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Old Jul 11, 2007 | 05:41 PM
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Finally got around to installing my Seibon carbon fiber hood and trunk. I've had them for a while but just haven't had a chance to put them on.

Also installed Aerocatch hood pins, which were a pain and took about 4 hours

Haven't decided whether or not I want to paint them.





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Old Jul 11, 2007 | 05:43 PM
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Some more pics





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Old Jul 11, 2007 | 05:45 PM
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Couple pictures to show fitment.





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Old Jul 11, 2007 | 05:47 PM
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looks great!!! did you replace the hood struts or leave it strutless?
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Old Jul 11, 2007 | 05:49 PM
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That looks incredible, I love the way it goes with the black especially from a distance. Both my hood and trunk need replaced and that's the direction I want to go with it once I can save that money up.
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Old Jul 11, 2007 | 05:50 PM
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Originally Posted by HmoobSC300
looks great!!! did you replace the hood struts or leave it strutless?
Thanks. I went strut less. I am using an umbrella as my hood and trunk prop now. lol

Originally Posted by Gunnar
That looks incredible, I love the way it goes with the black especially from a distance. Both my hood and trunk need replaced and that's the direction I want to go with it once I can save that money up.
Thank you. I was actually quite surprised how well they blend with the black from distance.

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Old Jul 11, 2007 | 06:15 PM
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i like it. your car is pretty sweet.
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Old Jul 11, 2007 | 06:19 PM
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damn, nice car and fitment of hood/trunk, it has changed a lot since the last time I saw it (maryland i believe).. it looked pretty good before too with the tt wheels and slam
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Old Jul 11, 2007 | 06:27 PM
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Looks nice. Also looks like the fittiment is great too. Good work!
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Old Jul 11, 2007 | 06:46 PM
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i was never a carbon fiber fan, but that hood and that trunk both have nice fitments!
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Old Jul 11, 2007 | 07:02 PM
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that's sick. love those hood pins. do you mind being asked where you purchased them and how much they set you back? the aerocatch site only lists 4 us distributors and their prices vary on the non-locking model.
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Old Jul 11, 2007 | 07:08 PM
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looks weird with black... but then i was never a fan of CF w/black...CF w/white...now theres a different story =)

but looks good still, fitment looks like its perfect
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Old Jul 11, 2007 | 08:16 PM
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the fitment is fantastic. that has to have a dramatic effect on center of gravity.

not knowing any of your suspension mods, I would think the CF and the brakes would have to give your car a huge edge when it comes to handling aside from them looking fantastic.

I like it a lot, although I would paint both. The hood pins showing through would hint at what you are doing. I prefer subtlety on mods like this: my own opinion.
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Old Jul 11, 2007 | 10:28 PM
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man that looks good. I am making a trip to Jersey to check you out. Your are getting pretty heavy on the mod tip. Keep doing your thing!
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Old Jul 11, 2007 | 10:53 PM
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Looks good I see that fitment was flawless, I will probably do the CF Hood and maybe the trunk but I'll get mine painted to match the car.
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