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May 6, 2008 | 09:35 AM

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EvoKnievo

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"Light Weight 22 Lbs Design Provides Max Weight Reduction For Your Vehicle"
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^FALSE ADVERTISING! our stock hood weighs like 21 lbs, so how is a heavier hood "weight reduction" ??? my Voltex hood is at least lighter (i think its about 14 lbs)

my carbon kaminari hood weighs more than the stocker.....

May 6, 2008 | 09:41 AM

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older gen evos had the intake on that side.

they may have had them on the other side but that gen evo has it on the drivers side so the scoop is not functional

May 7, 2008 | 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by EvoKnievo

my carbon kaminari hood weighs more than the stocker.....

why in the hell would you pay for a hood that weighs more than stock?

May 7, 2008 | 08:36 AM

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^^^ Its not all about going fast.. Some ppl actually like looking good... I do both.

You can feel the heat come out of the vent on the right side though.

May 7, 2008 | 08:38 AM

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All That Vent Is Going To Do Is Slow You Down.

May 7, 2008 | 09:03 AM

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It is there to cool the Turbo..
But I do agree it is pointless to buy a CF to save weight when the aluminum hood is so light. But I think most buy one for looks. Myself I dont like the look , looks to Rice for me, but that my opinion

May 7, 2008 | 10:11 AM

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I agree 100% I don't like the carbon look either.

May 7, 2008 | 10:14 AM

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My gialla hood weighs maybe 35% of our stock hoods (this same style), It's ridiculously light

May 7, 2008 | 10:21 AM

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My gialla hood weighs maybe 35% of our stock hoods (this same style), It's ridiculously light

You cant compare a true JDM piece. To a mass produced copy. Thats why you pay $1200-1800 for a carbon hood they are done with weight and aerodynamics in mind. Vs a copy which is made just for looks.

May 7, 2008 | 11:35 PM

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I hated carbon fiber too... It grows on you. Now I feel its "alright" if tastfully done.

May 8, 2008 | 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by jmartinez1170

You cant compare a true JDM piece. To a mass produced copy. Thats why you pay $1200-1800 for a carbon hood they are done with weight and aerodynamics in mind. Vs a copy which is made just for looks.

True fact