Dry carbon fiber

370z TT · 05-06-2010, 03:15 PM

I just got my 370z a week ago and there is already a chip in the hood, so i decided that instead of repainting it, i might as well get a carbon fiber one. I'm planning on making the 370 as light as possible and I would like to know of any available hoods. I know brands like seibon and vis are just fiberglass parts covered in carbon fiber, so they are not an option for me.

370Zapper · 05-06-2010, 03:17 PM

Well, let me be the first to state that the hood is aluminum. So, you won't be saving any weight. None that will matter anyways.

theDreamer · 05-06-2010, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by 370Zapper

Well, let me be the first to state that the hood is aluminum. So, you won't be saving any weight. None that will matter anyways.

Stock hood is 16 pounds, current carbon fiber hood options are 10-12 pounds so that is very true. If he were to find a shop that did a true dry carbon hood it would put him in around 6-8 probably, but the price will easily double just for dry carbon.

kenchan · 05-06-2010, 05:06 PM

how about a wrap or something?

phelan · 05-06-2010, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

how about a wrap or something?

wouldn't work, he wants the weight savings associated with dry carbon fiber. rawr.

go for varis if you REALLY want it. to me, it's not worth it anymore, we have aluminum hoods that are pretty damn light already.

kenchan · 05-06-2010, 05:19 PM

i see...how about do the wrap and then go take a dump? im sure that'll take off a lb or so which will be easily detected by the buttdyno.

FWTW, you need to take off 100lbs per 0.5sec acceleration improvement.

phelan · 05-06-2010, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

i see...how about do the wrap and then go take a dump? im sure that'll take off a lb or so which will be easily detected by the buttdyno.

FWTW, you need to take off 100lbs per 0.5sec acceleration improvement.

i just burst out laughing at work reading this

209Z · 05-06-2010, 07:47 PM

vis doesnt have any cf hoods available for the z right now trust me..not for couple more months. Only company I know is seibon but I do hear password jdm might be coming up with something?

theDreamer · 05-06-2010, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by 209Z

vis doesnt have any cf hoods available for the z right now trust me..not for couple more months. Only company I know is seibon but I do hear password jdm might be coming up with something?

I keep hearing this about Password JDM but no real info, maybe it is time to start pestering until someone there slips up.

The only other carbon fiber I have seen from a vendor is Varis, but not sure if they are shipping yet or not.

209Z · 05-06-2010, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

I keep hearing this about Password JDM but no real info, maybe it is time to start pestering until someone there slips up.

The only other carbon fiber I have seen from a vendor is Varis, but not sure if they are shipping yet or not.

i know a couple of guys from password JDM ill give them a call.

SophiaZ · 05-08-2010, 12:54 AM

Their TS hood looks sweet tho! I'd love to have $800 laying around for that one! The GTR style looks sweet also

Alexshen1 · 05-08-2010, 01:02 AM

Hm, what I think about the weight is.....
Instead of getting cf, just lose some weight on the driver yea

SophiaZ · 05-08-2010, 01:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Alexshen1

Hm, what I think about the weight is.....
Instead of getting cf, just lose some weight on the driver yea

haha

cantadaniel · 05-08-2010, 02:23 AM

I'm 210lb. My goal is loosing 20 pound. It may cost cheaper than buy light weighted wheels and body parts......

I planned this about 5 years ago.... and I am 210 pounds.......

fairladyZ34 · 05-08-2010, 12:26 PM

how about NO hood ftw!!! your not legally required to have one on

05-06-2010, 03:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
370z TT Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: New Jersey Posts: 160 Drives: 2010 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 15	Dry carbon fiber I just got my 370z a week ago and there is already a chip in the hood, so i decided that instead of repainting it, i might as well get a carbon fiber one. I'm planning on making the 370 as light as possible and I would like to know of any available hoods. I know brands like seibon and vis are just fiberglass parts covered in carbon fiber, so they are not an option for me.

05-06-2010, 05:19 PM	#6 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	i see...how about do the wrap and then go take a dump? im sure that'll take off a lb or so which will be easily detected by the buttdyno. FWTW, you need to take off 100lbs per 0.5sec acceleration improvement. JARblue likes this.

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209Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Stockton, Cali (209) Posts: 1,058 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 278	vis doesnt have any cf hoods available for the z right now trust me..not for couple more months. Only company I know is seibon but I do hear password jdm might be coming up with something? __________________ Team Blur My Build Thread Fast Intentions\|KWS\|BERK\|Carbon Fiber Element\| SEIBON\|Memphis Car Audio\| Status Autoworks\|Lusso Forged\|Autohaus\|PWJDM\|SPC

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cantadaniel Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 176 Drives: NISSAN 370Z roadster Rep Power: 16	I'm 210lb. My goal is loosing 20 pound. It may cost cheaper than buy light weighted wheels and body parts...... I planned this about 5 years ago.... and I am 210 pounds....... __________________ HKS HI-Power,Injen CAI,Invidia HFC,Stance GR+ coilover Forgestar wheels w/Nitto invo, 255/30/20, 295/25/20 ,Hotchkis Sway Bars,B&M Short shifter,Shine auto carbon fiber lip kit,Nismo titanium shift knob,SPC Rear camber kits,Window tinting,Blue LED interior lights.

05-08-2010, 12:26 PM	#15 (permalink)
fairladyZ34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Central NJ Posts: 1,577 Drives: 08 G37S Black M6 Rep Power: 19	how about NO hood ftw!!! your not legally required to have one on __________________ From Z to G to BMW and back to a G! Nismo for life

05-06-2010, 03:17 PM	#2 (permalink)
370Zapper Base Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 116 Drives: PG auto/sport 370Z Rep Power: 16	Well, let me be the first to state that the hood is aluminum. So, you won't be saving any weight. None that will matter anyways.

05-06-2010, 05:06 PM	#4 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	how about a wrap or something?

05-08-2010, 12:54 AM	#11 (permalink)
SophiaZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: South Jersey Posts: 1,463 Drives: 2020 50th anniv 7AT Rep Power: 6732	Their TS hood looks sweet tho! I'd love to have $800 laying around for that one! The GTR style looks sweet also

05-08-2010, 01:02 AM	#12 (permalink)
Alexshen1 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 154 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 15	Hm, what I think about the weight is..... Instead of getting cf, just lose some weight on the driver yea

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