Im proud to let you know that the preproduction hood passed all my quality and visual inspections. The surface quality
is gorgeous smoother and more perfect then the stock hood, the weave is layed out diagonaly with no wrinkles in the material the resin is clear and hard...I'm in love...... the first batch will be delivered in less then 2 weeks and right
behind the MCS hood I will deliver the MC hood. I will start pre orders tomorrow so if you want to be first on the block
(unless you live on my block :smile: with a carbon hood call or email me. Price $ 799.00 plus shipping a great price for a
complicated carbon hood.

peter horvath
562- 712-3270 ...........pacific time 9am-6pm

 

Peter, will there be a way to re-attach the padding/insulation on the underside of the stock hood to the CF one? I'm thinking of the air boxes that seal up against it, not to mention some of the other reasons why that material might be there...

Hey, that price is very reasonable! Look forward to some photos soon. Thanks.

 

The cover can be re-attached as the structure of the CF-hood mimics the original sheetmetal.
I will have some images of the pre-production hood asap.

peter
562-712-3270

 

Besides good looks can you give us any idea how much weight difference there might be with a CF bonnet.
Thanks and can't wait for the pictures.

 

YAY!

 

Pictures please

 

Fender flares are integral or attach the stockers?

--
Cheese

 

>>Im proud to let you know that the preproduction hood passed all my quality and visual inspections. The surface quality
>>is gorgeous smoother and more perfect then the stock hood, the weave is layed out diagonaly with no wrinkles in the material the resin is clear and hard...I'm in love...... the first batch will be delivered in less then 2 weeks and right
>>behind the MCS hood I will deliver the MC hood. I will start pre orders tomorrow so if you want to be first on the block
>>(unless you live on my block :smile: with a carbon hood call or email me. Price $ 799.00 plus shipping a great price for a
>>complicated carbon hood.
>>
>>peter horvath
>>562- 712-3270 ...........pacific time 9am-6pm


I'm assuming this is identical to stock surfacing, right?

I was hoping that when someone did do a carbon hood, that they would redesign the scoop so that it had a LARGER intercooler intake that extended over the intercooler to allow ramming larger volume of air through it

 

Hi ...

Stock flairs with original attachment points....and yes CF flares are in the works .
Bigger openinng for the intercooler ...........if more then 20 people PM'd me and said
hey dude we need big ugly opening on top of the hood.....sure we make it


peter
562 712 3270

 

Why???? Its a MINI not a Civic....

 

>>The cover can be re-attached as the structure of the CF-hood mimics the original sheetmetal.
>>I will have some images of the pre-production hood asap.
>>
>>peter
>>562-712-3270

Thanks Peter for the fast response! Sound like a winner. The price is right. Awaiting photos and a weight delta...

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2003 IB MCS

 

I've been driving for weeks with a dent in my hood (high deductible = opt for cheaper CF). How long do I get to wait for the MC version?

 

Does anyone know how much the stock MCS hood weighs?

 

>>I've been driving for weeks with a dent in my hood (high deductible = opt for cheaper CF). How long do I get to wait for the MC version?

Hey, put the MCS one on and use the scoop to get more air to your airbox. Just an idea since you have to replace it anyway.

 

I will have the MC hood within 3 weeks. Weight...I will bring a scale to the shop today let you know later!


peter horvath .......M7

562 712-3270

 

>>
>>Hi ...
>>
>>Stock flairs with original attachment points....and yes CF flares are in the works .
>>Bigger openinng for the intercooler ...........if more then 20 people PM'd me and said
>>hey dude we need big ugly opening on top of the hood.....sure we make it

 

M7,

Pics?

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1/4 Mile Database

 

Peter, any way we can get Pictures my man?

Thanks,

 

I want to retain stock looks and keep the MC identity. To me, its like re-badging an Integra GS as a "type R."

 

We certainly need the weight data, but the price seems reasonable. (It kinda worries me that the weight wasn't already advertised. Isn't that the only reason to develop/purchase one of these? (Ricers excluded.))

How about some more info about what the installation involves? Does it just bolt on using the stock hardware and fasteners? (grill, headlights, washer nozzles, hinges, etc.) With the loss of weight, do the stock struts try to smack you in the teeth when you open the hood?

I'd want to preserve the stock look, and I'm leaning towards a water/air intercooler, so the normal scoop would be more attractive to me.

-Dave

 

I dont know much about carbon fiber parts, but will this hood affect safety in crashes? I know that the front end of the MINI relies on crumple zones, and i wasnt sure if the CF would change any of that.

-Andrew

 

Crumple zones are built into the frames and structures, not the facia.

And from what M7 has said, it seems like this attaches to the stock bonnet framework. And of course... Carbon Fiber does not "Crumple" It would take a serious Smacking to damage it.

My guess, from the techniques used in creating such a piece, would that you will see 10 - 15 lbs of weight shed. The Stock hood really is not that heavy, but when you remove even 5lbs from a surface area as big as the bonnet, it is an improvement.

as far as a larger scoop... I think it would make the already odd looking flared nostril look more odd. my $.02

 

A CF sounds cool! Can't wait to see the pics!

 

I hope it's more than just a 10 pound difference... Instead of spending $800 to save 10 pounds, I rather go to the gym a little bit and lose way more than that The weight data is crucial, there is no reason to buy it if the weight isn't much better, am I off on this?

Are these painted to match diff car colors?

 

The Original Bonnet is about 40lbs I believe....

Shedding as little as 5lbs and up to 15lbs is a great feature for a piece this size... it is next to impossible to make a piece any lighter than that.