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NNL21
I am going to change to CF hood, but can't decide on which one to go with...i have mines, ams and gtc ones in mind, but still thinking...so i would be much appreciated if you guys could give some advice and suggestions...thanks...
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Ben Linney
NNL21 said:
I am going to change to CF hood, but can't decide on which one to go with...i have mines, ams and gtc ones in mind, but still thinking...so i would be much appreciated if you guys could give some advice and suggestions...thanks...
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the three your mention couldn't be more different in style between each other, only you can decide which suits you most.
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NNL21
Ben - AMS hood does not have any vents apart from the ones like stock... Mines Version 2 hood have 2 more vents at the upper area... GTC ones have more vents and look more aggresive, but I am not sure if that would be a problem for heavy rain...but if you know other brand which would suit the Top Secret front bumper, please kindly advice...thanks...
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Ben Linney
what about Top Secret hood to match TS bumper ?

most hoods with vents have rain guides
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GTB/ZR-1
How much weight do these hoods save, approx?
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NNL21
I just found out that Top Secret hood are not full CF, so seems like I will go with the AMS one, since I am sure Mine's one would be pretty expensive...
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iGusGus
mines is nice, dont know much about GTC hear they make solid stuff. I have seen both the Mines and AMS carbon in person both are great if your willing to spend the price for it... meaning "price : value: worth"
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92ttz
Seibon also make Dry Carbon hoods in 3 different styles. I think "brucewayne" just installed one. I have got very good pricing on Seibon dry from different sources. PM me for info if u want.
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zaan_21
I just installed a Password: JDM dry carbon hood, it's awesome and looks amazing in the sun as well as any lighting in the night. It has the same oem hood design as far as the vents go. The quality is definitely top-notch.

Quoted from PWJDM website:
"Every Password:JDM R35 GT-R Dry Carbon Fiber Hood features an edge burn clear coat premium finish
. The true to form process of applying multiple layers of UV protected clear coat to retain the factory shine matching the other GT-R panels will provide a OEM factory look to the lighter dry carbon fiber piece. "

I'm from the caribbean so the UV protection is a plus for me and the burnt edge look is different but if you intend to paint it, it may look a bit odd. The box that i got the hood in was probably double or triple the weight of the hood itself! On the website they said it weighs under 15lbs but it feels like it weighs under 10!!!

However mines, ams and gtc hoods are also very aggressive and extremely awesome, so you can't go wrong with any of those!

Here's a phone pic of the hood on my car, excuse the quality, i'll have some better shots as soon as the car is finished.
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NNL21
^ Your car looks great. My gtr is silver too. Thanks for the pic. May I know how much does the hood cost?
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zaan_21
NNL21 said:
^ Your car looks great. My gtr is silver too. Thanks for the pic. May I know how much does the hood cost?
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Its a little over 3k, but just PM [email protected] San Diego and he'll hook you up with some great prices.

I also have the PWJDM trunk installed as well
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