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Originally Posted by SnoopFogg
My 03 H2 Hood is in need of replacement. The black paint is spider-webbing and the hood itself has a stress crack where one of the supports hits it.
Option 1 - I can have it repaired and painted for about $1100 at a local shop that does great work but my truck will be in the shop for about a week.
Option 2 - I can get a pre-painted carbon fiber hood for about a $1000 and have it put on in a matter of hours.
Does anyone have any experience with these carbon fiber hoods? What are pros and cons?
Thanks!
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My nephew put one (carbon fiber hood) on his Civic. I was less than impressed with the quality...but he more than likely went cheap on his.
My initial thought is, you'd definitely lose some LBs; but I'd think it'd be less resistant to punishment...
...so, you'll prolly get an extra 0.1 MPG, be able to lift your hood with one hand, but will more than likely eventually crack it if you start smacking it with thick brush and branches.
It's prolly not a bad idea if your truck's a pavement pounder though...