VIS CF Hood

[DvC]

Fitment is spot on. The only issue i had was the latch part was too big and needed to be ground to fit. Stock hood was 26lbs vs VIS hood at 15lbs

EDIT: if you guys want me to take other pictures not shown let me know i will get them and post them up.

 

[nemesisfool]

That looks good! How much did it run you if you don't mind telling us?

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[CanadianGuy]

Can you post pictures of the grinding you did?

 

[Racer83L]

I absolutely love this hood. I wonder how the finish holds up over time....

 

[DvC]

That looks good! How much did it run you if you don't mind telling us?

There was an ebay listing for 700 and free shipping. Arrived in about 3 1/2 weeks. Considering all the other options with $150+ shipping attached i think i got a pretty good deal.

Can you post pictures of the grinding you did?

I was having trouble with the hood not closing all the way and it ended up the adjustable U-bolt that goes into the hood latch was 1/16th too big around to fit where the stock part goes. 3 seconds with a grinder and it fit like a glove. i will take pictures when its no so early in the morning.

 

[DvC]

I absolutely love this hood. I wonder how the finish holds up over time....

yeah i have read stories of the resin/finish yellowing over time. i hit it with some jet seal and wax as soon as i was done adjusting it. i dont daily my car and it sits in my garage 5/6 days a week so i hope it doesnt happen.

 

[BiigMe]

God damn I need one

 

[vegaspyder]

I forget, are the vent holes functional? I know they are better to have at the upper corners for actual functionality, but do they at least have actual holes in there?

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[DvC]

They are not open. I would assumed they are closed to keep water off the electronics. I am going to open them I just haven't gotten to it yet

 

[ron@whoosh]

looking good DvC!

CF on white = yummy!

 

[LilPartyBox]

Be careful opening it. The passenger side looks close to the ignition coils and the driver side is near the intake connector...

 

[DvC]

looking good DvC!

CF on white = yummy!

Thanks Ron

Be careful opening it. The passenger side looks close to the ignition coils and the driver side is near the intake connector...

It fits like stock underneath. It's pretty far from touching anything

 

[DvC]

looking good DvC!

CF on white = yummy!

Thanks Ron

Be careful opening it. The passenger side looks close to the ignition coils and the driver side is near the intake connector...

It fits like stock underneath. It's pretty far from touching anything

 

[LilPartyBox]

I was referring to you opening up the vents and water getting to the electronics

 

[M-Sport fan]

looking good DvC!

CF on white = yummy!

Are you going to be selling/distributing the Seibon versions (or any others for our cars)??

 

[DvC]

I was referring to you opening up the vents and water getting to the electronics

figured I was reading that wrong. Car is not my daily and won't be driven in the rain. Good call out though, never thought about what was under the vents

 

[ron@whoosh]

Are you going to be selling/distributing the Seibon versions (or any others for our cars)??

I'm set up to drop ship now
I'll check pricing and availability

 

[spoon]

yeah i have read stories of the resin/finish yellowing over time. i hit it with some jet seal and wax as soon as i was done adjusting it. i dont daily my car and it sits in my garage 5/6 days a week so i hope it doesnt happen.

There are cheap carbon fiber hoods, and I don't think VIS is one of them.

I had one on a car I had, geez, 15 years ago? It was the best quality carbon fiber hood I have ever seen at that time. Lots of hoods out there with varying degrees of clear coat thickness, some have ripples in the layers, odd fitment, you guys get it. From what I remember VIS was the most expensive for my particular car, and lined up against the competition there was no comparison whatsoever.

If they still have the same quality standards as they did two decades ago, you cannot go wrong with VIS. Now, I would probably paint the top of that hood to be different, a little low key. Benefit is people think you are much more mature than you are going the extra mile to actually paint an aftermarket hood, and secondly everyone gets a nice surprise when you pop it too!

Kekekeke!

 

[StuttersC]

Looks nice.

 

[D1JL]

Be careful opening it. The passenger side looks close to the ignition coils and the driver side is near the intake connector...

Although, I have a different brand CF hood.
My vents are open and I have never had water issues.
So opening the vents on this one should not be a problem either.




Dave