hoods

[QWKSNKE]

Just checked out the ho fibretrend website (since I had never heard of them) Such a shame that like the other companies, they forgot to finish underneath the hood.

Opening the hood and not seeing a smooth finish =

This is purely my opinion though. I have never used this brand's products so I will not comment on quality, fit, etc. The underside finish is what will keep me going back to Cervini from now on

[Shorty]

Lee what is height of your cowl?

[QWKSNKE]

I think its a 2.5"

[coupe]

Originally Posted by QWKSNKE

Just checked out the ho fibretrend website...

Hmm. maybe they have some cheap ones?
The ones I've seen were beautiful...And Lee, they make an SVO Fiberglass hood that is modeled exactly like the stocker, offset scoop, holds the rubber seal, looks nearly identical. Sweet piece.
Saw one once at a shop in Odenville.

[NightHawk756]

Originally Posted by QWKSNKE

Just checked out the ho fibretrend website (since I had never heard of them) Such a shame that like the other companies, they forgot to finish underneath the hood.

Opening the hood and not seeing a smooth finish =

This is purely my opinion though. I have never used this brand's products so I will not comment on quality, fit, etc. The underside finish is what will keep me going back to Cervini from now on

Well, I don't think they "forgot" to finish the underside. Most companies don't because of the weight savings. Now don't get me wrong, I like the smooth underhood of Cervini's, but not so much that I have to have it. Just differing opinions I guess.

[94five0]

yea, i like the fibertrends retains the factory hood lock, not having to worry about installing hood pins/cables is nice.

[Italian LX]

Originally Posted by 94five0

yea, i like the fibertrends retains the factory hood lock, not having to worry about installing hood pins/cables is nice.

I wasn't aware that any aftermarket hinged hoods required using hood pins.

I know the Cervini uses the stock latch, and I would assume that most of the other would also.

[1sicklx]

I don't know the specifics of any one aftermarket company, but I know some "recommend" using hood pins on there hinged hoods even though they come with a latch wonder if some have had problems with hoods flying up.

[NightHawk756]

Originally Posted by The Sickness

I don't know the specifics of any one aftermarket company, but I know some "recommend" using hood pins on there hinged hoods even though they come with a latch wonder if some have had problems with hoods flying up.

Well, I've heard of some problems in the past with Cervini's hoods flying up due to a bad stock hood latch design. That's why Fibertrends actually puts an actual metal plate in the fiberglass for the latching area. But, Cervini's may have addressed that problem. I don't know.

But yeah, I have seen other companies "recommend" hood pins even on their bolt on hoods. Probably for the same reasons Cervini's was having, a weak latching area.

[QWKSNKE]

Originally Posted by flashbang756

Well, I've heard of some problems in the past with Cervini's hoods flying up due to a bad stock hood latch design. That's why Fibertrends actually puts an actual metal plate in the fiberglass for the latching area. But, Cervini's may have addressed that problem. I don't know.

But yeah, I have seen other companies "recommend" hood pins even on their bolt on hoods. Probably for the same reasons Cervini's was having, a weak latching area.

I had to use hood pins on other aftermarket hoods but not my Cervini. Reason I had to use them was because of hood shake when going over 50 mph. This is my biggest issue with the non finished or single layer hoods. They are significantly weaker and have no support to them.