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Carbon Fiber Hoods - Performance vs. Appearance
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Carbon Fiber Hoods - Performance vs. Appearance
So my roommate backed into the balt a few weeks ago and has given me a reason to go ahead and purchase a new hood for the balt. I am so undecided that I need some opinions.
Through all the threads I have read, it seems to me that there are 4 main popular CF hoods:
#1 - AIT Racing R1 Style Carbon Fiber Hood
AIT Racing Chevrolet Cobalt AIT Racing R1 Style Carbon Fiber Hood - CC05BMR1SCFH
#2 - Flastic ITZ Style Fiberglass Hood (aka Heat extractor hood)
Flastic Chevrolet Cobalt Flastic ITZ Style Fiberglass Hood - B-CHCO05-ITZHO
#3 - Flastic SS Style Fiberglass Hood
Flastic Chevrolet Cobalt Flastic SS Style Fiberglass Hood - B-CHCO05-SSHO
#4 - VIS Racing G Speed Black Carbon Fiber Hood
VIS Racing Chevrolet Cobalt VIS Racing G Speed Black Carbon Fiber Hood - 05CHCOB2DGS-010C
Right now I am leaning more towards #2. It seems to be the best balance of appearance and performance. I do love the look of #3 but from what I have read, it doesn't really do much performance wise (Temps or Aerodynamically). Perhaps I am wrong.
The #1 and #4 actually look very similar but most people seem to agree that there is just too much going on with those styles.
My question for you fine folks are, with all things considered, which one do you think is the best?
Through all the threads I have read, it seems to me that there are 4 main popular CF hoods:
#1 - AIT Racing R1 Style Carbon Fiber Hood
AIT Racing Chevrolet Cobalt AIT Racing R1 Style Carbon Fiber Hood - CC05BMR1SCFH
#2 - Flastic ITZ Style Fiberglass Hood (aka Heat extractor hood)
Flastic Chevrolet Cobalt Flastic ITZ Style Fiberglass Hood - B-CHCO05-ITZHO
#3 - Flastic SS Style Fiberglass Hood
Flastic Chevrolet Cobalt Flastic SS Style Fiberglass Hood - B-CHCO05-SSHO
#4 - VIS Racing G Speed Black Carbon Fiber Hood
VIS Racing Chevrolet Cobalt VIS Racing G Speed Black Carbon Fiber Hood - 05CHCOB2DGS-010C
Right now I am leaning more towards #2. It seems to be the best balance of appearance and performance. I do love the look of #3 but from what I have read, it doesn't really do much performance wise (Temps or Aerodynamically). Perhaps I am wrong.
The #1 and #4 actually look very similar but most people seem to agree that there is just too much going on with those styles.
My question for you fine folks are, with all things considered, which one do you think is the best?
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Eh on #1 and #4. #3 I'm not a fan of either. It makes us look like we are trying to be a 4th gen camaro, and it serves no function. I'd pick number #2, especially if it is actually a heat extracting hood. Too bad they don't make it in CF, but I imagine it would be hella expensive then.
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3 gets my vote for looks.... 1 or 3 will get you the best apperence
in terms of light weight being carbon vs fiberglass they are all worthless imho. all of these hoods have fiberglass bottoms and people never tend to realize that. so the weight difference is maybe a pound 2 at best. if you want a real light weight hood heres your answer but good luck ever getting one.
i need to add some vents but when i have time i will
in terms of light weight being carbon vs fiberglass they are all worthless imho. all of these hoods have fiberglass bottoms and people never tend to realize that. so the weight difference is maybe a pound 2 at best. if you want a real light weight hood heres your answer but good luck ever getting one.
i need to add some vents but when i have time i will
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I have read so much about this in the last month I am probably confusing my self now. :S
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Maybe I am referring to the wrong coating. I thought I read that there some type of coating that comes on these hoods from the manufacturer that comes off over time a this could be avoided by having it removed and applying a clear coating as soon as I get it.
I have read so much about this in the last month I am probably confusing my self now. :S
I have read so much about this in the last month I am probably confusing my self now. :S
now if you wanna go an extra step put 2 coats of clear on sand it flat with 1000 and sand re clear it again and it will look even deeper.
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Maybe I am referring to the wrong coating. I thought I read that there some type of coating that comes on these hoods from the manufacturer that comes off over time a this could be avoided by having it removed and applying a clear coating as soon as I get it.
I have read so much about this in the last month I am probably confusing my self now. :S
I have read so much about this in the last month I am probably confusing my self now. :S
Molds are gone? What a shame.
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Whoa Whoa Whoa. Are these two hoods not the same?
2005-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt Carbon Fiber Hood Heat Extractor : ITZ -
Flastic Chevrolet Cobalt Flastic ITZ Style Fiberglass Hood - B-CHCO05-ITZHO
I never even noticed. I was wondering why the price difference was so much.
2005-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt Carbon Fiber Hood Heat Extractor : ITZ -
Flastic Chevrolet Cobalt Flastic ITZ Style Fiberglass Hood - B-CHCO05-ITZHO
I never even noticed. I was wondering why the price difference was so much.