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jsceash

04-03-2017 05:09 PM

Carbon Fiber Hood weight

Does anyone have the weight difference of.

1. Carbon fiber to stock hood and trunk lid
2. Fiberglass to stock hood and trunk lid

j.fro

04-03-2017 05:34 PM

From what I recall, my CF hood was 8 pounds... the steelie was at least 35.
I think my FG trunklid was in the 5 pound range and the steelie was 20ish.

geetee

04-03-2017 06:16 PM

from what I've found stock front hood is around 33lbs
carbon hoods are around 9lbs and fiberglass hoods are around 13lbs that have factory style inner liners

itsnotanova

04-03-2017 06:57 PM

I didn't realize how much lighter those are. Now I want!

geetee

04-03-2017 07:23 PM

Just make sure you use 997 hood shocks....then 986/996 are too stiff. 997's had alum hood which were/are 18lbs I believe.

j.fro

04-04-2017 12:08 PM

My struts were shot and would hold the steel hood up.... But are perfect for the CF hood!

boxapar

04-10-2017 01:25 PM

How light are they?

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