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04-18-2011, 03:27 PM | #1 |
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CF Eyelids + a couple countryside pics
Just got some CF eyelids. Where are they from? Here's a hint, the box smelled like stir fry when I opened it
The weave quality is good, but fitment is a bit off. If you just apply some pressure to the tape on the back, it sticks and molds the lids the way you want to. Not sure if I totally like them. You can't tell very well in the pictures, but the lines of the lids line up pretty well not with the line between the hood and fender itself, but the crease/bend along the metal, so it doesn't look half bad. Just not sure if the overall shape is something that will grow on me or grow off me.. and a couple random pics from driving around the countryside
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This?
http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=508834 Never really done a cruise before, but I should be good if someone reminds me.
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Thanks man! Do you mean the first pic of the lids or the first pic of the car itself haha
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Thanks! I'd say let's meet up for a drive, but you're in NC. Maybe when I drive down to florida to get my FL registration/plates.
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Is that a Vorst hood that just doesnt need hood pins or are u planning on drilling some in later?
I really would like to go with a vented hood, im just cautious about fitment and all the time and money to paint it and install pins if necessary, etc. etc. But doing so would probably lower my max oil and underhood temps by as much as 20-30 degrees on hot days, like today i was cruising around, lotta stop n go shit thru the city and I was consistently at 240-245 F oil temp. I dunno, there are pros and cons.. That and where the fuck am i gonna put my stock hood |
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UPDATE: The 3m tape provided by the vendor (pre-stuck to the eyelids) is REALLY crappy. One of my lids flew off on the highway and I just had to order a replacement. My advice is to NOT use their tape if anyone is planning on buying these and just buy your own 3m tape or other adhesive.
on the upside, steve (if that's REALLY his name..) is very nice and hooked me up with a replacement real fast. still.. long ship time from china. here ya go: http://jpcarbon.com/ i didn't order through their site. when i ordered their ebay store was down (sketchy), but now it seems to be up again. i chatted with them straight through email and paid through paypal. Quote:
The vents would probably do a LOT for cooling, but 240-245 seems about normal running temps from what I've seen from myself and other users on here. I think an FMIC would do more for intake temps than opening the hood would, but for oil temps i dunno.. i didn't have the problem with the stock hood since mine was bent up when i replaced it but definitely let us know what you end up doing, man!
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Well a few sites do offer replacement oil coolers, forget where i just saw one, think it was AMS or something. Twin coolers in the front fenders with aluminum scoops in front, pretty sweet but like $1500 for two
I think overall the best bet for me reducing my underhood temps is an HPF FMIC and some grill scoops |
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http://www.hpashop.com/product.sc?pr...categoryId=143
There we go, pretty nice shit but wicked expensive |
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WOW!!! Looks Great!!!
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I mean, yeah it would help. But before that i'd rather get an FMIC or even an LSD for that kinda money! Thanks man
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Oh yeah forgot to answer this. I was told by vivid racing and a couple other vendors that pins aren't necessary unless you regularly go triple digits (120+ mph) for extended periods of time. I've had the hood on for close to 4 months, have hit triple digits many times and regularly go 85-90 and have had no issues whatsoever.
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I read a few reviews of those who had the ICarbon hood who reported that they saw the hood "flexing or flapping" during higher speed driving (80-100mph i guess). Supposedly because its a lighter hood and the part where it attaches isnt as strong? I dunno, would seem to be something id wanna get ironed out before I go spending the time and money cutting and drilling thru my expensive CF hood ya know? |
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When I drive at high speeds I notice the flex. However, even the stock hood flexes at triple digit speeds. It's never really "flapped" I don't think, but at first the flexing was a bit scary. I got used to it pretty fast though, and I'm confident that the single hook used on the stock hood is safe enough. The primary reason hood pins are used it because you can't drill through pure CF, so the hook can sometimes rip out if it's glued on. This hood is single sided so the hook is drilled into the fiberglass/plastic, so I'm not too worried
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