seibon cf ts hood question

zuperman 370 · 01-19-2011, 09:07 AM

Hey guys im expecting my seibon cf ts hood after two days, i was just wondering, is it easy to install the hood at home, removal of the old hood and installing the new one, or should i get it done at a shop?

Reaper42 · 01-19-2011, 10:46 AM

I installed it myself, it was easy, two person job, but it has fitment issues. I would recommend getting it done at a shop the right way, shouldn't cost too much at all.

Nikon FM · 01-21-2011, 12:58 AM

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Carbon Fiber Element · 01-21-2011, 12:48 PM

Get a couple friends, and do it at home...not hard at all. just need some patience.

bullitt5897 · 01-21-2011, 04:30 PM

getting it lined up isnt hard its just getting the latch pins to the perfect height thats the pain in the butt... it takes patience and small half turns until you get it to lock all the way down. BTW I would recommend doing one side at a time with the locking pins its easier and less hassle with popping and shutting the hood.

SPOHN · 01-21-2011, 07:42 PM

I think this is pretty much a straight forward install. Just getting the hood latch adjusted properly is key. I didn't any fitment issues with my Seibon on my 350. I was pretty shocked at the fitment and how equal it wa on the lines at the fenders. Adjusting the the hood where it mounts to the hinges plays a part also. So only tighten loosely at first till you get it aligned on both sides. Ther's not much play but little.

Cleto · 01-21-2011, 10:32 PM

I got a seibon hood, but I can not use the shield washer fluid to clean my windshield, anybody knows how to overcome that problem?

cheshirecat · 01-21-2011, 11:16 PM

Just take your time with it- it's not a rush job. You will need to move it around a bit to make sure it aligns properly. Tighten it down, drop the hood and see how it lines up, bring it back up, untighten, adjust, tighten, hood back down, etc, etc until it's how you like it.

I also suggest having a second person there to help you put the hood on until you can get it somewhat mounted to the hinges. The last thing you want to do is fumble with the hood and scuff or crack it during install.

definitionxmk · 01-22-2011, 02:53 AM

I agree with all the above posts... get some friends and some beer.

zuperman 370 · 01-22-2011, 03:24 AM

Thank you all for your input it arrived today will post pics later today I'll see how it looks and try installing at home

topherhidden · 01-26-2011, 07:25 PM

any update on the install? im getting my hood soon and wonder what problems u ran into. any info on the washer fluid tubes? or the black rubber around the edges of the front of the hood? GL on the install

cheshirecat · 01-27-2011, 08:41 AM

Most Seibon hoods require a little bit of alteration to fit properly. Nothing major- once you line it up correctly and possibly route out the hood mounts/move the latch it should work out well.

The fitment is usually spot on after you make these small adjustments. It's not something that can be rushed, even though it looks very simple since it's only like 4 screws to change the hood out.

Cleto · 01-28-2011, 08:05 PM

I am just about to spit on my windshield to clean it, problem is that at 80 miles/hour it will probably end up in my eyeballs

NewYorkJon34 · 01-30-2011, 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cleto

I am just about to spit on my windshield to clean it, problem is that at 80 miles/hour it will probably end up in my eyeballs

topherhidden · 01-30-2011, 10:33 PM

lol wow. ok so no one knows how to take off the window washer tubing?

01-19-2011, 09:07 AM	#1 (permalink)
zuperman 370 Track Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: BAHRAIN Posts: 944 Drives: 370z 2010 at blue Rep Power: 16	seibon cf ts hood question Hey guys im expecting my seibon cf ts hood after two days, i was just wondering, is it easy to install the hood at home, removal of the old hood and installing the new one, or should i get it done at a shop?

01-19-2011, 10:46 AM	#2 (permalink)
Reaper42 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 1,030 Drives: GetLucky370 Rep Power: 18	I installed it myself, it was easy, two person job, but it has fitment issues. I would recommend getting it done at a shop the right way, shouldn't cost too much at all. __________________ Sponsor roll call: Get Lucky Brand \| TOYO TIRES \| Element Graphics \| Unique Fabrication Follow on fb- Jon Sackett and Instagram @GetLucky370 GetLucky370

01-21-2011, 12:58 AM	#3 (permalink)
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01-21-2011, 12:48 PM	#4 (permalink)
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01-21-2011, 04:30 PM	#5 (permalink)
bullitt5897 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North GA Posts: 6,831 Drives: Twin Turbo Z34 Rep Power: 3682	getting it lined up isnt hard its just getting the latch pins to the perfect height thats the pain in the butt... it takes patience and small half turns until you get it to lock all the way down. BTW I would recommend doing one side at a time with the locking pins its easier and less hassle with popping and shutting the hood. __________________ *Shop Cars: 2013 318whp Nismo VspecII 370z SOLD, 2009 1000hp+ 93oct 4.0L TT 370z Fast Intentions STAGE 4 #054*

01-21-2011, 07:42 PM	#6 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 46 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	I think this is pretty much a straight forward install. Just getting the hood latch adjusted properly is key. I didn't any fitment issues with my Seibon on my 350. I was pretty shocked at the fitment and how equal it wa on the lines at the fenders. Adjusting the the hood where it mounts to the hinges plays a part also. So only tighten loosely at first till you get it aligned on both sides. Ther's not much play but little. __________________

01-21-2011, 10:32 PM	#7 (permalink)
Cleto Base Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: riverside Posts: 16 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 15	I got a seibon hood, but I can not use the shield washer fluid to clean my windshield, anybody knows how to overcome that problem?

01-21-2011, 11:16 PM	#8 (permalink)
cheshirecat A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 1,428 Drives: N54 135i Rep Power: 292	Just take your time with it- it's not a rush job. You will need to move it around a bit to make sure it aligns properly. Tighten it down, drop the hood and see how it lines up, bring it back up, untighten, adjust, tighten, hood back down, etc, etc until it's how you like it. I also suggest having a second person there to help you put the hood on until you can get it somewhat mounted to the hinges. The last thing you want to do is fumble with the hood and scuff or crack it during install.

01-22-2011, 02:53 AM	#9 (permalink)
definitionxmk Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Los Angeles CA Posts: 973 Drives: Stage 2 SC 370Z Rep Power: 17	I agree with all the above posts... get some friends and some beer. __________________ *FALKEN . AMUSE . STANCE . INVIDIA . MINES . TOMMY KAIRA . BRIDE . VOLK RACING . GTM* Featured in DSPORT issue #137 - Follow me on Instagram: @definitionxmk

01-22-2011, 03:24 AM	#10 (permalink)
zuperman 370 Track Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: BAHRAIN Posts: 944 Drives: 370z 2010 at blue Rep Power: 16	Thank you all for your input it arrived today will post pics later today I'll see how it looks and try installing at home

01-26-2011, 07:25 PM	#11 (permalink)
topherhidden Base Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: westminster, CO Posts: 17 Drives: 2010 370z PW Rep Power: 15	any update on the install? im getting my hood soon and wonder what problems u ran into. any info on the washer fluid tubes? or the black rubber around the edges of the front of the hood? GL on the install

01-27-2011, 08:41 AM	#12 (permalink)
cheshirecat A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 1,428 Drives: N54 135i Rep Power: 292	Most Seibon hoods require a little bit of alteration to fit properly. Nothing major- once you line it up correctly and possibly route out the hood mounts/move the latch it should work out well. The fitment is usually spot on after you make these small adjustments. It's not something that can be rushed, even though it looks very simple since it's only like 4 screws to change the hood out.

01-28-2011, 08:05 PM	#13 (permalink)
Cleto Base Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: riverside Posts: 16 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 15	I am just about to spit on my windshield to clean it, problem is that at 80 miles/hour it will probably end up in my eyeballs __________________

01-30-2011, 10:33 PM	#15 (permalink)
topherhidden Base Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: westminster, CO Posts: 17 Drives: 2010 370z PW Rep Power: 15	lol wow. ok so no one knows how to take off the window washer tubing?

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