Seibon carbon fiber hood questions

BlackZeda · 06-20-2015, 10:43 AM

It looks like the left was adjusted (bent) but the right doesn't look like it needed it. Also, the left pin doesn't usually cleanly clear the latch rod. I have to slightly push down once or twice for it to disengage, so it looks like the installer had to get jiggy with it a bit.

These aren't the best since it is really bright out:

sandersd · 06-20-2015, 10:57 AM

Many thanks! Did you notice if they modified the underside of the latch to give more clearance for the pin to enter?

BlackZeda · 06-20-2015, 11:02 AM

I will take a look at it...the shop will open in an hour, so I will call them when I have a chance to see how much effort they needed and if they have any tips.

BlackZeda · 06-20-2015, 01:03 PM

It looks like the mechanic did have to make some adjustments, but since I never had seen them when they were new I am not sure how much was done:

sandersd · 06-20-2015, 01:15 PM

Thanks again. I started my own install thread to document this for future reference.

LadyZny · 07-21-2016, 08:44 PM

Did any of you with the CF hoods have any luck with making the washer nozzles work? I saw the one thread where the guy made a plate and riveted it on, but was looking to see if there are any other successful ways of getting them to work.

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BlackZeda · 07-21-2016, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by LadyZny

Did any of you with the CF hoods have any luck with making the washer nozzles work? I saw the one thread where the guy made a plate and riveted it on, but was looking to see if there are any other successful ways of getting them to work.

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Seibon makes 100% functional hoods. My washers work just like the OEM hood.

LadyZny · 07-21-2016, 10:07 PM

How did you get the clips to stay in? Mine don't want to latch on the underside.

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shirokenkami · 12-06-2016, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlackZeda

Seibon makes 100% functional hoods. My washers work just like the OEM hood.

Yeah, Seibon is probably the best on the market for a mass production carbon fiber system that is affordable to the masses.

FireDan50 · 06-25-2019, 09:23 PM

Kinda reviving this from the dead...for those who had a shop do this, about how much did you end up paying?

BettyZ · 06-26-2019, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by FireDan50

Kinda reviving this from the dead...for those who had a shop do this, about how much did you end up paying?

Good question. I'm about to order one myself, and was going to use a shop.. but I'm starting to think that no one will do this with more attention to detail than I will..

06-20-2015, 10:43 AM	#46 (permalink)
BlackZeda A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Englewood, CO Posts: 1,109 Drives: 19 Audi TT RS Rep Power: 22	It looks like the left was adjusted (bent) but the right doesn't look like it needed it. Also, the left pin doesn't usually cleanly clear the latch rod. I have to slightly push down once or twice for it to disengage, so it looks like the installer had to get jiggy with it a bit. These aren't the best since it is really bright out: sandersd likes this.

06-20-2015, 10:57 AM	#47 (permalink)
sandersd Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Houston, TX, USA Posts: 280 Drives: 2014 370z Nismo Rep Power: 11	Many thanks! Did you notice if they modified the underside of the latch to give more clearance for the pin to enter? __________________ 2014 370Z NISMO -- HKS Hi-Power Exhaust -- Swift Springs -- BC ER Coilovers -- SPL Suspension Components -- Nismo R-Tune Intake -- Seibon BD CF Hood

06-20-2015, 11:02 AM	#48 (permalink)
BlackZeda A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Englewood, CO Posts: 1,109 Drives: 19 Audi TT RS Rep Power: 22	I will take a look at it...the shop will open in an hour, so I will call them when I have a chance to see how much effort they needed and if they have any tips. sandersd likes this.

06-20-2015, 01:15 PM	#50 (permalink)
sandersd Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Houston, TX, USA Posts: 280 Drives: 2014 370z Nismo Rep Power: 11	Thanks again. I started my own install thread to document this for future reference. __________________ 2014 370Z NISMO -- HKS Hi-Power Exhaust -- Swift Springs -- BC ER Coilovers -- SPL Suspension Components -- Nismo R-Tune Intake -- Seibon BD CF Hood

06-25-2019, 09:23 PM	#55 (permalink)
FireDan50 Track Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: San Antonio Posts: 714 Drives: '09 370Z PW M6 Rep Power: 19	Kinda reviving this from the dead...for those who had a shop do this, about how much did you end up paying? __________________ VSR Single-turbo kit: 611hp/517tq @ 10psi (Q16 race gas) Dan's VSR top-mount turbo 370z

06-20-2015, 01:03 PM	#49 (permalink)
BlackZeda A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Englewood, CO Posts: 1,109 Drives: 19 Audi TT RS Rep Power: 22	It looks like the mechanic did have to make some adjustments, but since I never had seen them when they were new I am not sure how much was done:

07-21-2016, 08:44 PM	#51 (permalink)
LadyZny Base Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 7 Drives: 12 Nissan 370Z BC A7 Rep Power: 10	Did any of you with the CF hoods have any luck with making the washer nozzles work? I saw the one thread where the guy made a plate and riveted it on, but was looking to see if there are any other successful ways of getting them to work. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

07-21-2016, 10:07 PM	#53 (permalink)
LadyZny Base Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 7 Drives: 12 Nissan 370Z BC A7 Rep Power: 10	How did you get the clips to stay in? Mine don't want to latch on the underside. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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