The secret to getting a cheap VIS carbon fiber hood
SEIBON carbon fiber hoods are known for two things.
- Excellent quality
- weight reduction
SEIBON has earned a very good reputation, their parts are distributed by RAYS from Japan, so they are highly respected. You can even start seeing them at Japanese car shows in magazines like Option.
Some of the other well known names in the aftermarket hood industry are VIS Racing, JSP, SEIBON and TC Sportline. All of these companies produce excellent SEIBON carbon fiber hoods that are sold throughout the United States and on the Internet and in various auto forums. The best place though is the Google site as it allows you to sort by brand, price, manufacturer and even material like carbon kevlar hoods for example.
SEIBON lightweight carbon fiber hoods certainly weigh less than the original stock steel hood on a Mitsubishi 3000GT or Dodge Neon. Factory cars are usually made of steel and have heavy body parts from the factory. Cut weight by up to 60 pounds with a cf hood and trunk, even more in some cases!
Race cars are sometimes made entirely of CF or carbon kevlar composites. Some of the current production high-end cars are also pure Cf.
SEIBON carbon fiber hoods with vents can increase airflow or intake of engine and intercooler. Aerodynamics can be enhanced with vented hood designs in tune with the body lines and curvature of your Mitsubishi Eclipse.
When you look at the hoods of the Honda Civic, make sure they are shiny and shiny. That’s due in part to the UV protective layer found on the gelcoat. Be sure to buy grade A gel coat tops and trunks with UV protection and make sure it’s from a reputable manufacturer.
The Invader cf style hood is pretty wild, this design pairs well with aggressive kits. The EVO design looks good on Mitsubishi cars, especially the EVO and Mirage. The OEM is a good fit for the 92-95 Honda Civic EG or any non-turbo car that needs a lightweight carbon hood.
You can get a cheap cf hood by sorting by price on an automotive website, this way the hoods that cost the least are sorted first so you can easily browse through the cheapest models.