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Old Jul 30, 2007 | 03:09 AM
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I was just wondering if any of you know the difference in weight between the stock hood and the weights of the kamanari fiberglass reverse cowl and the carbon fiber version because 800.00 plus for the carbonfiber is alot want to see if it's really worth getting.
Old Jul 30, 2007 | 03:18 AM
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for weight reduction. no, it really isn't a significant loss. but i have seen them in person, they look awesome.
Old Jul 30, 2007 | 03:25 AM
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does any one know if the super charger fits under the kaminari cf hood?
Old Jul 30, 2007 | 03:38 AM
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Old Jul 30, 2007 | 03:54 AM
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its one seski hood, and yes it fits.
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yup there is a notible weight difference, come on your taking metal off and putting fiberglass

p.s i love my kami hood <3
Old Jul 31, 2007 | 02:45 AM
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Originally Posted by scion_jon
yup there is a notible weight difference, come on your taking metal off and putting fiberglass

p.s i love my kami hood <3
but is there a significant weight difference between the fiberglass and cf hood to warrent the price increase?
Old Jul 31, 2007 | 02:49 AM
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i would say no,

why?

well we know the c/f hoods use a fiberglass shell, only thing your paying for is the weave on top, I'm not knocking the c/f hoods, i would have gotten the kami in c/f if it wasn't $800.
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