View Full Version : Crack in my carbon fiber hood
Julie
06-29-2005, 02:34 PM
I have a spider crack in my CF hood... I know it's from the pressure I have to put on it to get it to latch. So what are my options other than buying a new hood? I've had it on my car for about 10 months now. Thanks in advance!
MaverickFlyer
06-29-2005, 02:36 PM
Re clear it, or Paint it!
vodfan
06-29-2005, 05:13 PM
Not on topic, but shouldn't take much force to latch it. Should probably rework the latch a bit so it closes nicer.
Funkboy316
06-29-2005, 05:14 PM
and get some hood pins instead of using the latch. there is no added pressure on the hood from pushing it closed
MaverickFlyer
06-29-2005, 06:34 PM
Originally posted by: Funkboy316
and get some hood pins instead of using the latch. there is no added pressure on the hood from pushing it closed
Good Point! :thumbsup:
Julie
06-30-2005, 03:28 AM
I've got hood pins too... so tomorrow, i'm going to remove the latch completely... and just use the hood pins. I really got a good chance to look at the hood today and its cracked all the way through. So i'm going to assume at this point, my only option is to buy a new hood. So with removing the latch, I won't have to put pressure on that spot so it'll give me more time to spare before I HAVE to buy the new hood..
What's the possibility of the hood cracking completely in half? I've heard stories of it happening, but how likely is it?
MaverickFlyer
06-30-2005, 01:41 PM
It can happen, usually a high speeds! Not good, it can cause a lot of damage to your car, someone elses car, maybe even kill someone! I would get it fixed sooner rather than later.