So who wanted a cheap CF hood?

[Anton CH.]

Now you can make one. Instructions as a curtesy of hondatech
http://www.honda-tech.com/zerothread/1033872

[Atl530i]

That actually looks really good. I'm impressed.

[Macv]

I thought the idea of Carbon Fiber was to lessen the weight. Not add more by just wrapping on CF.

Looked good I guess, but not for the e34.

[Jon K]

the vacuum bagged a mold. there's no metal hood in there.

[filip00]

I thought the idea of Carbon Fiber was to lessen the weight. Not add more by just wrapping on CF.

Looked good I guess, but not for the e34.

what do you mean? it's not like you can't add half a pound of paint, and make it look stock no one needs to know your car is 100kg less weight than it should be - you can do all your doors and hoods CF. i'd do that...

[neil_004]

I wouldnt do the doors. The CF isnt very shock resistant. A side impact that you would have survived with metal doors would probably kill you with CF replacements. Plus adding all the mounting points for the window lifters, trim and latches would be very difficult.

[filip00]

I wouldnt do the doors. The CF isnt very shock resistant. A side impact that you would have survived with metal doors would probably kill you with CF replacements. Plus adding all the mounting points for the window lifters, trim and latches would be very difficult.

i agree. but think of the kilos saved! especially if you go nuts and make an m6 roof style -> CF roof

[Jon K]

i agree. but think of the kilos saved! especially if you go nuts and make an m6 roof style -> CF roof

Guys this single layer CF vacuum bag is for appeareance only and is NOT structural. I have done little stuff in the past, and I can say that for a structural piece you'd need 3 or 4 ply CF 2x2 twill with a wafer matting between 2 layers and then you need heat treatment as it cures. Structural CF parts are EXTREMELY expensive to make.

[Anton CH.]

I don't see why you can't use this for a hood. It's not like it needs to be mechanically strong.

[Macv]

the vacuum bagged a mold. there's no metal hood in there.

Ahh i see, thanks.

Call me a jackass.