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SEIBON TSII Carbon Fiber Hood for ISF

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Old 03-28-13, 04:26 PM
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I think it will look pretty good if you paint the hood leaving the vents CF. I don't think it will save that much weight. I think the OEM hood vs. the Seibon CF hood (no vents) saved like 3 lbs. or something.
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No concern of the hood flying up during highway driving, since nobody mentioned hood pins?

Wasn't there a vented cf hood for the F with built-in aero catch hood pins? (different vent design though)
Old 03-29-13, 10:42 AM
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Originally Posted by LO 21
No concern of the hood flying up during highway driving, since nobody mentioned hood pins?

Wasn't there a vented cf hood for the F with built-in aero catch hood pins? (different vent design though)
You mean the i-code?


The latch should be sufficient, especially if fitment and seal is good up front.
Old 03-29-13, 11:53 AM
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If I recall correctly, someone on here had the vented one but had fitment issues and put it up for sale.
Old 03-29-13, 01:11 PM
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Originally Posted by rapsquared
I have the original SEIBON Hood without vents. Weight savings are very slight, but that saves the hood from "flying up" when opened. I also had the vented version on my subaru and it had trays that covered the vents from the bottom during rainy days.



I think we can expect the same fit as the one above, just with vents.
Old 03-29-13, 06:26 PM
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Someone should buy this
Old 03-29-13, 09:41 PM
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Originally Posted by SpmMorrow
I would be interestd but need to see it on a car first. I think it would look good with the right paint, exposed carbon combination
+1 on that one
Old 03-30-13, 12:57 AM
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Heck if you guys ever plan on turboing your car this is a good investment for cooling properties, but no it isn't the best to have for daily drivers. Remember it is only ricey if the car didn't pack a punch from the factory. Seibon is a very common brand, and get some thumbs up from body shops for build quality. I have seen that yellowing, and it isn't too bad though I agree on painting the hood to factory color.
Old 03-30-13, 06:49 AM
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Seibon parts are hit or miss

I like the hood and kinda want it but i already spent way too much money this year

as for the carbon yellowing, throw a clear coat on it

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Old 03-30-13, 04:38 PM
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I think it takes the car from luxury to ricey..
Old 03-30-13, 04:52 PM
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Originally Posted by JcISF
I think it takes the car from luxury to ricey..
What do you think of the Oem hood on the orange Lexus ccs-r ? I kinda lean a little towards that one, but also like this style just becuase I think it could work.

I don't have plans on buying it right now maybe not, but will accept donations to put it on my car
Old 03-30-13, 05:11 PM
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The vents on the CCS-R to me look much better than the Seibon vented hood. Though it might offer some heat dissipation in the engine bay, looks-wise, it just doesn't do it for me. I've seen a few F's with the first Seibon hood, and they all have great fitment.
Old 03-30-13, 07:04 PM
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Originally Posted by bnizzle87
The vents on the CCS-R to me look much better than the Seibon vented hood. Though it might offer some heat dissipation in the engine bay, looks-wise, it just doesn't do it for me. I've seen a few F's with the first Seibon hood, and they all have great fitment.
I think you mean the TRD hood - The CCS-R hood has a giant air duct slit that will allow small farm animals into the engine bay

TRD hood


CCS-R hood

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Old 03-30-13, 10:04 PM
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You're right! My bad. LOL at the farm animals. The TRD certainly has a clean look to it.
Old 03-30-13, 11:03 PM
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I would totally gret it but I already have the original one that they made maybe when I break this one ill get that one.


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