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Koogs · 08-11-2006, 03:46 AM

i heard that some carbon fiber hoods don't fit the xb's exactly? has anyone else heard this. or, someone with a cf hood could you tell me how well yours fits? i was looking to get one.

(one of the cf hoods on ebay said that not all cf hoods fit exact and there was about a half inch or quarter inch gap on the sides)

OldYeller · 08-11-2006, 06:05 AM

I have heard (and seen) horror storys with carbon fiber hoods. Bad fitment--gaps etc. I think that I would purchase one from someone local who can guaranty the fit. Just my humble opinion!

DUFFM4N · 08-11-2006, 06:44 AM

most aftermarket hoods (carbon fiber) are hand-made and sometimes there is too little or too much material causing fitment issues...if ur looking into getting a CF hood check out my work www.absdynamics.com we offer very good quality CF products for scions, and i offer special discounts for forum members

ladsonxb · 08-11-2006, 02:06 PM

some guy on ebay was selling one cheap then read at the bottom , slight dents unable to see in pic, it also said when u install u have to put washers under the latch or it wouldnt hook ...

iheartzombies · 08-12-2006, 05:22 AM

www.bbist.com hoods look good to me

Koogs · 08-12-2006, 05:51 AM

have you used bbist? it seems like a good place to go "for the scion enthusiast, by the scion enthusiast"

if anyone actually has a cf hood and could tell me where they got it and if it fit properly or not that would be an added bonus, thanks.

iheartzombies · 08-12-2006, 05:54 AM

I can't afford one yet.

But when I can I think Ill order form bbist, a rep post in the forums and it seems liek quality fitment.

Koogs · 08-12-2006, 05:58 AM

yea, the whole site seems pretty legit and they seem to be all about the xb (hence the name of the site/company being bbist...)

iheartzombies · 08-12-2006, 06:01 AM

whatever you do STAY AWAY FORM EBAY.

Unless it's a person selling their old one.

I ordered from Carbon_Innovations, and got no reply in 3 weeks. When I called they told me the shipping ocmpany lost it. luckily i got a refund.

OldYeller · 08-12-2006, 06:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Koogs

have you used bbist? it seems like a good place to go "for the scion enthusiast, by the scion enthusiast"

if anyone actually has a cf hood and could tell me where they got it and if it fit properly or not that would be an added bonus, thanks.

Steve of bBist is an outstanding guy--I would recommend him without reservation.

XB_CUB · 08-14-2006, 08:42 PM

I have a bbist CF hood and the fitment isnt perfect but damn close.. but one can tell if your just driving down the road..

INTENSE_POWER · 08-16-2006, 05:29 PM

when it comes to carbon products you get what you pay for, so if the price seems too good to be true, then its a gamble you take. imho just buy from a vendor who you know sell quality product from quality manufactures.

Koogs · 08-18-2006, 01:53 AM

when you say it doesn't fit, what do you mean it does not fit. like, which part of the hood does not fit properly and how.

Fujiz_xb · 08-18-2006, 03:33 PM

CF hoods indeed look very sexy

greenguyshrek · 08-19-2006, 07:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XB_CUB

I have a bbist CF hood and the fitment isnt perfect but damn close.. but one can tell if your just driving down the road..

Quote:

Originally Posted by Koogs

when you say it doesn't fit, what do you mean it does not fit. like, which part of the hood does not fit properly and how.

I also go my hood from bBist.com, and on my hood on the left side it sticks up about 1/4 of an inch up, but you have to bee real close to even tell. Very nice hoods though. And Steve is a great guy to deal with.

aireck · 08-19-2006, 07:54 AM

just adjust it on those plastic things under the hood in the engine bay... know what i mean???

lol