For the past month I've been researching various nsx-R style hoods for the 02+ conversion I'm planning on doing. During my search I came to like the design of the RF Yamamoto hood, which by design seems to have a slightly different dimensioned scoop than the other nsx-r style hoods. But unfortunately, it was out of my budget (thanks A.S. Motorsports for providing me with a quote). Having said that, it pretty much eliminated the Procar and Downforce hoods also, who make exceptionally great products, but are also out of my budget. I really want to give the front end a little flair rather than the stock oem look, however I didn't want to put a hole in my wallet. So, started to research the slightly cheaper brands such as Seibon, Vis, and Carboncreation's duraflex. After I saw pictures of the installed duraflex hood, I noticed the hood was reminiscent of the RFY hood with the scoop being a bit wider. But I know sometimes those pictures are misleading, as some sellers use other people's cars to sell a "said named" hood. After cross referencing prices I came across a company Carbonfiberhoods.com that is based in Southern Cali selling the duraflex hood at a cheap price, which can will also save me on shipping. After speaking with one of their representatives through their website, I wanted to make sure that the pictured hood is what they were selling. They sent me pictures of the hood from their warehouse and this is what they look like.
It looks good from the pictures, but I'm curious if anyone has any firsthand experience with duraflex hoods? How much prep work did it take to get it fitted well? Also if there are any other issues I need to consider? I'm interested in the fiberglass version as I'm gonna be painting it to match the car. I'm figuring for $500 something, I can spend a few hundred more to get it fitted, prepped, and painted and I would still be in a decent budget figure.
I'm looking to buy a hood fairly soon. So if anyone here has any opinions, suggestions, please feel free to comment or send me a PM. I'd really appreciate it.
It looks good from the pictures, but I'm curious if anyone has any firsthand experience with duraflex hoods? How much prep work did it take to get it fitted well? Also if there are any other issues I need to consider? I'm interested in the fiberglass version as I'm gonna be painting it to match the car. I'm figuring for $500 something, I can spend a few hundred more to get it fitted, prepped, and painted and I would still be in a decent budget figure.
I'm looking to buy a hood fairly soon. So if anyone here has any opinions, suggestions, please feel free to comment or send me a PM. I'd really appreciate it.