Cf Hood Question

JMS'sMSP

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2005 RX8
Is getting a CF hood going to effect the handling of my car??
Due to the reduction in weight.
 
JMS'sMSP said:
Is getting a CF hood going to effect the handling of my car??
Due to the reduction in weight.

I seriously doubt you would notice any difference.
 
SpicyMSP said:
Your car is black? Why bother?

Steph: He might be looking at one of those CF hoods that has the air intake - very slick! Although; about $1,200.00.
 
the only way carbon fiber enhances your car is by looks... unless you get the hood from dgm w/ the naca duct. but at the same carbon fiber is the coolest material ever concieved my mankind. go for it, carbon fiber on black looks bad-ass.
 
i've seen some nice black cars with carbon hoods. the gray part of the weave is a very nice contrasting color of the rest of the black car. it VERY subtle but very nice, imo.
 
You will not notice ne difference in handling. One thing to be worried about is ne type of dirt, or grime from roads, animals, or cars. Make sure if u do get one to WAX it with a wax that is good with clearcoat and wax it atleast once every 2 to 3 weeks to keep it in good condition. Also if u are parked out side alot get a car cover. the most damage done to a CF hood is the sun.
 
cf hoods are light weight hoods, compare to stock hood, cf is light.... its for weight reduction not just looks....
 
the only way carbon fiber enhances your car is by looks... unless you get the hood from dgm w/ the naca duct. but at the same carbon fiber is the coolest material ever concieved my mankind. go for it, carbon fiber on black looks bad-ass.

yeah..what ladymspd said...


First I would spend my money on a boost controler..The car looks good enough as it is:)
 
Well I know about the dg hood with the scoop and that is badass but 1200 for a hood is a little much. Plus I doubt the "air intake package" the sell with it will fit a mazdaspeed.

I want to get the Wings West Evo hood that is going to look sweet on a black Mazdaspeed.

Why bother?? In my opinion Carbon Fiber looks better on a black car. I think it looks stupid to have a white or blue or for that matter orange car with a black cf hood. Unless you have a paint scheme that takes advantage of the balck hood. But that is me.
 
Orange MSP, Carbon Fiber hood/eyelids, tinted windows, and opal or gunmetal (not black) rims. SWEEET!!!!! Oh yeah, and lowered of course.
 
There should be *some* weight thats lost, but like the rest of you, I know it would not be noticable. The look damn good, though. (hump)
 
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