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Old 04-03-2017, 05:09 PM   #1
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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

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Old 04-03-2017, 05:34 PM   #2
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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.
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Old 04-03-2017, 06:16 PM   #3
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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
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Old 04-03-2017, 06:57 PM   #4
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I didn't realize how much lighter those are. Now I want!
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Old 04-03-2017, 07:23 PM   #5
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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.
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Old 04-04-2017, 12:08 PM   #6
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My struts were shot and would hold the steel hood up.... But are perfect for the CF hood!
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How light are they?

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