08-06-2004, 12:26 PM
MichaelJComputer Wrote:cf hoods reduce minimal weight. you're better off getting a lightweight battery, removing sound deadening, and losing some weight yourself...well if you really want to save weight you do all that stuff.
cf hoods do in fact save a good bit of weight. Weight that is hung over the front wheels and placed relatively high, which for your guy's front heavy fwd piles is the best weight to take out.
The misconception is that they are actually carbon fiber. They are actually just a thin layer of cf for looks, layed over fiberglass. So if you can get a fiberglass version for cheaper, it is much better from a cost/performance ratio.
On cars like the WRX, STi, and miata, the stock hood is aluminum. So in that case you would actually be adding weight to the car if you put on a cf hood.
btw, the hood on allison's integra is pretty hefty. i think you guys would be surprised how heavy your steel h0nduh h00dz are.