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Old Sep 3, 2007 | 06:29 AM
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Ok so I want to purchase a CF hood. I just dont know what brand is the best. I want to stay oem just because I am not doing a body kit and I think that the Kaminari is a little much. VIS. I hear thats a good brand.
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Old Sep 3, 2007 | 06:33 AM
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you may want to take a look at seibon.

http://www.seiboncarbon.com/
Old Sep 3, 2007 | 06:41 AM
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seibon for sure! thats what im running!
Old Sep 3, 2007 | 03:57 PM
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How do I purchase one. I went to the website and they said that I have to be a dealer? Hmm well how does this compared to the VIS cf hood
Old Sep 3, 2007 | 04:31 PM
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Leaps and bounds ahead of VIS. Not only in weave pattern, but finish(clear coat, UV protection), latch strength, stability etc...

go to showstoppersusa.com Thats where I got mine, best deal on Seibon I've ever seen. But I got it when they were on sale for $400.00
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Now on that website the oem style is seibon? Also I heard that they have hood pins is that an option or you have to install them? Thanks for all the help
Old Sep 4, 2007 | 02:04 AM
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I haven't had hood pins in mine for almost a year and I haven't had any problems. But I did buy some hood locks to install just to be safe. I havent done that yet though. To sum it up, hood pins/locks are a good idea!
Old Sep 4, 2007 | 03:15 AM
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I got a Motorfx OEM hood for 350 a year ago. The fitment isn't the greatest but so far it's showing no signs of yellowing or cracking, and it's been parked outside in the blazing AZ sunlight for a year straight .
Old Sep 4, 2007 | 08:58 AM
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kaminari cf vented hood has clear coat and uv protection?
Old Sep 4, 2007 | 09:26 AM
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yes
Old Sep 4, 2007 | 08:53 PM
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so if i order that. i dont have to do anything with it its gonna be good for years under the Florida sun?
Old Sep 5, 2007 | 02:59 AM
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possibly, i think ppl just clearcoat them agaim for piece of mind, but you should be good to go.

it's kaminari! one of the best out there...
Old Sep 5, 2007 | 04:33 AM
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simple as this:


you get what you pay for...
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