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*kognition* · 09-17-2008, 08:53 AM

My hoods are $1,000.
I think $1,500 is a little steep. The difference being that they are made with epoxy and not vinylester or polyester resin, which shrink and have a lower density. Dry carbon using epoxy will never fade on you. And you can also take it to a body shop for a REAL clearcoat if you want the three dimensional effect. And it is a stock hood, (s14 kouki).

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Originally Posted by LS14

thats exactly it!! lol... i see a bunch of ppl didn't read the part about me wanting a stock replacement cf hood. so that leaves dmax out, and a couple others as well. and as far as kognition, their hoods look amazing, however dry carbon is really expensive and 1500$ for a hood is a bit more then i'd like to pay...

driftking777 · 09-17-2008, 01:50 PM

^^^Congrats on the Baby Girl KOG!!!!

*kognition* · 09-17-2008, 03:39 PM

Thank you,

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Originally Posted by driftking777

^^^Congrats on the Baby Girl KOG!!!!

vodka2 · 12-19-2008, 07:34 PM

K o g u c h i ! ! !

blakeZX · 01-30-2009, 04:12 PM

Am I the only one that dislikes the look of a CF hood? I mean, I'm all for weight savings and whatnot but I'd rather have it paint-matched. I think it looks good on say, a charcoal grey car. But I'm just a hater

GSXRJJordan · 01-30-2009, 08:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blakeZX

Am I the only one that dislikes the look of a CF hood? I mean, I'm all for weight savings and whatnot but I'd rather have it paint-matched. I think it looks good on say, a charcoal grey car. But I'm just a hater

Nope, I'm right there with ya.

If my car weren't flat black, I'd have it painted body-color. Trunk too =P

I think having a Kognition hood would be too baller for my car, I'd have to scratch it up or something lol. If you want an OEM-style, Kognition would be awesome.

For vents, I think Garage Saurus takes the cake. Dmax would be a close 2nd for me.

*brndck* · 01-30-2009, 09:31 PM

the vis hood that i had was golden. great fitment, light as fuck, i really liked the style of the vent. there was nothing i didn't like about it. (and it was about 1/2 the cost of a seibon).

Gordo714 · 02-03-2009, 08:30 PM

got mine this past week at the junk yard for 50 bucks no namer though and clear coat has seen better days still looks sick i wish it was a VIS though
Pick your parts in so cal of Beach in stanton represent!!!

Felipe · 02-20-2009, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by brndck

the vis hood that i had was golden. great fitment, light as fuck, i really liked the style of the vent. there was nothing i didn't like about it. (and it was about 1/2 the cost of a seibon).

(sorry for off topic) is it me or your sun roof is open really high?

aoiken3 · 02-24-2009, 02:09 AM

seibon 4 sure!! i know a guy that wrecked his s14 front w/ seibon hood. busted the whole thing..................except the hood

blasting_speed · 03-15-2009, 02:28 PM

I'd go D-Max. I've had friends that are satisfied with them and they look like great quality.

From your choices though. I'd pick Seibon

MadScientist · 03-15-2009, 08:16 PM

that list is all crap... pick one the results are the same... they are all Fiberglass hoods that have a single visual layer of Carbon.

D-Max is great... awsome prices, US stock... Japan made.

I personally have a Garage-S... super light weight.

Poly is weaker, but UV additives are available... if the company uses it.
Epoxy is stronger, but no UV additives... however automotive UV clear coating is just fine.

-Drew

s142jzkillav10 · 03-16-2009, 01:07 PM

sibone is Great " Q "

iloveturbos · 05-26-2009, 03:45 PM

there really is not alot of quality carbon fiber products out there , cause they r mass produced products ..i just bought a vented vis carbon kouki hood ..just because of the vent and the weight..
i had 2 wet sand and re-clear it for it too look half decent ..fitment is
booty but its light and vented..cf trunks and lip spoilers are a waste of money imo..

LoneStarSilvia · 05-26-2009, 07:23 PM

I've heard that VIS is Seibon's "failed QA" brand.

I've had 2 Seibon's, both Zenki and Kouki stock style and they've held up nice, very few noticeable blemishes in he weave. Would LOVE to have Kognition or Origin, but good lord that's alot for a hood either way. We'll see what the future holds, I'd love to have a super high quality hood.

MandTPhotography · 05-28-2009, 10:38 PM

My hood flew up and annhialated itself so I got a Seibon OEM Style (S15 Hood.) brand new off of eBay for like $520 shipped IIRC.

Fitment was OEM and I absolutely love it. It's very light and it looks great IMO.

sr20sean · 05-29-2009, 01:48 PM

voted for the wrong one accidently but kaminari makes some sick hoods my friend had on on his eclipse. no flaws, the carbon wasnt all wavy, it was amazing. but im not sure if they make 240 hoods

s142jzkillav10 · 06-09-2009, 08:59 AM

sibon Perfect fit

SexPanda · 08-24-2009, 09:10 PM

Personally, I don't dig the whole carbon fiber thing. Yeah there are advantages, but the majority of people with carbon fiber body panels don't own racecars. Race inspired cosmetic enhancement imo. Its just more accepted.

"but i wanna lose weight!" Ok... So you can go 0-60 in 7.1 seconds instead of 7.2?

now, if you have a car you track, more power to you. I know how 100 lbs can mean the difference between 1st and 3rd.

Chad4061 · 09-16-2009, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by s142jzkillav10

sibon Perfect fit

AGREED! Got one from enjuku racing for my kouki w/ some aerocatch hood pins

Enna · 09-19-2009, 01:21 AM

Kognition is the shit. I want to pick up a stock CF one.

*Drift N Dragg* · 10-15-2009, 12:19 PM

^^ Agree Right there

240sxfamily · 02-19-2010, 01:12 PM

Oem ftmftw!!!

bornslippy73 · 02-19-2010, 01:12 PM

D-max is what I have, but if you like no vents. Seibon.

1_Bad_Silvia · 03-30-2010, 01:19 AM

seibon for sure and to finish it off, throw candy color on top..looks great...

mmdb · 03-30-2010, 08:56 AM

I have Kognition hood and all I can say the fit is perfect, the quality is top notch and it's been flawless since I first installed it. It's also very light and very strong.

pancakes562 · 04-18-2010, 08:49 PM

seibon all the way

ROOSEY · 04-21-2010, 11:35 AM

Oem seibon!!!

mynameisray · 04-24-2010, 02:59 PM

CARBON-CREATIONS! hands down

*Wake* · 04-27-2010, 11:59 PM

says the brand noob.

View Poll Results: Which?
siebon	233	54.06%
vis	73	16.94%
carbon creations	34	7.89%
none of the above(post your option)	91	21.11%
Voters: 431. You may not vote on this poll

01-30-2009, 04:12 PM	#35
blakeZX Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Seattle, WA Age: 35 Posts: 412 Trader Rating: (16) Feedback Score: 16 reviews	Am I the only one that dislikes the look of a CF hood? I mean, I'm all for weight savings and whatnot but I'd rather have it paint-matched. I think it looks good on say, a charcoal grey car. But I'm just a hater __________________ -blakeZX \| 1997 240SX SE (RB25DET), 2008 350Z Nismo Edition (VQ35HR)

02-24-2009, 02:09 AM	#40
aoiken3 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Norcal Baby! Posts: 696 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	seibon 4 sure!! i know a guy that wrecked his s14 front w/ seibon hood. busted the whole thing..................except the hood __________________ おれのシルビア大好きだよ！！！

03-15-2009, 02:28 PM	#41
blasting_speed Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Treno di mezzanotte di amore Posts: 2,593 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	I'd go D-Max. I've had friends that are satisfied with them and they look like great quality. From your choices though. I'd pick Seibon __________________

05-26-2009, 07:23 PM	#45
LoneStarSilvia Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Okinawa--->Arizona Age: 33 Posts: 1,509 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	I've heard that VIS is Seibon's "failed QA" brand. I've had 2 Seibon's, both Zenki and Kouki stock style and they've held up nice, very few noticeable blemishes in he weave. Would LOVE to have Kognition or Origin, but good lord that's alot for a hood either way. We'll see what the future holds, I'd love to have a super high quality hood. __________________

09-17-2008, 01:50 PM	#32
driftking777 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: South Dakota Posts: 554 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	^^^Congrats on the Baby Girl KOG!!!!

12-19-2008, 07:34 PM	#34
vodka2 BANNED Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Los angeles Posts: 1,177 Trader Rating: (18) Feedback Score: 18 reviews	K o g u c h i ! ! !

02-03-2009, 08:30 PM	#38
Gordo714 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: 714 Posts: 510 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	got mine this past week at the junk yard for 50 bucks no namer though and clear coat has seen better days still looks sick i wish it was a VIS though Pick your parts in so cal of Beach in stanton represent!!!

03-15-2009, 08:16 PM	#42
MadScientist Zilvia.net Advertiser Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: NOLA Age: 44 Posts: 1,964 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	that list is all crap... pick one the results are the same... they are all Fiberglass hoods that have a single visual layer of Carbon. D-Max is great... awsome prices, US stock... Japan made. I personally have a Garage-S... super light weight. Poly is weaker, but UV additives are available... if the company uses it. Epoxy is stronger, but no UV additives... however automotive UV clear coating is just fine. -Drew

03-16-2009, 01:07 PM	#43
s142jzkillav10 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Kill Devil Hills, NC aka OBX Posts: 309 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	sibone is Great " Q "

05-26-2009, 03:45 PM	#44
iloveturbos Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: philadelphia Posts: 434 Trader Rating: (14) Feedback Score: 14 reviews	there really is not alot of quality carbon fiber products out there , cause they r mass produced products ..i just bought a vented vis carbon kouki hood ..just because of the vent and the weight.. i had 2 wet sand and re-clear it for it too look half decent ..fitment is booty but its light and vented..cf trunks and lip spoilers are a waste of money imo..

05-28-2009, 10:38 PM	#46
MandTPhotography Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 801 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	My hood flew up and annhialated itself so I got a Seibon OEM Style (S15 Hood.) brand new off of eBay for like $520 shipped IIRC. Fitment was OEM and I absolutely love it. It's very light and it looks great IMO.

05-29-2009, 01:48 PM	#47
sr20sean Nissanaholic! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: lagrangeville, ny Posts: 2,118 Trader Rating: (25) Feedback Score: 25 reviews	voted for the wrong one accidently but kaminari makes some sick hoods my friend had on on his eclipse. no flaws, the carbon wasnt all wavy, it was amazing. but im not sure if they make 240 hoods

06-09-2009, 08:59 AM	#48
s142jzkillav10 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Kill Devil Hills, NC aka OBX Posts: 309 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	sibon Perfect fit

08-24-2009, 09:10 PM	#49
SexPanda Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Where ever there is free beer Posts: 3,239 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Personally, I don't dig the whole carbon fiber thing. Yeah there are advantages, but the majority of people with carbon fiber body panels don't own racecars. Race inspired cosmetic enhancement imo. Its just more accepted. "but i wanna lose weight!" Ok... So you can go 0-60 in 7.1 seconds instead of 7.2? now, if you have a car you track, more power to you. I know how 100 lbs can mean the difference between 1st and 3rd. __________________ BRAND NEW GReddy PRofec E-01 EBC for sale, Cheap!

02-19-2010, 01:12 PM	#53
240sxfamily BANNED Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: phillyy Posts: 705 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Oem ftmftw!!!

02-19-2010, 01:12 PM	#54
bornslippy73 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: SF/Bay Area California Posts: 1,009 Trader Rating: (45) Feedback Score: 45 reviews	D-max is what I have, but if you like no vents. Seibon. __________________

03-30-2010, 01:19 AM	#55
1_Bad_Silvia Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: USA Posts: 89 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	seibon for sure and to finish it off, throw candy color on top..looks great...

03-30-2010, 08:56 AM	#56
mmdb Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: 240sx Posts: 1,558 Trader Rating: (20) Feedback Score: 20 reviews	I have Kognition hood and all I can say the fit is perfect, the quality is top notch and it's been flawless since I first installed it. It's also very light and very strong. __________________ .25 till 3

04-18-2010, 08:49 PM	#57
pancakes562 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Long Beach, CA Age: 33 Posts: 533 Trader Rating: (20) Feedback Score: 20 reviews	seibon all the way

04-21-2010, 11:35 AM	#58
ROOSEY Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: In the garage Posts: 430 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	Oem seibon!!!

04-24-2010, 02:59 PM	#59
mynameisray Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: W.V. Age: 36 Posts: 7 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	CARBON-CREATIONS! hands down

04-27-2010, 11:59 PM	#60
Wake Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Santa Cruz, ca Age: 38 Posts: 6,699 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	says the brand noob. __________________ S.P.P.S. Member #00 CoUpe LOve Member #00

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