Carbon Fiber Hood

Dr_Kyle · 09-29-2002, 01:15 AM

I was over on the ga owner's club earlier and one member had found a company willing to make CF hoods for the 96-98 GA's at $495 a pop if they had ten preorders. I can't imagine that the price would be far off for us 99+ GA's. Would you guys be interested at $495? I haven't got any hard info, in fact I haven't even emailed them, but how many of you would be interested in this?

SpyhunteR · 09-29-2002, 01:36 AM

if it's for $495 and actually made 100% than you've got a buyer

i'm not willing to try for some weaker fiberglass hood w/ a wafer thin carbon fiber layer on top to make it look pretty..

I'm in for the weight savings

Dr_Kyle · 09-29-2002, 02:08 AM

yeah, I want 100% carbon fiber as well. I want weight savings too as well as the looks.

edit: I just emailed them, so I'll post here when they respond.

Pacman · 09-29-2002, 07:51 PM

i saw a 99+ GT roll by last week with a fake carbon fiber hood. it was all vinyl! i was thinking, holy crap, where did he get that! but as i got closer i could see where he had taken 3 pieces and stuck it on to make it look like carbon fiber

SpyhunteR · 09-29-2002, 08:42 PM

at least he's trying to do something for the lack of support from the aftermarket

aleroboy · 09-29-2002, 09:50 PM

Well for those interested. I've found a place to make carbon fiber hoods.
They are currenty designing one for the alero.
they finished the mold today.

http://www.aleromod.com/subdomains/f...pic.php?t=1014

SikMindz · 09-29-2002, 10:53 PM

WOW. Read all 8 pages. I want one!!!

customcargrills · 09-30-2002, 09:09 AM

Hi all, I am Matt Sparks and I am the person that is helping Aleromod.com get their CF Hoods. As aleroboy pointed out there is a GREAT thread on their board that will answer almost anything you could think of.

Anyway, if you guys want one, then I can do it but I need the same criteria met for GAGT that I needed for the Alero.

I'll need:

1. a hood that is in mint condition of your choosing (stock, scooped, modded)
2. a first order w/ money
3. a couple weeks to make it

Its really pretty simple, but there is a few things are not so easy. The hood will be hood pinned only (no hinges), no fiberglass underbody, and will be $600/piece + $100 shipping w/ no group buy or discounts of that sort. Hinged *might* be possible but it is expensive.

What I personally would suggest doing is reading the aleromod.com board thread completely through and if you have any questions at all, then fire away.

This is a very "doable" project and hope to hear from you soon.

Dr_Kyle · 09-30-2002, 09:11 AM

Okay I got a response from the guy I was talking to about this and here's what he said:

"Yes we do small orders, but there are two small problems, first a 100% carbon fiber hood is fine but the cost to make it no one will pay. A real 100% carbon hood would cost $800.00-$1000.00, the material cost is extreme, if you can sell them for that kind of money I will be glad to assist you otherwise the only alternative is the carbon/fiberglass and I will do them for $550.00 ea I hope this helps you thanks, Kenny"

So we can get the carbon/fiberglass one for $550 through these people. This guy WILL make these though. If you want a CF hood, he WILL do it. If any of you are still interested in this offer, pm me and I'll give you some of the contact/purchase details.

aleroboy · 09-30-2002, 10:29 AM

wow! Thats a lot for a full carbon fiber hood!
The ones that sparksm is getting made for us are 100% carbon fiber.

I'll have pics of it as soon as I get it.

waffler · 09-30-2002, 10:36 AM

oooh a sc/t style cf hood

Sorry_Officer · 09-30-2002, 11:04 AM

stock CF hood.

I want one.

as for SCT style cf hood

Ram air cf hood held on with pins only would rattle like you wouldn't believe. Especially weighing 6 lbs.

John I am down with a stocker.

Dr_Kyle · 09-30-2002, 11:17 AM

yeah I like the idea of 100% CF, but I do not want to have hood pins. I would prefer to use the stock latch/hinge system. If that's not possible (don't really see why not, but...) then count me out.

aleroboy · 09-30-2002, 11:23 AM

well even ones designed to use the stock latch they recomend hood pins.
the hood is so light it's easy for the wind to catch it and well then you wish you had pins.
I'm working on a hinged rear/pinned front for my car. then we have to work out somthign with this guy for more hoods I'm pretty much the test mule agian. then we go from there.

Doug · 09-30-2002, 11:30 AM

I can deal with Pins but if it doesn't have hinges I won't buy one. I don't want to take the whole hood off to check the oil.

09-29-2002, 01:15 AM	#1
Dr_Kyle Better Than Ever AKA: Doctor Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Orlando, FL Age: 40 Posts: 2,116 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am GT1	Carbon Fiber Hood I was over on the ga owner's club earlier and one member had found a company willing to make CF hoods for the 96-98 GA's at $495 a pop if they had ten preorders. I can't imagine that the price would be far off for us 99+ GA's. Would you guys be interested at $495? I haven't got any hard info, in fact I haven't even emailed them, but how many of you would be interested in this? __________________ Looking for Performance Parts? Click Here to check out Doctor Speed! Best ET: 14.664 @ 94.82 MPH Doctor Speed - Grand Am Performance Parts My Cardomain Page Last edited by Dr_Kyle; 10-07-2002 at 07:59 PM.

09-29-2002, 01:36 AM	#2
SpyhunteR #1 hater AKA: Rob Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Las Vegas Age: 38 Posts: 4,968 Vehicle: 01' 2.4T GA / 08 TBSS	if it's for $495 and actually made 100% than you've got a buyer i'm not willing to try for some weaker fiberglass hood w/ a wafer thin carbon fiber layer on top to make it look pretty.. I'm in for the weight savings __________________ Hey kids going to Vegas? Let me help you help me help you! Shoot me an email or PM for all your Vegas Night Club bottle hallucinations & strip club desires! FACEBOOKFACE! "Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car and oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall, torque is how far you take the wall with you."

09-29-2002, 02:08 AM	#3
Dr_Kyle Better Than Ever AKA: Doctor Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Orlando, FL Age: 40 Posts: 2,116 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am GT1	yeah, I want 100% carbon fiber as well. I want weight savings too as well as the looks. edit: I just emailed them, so I'll post here when they respond. __________________ Looking for Performance Parts? Click Here to check out Doctor Speed! Best ET: 14.664 @ 94.82 MPH Doctor Speed - Grand Am Performance Parts My Cardomain Page Last edited by Dr_Kyle; 09-29-2002 at 02:21 AM.

09-29-2002, 07:51 PM	#4
Pacman GASE Totaled :( Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Albuquerque, NM Age: 37 Posts: 771 Vehicle: 2002 Acura RSX Type-S	just had to let you guys know i saw a 99+ GT roll by last week with a fake carbon fiber hood. it was all vinyl! i was thinking, holy crap, where did he get that! but as i got closer i could see where he had taken 3 pieces and stuck it on to make it look like carbon fiber __________________ Daniel R.I.P. 2000 2.4L Grand Am SE (2000- 12/11/2004)

09-29-2002, 08:42 PM	#5
SpyhunteR #1 hater AKA: Rob Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Las Vegas Age: 38 Posts: 4,968 Vehicle: 01' 2.4T GA / 08 TBSS	at least he's trying to do something for the lack of support from the aftermarket __________________ Hey kids going to Vegas? Let me help you help me help you! Shoot me an email or PM for all your Vegas Night Club bottle hallucinations & strip club desires! FACEBOOKFACE! "Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car and oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall, torque is how far you take the wall with you."

09-29-2002, 09:50 PM	#6
aleroboy 340+ hp Club Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Colorado springs Age: 39 Posts: 1,854 Vehicle: 2001 Alero GLS coupe	Well for those interested. I've found a place to make carbon fiber hoods. They are currenty designing one for the alero. they finished the mold today. http://www.aleromod.com/subdomains/f...pic.php?t=1014

09-30-2002, 09:09 AM	#8
customcargrills Sponsor Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 105 Vehicle: 99 Saturn, Blue	Hi all, I am Matt Sparks and I am the person that is helping Aleromod.com get their CF Hoods. As aleroboy pointed out there is a GREAT thread on their board that will answer almost anything you could think of. Anyway, if you guys want one, then I can do it but I need the same criteria met for GAGT that I needed for the Alero. I'll need: 1. a hood that is in mint condition of your choosing (stock, scooped, modded) 2. a first order w/ money 3. a couple weeks to make it Its really pretty simple, but there is a few things are not so easy. The hood will be hood pinned only (no hinges), no fiberglass underbody, and will be $600/piece + $100 shipping w/ no group buy or discounts of that sort. Hinged might be possible but it is expensive. What I personally would suggest doing is reading the aleromod.com board thread completely through and if you have any questions at all, then fire away. This is a very "doable" project and hope to hear from you soon. __________________ www.customcargrills.com

09-30-2002, 09:11 AM	#9
Dr_Kyle Better Than Ever AKA: Doctor Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Orlando, FL Age: 40 Posts: 2,116 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am GT1	Okay I got a response from the guy I was talking to about this and here's what he said: "Yes we do small orders, but there are two small problems, first a 100% carbon fiber hood is fine but the cost to make it no one will pay. A real 100% carbon hood would cost $800.00-$1000.00, the material cost is extreme, if you can sell them for that kind of money I will be glad to assist you otherwise the only alternative is the carbon/fiberglass and I will do them for $550.00 ea I hope this helps you thanks, Kenny" So we can get the carbon/fiberglass one for $550 through these people. This guy WILL make these though. If you want a CF hood, he WILL do it. If any of you are still interested in this offer, pm me and I'll give you some of the contact/purchase details. __________________ Looking for Performance Parts? Click Here to check out Doctor Speed! Best ET: 14.664 @ 94.82 MPH Doctor Speed - Grand Am Performance Parts My Cardomain Page Last edited by Dr_Kyle; 10-07-2002 at 09:56 AM.

09-30-2002, 10:29 AM	#10
aleroboy 340+ hp Club Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Colorado springs Age: 39 Posts: 1,854 Vehicle: 2001 Alero GLS coupe	wow! Thats a lot for a full carbon fiber hood! The ones that sparksm is getting made for us are 100% carbon fiber. I'll have pics of it as soon as I get it.

09-30-2002, 10:36 AM	#11
waffler Winnipeg Grand Ams WHAT!! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: winnipeg, manitoba canada Age: 38 Posts: 195 Vehicle: 1999 Grand Am SE Coupe	oooh a sc/t style cf hood

09-30-2002, 11:04 AM	#12
Sorry_Officer Bouncy, Bouncy.... Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Milwaukee, WI Age: 41 Posts: 633 Vehicle: 98' Civic CTR CX	stock CF hood. I want one. as for SCT style cf hood Ram air cf hood held on with pins only would rattle like you wouldn't believe. Especially weighing 6 lbs. John I am down with a stocker. __________________ 1998 Honda Civic Cx (B16B) 1991 Acura Integra LS (B18a LS/Vtec) 2005 Harley Davidson Softail Duece

09-30-2002, 11:17 AM	#13
Dr_Kyle Better Than Ever AKA: Doctor Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Orlando, FL Age: 40 Posts: 2,116 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am GT1	yeah I like the idea of 100% CF, but I do not want to have hood pins. I would prefer to use the stock latch/hinge system. If that's not possible (don't really see why not, but...) then count me out. __________________ Looking for Performance Parts? Click Here to check out Doctor Speed! Best ET: 14.664 @ 94.82 MPH Doctor Speed - Grand Am Performance Parts My Cardomain Page

09-30-2002, 11:23 AM	#14
aleroboy 340+ hp Club Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Colorado springs Age: 39 Posts: 1,854 Vehicle: 2001 Alero GLS coupe	well even ones designed to use the stock latch they recomend hood pins. the hood is so light it's easy for the wind to catch it and well then you wish you had pins. I'm working on a hinged rear/pinned front for my car. then we have to work out somthign with this guy for more hoods I'm pretty much the test mule agian. then we go from there.

09-30-2002, 11:30 AM	#15
Doug Hairdryer Power Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Dublin, OH Age: 36 Posts: 623 Vehicle: 2000 SE-T	I can deal with Pins but if it doesn't have hinges I won't buy one. I don't want to take the whole hood off to check the oil. __________________ http://www.n-body.net/registry/yeahdoug/ 2000 Grand Am SE1 ex-turbo 1987 Supra Turbo 5 spd Targa 14.2 @100 with only I/E

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