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Carbon Fiber Hood, OEM vs TS-II (Seibon/VIS)

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Old 10-21-10, 06:45 PM
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Default Carbon Fiber Hood, OEM vs TS-II (Seibon/VIS)

I am trying to decide between the OEM style c/f hood and the TS-II. Please share pics of your car w the TS-II, bc I cant find any on the car. I like the clean look of the OEM, but I like the different look of the TS-II, Im just not sure how it looks on our cars, Comments are welcome.
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I have a spoilerless black on black 2000 SC300, black headlight housings, no body kit plans, coilovers, tint, c/f HKS Ti exhaust (single), 18" XXR's 8.5 and 10in the rear.
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personally, i always prefer the oem look... I would paint the oem style black to match the body. unless you are looking to track the car, then, thats the look to go with. But if i had to choose between the 2 unpainted... probably the oem. Just my opinion
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There are other options, I know if you want a CF hood go with Seibon. They have 2 I believe. VIS racing is more of a knockoff brand. If you do upgrade, I want your stock hood.LOL
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If you decide to go with the OE look, let me know. We offer special pricing to CL members when they purchase directly through me.

Check out the Carbon Creations brand here: www.Carbon-Creations.com

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I have the seibon TS-II and i love it.. has just enough to stand out and seibon hoods fit great!!!


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i vote OEM
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Originally Posted by ZGagnon
I have the seibon TS-II and i love it.. has just enough to stand out and seibon hoods fit great!!!


I personally prefer an oem hood but i'm interested in the oem style C/F hood to shave weight.
Does your hood flex under strain from speed & do you have to run hood pins?
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I had a VIS OEM style on my 92 SC and it fit and looked great, but i also like the more aggressive look of the TS-II, and the ventilation of the TS-II is a plus as well.
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Id go with the seibon TS-II...Looks great!
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i like oem carbon fiber look
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I have had no use for hood pics.. thing fits great and snug when shut.
I am against hood pins so i am happy it worked without them.
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TS-II would stand out with ur car.
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