99-00 Protege Carbon Fiber Hoods
February-21st-2002, 09:47 PM
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The Fiberimages is going to be 620.00 shipped for the black CF hood. They also offer the Red, blue & yellow Kevlar weave for an additional Color. If I can get 8, I can probably get it done. But, I wont commit to it until I have 8 payments. Because if I commit, I'll be paying for 10 hoods. Meaning we'll cover the extra 2 if we only get 8 & hope there will be 2 other people soon buying it. I also think Fiber Images is well worth the extra 45.00. If we are truelly interested, I'll get the info from Fiber Images so we know for sure they will do it. I think as long as I order 10, they'll do it. But, like I said, if we start this, we have to finish!! I have to have the payments ASAP.
February-21st-2002, 09:49 PM
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:[ i could probably survive with tripoints hood. but what is the weight on tripoints compared to fiberimages? i've never read any articles on tripoint, but i've seen articles on fiberimages. maybe if you talk to fiberimages, and say you're gonna go to tripoint if they don't drop the number by a couple, they'll re-consider. i'm just being picky, cuz i like quality and i've never seen tripoint take a car over one of their hoods. hehe. may sound stupid, but i like to see some proof that the ***** gonna hold up. but, if tripoint is all we can get (i dont really know about their quality, so don't take it as a rip against them cuz i like fiberimages) then tripoint it is. beggers can't be choosers right? 
February-22nd-2002, 07:47 AM
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Well, if Mitch can get fiberimages to make the hoods then I say we go that route. Fiberimages is everyone's first choice. As soon as they tell you that they'll make the hood, I'll send $$$. 
February-22nd-2002, 09:47 PM
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Jeremy, I hate to do this, but I'm with Prototype on this one. I'd rather pay a little more and get the hood from Fiber Images also. I think the true cabon fiber weave hood will be more flexible and a lot more durable than the fiberglass shell. I don't want to take the chance on a hood that can crack.
Originally posted by eeterp
protetype,
why do you think tripoint isn't good quality? I haven't heard anything bad about them. Although, fiberimages does seem to be the best available. I'll see if tripoint can send me a pic and I'll post it. I'll ask about quality, but what are you looking for in terms of quality?
protetype,
why do you think tripoint isn't good quality? I haven't heard anything bad about them. Although, fiberimages does seem to be the best available. I'll see if tripoint can send me a pic and I'll post it. I'll ask about quality, but what are you looking for in terms of quality?
February-22nd-2002, 10:01 PM
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CF Hood Tripoint or Fiber Images
I'm in with the majority. Maybe we need to start a vote and at the same time get who is interested and when they can commit. I personally would like one ASAP since the shows are soon. And that’s the only real reason I'm getting one is for looks. If I wanted lightweight I'd just cut one out of some thin sheet metal and holed it down with four hood pins. If you hit anything or some ahole jumps on it your screwed either way. And it’s a lot easier to buff out or bend metal than carbon fiber. Any-who I'm down for which ever gets a CF hood on my car the soonest.
February-23rd-2002, 09:01 AM
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I'm about 90% sure fiberimages is going to make the hoods for the 99-00 proteges. Mitch has been talking to them about ordering 10 hoods.
Mitch, when should we send payment? Also, when will the hoods be ready?
biknman, I'm with you. I'd like to get the hood before some of the shows and everyone should be happy because fiberimages appears to be making the hoods.
Mitch, when should we send payment? Also, when will the hoods be ready?
biknman, I'm with you. I'd like to get the hood before some of the shows and everyone should be happy because fiberimages appears to be making the hoods.
February-23rd-2002, 11:02 AM
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Everyone that will really wants the hood from fiber images, e-mail me at sqrbean@midsouth.rr.com If we get 10 hoods paid for, they will make them. But it will probably be at least a month before they can get the mold made & the hoods done. Its really hard to say exactly how long it will take. They've got to finish the 2001-2002 mold & hoods (should be about a week from now) and if they have any other hoods already in the process of being made, they will have to be finished first. But, if I can go to them & say I have 10 ready to be paid for, they may be able to push it forward. But, Im going to have to have the payments for 10 hoods before we get this done. It doesnt sound like thats going to be a big deal. The price is going to be somewhere around 620.00 for the black & 720.00 for the colored hoods (shipped in the US) Payment will be with Cashiers Check (Paypal payments are fine, but there is a small fee for them). So, e-mail me if you are really interested in paying for the hood in the next couple of weeks. We have to get this done ASAP if ya'll want them quick.
February-23rd-2002, 12:39 PM
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Re: CF Hood Tripoint or Fiber Images
Biknman,
I can appreciate that you want the hood for looks, but a true carbon fiber weave hood is more flexible, and stronger than the fiberglass shell type hood. Have you looked at the videos Fiber Images produced about the durability of their hoods? If not, check them out on their site. http://www.fiberimages.com/ I'm only saying this because I'm more interested in the hood for the weight savings, particularly in the front end. I'll probably paint my hood to match the car. I'd rather spend this kind of money on something I think will be more durable. I'm not trying to hold things up, but if you've seen the videos of the Fiber Images' hoods, you've got to admit it's pretty impressive. I can guarantee the stock steel hood isn't anywhere near that strong or flexible. Mine was crunched when a lady rear ended me and pushed me into the car in front of me. I only had minor scratches on the rear bumper, (Thank Mazda for that rear bumper improvement from '99 to '00) but because I had my brakes on, my front bumper went under the bumper of the car in front of me. The front grille was trashed, and the hood tried to fold in half as it was designed to, to prevent it from moving back and breaking the windshield. Just an example of where a flexible hood could be of benefit. That's why I'm so hooked on Fiber Images.
I can appreciate that you want the hood for looks, but a true carbon fiber weave hood is more flexible, and stronger than the fiberglass shell type hood. Have you looked at the videos Fiber Images produced about the durability of their hoods? If not, check them out on their site. http://www.fiberimages.com/ I'm only saying this because I'm more interested in the hood for the weight savings, particularly in the front end. I'll probably paint my hood to match the car. I'd rather spend this kind of money on something I think will be more durable. I'm not trying to hold things up, but if you've seen the videos of the Fiber Images' hoods, you've got to admit it's pretty impressive. I can guarantee the stock steel hood isn't anywhere near that strong or flexible. Mine was crunched when a lady rear ended me and pushed me into the car in front of me. I only had minor scratches on the rear bumper, (Thank Mazda for that rear bumper improvement from '99 to '00) but because I had my brakes on, my front bumper went under the bumper of the car in front of me. The front grille was trashed, and the hood tried to fold in half as it was designed to, to prevent it from moving back and breaking the windshield. Just an example of where a flexible hood could be of benefit. That's why I'm so hooked on Fiber Images.
Originally posted by biknman
I'm in with the majority. Maybe we need to start a vote and at the same time get who is interested and when they can commit. I personally would like one ASAP since the shows are soon. And that’s the only real reason I'm getting one is for looks. If I wanted lightweight I'd just cut one out of some thin sheet metal and holed it down with four hood pins. If you hit anything or some ahole jumps on it your screwed either way. And it’s a lot easier to buff out or bend metal than carbon fiber. Any-who I'm down for which ever gets a CF hood on my car the soonest.
I'm in with the majority. Maybe we need to start a vote and at the same time get who is interested and when they can commit. I personally would like one ASAP since the shows are soon. And that’s the only real reason I'm getting one is for looks. If I wanted lightweight I'd just cut one out of some thin sheet metal and holed it down with four hood pins. If you hit anything or some ahole jumps on it your screwed either way. And it’s a lot easier to buff out or bend metal than carbon fiber. Any-who I'm down for which ever gets a CF hood on my car the soonest.
February-24th-2002, 12:12 AM
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biknman,
please email me (eeterp@hotmail.com). I'm trying to set up something where you, Jeremy Dehart, and I can have our hoods shipped together. So, I need your contact info.
thanks,
please email me (eeterp@hotmail.com). I'm trying to set up something where you, Jeremy Dehart, and I can have our hoods shipped together. So, I need your contact info.
thanks,
February-24th-2002, 01:42 AM
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ok, this really blows. this is why i was hoping the cf hood thing wouldnt need payment for a few months. however, i really would like this for the shows. :/ but damnit, i just spent $1200 on my rims and exhaust. so i'm broke. let me know exactly how soon you'll need payment, so i can see what i can do about gettin some extra cash flow goin. cuz if its immediately... that's one less person on the hoods. but if i have a little bit of time, i can work something out :]
February-24th-2002, 09:04 AM
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It is going to be needed pretty quickly. Cause I've got to have all payments before they will start the mold to make them. It seems like we shouldnt have a problem getting 10. And then once they are done, the mold is there & I can order them at any time. But it would be good if we can get payment quickly. Thats all up to those of you wanting the hood. The quicker we get the payments, the quicker they get done.
February-24th-2002, 10:22 PM
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eeterp,
Sounds like you got something good going on. I'm more interested in a hood scoop. Not an outrageous one that'll make my pro look like it has too much, but a small one more like the WRX Impreza. If you can get me one, I'm definately in. Name your price.
Sounds like you got something good going on. I'm more interested in a hood scoop. Not an outrageous one that'll make my pro look like it has too much, but a small one more like the WRX Impreza. If you can get me one, I'm definately in. Name your price.
February-25th-2002, 10:33 AM
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shion69,
Sorry, I can't help you, but this guy should be able to. Check this link:
http://www.protegemp3.com/cgi-bin/ul...&f=14&t=000003
Sorry, I can't help you, but this guy should be able to. Check this link:
http://www.protegemp3.com/cgi-bin/ul...&f=14&t=000003
February-27th-2002, 12:02 AM
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ok... if we order these now... i'm not really into sending payment for something i know i wont have for a while. but IF we did order now.. how soon could we have them? i'm lookin at havin it for the shows by may. i've decided, i'm set on this now. :] and i wont back out of buying it either if you get it rolling mitch, from fiberimages. oh... and any word about the sprayer holes? gotta wash my windshield still :/ lol