I posted this on the "maintenance" section but someone said I should post it in this forum. I'm a new guy so bear with me. Anyway, I just picked up a 98 GS400. A jealous ex-boyfriend didn't like me hanging around his ex and decided to do some custom bodywork. Kicked in a fender and then apparently sat on the hood. I was just wondering if there were any aftermarket options for my hood. I thought I saw a carbon-fiber type hood on a photo somewhere in this forum but can't find it anymore. The body shop wants to charge around $340 for the hood but then there's the paint and labor to paint the hood and blend it with the bumper, fenders etc. I figured I could pay more for a hood that maybe I wouldn't have to paint, or at least wouldn't have to worry about blending in areas around the hood. Any suggestions?

Pete
Kennewick, WA

 

There are aftermarket hoods out there but I never looked for them. Try TRD website or wings west they might have some.

 

aristov300 has the carbon fiber hood on his car. I've seen people selling carbon fiber hood. The more expansive hoods, such as IMC, Veliside are also available if you could afford them.

 

Someone please post some pics of the aftermarket hoods ....please!!

 

I looked at Wings West, Veilside, and TRD but couldn't find anything. Anymore suggestions? I also second that request for some photos of aftermarket hoods!

 

Try looking at veilsideusa.com. They have pics of their kits, including the hood. MSRP for the hood is $950, but one of the best looking IMO. Steve Ganz at Carson Toyota also reps Veilside, since he's just across the streeet from them. He may be able to get you a better price.

 

Steve's price would be lower than MSRP for sure! I'm quite excited about the new TRD rotors/pads I'll get next week.

 

Hey RA, thae trd rotors/pads is for all four right.Thanks

 

The TRD package is for all 4 corners. I just picked it up today. Man.... those rotors are sure heavy. whew.

 

So how do you like them so far?Hows the looks?The calipers are black right.IM definately considering this upgrade because you can see the rotors ets so clearly through my rims.Oh yeah congrats on the mod man! Peace

 

I keep getting excited because I get an e-mail saying there's been a reply to my thread, you remember, that whole looking for a new hood for my GS400 thing

Anyone have anything to add to the whole hood discussion? Anyone have any photos?

Thanks

 

Try this one!
http://veilsideusa.com/veilsideusa/Aero/toyo/kif.htm

This is the hood i planned to get for my car, a very high quality hood. See if u like them.

 

there aren't that many hoods out there for the GS. I know VeilSide and IMC, but don't know who else.

Does the VeilSide hood fit on GS300s? The air duct thing looks like it'll interfere with the engine (or maybe not)

Will this hood work with the stock hydraulic supports? CF hoods don't and I'm wondering if I have to hold the hood to keep it open.

 

I don't think the inverted scoop is that deep to be able to hit the engine. But i'm not sure about the support bars, but i guess you can modify it to work, I'll keep you inform though.

 

BDragon007,

Thanks, that exactly the kind of stuff I'm looking for. Any idea where I could get the best deal?