80LS1T Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 Incase you haven't seen the thread in the Venders forum, http://forums.hybridz.org/showthread.php?p=832508#post832508 280Zone said he would consider making us the SS hood for our cars if we can get 15 people to buy them! I really like the hood but obviously I can't buy 15 hoods! He said the cost would be right around $500 shipped! That's a killer deal on a fiberglass hood not to mention it looks sweet! So what do you guys think? Do we have 14 other guys interested? Guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TeamNissan Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 Its a good deal and a pretty hood, I hope you can get the 14 people you need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danc Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 I agree that it is a very nice looking hood. I've been trying to find a cowl induction hood myself. Any suggestions on where to look?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHO-Z Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 John Washington has cowl induction hoods listed for $350 on his price list, But only for the 240 to 208z. http://www.kitcarz.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZXR_KiD Posted December 14, 2007 Share Posted December 14, 2007 it makes me think too much of camaros personally... (wonder why? ) I'd rather have the louverd hood on the Z fiberglass site but seems he's out of buisness Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
80LS1T Posted December 16, 2007 Author Share Posted December 16, 2007 Wow I thought there would be more interest in this hood, guess I'll have to leave my stock hood on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TeamNissan Posted December 16, 2007 Share Posted December 16, 2007 Wow I thought there would be more interest in this hood, guess I'll have to leave my stock hood on. Ya, I'm shocked as well. Really a shame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeeboost Posted December 31, 2007 Share Posted December 31, 2007 I would've signed up for one but last time I talked to him he really didn't show much interest for the s130...so I had one custom fabricated instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
80LS1T Posted January 8, 2008 Author Share Posted January 8, 2008 zeeboost, you had a hood like this made? If so do you have pics? Guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thanks mr. k Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 there is no real advantage for a fiber hood it is not very heavy anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
80LS1T Posted January 22, 2008 Author Share Posted January 22, 2008 there is no real advantage for a fiber hood it is not very heavy anyway FACT: stock hood weights 50lbs John's(Beta Motorsports) hood weights about 15lbs(so I'm sure this one is close to that) and even less when its carbon fiber! Thats a pretty big chunk of weight off the front end, not to mention the SS hood looks good!(IMHO) Guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bschiltz Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 I'd have been up for one but I'm pretty broke for the next 4-5 months with school and all, not to mention I'm quite a ways out from body work. Maybe in a year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TeamNissan Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 Isn't the hood the single heaviest body panel on the s30? I think even glassless doors and hatch weigh less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gollum Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 Well I believe you're right team nissan, but I think the bumpers combined would easily weigh more. I think they're around 30-40 pounds a piece. Based of my estimate when one fell on me.... The hatches are pretty heavy too. You'd know what I'm talking about if you ever had to lift one that didn't have shocks in it. But the weight I'm sure is helped along with that huge piece of glass and wiper + motor. Fenders are light. Doors are pretty heavy. I havn't stripped on yet, but so far I'd guess that the longer 2+2 is a good 30+ pounds. I also noticed that the 2+2 doors feel WAY heavier when opening them compared to the 2 seater doors. What other removable panels are there? I think I've covered them all. At any rate, converting to a fiberglass or carbon hood could easily reduce any weight added from an engine swap for most people around here. Most V8 engines are lighter, or less than 50 pounds more than the L28 origonally in the car. The transmissions are normally quite a bit heavier though... I'd love to see someone make an aluminum bumper piece though. I really wanna take that weight off my car, but I still want the protection of a bumper, and knowing I can bump a car while parking is nice. Not so much because I can't park, but I've watched so many other people hit cars while parking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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