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aaranzabal · 04-23-2011, 10:37 PM

Hey everyone,

I was planning on buying the VIS AMS carbon fiber hood this summer but then I started to read that the quality wasn't all that good. Some say that it turns yellow after a while. Is that true? Also, if I decide to paint it will that protect it from fading? Any other things I should know about getting a carbon fiber hood?

Also, many sites selling the hood say "Hood pins are required on all hoods for safety precautions.". Is it really necessary? I saw another member on this site with the same hood and he didn't have any.

Rickerbucks · 04-24-2011, 02:04 AM

I DON'T have safety pins but at 130 MPH recently I noticed that the sides where rising about an inch above the fender. Scared the poop out of me. Considering pins now.

That being said, i have a Seibon hood with a window in it and i may have reduced the structural integrity of the hood by installing the window and cutting up the hood sub frame.

JBuzzy11 · 04-24-2011, 07:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rickerbucks

I DON'T have safety pins but at 130 MPH recently I noticed that the sides where rising about an inch

130mph!!!!!!!

I hope that was in Canadian mph!!!

aaranzabal · 04-24-2011, 10:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rickerbucks

I DON'T have safety pins but at 130 MPH recently I noticed that the sides where rising about an inch above the fender. Scared the poop out of me. Considering pins now.

That being said, i have a Seibon hood with a window in it and i may have reduced the structural integrity of the hood by installing the window and cutting up the hood sub frame.

Well I never go that fast but it is still something to consider. How about the carbon fiber... is it holding up nicely? How long have you had it? Also did you paint it? Sorry for all the questions I just want to make sure I don't regret buying it.

Zakath · 04-28-2011, 01:15 PM

I'm also interested in this hood and any information on it.

04-23-2011, 10:37 PM	#1
aaranzabal Drives: Camaro 2SS RS Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Houston/San Diego Posts: 69	All VIS hood opinions Hey everyone, I was planning on buying the VIS AMS carbon fiber hood this summer but then I started to read that the quality wasn't all that good. Some say that it turns yellow after a while. Is that true? Also, if I decide to paint it will that protect it from fading? Any other things I should know about getting a carbon fiber hood? Also, many sites selling the hood say "Hood pins are required on all hoods for safety precautions.". Is it really necessary? I saw another member on this site with the same hood and he didn't have any.

04-24-2011, 02:04 AM	#2
Rickerbucks HP addict Drives: 2 SS RS, Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Surrey BC Canada Posts: 889	I DON'T have safety pins but at 130 MPH recently I noticed that the sides where rising about an inch above the fender. Scared the poop out of me. Considering pins now. That being said, i have a Seibon hood with a window in it and i may have reduced the structural integrity of the hood by installing the window and cutting up the hood sub frame. __________________ Yellow, Davenport 700, Pfadt coilovers and sway bar, Seibon CF hood, CF roof, custom CF trunk, Savini CF wheels, custom interior....you know what?....too much to list. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=74691 Follow my 2013 One Lap Of America Blog here: https://www.facebook.com/#!/ShaunAnd...page_new_likes 2014 Jeep SRT 8 - stock 2010 Challenger SRT 8 - stock 2007 Charger SRT8 Super Bee - not stock at all.

04-28-2011, 01:15 PM	#5
Zakath Nefarious Drives: 2010 CGM 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Phoenix,AZ Posts: 61 View My Garage	I'm also interested in this hood and any information on it. __________________ 2010 CGM 2SS/RS LS3 with flat black stripes. Borla S-Type cat-back exhaust; 360 degree 2% tint; Headlight Armor in dark smoke on tails, reverse lights, and side markers; AAC V2 22" LED Scanner in white; Radar Detector; Black side gill decals; T-Rex Phantom Black Billet Grille; EVILBEE personal license plate.

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