Carbon Fiber Hood for 05 Prius?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications' started by darkpyro, Dec 7, 2005.

  1. darkpyro

    darkpyro New Member

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    I got in a minor fender bender today, leaving my bumper/hood scratched and my hood pressed in below the emblem. Also, it doesn't sit just right... :( Can I get a carbon fiber hood to replace it? I think it would be cheaper to replace than to fix. Any ideas where I can find a oem hood for cheap?
    Thanks,
    Andrew
     
    #1 darkpyro, Dec 7, 2005
  2. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    No idea. Won't save that much weight though since it's already made of aluminium and it's a small hood.
     
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    Yeah...Oem is pretty light...I'm the kind of guy who likes to upgrade if there's reason to though...Carbon fiber hood would look sweet on my black prius...
     
    #3 darkpyro, Dec 7, 2005
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    Word is that the OEM Aluminum Hood is lighter than the box it ships in.

    Unless you have far more money than you know what to do with, I wouldn't worry about weight on it.
     
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    True, but the Prius isn't a favourite modding car. You might have to get a hood custom made.
     
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    Ok Ok....Oem for less anyone? Other than ebay?
     
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    Salvage?
     
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    I could've sworn I saw a silver prius with a CF hood drive by my office in Burbank earlier...
     
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    My 08 has steel hood. Accident replacement ? How much weight difference are we talking? I know it's an old thread.
     
    #9 jawshoeaw, Dec 13, 2010
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    How do you know it's steel? It won't make a difference really. If anything it's safer for accidents.
     
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