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goin440 · Jul 8th, 2003, 10:22 PM

I've seen the thread by SMG.

I have aquired some minor hood damage (via rock thrown from offroading redneck's tire). Rather than turn the damage over to insurance, I'm considering possibly replacing with carbon fiber instead. My premiums wouldn't increase and I save the deductible--basically, the fiber's got a good vote going for it.

Any ideas of where I should look in the US--even outside the states?
BTW, for Cooper---not S.

KJ_daGreenMini · Jul 9th, 2003, 10:51 AM

i've been loooking into this out of curiousity but havent got anywhere... i too would be interested in some info.

MiniMan7 · Jul 9th, 2003, 03:06 PM

I think a user on Mini2 has put a carbon fibre hood on his MCS. His username is SMG, try PM'ing him.

Adam

ruf · Jul 9th, 2003, 04:46 PM

I tried earlier. No reply. Has he been on lately?

ram_one · Jul 10th, 2003, 04:36 AM

I believe he is in Hong Kong.

Quote:

Originally posted by ruf
I tried earlier. No reply. Has he been on lately?

Agro · Jul 15th, 2003, 12:34 AM

There's someone over on MINICooperOnline.com who had made and installed a CF bonnet. Look in the Interior & Exterior Mods forum.

Paul · Jul 15th, 2003, 12:51 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by goin440
Any ideas of where I should look in the US--even outside the states?
BTW, for Cooper---not S.

I believe http://www.autofashion.co.uk now produce them, there should be a contact on their site.

ruf · Jul 15th, 2003, 01:08 AM

Sunny Styling in California should be up to the task. That way you don't have to pay overseas shipping on such a bulky item.

Paul · Jul 15th, 2003, 01:09 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by ruf
That way you don't have to pay overseas shipping on such a bulky item.

Which could be a killer!

ruf · Jul 15th, 2003, 01:23 AM

No "could" about it. I regularly ship aerokit pieces from Japan. At consumer rates, I'm estimating that sea freight across the Atlantic would run up to $200 and take about 6-8 weeks if you're lucky. Air freight would take about a week or two depending on customs but would range anywhere from $500-1000 depending on the bulk.

SMG · Jul 15th, 2003, 02:28 AM

the CF hood is not yet ready and i'll post some updated info...(price, weight, pics...etc) shortly.

ruf · Jul 15th, 2003, 02:33 AM

Understood. It is a very complicated piece with the lights in it. Thanks for your help.

goin440 · Jul 15th, 2003, 03:51 PM

Any idea on a US release date SMG?

Ruf, Sunny Styling has a hood, or can fabricate?

Yeah, I understand the complications with MINI's hood too.

ruf · Jul 15th, 2003, 05:07 PM

Sunny Styling can fabricate. Quality work.

Jul 8th, 2003, 10:22 PM	#1
goin440 Numb from Jäger Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Indiana Local Time: 06:15 PM Posts: 557 Offline	Carbon Fiber Hood ? I've seen the thread by SMG. I have aquired some minor hood damage (via rock thrown from offroading redneck's tire). Rather than turn the damage over to insurance, I'm considering possibly replacing with carbon fiber instead. My premiums wouldn't increase and I save the deductible--basically, the fiber's got a good vote going for it. Any ideas of where I should look in the US--even outside the states? BTW, for Cooper---not S. -goin440 IB/IB MC

Jul 9th, 2003, 03:06 PM	#3 (permalink)
MiniMan7 Let's Motor. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hamilton, Ontario Local Time: 08:15 PM Posts: 2,891 Offline	I think a user on Mini2 has put a carbon fibre hood on his MCS. His username is SMG, try PM'ing him. Adam http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/16791/32165.jpg

Jul 9th, 2003, 04:46 PM	#4 (permalink)
ruf MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Houston, TX Local Time: 06:15 PM Posts: 123 Offline	I tried earlier. No reply. Has he been on lately? Reflex Racing Houston, TX

Jul 10th, 2003, 04:36 AM	#5 (permalink)
ram_one MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: new jersey Local Time: 07:15 PM Posts: 132 Offline	I believe he is in Hong Kong. Quote: Originally posted by ruf I tried earlier. No reply. Has he been on lately? '03 MCS - LY/W "Fried Egg"

Jul 15th, 2003, 12:34 AM	#6 (permalink)
Agro MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Las Vegas Local Time: 04:15 PM Posts: 11 Offline	There's someone over on MINICooperOnline.com who had made and installed a CF bonnet. Look in the Interior & Exterior Mods forum. LY/B MCS Alice (Cooper) is almost as much fun as I had hoped. Would my fuel economy improve if I didn't have so much fun?

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Jul 9th, 2003, 10:51 AM	#2 (permalink)
KJ_daGreenMini what happened to that boy Join Date: Feb 2003 Local Time: 12:15 AM Posts: 1,625 Offline	i've been loooking into this out of curiousity but havent got anywhere... i too would be interested in some info.

Jul 15th, 2003, 12:51 AM	#7 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 11:15 PM Posts: 40,356 Online	Re: Carbon Fiber Hood ? Quote: Originally posted by goin440 Any ideas of where I should look in the US--even outside the states? BTW, for Cooper---not S. I believe http://www.autofashion.co.uk now produce them, there should be a contact on their site. Our trials and tribulations living in a "bleeding edge" eco house... Oxley Woods Living

Jul 15th, 2003, 01:08 AM	#8 (permalink)
ruf MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Houston, TX Local Time: 06:15 PM Posts: 123 Offline	Sunny Styling in California should be up to the task. That way you don't have to pay overseas shipping on such a bulky item. Reflex Racing Houston, TX

Jul 15th, 2003, 01:09 AM	#9 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 11:15 PM Posts: 40,356 Online	Quote: Originally posted by ruf That way you don't have to pay overseas shipping on such a bulky item. Which could be a killer! Our trials and tribulations living in a "bleeding edge" eco house... Oxley Woods Living

Jul 15th, 2003, 01:23 AM	#10 (permalink)
ruf MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Houston, TX Local Time: 06:15 PM Posts: 123 Offline	No "could" about it. I regularly ship aerokit pieces from Japan. At consumer rates, I'm estimating that sea freight across the Atlantic would run up to $200 and take about 6-8 weeks if you're lucky. Air freight would take about a week or two depending on customs but would range anywhere from $500-1000 depending on the bulk. Reflex Racing Houston, TX

Jul 15th, 2003, 02:28 AM	#11 (permalink)
SMG MINI2 Senior Join Date: Feb 2003 Local Time: 11:15 PM Posts: 433 Offline	the CF hood is not yet ready and i'll post some updated info...(price, weight, pics...etc) shortly.

Jul 15th, 2003, 02:33 AM	#12 (permalink)
ruf MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Houston, TX Local Time: 06:15 PM Posts: 123 Offline	Understood. It is a very complicated piece with the lights in it. Thanks for your help. Reflex Racing Houston, TX

Jul 15th, 2003, 03:51 PM	#13 (permalink)
goin440 Numb from Jäger Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Indiana Local Time: 06:15 PM Posts: 557 Offline	Any idea on a US release date SMG? Ruf, Sunny Styling has a hood, or can fabricate? Yeah, I understand the complications with MINI's hood too. -goin440 IB/IB MC

Jul 15th, 2003, 05:07 PM	#14 (permalink)
ruf MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Houston, TX Local Time: 06:15 PM Posts: 123 Offline	Sunny Styling can fabricate. Quality work. Reflex Racing Houston, TX

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