johnc Posted March 15, 2005 Share Posted March 15, 2005 I guess I should update you folks... Last week I approved the plug and Benchmark Compsites is making the mold. It should be done this week and I'm going to have a hood built immediately. Stan and I talked about pricing and we won't be able to hit my $500 target for a fiberglass hood with a stock inner mounting frame and a layer of CF on top for two reasons: 1. The original idea of having the whole top of the hood covered with CF won't work at that price point because the hood width (including the scoop contours) is greater then 48" so two sheets of CF are needed with the additional work to layup a clean seam. 2. Adding the inner frame (so you cna use the stock hinges and hood latch) requires a few hours of additional work to reinforce the hood where the frame passes under the scoop. So, we should be able to hit the $500 price target with a pin on fiberglass hood that has a layer of CF over the whole cowl scoop area and the rest primed for paint. A similar look to this: FYI... I will also offer a fiberglass only hood for less money and a full CF hood for more. The inner OEM mounting frame will also be offered as an option along with Nomex honeycomb and my other hood options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myplasticegg Posted March 16, 2005 Share Posted March 16, 2005 Is it too late for ideas? How about the 2000 Cobra R hood vent on the stock bulge? That would have a mean/clean look to it and will vent some hot air out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnc Posted March 16, 2005 Share Posted March 16, 2005 Too late. Sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JAMIE T Posted March 17, 2005 Share Posted March 17, 2005 I can vouch for the quality of the Beta Motorsports Carbon/Nomex hood. I have one for my RB26-Z. It is very high quality and so stiff, I have wanted to jump up and down on it, but have refrianed myself. It's unbelievably light also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnc Posted March 30, 2005 Share Posted March 30, 2005 Just got back from Benchmark and the mold is all done. Stan will make a hood and I should have it next week. I'll take some pictures, post them on my web site, and update this thread. We will hit our $500 price target but that will be for a pin on race fiberglass hood with clear Gelcoated carbon fiber over the scoop and the rest of the hood in primer. FYI... Carbon Fiber pricing is expected to be over $20 per yard by this summer. That's double what it was last year. Stan's suppliers are blaming the huge increases in defense spending and the volumes of CF that Airbus is buying to make the 380. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240ZR Posted March 31, 2005 Share Posted March 31, 2005 How much for shiping to 91326? How muhc for shipping on 2? I want one Just got back from Benchmark and the mold is all done. Stan will make a hood and I should have it next week. I'll take some pictures' date=' post them on my web site, and update this thread. We will hit our $500 price target but that will be for a pin on race fiberglass hood with clear Gelcoated carbon fiber over the scoop and the rest of the hood in primer. FYI... Carbon Fiber pricing is expected to be over $20 per yard by this summer. That's double what it was last year. Stan's suppliers are blaming the huge increases in defense spending and the volumes of CF that Airbus is buying to make the 380.[/quote'] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnc Posted March 31, 2005 Share Posted March 31, 2005 Uuuhhh, 91326 is Northridge. If you drive for an hour you'll be at my shop in La Habra. http://www.betamotorsports.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240ZR Posted April 6, 2005 Share Posted April 6, 2005 hummmm want a Z to test fit it on? Ill sacrifice mine for free to the fitting gods, so you can show the boys how hot it looks, I'd be ready to pay for it in full by the end of the month if your ready? Uuuhhh, 91326 is Northridge. If you drive for an hour you'll be at my shop in La Habra. http://www.betamotorsports.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnc Posted April 6, 2005 Share Posted April 6, 2005 OK, since I don't own a Z at the moment that would help me out. I'll even build you the little front brackets for the hood pins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnc Posted April 8, 2005 Share Posted April 8, 2005 The first hood is getting laid up today. Hopefully its in my hands by Wednesday next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnc Posted April 20, 2005 Share Posted April 20, 2005 Updates on the betaMotorsports Cowl Hood can now be found here: http://forums.hybridz.org/showthread.php?p=535956#post535956 Its not appropriate to continue the discussion in this thread when talking spcifically about our products. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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