Do you like carbon fiber hoods? - Zilvia.net Forums | Nissan 240SX (Silvia) and Z (Fairlady) Car Forum

*ca18guy* · 06-05-2002, 02:49 PM

Pretty self explanatory, do u like the unpainted carbon fiber look? I personally hate it (looks semi-ok on black cars) looks like the car has a junkyard hood  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/huh.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':huh:'>  Now if it's painted I could care less, less wieght is always good  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/thumbs-up.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':thumbsup:'>

*DSC* · 06-05-2002, 03:34 PM

I think they look neat on black cars, but on anything else its to "showy" for my taste.

Paint that sucka!

SimpleS14 · 06-05-2002, 05:02 PM

I never seen a CF hood paint, how can people know you have a CF hood if you paint it? anyone have a pic of a painted hood?

*DSC* · 06-05-2002, 06:34 PM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (GT specR @ June 04 2002,8:02)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">...how can people know you have a CF hood if you paint it?</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
Thats the whole point man.  You get the weight reduction w/out the look...

A painted cf hood should look no different on the top than a stock hood...

wherezmytofu · 06-05-2002, 08:43 PM

dor like a car that isnt dd....non painted cf is great looking...mix-max colors r cool!  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/cool.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='

'> ...but for dd...cf hood is the only thing i wouldnt paint...fenders...bumpers..ex...in ther exterior...needs 2 be painted  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/satisfied.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':satisfied:'>

BadMoJo · 06-06-2002, 09:22 PM

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91blk240 · 06-07-2002, 09:56 AM

i'm a fan of the carbon fiber look with black wheels on a car

BlackFox · 06-08-2002, 01:58 AM

FRP hood from JUN painted to match car
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240meowth · 06-08-2002, 09:05 PM

i've seen painted cf hoods.  but mine's not painted, 'cause paint adds weight... yah, that's it, paint has mass as well...

tnord · 06-09-2002, 09:57 PM

it's cool if it's the real deal.

HippoSleek · 06-12-2002, 06:48 AM

I HATE people who have unpainted cf hoods on anything but a black car (and then I just strongly dislike them).

It looks ghetto as hell.  Do you people leave your "kits" unpainted too to show off that you have non-factory items?  Why is the hood any different?  IMO, nothing says "hoop ride" like mis-matched body panels.   <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/dozingoff.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='

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saga240 · 06-13-2002, 10:51 AM

oh well when i get my hood im gonna have to leave it black because there is no way to make it white..  

and then ive seen "painted" hoods..  rather disgusting..  never really finishes right..  oh well..

adey · 09-15-2002, 06:11 AM

seeing as I have a red fastback with  240Meowth's blue driver's fender and headlight cover and a hood with primer on some areas (and can't pay for paint), I would definately take an unpainted CF hood! <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='

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06-05-2002, 03:34 PM	#2
DSC New Title Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: VA Posts: 3,454 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I think they look neat on black cars, but on anything else its to "showy" for my taste. Paint that sucka! __________________

06-05-2002, 05:02 PM	#3
SimpleS14 Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Philly Age: 41 Posts: 9,185 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: SimpleS14 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I never seen a CF hood paint, how can people know you have a CF hood if you paint it? anyone have a pic of a painted hood? __________________ *Goals are dreams with a deadline.* L.H.O.O.Q.

06-05-2002, 06:34 PM	#4
DSC New Title Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: VA Posts: 3,454 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (GT specR @ June 04 2002,8:02)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">...how can people know you have a CF hood if you paint it?</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'> Thats the whole point man.  You get the weight reduction w/out the look... A painted cf hood should look no different on the top than a stock hood... __________________

06-05-2002, 08:43 PM	#5
wherezmytofu BANNED Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 1,873 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	dor like a car that isnt dd....non painted cf is great looking...mix-max colors r cool!  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/cool.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''> ...but for dd...cf hood is the only thing i wouldnt paint...fenders...bumpers..ex...in ther exterior...needs 2 be painted  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/satisfied.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':satisfied:'>

06-06-2002, 09:22 PM	#6
BadMoJo Nissanaholic! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: San Luis Obispo, Ca Age: 42 Posts: 1,931 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	<img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/whatsthat.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':whatthe:'>   <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/eh.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':eh:'>   ummm yeah, what he said.............  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sigh.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''> __________________ ----Gone----

06-05-2002, 02:49 PM	#1
ca18guy Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Clearwater FL Age: 41 Posts: 3,226 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: ca18guy Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Pretty self explanatory, do u like the unpainted carbon fiber look? I personally hate it (looks semi-ok on black cars) looks like the car has a junkyard hood  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/huh.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':huh:'>  Now if it's painted I could care less, less wieght is always good  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/thumbs-up.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':thumbsup:'>

06-07-2002, 09:56 AM	#7
91blk240 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: DeFuniak Springs, FL Age: 46 Posts: 326 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i'm a fan of the carbon fiber look with black wheels on a car __________________ RIP: 91 Black Coupe - Lost in Katrina Current: 93 Black Coupe blown s13 blacktop

06-08-2002, 01:58 AM	#8
BlackFox Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 534 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	FRP hood from JUN painted to match car <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wow.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':0'>  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wow.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':0'>  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wow.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':0'> <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/cool.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''>  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/cool.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''>  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/cool.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''> <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/inlove.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''>  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/inlove.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''>  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/inlove.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''> __________________ Current Cars: 1976 Mercedes Benz 300D 1995 240sx SE aka Kate (winner: Best Stock S14 @ 2002 National Convention) http://community.webshots.com/user/jeff976cal If you're interested in parts email me [email protected]

06-08-2002, 09:05 PM	#9
240meowth Nissanaholic! Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: torrance, ca Age: 40 Posts: 2,406 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	i've seen painted cf hoods.  but mine's not painted, 'cause paint adds weight... yah, that's it, paint has mass as well... __________________

06-09-2002, 09:57 PM	#10
tnord Nissanaholic! Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 1,975 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	it's cool if it's the real deal.

06-12-2002, 06:48 AM	#11
HippoSleek Nissanaholic! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: elsewhere Posts: 2,081 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I HATE people who have unpainted cf hoods on anything but a black car (and then I just strongly dislike them). It looks ghetto as hell.  Do you people leave your "kits" unpainted too to show off that you have non-factory items?  Why is the hood any different?  IMO, nothing says "hoop ride" like mis-matched body panels.   <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/dozingoff.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''>

06-13-2002, 10:51 AM	#12
saga240 Zilvia Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: long beach Posts: 277 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	oh well when i get my hood im gonna have to leave it black because there is no way to make it white..   and then ive seen "painted" hoods..  rather disgusting..  never really finishes right..  oh well.. __________________ 96 240sx SE RIP 91 Mr2 turbo.. td06.. and nothing else.. =)

09-15-2002, 06:11 AM	#13
adey Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 3,072 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	seeing as I have a red fastback with  240Meowth's blue driver's fender and headlight cover and a hood with primer on some areas (and can't pay for paint), I would definately take an unpainted CF hood! <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''> __________________ Instagram: @SX180HKG