Damaged my hood, thinking of a CF one, Thoughts?

Surge709 · 31st December 2011, 01:06

I had an unfortunate occurrence and will most likely need to replace my hood. Anyone know of any good CF hoods (for weight savings) or are thinking of getting rid of theirs?

htran · 31st December 2011, 02:58

I have a CF hood, PM me if you're interested.

Kalepsis · 31st December 2011, 06:32

Thought: it'll be yellow in 2 years or less.

sadcaper · 31st December 2011, 06:47

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Originally Posted by Kalepsis

Thought: it'll be yellow in 2 years or less.

So CF hoods turn yellow? So they have to be painted? I'm flirting with the idea of a CF hood as well but unsure of the look on a black car and if they're too "ricey" for lack of a better term. Didn't know about the yellowing.

Jfreak · 31st December 2011, 07:07

Clear coat should help with yellowing, it has UV blockers in it.

Kalepsis · 31st December 2011, 07:09

Cheap ones turn yellow after too much exposure to the sun because they use cheap epoxy. So if you don't have a garage and you park outside at work, etc., then I don't recommend a cheap one. It will look fantastic until it yellows, after which it'll make the whole car look cheap and, yes, "ricey". You could paint it, but what's the point of having CF if you're going to do that? You could smooth and paint a fiberglass hood and it would look just as good for half the cost. If you do go with CF, it's best to get one that has a lifetime warranty against fading, yellowing, and cracks. Which means it'll be pricey, but it'll look good for the life of the car or you get your money back.

$.02 deposited. :-)

josiahg52 · 31st December 2011, 07:18

The point of CF is weight reduction while affording a good strength to weight ratio. I would buy the best one I could and absolutely would paint it. In my opinion, CF is not a fashion statement; it has a purpose beyond that of taking an observer/admirer on a visual tour de force.

Kalepsis · 31st December 2011, 09:02

All true, but if you're going to paint it, you might as well go with fiberglass. Carbon fiber is stronger, but fiberglass weighs about the same and costs half as much. And the hood is not necessary to maintain structural rigidity.

Then again, it has been said that if you're worried about the cost of repairs, an M5 is the wrong car to buy.

Surge709 · 31st December 2011, 13:55

Any thoughts on where to buy one?

Burnout_187 · 31st December 2011, 14:01

Here you have one, http://www.schmiedmann.fi/5_sarja/E3...12.htm#1933129