What do you guys think of the Seibon CF hoods?

G35guy84 · 12-03-2009, 10:57 PM

So, I've been wanting to get a Seibon CF hood for awhile, but just couldn't get the balls to get one because a couple of my friends said it would look like my car's been in an accident and I couldn't afford to buy a color-matched hood.

Personally, I feel that it looks cool, especially on a PW Z and it also serves a functional purpose (heat dissipation). This is the one I'm interested in:

And here's the link to their thread:

SEIBON Carbon Fiber Hoods Pre-Order Going on Now! | Intro Special | OEM/GTR/TS Styles

Do you think it's a waste of money for a guy who's probably never going to track his car or is this something worth the money? Also, would it look better in pearl white with CF vents like this

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RCZ · 12-03-2009, 11:01 PM

If Seibon hadnt put those ridiculous naca ducts going up the middle, that would be an awesome hood. I think it will look tacky with those NACA ducts. Check out the TS style one. I think it would look awesome painted like that M3 GTR hood...on the z.

SpawnAeroJohn · 12-03-2009, 11:05 PM

I rarely hear good things about seibon. Just search seibon horror stories. In fact a member posted his here a few days ago.

Rickey89 · 12-04-2009, 12:48 AM

john, you plan on making any hoods? id be interested

azn370z · 12-03-2009, 11:06 PM

I've only seen seibons work and it's not something I would pay for. They mainly make imitations of other manufactures hoods and body kits. You could get a much better product if you bought it from cwest, etc. I saw their cwest replica body kit and the fit had big gapes. There is nothing wrong about having cf even if you don't race. But you should know that you won't save very much weight replacing your aluminum hood. Something you should be aware of is that cf will most likely fade, just take a look at cars that have had it for for a year or so. I think it looks pretty bad when it fades.

G35guy84 · 12-03-2009, 11:11 PM

Wow, all good to know. It just looks so good brand new on the car, but if you say it will fade and Seibon isn't really a good company, then I have no choice but to take your word for it. Thanks for saving me the time and money!

G35guy84 · 12-03-2009, 11:12 PM

Anyone else have any thoughts? Or any POSITIVE experience with Seibon?

azn370z · 12-03-2009, 11:31 PM

You can see part of the hood has faded, the shiny gloss is gone. There are a ton of pics of other cf parts on the 350z forum in the mediashare section. I think cf looks great but I would only do small part of the car like the lip.

phelan · 12-04-2009, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by G35guy84

Anyone else have any thoughts? Or any POSITIVE experience with Seibon?

i hear positive stuff about seibon...

for about six months, then they all start yellowing.

NYBladeZ · 12-04-2009, 10:06 AM

from what I've heard seibon isn't high on quality control. I know someone recently had fitament issues. Concerning the fading...they do recommend on their website that you routinely wax the clear coat and try to keep it away from extended exposure to direct sunlight. There are other companies out there that make cf parts might want to check them out.

corbin09 · 12-04-2009, 10:59 AM

one of my friends had a seibon hood and all of the clearcoat started peeling off after about 7 months. not ok.

NYBladeZ · 12-04-2009, 11:25 AM

well you're in texas, intense sun and humidity, no surprise. I think cf can be maintained but ask yourself how much extra effort you want to put in.

phelan · 12-04-2009, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by NYBladeZ

well you're in texas, intense sun and humidity, no surprise. I think cf can be maintained but ask yourself how much extra effort you want to put in.

I'm in CA and I've seen yellowing Seibon CF hoods. And I know my buddies, they keep their car as immaculate as they could possibly be.

12-03-2009, 10:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
G35guy84 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New York Posts: 305 Drives: '09 370Z 7AT Sprt PW Rep Power: 16	What do you guys think of the Seibon CF hoods? So, I've been wanting to get a Seibon CF hood for awhile, but just couldn't get the balls to get one because a couple of my friends said it would look like my car's been in an accident and I couldn't afford to buy a color-matched hood. Personally, I feel that it looks cool, especially on a PW Z and it also serves a functional purpose (heat dissipation). This is the one I'm interested in: And here's the link to their thread: SEIBON Carbon Fiber Hoods Pre-Order Going on Now! \| Intro Special \| OEM/GTR/TS Styles Do you think it's a waste of money for a guy who's probably never going to track his car or is this something worth the money? Also, would it look better in pearl white with CF vents like this : __________________ '09 Nissan 370Z Base 7AT - Sport Package - Pearl White \| Performance Mods: Stillen G3 CAI \| F.I. HFC \| F.I. TDX CBE w/ 18" resonators \| Megan Racing coilover kit \| Ichiba rear camber kit \| 20mm front / 25mm rear H&R spacers \| Aesthetic Mods: White interior/license plate LEDs \| 6000K bulbs \| 20% tint

12-04-2009, 12:48 AM	#4 (permalink)
Rickey89 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: San Antonio/Texas Posts: 203 Drives: 09 370z BS/Sprt Man Rep Power: 16	john, you plan on making any hoods? id be interested __________________ -Rickey 09 Brilliant Silver 370z Manual W/Sprt Pck

12-03-2009, 11:06 PM	#5 (permalink)
azn370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,722 Drives: z34 - R1 Rep Power: 490	I've only seen seibons work and it's not something I would pay for. They mainly make imitations of other manufactures hoods and body kits. You could get a much better product if you bought it from cwest, etc. I saw their cwest replica body kit and the fit had big gapes. There is nothing wrong about having cf even if you don't race. But you should know that you won't save very much weight replacing your aluminum hood. Something you should be aware of is that cf will most likely fade, just take a look at cars that have had it for for a year or so. I think it looks pretty bad when it fades. __________________ 2010 k23 H&R sport springs / Spc rear camber arms / SSR SP1 / Berk cbe / Varis cf lip / Nismo S-Tune side skirts

12-03-2009, 11:11 PM	#6 (permalink)
G35guy84 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New York Posts: 305 Drives: '09 370Z 7AT Sprt PW Rep Power: 16	Wow, all good to know. It just looks so good brand new on the car, but if you say it will fade and Seibon isn't really a good company, then I have no choice but to take your word for it. Thanks for saving me the time and money! __________________ '09 Nissan 370Z Base 7AT - Sport Package - Pearl White \| Performance Mods: Stillen G3 CAI \| F.I. HFC \| F.I. TDX CBE w/ 18" resonators \| Megan Racing coilover kit \| Ichiba rear camber kit \| 20mm front / 25mm rear H&R spacers \| Aesthetic Mods: White interior/license plate LEDs \| 6000K bulbs \| 20% tint

12-03-2009, 11:12 PM	#7 (permalink)
G35guy84 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New York Posts: 305 Drives: '09 370Z 7AT Sprt PW Rep Power: 16	Anyone else have any thoughts? Or any POSITIVE experience with Seibon? __________________ '09 Nissan 370Z Base 7AT - Sport Package - Pearl White \| Performance Mods: Stillen G3 CAI \| F.I. HFC \| F.I. TDX CBE w/ 18" resonators \| Megan Racing coilover kit \| Ichiba rear camber kit \| 20mm front / 25mm rear H&R spacers \| Aesthetic Mods: White interior/license plate LEDs \| 6000K bulbs \| 20% tint

12-03-2009, 11:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1119	If Seibon hadnt put those ridiculous naca ducts going up the middle, that would be an awesome hood. I think it will look tacky with those NACA ducts. Check out the TS style one. I think it would look awesome painted like that M3 GTR hood...on the z.

12-03-2009, 11:05 PM	#3 (permalink)
SpawnAeroJohn NOT A CURRENT VENDOR Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 609 Drives: you Rep Power: 17	I rarely hear good things about seibon. Just search seibon horror stories. In fact a member posted his here a few days ago.

12-04-2009, 10:06 AM	#10 (permalink)
NYBladeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New York Posts: 2,158 Drives: Lotus Exige S Rep Power: 20	from what I've heard seibon isn't high on quality control. I know someone recently had fitament issues. Concerning the fading...they do recommend on their website that you routinely wax the clear coat and try to keep it away from extended exposure to direct sunlight. There are other companies out there that make cf parts might want to check them out. __________________ 2009 Carbon Fiber/Red 370z aka Trish: Sports Package, Meisterschaft full catback, Fast Intentions Longtube Headers, Injen Long Tube Intakes, UpRev Tune: Sold 2008 Lotus Exige S Club Racer aka Bella, always leaves me smiling

12-04-2009, 10:59 AM	#11 (permalink)
corbin09 Track Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dallas tx Posts: 665 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 280	one of my friends had a seibon hood and all of the clearcoat started peeling off after about 7 months. not ok.

12-04-2009, 11:25 AM	#12 (permalink)
NYBladeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New York Posts: 2,158 Drives: Lotus Exige S Rep Power: 20	well you're in texas, intense sun and humidity, no surprise. I think cf can be maintained but ask yourself how much extra effort you want to put in. __________________ 2009 Carbon Fiber/Red 370z aka Trish: Sports Package, Meisterschaft full catback, Fast Intentions Longtube Headers, Injen Long Tube Intakes, UpRev Tune: Sold 2008 Lotus Exige S Club Racer aka Bella, always leaves me smiling

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