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It just aint fair....

I paid 40 bucks for a used steel hood......

This thing is simply porn.............

Twystd1

Is that a steel frame that the cf is bonded to?

Nice!!!-thanks for the pictures. You made alot of guys happy. Next best things to having your own.

What is the difference in weight between the stock hood and the CF hood? It looks terrific!
Rob

QUOTE (sj914 @ Feb 14 2005, 01:00 AM)

Is that a steel frame that the cf is bonded to?

Most likely glass... notice the metal inserts for the hood bolts.

QUOTE (Rotten Robby @ Feb 14 2005, 06:23 AM)

What is the difference in weight between the stock hood and the CF hood? It looks terrific! Rob

A lot!!!

I bet the c/f hood it about 6-8 pounds. The stock hood is 40+ with hardware.

Paul

That is flat-out sweet!

How much are they?

Group Buy $499 each plus shipping and if you buy both front and back $100 shipping anywhere.

hmmm, wonder if those are a file photo or of mine

they should be finished this week

Those, on a black 6er with flares would be downright sick.

::: planning the next one already :::

QUOTE (Mueller @ Feb 14 2005, 10:51 AM)

hmmm, wonder if those are a file photo or of mine they should be finished this week

probably yours they said they had no photos and would take pictures of the first ones made for the group buy.

Well, that did it. I called Neal and ordered a pair.

Hank (GT Racing) agreed to take mine back. If someone's interested in buying mine, call Hank at GT Racing 800-797-2911. He doesn't know I'm making this offer, but I'm sure he'd rather sell them at a discount than take them back.

What's wrong with them? They are a little rough around the edges (the literal edges) and should be sanded and painted instead of being left bare.

Be aware that I will need the shipping box from Getty before I can send the GT Racing decks anywhere and Getty said I was looking at about six weeks for delivery.

I called and spoke with Neal about the lids a couple of weeks ago. He explained that they add inserts into the CF bracing underneath the lids to allow the use of stock hardware. The bracing underneath the hoods are identical to stock with the exception that the cross piece that normally goes along the "rear" edge (edge closest to the windsheild on the front) has been eliminated for additional weight savings.

The CF hoods weigh about 13lbs. ea, he guessed.

I am wondering if the edges will seal as well as a steel lid (assuming new rubbers) if only the stock hinges and latches are used, rather than pins?

Joe, since you've just spent some time working with a big piece of CF (albeit from another vendor), do you think that a CF lid will work well w/o pins?

All,

Stock hood weighted in at 37lbs. according to a bathroom scale. FWIW.

Andy

4 more pics of the CF lid test fit on a black 914 added.



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Those lids look fine on a black 914. My car is black and can't wait until my lids come in.

QUOTE (db9146 @ Feb 14 2005, 01:57 PM)

Joe, since you've just spent some time working with a big piece of CF (albeit from another vendor), do you think that a CF lid will work well w/o pins?

I can only comment on the decks from GT Racing and will let you know when I get the decks from Getty.

Mine are going to be pinned in the front. With the one I have now, there was absolutely no other choice as it would not close properly via the stock latch.

QUOTE (mack914 @ Feb 14 2005, 03:20 PM)

Those lids look fine on a black 914. My car is black and can't wait until my lids come in.

my car is green, not too sure how I'll be able to hide these from the wife

QUOTE (Mueller @ Feb 14 2005, 03:44 PM)

QUOTE (mack914 @ Feb 14 2005, 03:20 PM) Those lids look fine on a black 914.  My car is black and can't wait until my lids come in. my car is green, not too sure how I'll be able to hide these from the wife

Just tell her it's just painted that way and you want to go for the cf look.

QUOTE (Mueller Posted on Feb 14 2005 @ 04:44 PM)

my car is green, not too sure how I'll be able to hide these from the wife

rattlecan!

Anyone want to buy these to go with your nice pretty trunk?

I'm surprised that more people haven't responded to the great pics of the Cf lids. Maybe just to overwelmed to comment. Pictures of lids on the car, black car, just look great.

that is one b-e-a-utiful piece of craftmanship!

QUOTE (mack914 @ Feb 15 2005, 02:48 PM)

I'm surprised that more people haven't responded to the great pics of the Cf lids. Maybe just to overwelmed to comment. Pictures of lids on the car, black car, just look great.

I responded by purchasing a pair.

Good enough?

Good enough. You said all along that you needed pictures to be convinced. And now you're convinced.

Thanks-Joe for being a part of the group buy....

QUOTE (mack914 @ Feb 15 2005, 05:41 PM)

Thanks-Joe for being a part of the group buy....

I'm just glad to get to see some pics and that GT Racing agreed to take my others back for a full refund.

I think GT Racing should get a lot of credit for their business practices on this one. They're in a transition time in terms of CF manufacturing. I hope they get it worked out because Hank is a good guy and a straight shooter.

Now to start badgering Getty to get 'em finished.

QUOTE (914RS @ Feb 15 2005, 05:45 PM)

Now to start badgering Getty to get 'em finished.

..... they still have not charged my credit card....I am driving down to San Diego this Sat...wonder if I should try to pick them up or not...might have to do some sweet talking to the wife

QUOTE (mack914 @ Feb 15 2005, 01:48 PM)

I'm surprised that more people haven't responded to the great pics of the Cf lids. Maybe just to overwelmed to comment. Pictures of lids on the car, black car, just look great.

So how would these be for a street / ax car? I am planning for a repaint and minor body work for winter 2005 and I will need a new (old) rear lid so might as well jump in with both feet?

QUOTE (Mueller @ Feb 14 2005, 03:44 PM)

QUOTE (mack914 @ Feb 14 2005, 03:20 PM) Those lids look fine on a black 914.  My car is black and can't wait until my lids come in. my car is green, not too sure how I'll be able to hide these from the wife

Hell, just paint em Then you'll be in stealth mode....

It looks great and I'm glad I got in on the BUY. I also can't wait for my 911 frontend pieces.
T.C.

Two more pics added. This time of the hood.

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garold, i think they'd look good on your car.

QUOTE (seanery @ Feb 18 2005, 11:40 AM)

garold, i think they'd look good on your car.

Me too Just waiting for my bonus check to come and I am going to place my order