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Old Apr 11, 2004 | 03:32 PM
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I'm in the market for an OEM style CF hood to replace my paint peeling stock metal one. Those who have these: what brand? price? fitament issues? where'd you buy it? quality? recommendations please! thanks.
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Old Apr 11, 2004 | 05:56 PM
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i have jsp it looks great have had 4 6 months, and the have a good warranty also
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Old Apr 11, 2004 | 06:05 PM
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Love my VIS. You can get them dirt cheap as well if you get in on a good groupbuy.
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Old Apr 11, 2004 | 06:08 PM
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anybody know of any good groupbuys going on right now?

is 315 + 150shipping a good deal?
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Old Apr 11, 2004 | 06:26 PM
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depends on brand, vis or jsp ya, i paid almost 500 with shipping it overnight
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Old Apr 11, 2004 | 06:35 PM
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it is a ViS hood, but they quote 150 shipping to a business address...damn.
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Old Apr 11, 2004 | 06:37 PM
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how about this? thoughts, opinions?

http://www.groupbuycenter.com/buy.aspx?id=15248
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Old Apr 11, 2004 | 06:44 PM
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i didnt see what brand it is,but a guy i know bought a generic one and it warped in less than a month, u might just want to spend the xtra cash and get a good brand with a warranty
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Old Apr 11, 2004 | 06:49 PM
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good idea
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Old Apr 11, 2004 | 07:04 PM
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I wouldnt want to be the guinea pig with a CF hood. Look for a solid latch (not just some metal piece screwed in), rolled edges, clearcoat, tight weave, etc.

I would try and get something proven. If you know anyone in your area that wants a hood as well, you can save on shipping bigtime. They may sell for $315 +$150 shipping, but if you get 4 hoods to the same addy, you'll pay $200 for shipping and they may drop it to $300 a hood. Then you pay $350 shipped...its a good way to save you and some buddies a lot of loot. Bulk shipping on hoods isnt much more at all. If they have to ship one, may as well ship more.
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