fiberglass hoods? where

jimstaz · 12-21-2011, 09:56 PM

I found a few style fiberglass hoods for the 8... they look too much like the stock.. i do not want carbonfiber and thats all i find. is there any websites out i may have missed for me to find a fiberglass hood that might catch my eye? thank you for the help.

Sephitrask · 12-22-2011, 05:34 AM

Why do you want a fiber glass hood over carbon fiber? The stock hood weights less than carbon fiber, fyi. Is there a style you are going for? I would just get the CF one....

WE3RX7 · 12-22-2011, 10:16 AM

Best hood in fg in my opinion is the autoexe. You can see it at corksport.com. Cf hoods are cheaper though and you can always paint them. The oem hood is the lightest thus far... But does not provide good heat relief. Be careful of vented hoods that don't have proper drains for rain as it can direct water onto your steering rack controller and cause shorts...

jimstaz · 12-22-2011, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by WE3RX7

Best hood in fg in my opinion is the autoexe. You can see it at corksport.com. Cf hoods are cheaper though and you can always paint them. The oem hood is the lightest thus far... But does not provide good heat relief. Be careful of vented hoods that don't have proper drains for rain as it can direct water onto your steering rack controller and cause shorts...

i did not know this about vented hoods.. is there certain style hoods that are non for that or to stay clear of.. i do drive in weather alot.

WE3RX7 · 12-22-2011, 08:44 PM

Its a case by case basis unfortunately, just make sure it has a rain guard... if you do find that its draining incorrectly, you can use some tubing or hose to reroute the water if needed...

Sephitrask · 12-23-2011, 07:28 AM

The plugs for the rack are sitting on top of the rack, right behind/below the air box. IMO you should be fine as long as those are not drained on, it has been proven that they don't mix well with water. You could make some kind of cover for it, then it wouldn't influence your hood selection. I wouldn't worry to much about water in the bay, it is pretty exposed anyway, and many cars have vents without guards. For example, the Evo's rain guard didn't stop the water from falling into the exhaust manifold and turbo, it only blocks view into the engine compartment. (excluding the Evo x, I don't know about that)

WE3RX7 · 12-23-2011, 05:05 PM

We have a hood on one of our RX8s that caused the steering rack to fail, so thats why I'm mentioning it. Its not a huge issue, but just running around all day in the rain with an open hood CAN cause issues so I think its best to protect against it.

jimstaz · 12-25-2011, 04:07 PM

i have been looking at some carbonfiber hoods and they actually look good on some of the black RX8s.. thank you for your time guys and ill be careful on the type of hood.

12-21-2011, 09:56 PM	#1
jimstaz Rotary Fan in Training Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: clarksville, tn Posts: 87 Rep Power: 14	fiberglass hoods? where I found a few style fiberglass hoods for the 8... they look too much like the stock.. i do not want carbonfiber and thats all i find. is there any websites out i may have missed for me to find a fiberglass hood that might catch my eye? thank you for the help.

12-22-2011, 05:34 AM	#2
Sephitrask BOILED PEANUTS!!! Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Jacksonville, Fl Posts: 257 Rep Power: 15	Why do you want a fiber glass hood over carbon fiber? The stock hood weights less than carbon fiber, fyi. Is there a style you are going for? I would just get the CF one.... __________________ www.rotarycarclub.com *"The way a Rotary engine makes power is ferocious, much like having a chainsaw under your right foot."*

12-23-2011, 07:28 AM	#6
Sephitrask BOILED PEANUTS!!! Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Jacksonville, Fl Posts: 257 Rep Power: 15	The plugs for the rack are sitting on top of the rack, right behind/below the air box. IMO you should be fine as long as those are not drained on, it has been proven that they don't mix well with water. You could make some kind of cover for it, then it wouldn't influence your hood selection. I wouldn't worry to much about water in the bay, it is pretty exposed anyway, and many cars have vents without guards. For example, the Evo's rain guard didn't stop the water from falling into the exhaust manifold and turbo, it only blocks view into the engine compartment. (excluding the Evo x, I don't know about that) __________________ www.rotarycarclub.com *"The way a Rotary engine makes power is ferocious, much like having a chainsaw under your right foot."*

12-22-2011, 10:16 AM	#3
WE3RX7 RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: VA Posts: 1,812 Rep Power: 19	Best hood in fg in my opinion is the autoexe. You can see it at corksport.com. Cf hoods are cheaper though and you can always paint them. The oem hood is the lightest thus far... But does not provide good heat relief. Be careful of vented hoods that don't have proper drains for rain as it can direct water onto your steering rack controller and cause shorts...

12-22-2011, 08:44 PM	#5
WE3RX7 RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: VA Posts: 1,812 Rep Power: 19	Its a case by case basis unfortunately, just make sure it has a rain guard... if you do find that its draining incorrectly, you can use some tubing or hose to reroute the water if needed...

12-23-2011, 05:05 PM	#7
WE3RX7 RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: VA Posts: 1,812 Rep Power: 19	We have a hood on one of our RX8s that caused the steering rack to fail, so thats why I'm mentioning it. Its not a huge issue, but just running around all day in the rain with an open hood CAN cause issues so I think its best to protect against it.

12-25-2011, 04:07 PM	#8
jimstaz Rotary Fan in Training Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: clarksville, tn Posts: 87 Rep Power: 14	i have been looking at some carbonfiber hoods and they actually look good on some of the black RX8s.. thank you for your time guys and ill be careful on the type of hood.