I'm interested in getting a carbon fiber hood, but i want one with evo style vents. If i get an OEM looking hood, will it be possible to cut evo VII style vents into it without compromising the integrity of the hood?

Please help

-RML

 

I'd call Rob or Gabriel @ RRM/// and ask their advice...

 

it's definitely doable.....
...just have to find a right shop that does quality work...
...

 

Shouldn't be a big issue...I was thinking about cutting into mine too, but I haven't gotten the ***** up yet....

 

well what if we want to add an above hood scoop and bore out the bottom is that possible?

 

just buy a carbon fiber evo hood from calvin.

 

I've heard calvin isn't reliable.....

 

There's a big difference between a hood duct like RRM offers, and plain holes in your hood though. I'd be scared to death of having water just running into my engine bay, particularly around my intake filter.

Not to diss Cal's hood, but having a functional duct is so much better in my opinion.

 

Yes, you can actually cut a carbon fiber hood.. And if you want a specific type of vent or holes, just buy a hood scoop, probably from erebuni.com or somewhere... Then just get a shop fit it into the hood.. But hope you trust the shop that your goin to get your hood beaten up....

 

i'm sure rob from RRM could do it for me... right ROCK?

 

hehe i'm lucky this local speed shop said they could get any carbon fiber hood with any type of vents I want. So I'm going there after i get my kit painted.

 

rrozul... get a PRICE for me, bro. i'd take a road trip to washington if the price were right

 

I'm just debating what type of vents. I'll post pictures when I do get one. But yeah I walked into the shop they got all types of carbon fiber hoods laying around. I asked if they had a 02+ lancer they said no, but the guy said he could get one made with any type of vents

 

yeah it is possible to cut into the hood and keep the stability of it i had it done to my car month after i got it , just got to know the right body shop now that i think about it i have cut and customized alot of things on my car ahh i love it no one can copy the work i have done to my car !!