Carbon Fiber Hood

jtz043 · 11-21-2012, 04:33 PM

I searched the forums to find a thread on the topic but didn't see one, so I thought I'd ask. Do they make a carbon fiber hood for our 12's?

Thanks in advance.

krazeaznboy · 11-21-2012, 04:46 PM

I haven't seen any. But I would never put a carbon fiber hood or trunk on this car.

erik93203 · 11-21-2012, 04:47 PM

why, are'nt they lighter? @kraze

weapau · 11-21-2012, 04:53 PM

I think he might be saying "Should have bought something faster in the first place."

If speed is not your concern, a vinyl wrap might be your best bet.

krazeaznboy · 11-21-2012, 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by erik93203

why, are'nt they lighter? @kraze

I can't justify paying $600+ for something lighter that won't make a big difference, especially on a 138hp (110whp) 1.6 engine. I'll do stuff like intake and exhaust because I like the noise. Or coilovers because of handling. If I drove a BMW, Benz, etc or even a Genesis coupe...I may buy one if I run out of mods.

Quote:

Originally Posted by weapau

I think he might be saying "Should have bought something faster in the first place."

If speed is not your concern, a vinyl wrap might be your best bet.

Couldn't agree more plus you'll save a lot more money.

Lucid484 · 11-21-2012, 07:23 PM

Carbon hoods are light...but they can pose a safety issue. They don't have crumple zones. They need to be pinned on the front and even then it's not 100%.

Ever see a pic of a carbon hood in an accident and the hood is in the cabin....good way to decapitate yourself......

2013AccentGS6MT · 11-21-2012, 10:28 PM

It would be one of the last things I'd do after forced induction and suspension/wheels/tires.

11-21-2012, 04:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
krazeaznboy Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Southern California 2012 Hyundai Accent GLS 2013 Mercedes S550 (Family) 2003 Escalade (Family) Posts: 412	I haven't seen any. But I would never put a carbon fiber hood or trunk on this car. __________________ Mods: Infinity 63.9i, 62.9i speakers, Kappa Four 1200W Amp 8000k HIDs headlights, HIDs fog lights, interior LEDs 7000k switchbacks \| Viper 3203 w/ Remote Trunk SG UP 20% all around 75% Front Windshield 17x7 Enkei FLC-01 \| Falken FK-452 205/40/17 Matte Black Shark Fin Antenna OEM Lip Spoiler \| Eagle Eyes LED Taillights Injen SP1340 CAI AudioControl LC6i LOC \| UNAVI w/ Back Up Camera

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Lucid484 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 230	Carbon hoods are light...but they can pose a safety issue. They don't have crumple zones. They need to be pinned on the front and even then it's not 100%. Ever see a pic of a carbon hood in an accident and the hood is in the cabin....good way to decapitate yourself...... __________________

11-21-2012, 10:28 PM	#7 (permalink)
2013AccentGS6MT Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NJ 2013 Accent GS 6MT & 1996 Miata 5MT Posts: 430	It would be one of the last things I'd do after forced induction and suspension/wheels/tires. __________________ PrecisionLED 6000K interior + license plate bulbs SE leather/chrome shift knob (came scratched!) Debadged 'Accent' letters OEM cargo tray and cargo net Weathertech Digital Fit front mats XenonSupply 4300k HID headlights Injen SP1340BLK CAI + Hydroshield

11-21-2012, 04:47 PM	#3 (permalink)
erik93203 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Bakersfield Ca Drives Accent GLS Posts: 229	why, are'nt they lighter? @kraze

11-21-2012, 04:53 PM	#4 (permalink)
weapau Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: MN, USA (Wife) Drives 2012 Accent SE Rides Bus Posts: 86	I think he might be saying "Should have bought something faster in the first place." If speed is not your concern, a vinyl wrap might be your best bet.

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