Question about hood

Axelsc1 · 11-28-2011, 02:41 PM

I want to know if the hood of the 370z is aluminium or what?

thanks

supunna_picta · 11-28-2011, 02:49 PM

Yes

DJ-of-E · 11-28-2011, 02:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Axelsc1

I want to know if the hood of the 370z is aluminium or what?

thanks

It's pretty darn light compared to my 240sx.

haitech · 11-28-2011, 05:26 PM

yes

Da.Menace · 11-28-2011, 06:51 PM

Which raises the question:

Is carbon fiber hood lighter than the stock aluminum? If not by alot, is it purely for aesthetic reasons?

haitech · 11-28-2011, 07:45 PM

The carbon fiber hood is only several pounds lighter. Purely aesthetic I would say. I would put those funds towards something else

Trips · 11-28-2011, 09:17 PM

OP your question has been answered!

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Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,732 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	OP your question has been answered!