I have no idea which one I want. I have seen a couple of options. I'm just curious as to what you guys like. My first thought was to get the OEM style. However, I just got done with my KA-T so a vented hood might be the way to go. I've got a Koyo Radiator and 2 - 12" Electric fans so I really don't think cooling will be an issue, but, I'm sure a vented hood would help that much more. My FMIC covers the mouth of the car. I've got the 1/2 and 1/2 turn signals and the Canadian running lights so the car is completely blocked off. So what do you guys think? Which one should I get? An OEM... or a vented????

02-22-2006, 01:15 AM	#5
RSP13-Sideways Zilvia Addict Join Date: May 2003 Location: Northern California Age: 41 Posts: 850 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Not sure... Not sure if you have an S13 front end or not but Andy's Auto Sport carries a S13 Silvia hood. Here it is on my car, I laid this one up at Andy's Auto Sports myself, double sided carbon fiber with a honeycomb center! YEEEEE! I know how to use composites hahaha.....they can sell it in fiberglass or carbon. Looks good from the side too.... __________________ - Jay WTB: Nothing at the moment. LEWL WTS: Everything sold, thanks folks!

02-23-2006, 12:35 AM	#9
*FaLKoN240* Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SoCal Temecula Posts: 16,885 Trader Rating: (73) Feedback Score: 73 reviews	I am looking for the vented hood, where the vent is over the radiator. . .I think that would be a pretty good vented hood, right? __________________ Best way to do business with me? Make your best offer FIRST.

02-21-2006, 11:51 PM	#2
Ricks15 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Los Angeles, CA Age: 38 Posts: 1,661 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	get a vented hood, Seibon has one that an oem look and i believe they also have a vented hood in cf, OR if youre really a jdm junky Origin has a vented CF hood that looks dope but 600bux is what they go for. Good luck on what ever you choose.

02-22-2006, 12:26 AM	#3
chmercer BANNED Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: texas! Age: 38 Posts: 3,288 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	get cheapest vented available so long as it isnt totally ugly. lol at your user rating "will probably be banned soon"

02-22-2006, 08:20 PM	#7
tiggs Leaky Injector Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Maine Posts: 91 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	So is the fact that that hood doesn't sit normal at the windshield on purpose or a fitment issue? I mean, I know some of ya'll do the washer thing to try and get some more venting... But c'mon, whats the point in a vented hood right? lol. Just wondering if it's a fitment thing, not trying to be my dumb self. thx

02-22-2006, 11:40 PM	#8
chmercer BANNED Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: texas! Age: 38 Posts: 3,288 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	its lifted in the back