VIS/AMS Carbon Fiber Hood..

Wonka2581 · 01-18-2016, 11:45 AM

Need some info all,

I'm wanting to order a VIS/AMS Carbon hood for the Z, I've gotten mixed reviews from what I have read.. Can anyone who owns this hood please shed some light on the hood you have. Such as looks, fitment and so on. Thanks.

Found a decent price on one here..

2009 - 2012 Nissan 370Z AMS Style Carbon Fiber Hood - VIS Racing

Thanks..

littlejuanito · 01-18-2016, 11:49 AM

Is there a reason why this CF hood only fits 09-12 models?

Wonka2581 · 01-18-2016, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by littlejuanito

Is there a reason why this CF hood only fits 09-12 models?

I don't think they have updated the add since 2012?

cooltoy · 01-18-2016, 11:53 AM

They probably listed the product in 2012 and have not updated it since.

Here it is listed as 09-14.

VIS Carbon Fiber Hood AMS FOR 09 14 370Z Fairlady Z Z34 | eBay

Wonka2581 · 01-18-2016, 06:29 PM

cooltoy · 01-18-2016, 07:34 PM

I was looking up the link (trying to go the extra mile

) while you were posting your answer.

birdman71 · 01-18-2016, 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cooltoy

I was looking up the link (trying to go the extra mile

) while you were posting your answer.

Boobs.

birdman71 · 01-18-2016, 07:59 PM

I have not owned one no, but I hear it yellows and the clear fades within or at about a year, kind of like Seibon Carbon Fiber. Re-clearing Carbon Fiber isn't hard to fork up since its a yearly expense... its more that it's a bitch to have to keep doing over and over again

cooltoy · 01-18-2016, 08:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by birdman71

Boobs.

Yes please.

Wonka2581 · 01-18-2016, 09:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by birdman71

I have not owned one no, but I hear it yellows and the clear fades within or at about a year, kind of like Seibon Carbon Fiber. Re-clearing Carbon Fiber isn't hard to fork up since its a yearly expense... its more that it's a bitch to have to keep doing over and over again

Ya if your going to have carbon, you have to maintain it. My car is not a DD and sleeps in her garage. But a very good friend ownes a body shop here In town. And when I get the hood I was going to mount it to make sure of the fit. Then it would be off to him to reclear it he only charges me cost of materials.

maizenblue · 01-19-2016, 01:33 PM

http://m.imgur.com/a/OY97b

Heres a link to mine. The fit is a bit off, but something to consider is that I installed aftermarket fenders at the same time and those were a pain and I'm sure the cause of most of the fitment issues, not so much the hood but I don't know anything about body and the hood is probably a problem too. Need to get to a body shop when I have time.

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Wonka2581 · 01-19-2016, 02:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maizenblue

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Heres a link to mine. The fit is a bit off, but something to consider is that I installed aftermarket fenders at the same time and those were a pain and I'm sure the cause of most of the fitment issues, not so much the hood but I don't know anything about body and the hood is probably a problem too. Need to get to a body shop when I have time.

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Hmm it looks like in the pic the hood is raised up above the fender??

Also did you try to fit the hood with the stock fenders?

Are you overall happy with the hood?

maizenblue · 01-19-2016, 03:12 PM

Yes the hood is raised over the fender, but again, the fenders required a bunch of custom fitment whereas the hood is bolt on. So I'm confident the fitment issues are stemming from the fenders. I unfortunately did not test the fitment with the stock fenders. Overall I am happy with the hood, even with the fitment issues my car had already garnered massive attention, so keep that in mind as well. People are drawn to the hood.

Wonka2581 · 01-19-2016, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maizenblue

Yes the hood is raised over the fender, but again, the fenders required a bunch of custom fitment whereas the hood is bolt on. So I'm confident the fitment issues are stemming from the fenders. I unfortunately did not test the fitment with the stock fenders. Overall I am happy with the hood, even with the fitment issues my car had already garnered massive attention, so keep that in mind as well. People are drawn to the hood.

Sweet, Thank you for the info..

Wonka2581 · 01-20-2016, 11:36 AM

Ttt...

01-18-2016, 11:45 AM	#1 (permalink)
Wonka2581 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 3,083 Drives: MY WIFE CRAZY.... Rep Power: 2612	VIS/AMS Carbon Fiber Hood.. Need some info all, I'm wanting to order a VIS/AMS Carbon hood for the Z, I've gotten mixed reviews from what I have read.. Can anyone who owns this hood please shed some light on the hood you have. Such as looks, fitment and so on. Thanks. Found a decent price on one here.. 2009 - 2012 Nissan 370Z AMS Style Carbon Fiber Hood - VIS Racing Thanks.. __________________ "I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat""Winston Churchill"

01-18-2016, 11:53 AM	#4 (permalink)
cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 13,973 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 243722	They probably listed the product in 2012 and have not updated it since. Here it is listed as 09-14. VIS Carbon Fiber Hood AMS FOR 09 14 370Z Fairlady Z Z34 \| eBay Wonka2581 and littlejuanito like this. __________________ Member of kenchan's "photoshopped mods" and "proper offsets" gang.

01-18-2016, 06:29 PM	#5 (permalink)
Wonka2581 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 3,083 Drives: MY WIFE CRAZY.... Rep Power: 2612	__________________ "I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat""Winston Churchill"

01-18-2016, 07:34 PM	#6 (permalink)
cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 13,973 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 243722	I was looking up the link (trying to go the extra mile ) while you were posting your answer. Wonka2581 and birdman71 like this. __________________ Member of kenchan's "photoshopped mods" and "proper offsets" gang.

01-18-2016, 07:59 PM	#8 (permalink)
birdman71 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,579 Drives: People Crazy! Rep Power: 40	I have not owned one no, but I hear it yellows and the clear fades within or at about a year, kind of like Seibon Carbon Fiber. Re-clearing Carbon Fiber isn't hard to fork up since its a yearly expense... its more that it's a bitch to have to keep doing over and over again __________________ *Birdman's Build:* Powerhouse Amuse/ Nismo/ Eibach/ ACT/ Tommy Kaira/ Avant Garde/ Fast Intentions/ Project Kics/ Fly 1 Motorsports/ EVO-R/ Z1 Motorsports/ Weber Sports/ Zoom/ Zele Japan

01-18-2016, 11:49 AM	#2 (permalink)
littlejuanito Track Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Sherman Oaks, CA Posts: 812 Drives: 2014 Touring Sport Rep Power: 419	Is there a reason why this CF hood only fits 09-12 models?

01-19-2016, 01:33 PM	#11 (permalink)
maizenblue Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Denver Posts: 288 Drives: 2010 370Z Rep Power: 12	http://m.imgur.com/a/OY97b Heres a link to mine. The fit is a bit off, but something to consider is that I installed aftermarket fenders at the same time and those were a pain and I'm sure the cause of most of the fitment issues, not so much the hood but I don't know anything about body and the hood is probably a problem too. Need to get to a body shop when I have time. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G920A using Tapatalk

01-19-2016, 03:12 PM	#13 (permalink)
maizenblue Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Denver Posts: 288 Drives: 2010 370Z Rep Power: 12	Yes the hood is raised over the fender, but again, the fenders required a bunch of custom fitment whereas the hood is bolt on. So I'm confident the fitment issues are stemming from the fenders. I unfortunately did not test the fitment with the stock fenders. Overall I am happy with the hood, even with the fitment issues my car had already garnered massive attention, so keep that in mind as well. People are drawn to the hood.

01-20-2016, 11:36 AM	#15 (permalink)
Wonka2581 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 3,083 Drives: MY WIFE CRAZY.... Rep Power: 2612	Ttt... __________________ "I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat""Winston Churchill"

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