Carbon Fiber hoods [Archive]

Hammy1105

10-15-2006, 09:22 PM

Anyone know where to find a good carbon fiber hood? I've seen some ok ones here http://www.andysautosport.com/ford/1998_9999_contour/exterior/hoods/carbon_fiber_hoods/ but would be interested in some other styles if there are any available.

IRingTwyce

10-15-2006, 10:18 PM

IIRC, AAS is no longer carrying parts for the Contour. Anyone feel free to correct me if I am mistaken!

You'll pretty much just have to wait for someone to sell one, so constantly check the classifieds and ebay.

Damien

10-16-2006, 12:20 AM

There are options on ebay as we speak! search contour in the ebay motors section, it won't come up under svt if I remember correctly.

Hammy1105

10-16-2006, 01:24 PM

Just talked to someone at AAS and they still make the body kit and sell the hoods as well.

Damien

10-16-2006, 01:42 PM

IRingTwyce

10-16-2006, 01:45 PM

here is the ebay hood : http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/FORD-CONTOUR-95-00-4DR-CARBON-FIBER-OEM-HOOD_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33656QQihZ013QQite mZ230037674726QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

it's about $350.00 not sure how good of a hood it is though...
Idiot has no idea what fits what years. "fits 95-2000" It irritates me to no end when a seller doesn't even research what he's selling. :nonono:

Hammy1105

10-16-2006, 08:51 PM

Yea I already saw that hood, it wont fit post 98 tours and I dont really want a plain cf hood.

IRingTwyce

10-17-2006, 01:20 PM

Yea I already saw that hood, it wont fit post 98 tours and I dont really want a plain cf hood.
Look again. It's for 98+.

The Digital Slacker

10-17-2006, 11:11 PM

Look again. It's for 98+.

If I knew the quality, i'd buy it.

IRingTwyce

10-18-2006, 12:18 PM

Maybe you could find out where he's located, then see if there is a CEGer nearby that could check it out for you.

Damien

10-18-2006, 12:27 PM

Yup that would be the way to go. We all have to stick together ya know?

Jason43

10-18-2006, 03:06 PM

Someone on here bought one from them when they were still being sold for 500 bucks. He had nothing but good things to say. You'd have to look on the old forums for his comments.

IRingTwyce

10-18-2006, 03:43 PM

If you have a pre-98, it would appear that zxtuner.com still carries CF and fiberglass hoods. Still listed on the website. I think the CF is around $450 shipped.

Jason43

10-18-2006, 07:48 PM

There are several sites that still carry the pre98. Just google contour carbon fiber hood and they'll pop up.

chrisl311

10-20-2006, 01:26 AM

hey, on the subject, is the only type the contour hoods are made in is fiberglass and carbon fiber? i like the looks but dont want to risk the durability for it.

Kremithefrog

10-20-2006, 10:43 PM

hey, on the subject, is the only type the contour hoods are made in is fiberglass and carbon fiber? i like the looks but dont want to risk the durability for it.
what's wrong with durability?

chrisl311

10-21-2006, 01:58 AM

the cracking issue of those materials vs a urethane hood.

LOUDSHO92

10-26-2006, 05:30 PM

I work with SHOBros Garage. I helped to have the SHO hoods made. We can have hoods made for the the Contour if we can get 10 poeple and a donated hood that will be returned. I also need a tester in CA.

http://www.shobrosgarage.com/index.php?cPath=158_162

Aspenmeteor

10-28-2006, 09:07 PM

Streetconcept.com has some carbon fiber vented and regular. link http://www.streetconcept.com/shopdisplayproducts.son?SID=4FORD&id=386&cat=Contour+98%2D02

I dont even mind the carbon fiber trunk.....! i know of a web site that had fiberglass hoods too for sale quite cheep.
I hope this helps

Loco4G63

10-29-2006, 10:10 AM

Looks like the one I had. Real nice fit quality.:cool:

2000myst

10-29-2006, 01:15 PM

I didnt think they made the trunks anymore. I looked into this a while back and I asked around. People said that only 8 were made. Wow, hopefully this is true and i might invest some money into this.

Hammy1105

10-29-2006, 10:27 PM

Thanks, anyone have any pics of these on tours? either AAS or StreetConcept?

KerryKool

10-30-2006, 12:04 AM

Why did they(or whoever) make the CF trunk's lip so big? Its not like our cars put a whole lotta down force on it. If they cut the lip size in half, it would look better IMO.

Hammy1105

10-30-2006, 10:20 AM

Yea i was just looking at the lip on the rear cf trunk on streetconcepts last nite (YUCK :P).

starjammir

10-30-2006, 10:22 AM

So does that streetconcept place have any CF hoods in stock?

Hammy1105

10-30-2006, 06:09 PM

Well sorta, just bought the cowl induction one last night (only 550 shipped - 150 less than AAS and same hood) but I wont get it til next week, they said theyre all out because of SEMA.

starjammir

10-30-2006, 10:34 PM

I was lookin at that one...they do GB's so I was thinking about organizing one...I dont think its the same thing as the AAS as the cowl looks different. It doesnt look as high.

Hammy1105

10-30-2006, 10:45 PM

Look at the underside picture, it looks like its raised up almost as much as the AAS one. Anyways I'd rather not pay 700 for the AAS one for maybe an inch higher cowl, it looks too high.

starjammir

10-30-2006, 11:02 PM

I like it, I shot them my telle number and are going to get back with a quote for me. Im gonna get one too I think :) Maybe the trunk too. Any thoughts on cutting that scoop out and putting some mesh in there?

Hammy1105

10-30-2006, 11:20 PM

Damn, guess I shouldve looked into a GB before I got ansy and went and bought one. Oh well, guess I'll just have to be the first to post the pics of my car with it.

CRZYDRVR

10-30-2006, 11:35 PM

I was lookin at that one...they do GB's so I was thinking about organizing one...I dont think its the same thing as the AAS as the cowl looks different. It doesnt look as high.

I am thinking pretty seriously about buying one this weekend, but if a GB starts, I am willing to wait a few weeks.

starjammir

10-31-2006, 10:18 AM

When they call me today, I am going to bring up a GB and see how much it would cost and get some more info on it. Ill keep everyone posted.

CRZYDRVR

10-31-2006, 09:58 PM

Sounds good. Im gonna have a nice paycheck with tons of overtime coming on Friday and its gonna be burning a hole in my pocket :)

starjammir

10-31-2006, 10:00 PM

They called me today tellin me their supplier is at SEMA and will get back to me next week...more info then

The Digital Slacker

11-02-2006, 11:09 PM

keep me posted,
looking for oem 98+.

Hammy1105

11-06-2006, 02:10 PM

Just got confirmation, hood will be in on the 9th. Will post pics when I get it installed this week.

starjammir

11-06-2006, 06:26 PM

After pics are posted ill get ahold of them again (if they havent called me yet)

Hammy1105

11-08-2006, 01:07 PM

Got the hood in yesterday day afternoon and after only 4 hours of cursing and grinding down various parts, the hoods installed and looks beautiful. To those of you who are thinking about a gb for this hood however, I suggest you speak with street concept about increasing the striker on the hood to what OEM standards would be. Mine was about a 1/2" shorter than the OEM and I had to do some serious grinding on the latch bolt holes to bring it up enough to lock down the hood. The other problem is they didnt create a pass thru hole for the top part of the latch and it hits the hood (I had to file that down about a 1/4". But all in all, pretty good for aftermarket fitment. Wish I could put a better picture on here but I had to compress this one for upload standards...

CRZYDRVR

11-08-2006, 11:47 PM

I like it. Looks great.

Goonz SVT

11-09-2006, 12:08 AM

looks nice but not my cup of tea. I've always loved the 'OEM" look and having the oem cf hood gave me comments like "wait a minute.......is that a cf hood" thats the reason I love and esp. on a black car = hottness :)