Depends on the car. EVO8 hoods and STi hoods are very light so the effect would be felt less. On a Civic it can lighten the front a bit. My stock EX hood was about 40lbs compared to my carbon fiber hood at 12lbs. But you have to be careful what class it puts you in.
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