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JZS147 W/CF hood yay or nay?

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Old 12-18-07, 09:29 PM
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So I had a little boo boo with the Aristo. Just looking at some options here, what are your guys's opinions with a CF hood on an Aristo? I don't know if it fits along as a VIP'ish mod or so to speak, if there's pictures I would like to see them. If you guys know of aftermarket hoods please send the link as well!
Old 12-18-07, 09:35 PM
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I never seen a 1st gen with a CF hood, IMO i dont think it'll look right if it wasnt painted.
Old 12-18-07, 11:46 PM
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VIP?
No.
But if your going the "racer" look,then it may look okay.but imo it wouldn't look good on a GS.Oh and I don't think there is a big enough market for first gens,so there isn't a carbon hood available.
Old 12-19-07, 07:35 AM
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NAY for VIP...

no carbon fiber please is my vote
Old 12-19-07, 08:10 AM
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Noooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!
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I think if you have a black car, the carbon fiber will look fine. If you have a white car, it may look a little off, but I think if your in the "racer" scene, I think people will both find it awesome and stupid at the same time. There will never be a time when everyone thinks something is cool..everyone may think so, but there will always be that one guy.
To be honest with you, no matter what we say, or anyone else, I think if you think itll look good, do it. I have always wanted a CF hood because they are much lighter than the stock hood. Of course, if I ever do get one, I will have it painted to match the car. I think painted CF looks awesome, or not painted..dyed.
Old 12-19-07, 08:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Abear
I think if you have a black car, the carbon fiber will look fine. If you have a white car, it may look a little off, but I think if your in the "racer" scene, I think people will both find it awesome and stupid at the same time. There will never be a time when everyone thinks something is cool..everyone may think so, but there will always be that one guy.
To be honest with you, no matter what we say, or anyone else, I think if you think itll look good, do it. I have always wanted a CF hood because they are much lighter than the stock hood. Of course, if I ever do get one, I will have it painted to match the car. I think painted CF looks awesome, or not painted..dyed.
I CONCURRR!!!
Old 12-19-07, 08:03 PM
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never seen a hood for the jzs147 in the us market. pick up a JDM Option mag, or Aristo hyper rev and get on the web. Good luck.
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If you're going with the VIP theme then i would have to vote no on the carbon hood unless you paint it and makes suite its sanded really smooth before painting cuz the weaves show really easily

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Old 12-24-07, 08:27 PM
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heres a photo shop my friend did for me.
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Absolutely not!
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I love CF but I vote nay for the exterior of a GS
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oh oh hell na that look crazy
Old 12-27-07, 11:47 AM
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are those deep dish Supra wheels? hahhaha!
Old 12-28-07, 09:58 PM
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dont do it, CF hoods are for hondas and some supras, but not a big luxury sedan, my vote is nay


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