Seibon hoods

okay listen up, here is the best i can do ive been on the phone all day, the pricing is as follows,

oem fitment - 625.00 paid with CC or Paypal
er (gtr) - 775.00 paid with CC or Paypal

those prices are shipped, if your willing to send a MO or Check i can offer a slightly lower price. pm me for details.

Why not 3 months ago!? I would have been all over this! :mad

buy a spare ;)

wonder how their e36 fitment is, my friend hates his hood on his 350~

Do you have pictures of fitment?

I know in the honda world they have a really good fitment and good looking weave.

I'm interested in this also. :)

Do you have pictures of fitment?

I know in the honda world they have a really good fitment and good looking weave.

I'm interested in this also. :)

i dont have any in stock right now. but ive had zero problems with seibon in the past with other models.

Interested depending on quality. Requesting pics installed!

update:
http://www.seiboncarbon.com/pdut_detail_pic.asp?ItemID=56 -OEM
http://www.seiboncarbon.com/pdut_detail_pic.asp?ItemID=524 -ER (or gtr I suppose)

Questions - Are these the hoods you're talking about? also I saw that there was a 2DR and 4DR.

weave: (not hotlinked)
Anything close to this?
http://athena.edenpr.org/~jzeng/717200655830PMHD9298BMWE362D-OE203.jpg

500 shipped? I'm be interested

i would be possibly interested but i'd like to see some pics of the fitment first

I want the ER one...

haha ditto. 500 shipped for a gtr-esque hood? id tap that.

yup same hoods

Interested depending on quality. Requesting pics installed!

update:
http://www.seiboncarbon.com/pdut_detail_pic.asp?ItemID=56 -OEM
http://www.seiboncarbon.com/pdut_detail_pic.asp?ItemID=524 -ER (or gtr I suppose)

Questions - Are these the hoods you're talking about? also I saw that there was a 2DR and 4DR.

weave: (not hotlinked)
Anything close to this?
http://athena.edenpr.org/~jzeng/717200655830PMHD9298BMWE362D-OE203.jpg

haha ditto. 500 shipped for a gtr-esque hood? id tap that.

the ER is going to be more, i should have a price tommorow

i would be possibly interested but i'd like to see some pics of the fitment first

seibon is the highest quelity (sp) highest ranked carbon manufacturer, do a search and im sure it will yield postive results. ;)

I would be interested in the ER one

might be interested in the oem one. do they have rolled edges?

Not trying to help you sell anything but to those who are too lazy to do the research...

http://www.injectedperformance.com/ViewProduct.aspx?ID=3195&VID=27

Seibon Carbon Fiber Hoods are Grade A show quality hoods. The hoods provide a proper fitment with smooth UV gel coating protection. Seibon is a carbon fiber manufacturer specializing in hoods, spoilers, trunk lids, side skirts and other carbon fiber accessories. By offering such a wide variety of products, it is not a surprise that Seibon is popular in many different markets including high end German imports and the Japanese tuner market. Their quality carbon fiber and efficient manufacturing techniques provide excellent quality and beautiful styling.


http://www.carbon-fiber-hoods.com/

WHY VIS AND SIEBON HOODS?
We prefer to use VIS and Seibon products for 98% of the carbon products that we sell at Body-kitz. These two companies are at the forefront of carbon fiber technology, using high modulus carbon weaves that are both lightweight and strong. Our carbon fiber hoods feature the highest rated grade A carbon fiber with solid underbody skeletons/reinforcements to help stabilize the hoods under high speeds. All hoods/carbon products utilize a glossy clear coat to keep shiny and glossy, as well as to protect from discoloration of UV lighting over extended time. VIS and Seibon hoods also feature a metal OEM latch hook. Other high end manufactures we use include Carbon Creations, AIT Racing and TCS Sportline.


http://www.sportcompactonly.com/Seibon/Spoilers/Body-Styling/Exterior/part_c-140_b-90_pl-3540_p-5539_pr-7.htm

Seibon has decided to take the carbon fiber market by storm by ONLY offering carbon fiber body components. Everyone loves the look of spoilers, but they also help with drag in those cruciale race situations. Seibon spoilers are made of pure carbon fiber to be lightweight and durable.

http://www.raceinspired.com/showproduct.aspx?productid=1576&affiliateid=10061

Seibon has established itself as the name for quality when it comes to aftermarket carbon fiber hood, spoiler, and lip. Seibon carbon fiber front lips come in different styles: CW, MG, RT, SP, TA, TJ, and TR. Each front lip style is designed to give a different aftermarket look for your race-inspired car.

They've been around then...

Im def interested now.

does the ER hood come with covers?

Count me in for sure. Does anyone know if these have the same underhood clearance as an OEM hood?

iam in on the er depends on price. is this hood double sided Carbon Fiber hood like VIS? can you get VIS?

double sided?
fiberglass core?
rounded edges?
quality of weave?
quality of clear coat?

if u got one for 4 door and its that gtr version. im down.

if u got one for 4 door and its that gtr version. im down.

+1

Id like to make sure, but im assuming since you didnt post a model that this is for an e36 3 series, just like 94.7 % of all the aftermarket parts that are out their. If you have one available for an e34 (m5), then I would be interested.

I might be down for one

OP come back.. :(

interested

he's probably just figuring out the pricing....I think seibon is near my house....hmmmm tempting!!!

Id like to make sure, but im assuming since you didnt post a model that this is for an e36 3 series, just like 94.7 % of all the aftermarket parts that are out their. If you have one available for an e34 (m5), then I would be interested.

+1 for Z3 cars

I know they make one (or used to).

hey still trying to figure out pricing this shipping is killing me, because fedex and ups are telling me they wont ship them.... checking a few other sources though

Posting for future reference.

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hey still trying to figure out pricing this shipping is killing me, because fedex and ups are telling me they wont ship them.... checking a few other sources though


my buddy used to work there...i dont think its too far away...lemme know if u need any help getting this together even if i cant afford one :(

Hows usps? fedex won't ship? wierd...

okay listen up, here is the best i can do ive been on the phone all day, the pricing is as follows,

oem fitment - 625.00 paid with CC or Paypal
er (gtr) - 775.00 paid with CC or Paypal

those prices are shipped, if your willing to send a MO or Check i can offer a slightly lower price. pm me for details.

first post has been edited so add yourself if you want in

hmmm...

I want one. When is the buy going down.

I want one. When is the buy going down.

its going down asap, you want oem or er 2 or 4 door

haha ditto. 500 shipped for a gtr-esque hood? id tap that.

Yeah, if $500 for that hood happened, I'd be all over that too. For Sedan though...

Can we see pics of the hoods on the e36 for fitment issues, also are there nozzle holes, or the ability to run the oem shocks. Thanks

I've been waiting all week and 625.00 is the final offer.

I've been waiting all week and 625.00 is the final offer.

i think that is a far price. considering the shipping is around 130-160

Can we see pics of the hoods on the e36 for fitment issues, also are there nozzle holes, or the ability to run the oem shocks. Thanks

+1....what I'm looking for is not so much pics because pics won't do it complete justice but the other info on nozzles, can we use OEM mount points, OEM shocks?

Is there anything to cover the vents or is the mesh thin enough to prevent a lot of rain water from getting in.

you are able to use stock dampers, latchs, and washers.

If you've still got them in a week I'll most likely get one.

How do you mount the roundel on the hood?

How do you mount the roundel on the hood?

iirc its a clip in

I don't think that you can use the stock hood struts. There is too much pressure. I saw a mod for the strut. It involved drilling a hole in the strut and relieving the pressure. You then buy a a hood strut clip that holds the strut open. I'll look and see if I can find out anymore specifics.

I don't think that you can use the stock hood struts. There is too much pressure. I saw a mod for the strut. It involved drilling a hole in the strut and relieving the pressure. You then buy a a hood strut clip that holds the strut open. I'll look and see if I can find out anymore specifics.

yeah i called seibon and they had said that the stock dampers work but you need to be gentle closing the hood because of the pressure

Does the GTR style come with covers. we need mor epics please... Bimmerfest is in 2 weeks ?!

seibon is the highest quelity (sp) highest ranked carbon manufacturer, do a search and im sure it will yield postive results. ;)

Highest quality is streching the truth a bit much. I used to have one and it faded just a fyi.

Highest quality is streching the truth a bit much. I used to have one and it faded just a fyi.

short of mashaw i havent found anything as good. im not forcing anyone to buy seibon, i just said its a high grade hood and any search will tell you the same.

So any results on pics of GTR style with covers?

So any results on pics of GTR style with covers?

ill call seibon on monday and see what "covers" come with the hood

Thanks!

What's a good way to protect these hoods from fading, warping, etc? I've also read the heat from the motor does some damage also.

Extra layers of clear? Extra heat shield?

So any results on pics of GTR style with covers?

siebon said in comes with a semi-fine mesh, but they dont have any covers

What's a good way to protect these hoods from fading, warping, etc? I've also read the heat from the motor does some damage also.

Extra layers of clear? Extra heat shield?

clear coat should help alot, and most car paint places should do that for very cheap.

Can we get pics of the hood installed

How long will these prices stay...I'm very interested, but have other projects with priority. Do these hoods require hood pins?

How long will these prices stay...I'm very interested, but have other projects with priority. Do these hoods require hood pins?

i was told you stock latches bolt right up, pm me when you are to order the hood, im sure we can work something out ;)

I'm bumping this up for a quick summary to see if I'm correct:

1) mounts to stock latches
2) has holes for nozzles already or needs to be done by body shop?
3) recommends not to use shocks (although you can, just close very slowly?)
4) fits like stock (does not require hood pins, even at high speeds/ won't shake...confirmed?)

Its funny, I had the worst nightmare last night about getting one to go along with my whole 6 speed situation...wasn't too happy when i woke up.

I dont see any clarification to this: but can you get the GTR hood for a 4 door?

I dont see any clarification to this: but can you get the GTR hood for a 4 door?

+1 and what happens when it rains? :(

I know these come with stock latch points, but is this secure? I've seen some videos of people's cf hoods flying off the car on the freeway. But they may have a lesser quality hood. I just want to make sure.

How do these hoods compare to VIS?

Do these Seibon hoods have a fiberglass skeleton structure like I heard the VIS' has?

Thanks.
joey