Feeler for possible group buy on CF Hood For the Vibe

rcasciola · Post by **rcasciola** » Sun Jan 30, 2005 3:30 am

well then count me in....what is the next step peeps..lol..i love that hood!!!

ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Sun Jan 30, 2005 4:01 am

Anyone who even remotely CONSIDERS doing business with krera after what they did to hope is pretty stupid...

pissedoffgokart · Post by **pissedoffgokart** » Sun Jan 30, 2005 9:18 am

How will it mount? Is the M style confirmed?

tecton · Post by **tecton** » Sun Jan 30, 2005 9:43 am

im not a fan of the m style...seems useless imo..just takes up more engine spacewhat about a oneside scoop for a short ram or dual sided for symmetrysomething thats not everyday and average

Pyro-Andrew · Post by **Pyro-Andrew** » Sun Jan 30, 2005 12:10 pm

hey, im interested in buying one! mines gotta have 2hood scoops on it..... haha

Merzbow · Post by **Merzbow** » Sun Jan 30, 2005 12:55 pm

Ok, you've got my interest now.

rcasciola · Post by **rcasciola** » Sun Jan 30, 2005 2:03 pm

interest in the 2 scoops or the cal induction..or m style as its being called here...cause i personally am in love with the cal induaction aka "M-Style"

Smokin' Rubber · Post by **Smokin' Rubber** » Sun Jan 30, 2005 2:12 pm

Quote, originally posted by rcasciola Â»the cal induction..or m style as its being called here...do you mean CAI (cold air intake) or something else?cause I don't think the M style will help much with CAI

Psychobroker · Post by **Psychobroker** » Mon Jan 31, 2005 1:20 am

Quote, originally posted by SmokinÃ¢Â€Â™ Rubber Â»do you mean CAI (cold air intake) or something else?cause I don't think the M style will help much with CAINo hood, for that matter, would help with a CAI. A short-ram, maybe, but not this hood.On this note, I hate to inform everyone in this thread, but due to other priorities on the horizon I will have to withdraw from this group buy. Once the bodykit is painted and installed, the last mod I think I'll be doing will be a mid-gate spoiler, which I've yet to purchase. I committed to that long before this GB feeler went out, and I simply have other things in life to handle before I can drop $500 on a cosmetic feature (ahem...taxes, for one!)...regardless of how much I like/want it. I am very sorry PS: I forgot to mention that I MUST prepare for clutch failure within the next 6 months, now that I've hit 30k miles on my GT...sure, I HOPE it doesn't fail, but I don't want to be stuck with another OEM clutch. I am searching for an A/M clutch, and if/when my OE clutch goes out, I'll spend the extra cash to have it installed.

damronjr · Post by **damronjr** » Mon Jan 31, 2005 4:37 am

Thta's okay, I don't think this is getting anywhere anyways. It's hard to find a hood that EVERYONE wants and can buy on a whim like this. I guess if I had my priorities straight I would be paying bills instead of looking to buy hoods and buying other misc parts (i.e. spoilers, head units, amplifiers, new trucks, etc..) m Oh well, maybe someone will come out with one someday. We might be stuck with RKSport or an OEM CF from VIS!

theangrydwarf1 · Post by **theangrydwarf1** » Mon Jan 31, 2005 5:41 am

I am interested. The m-style is cool or I like the ones on the lancer evo's that I have seen. Just my input.

damronjr · Post by **damronjr** » Mon Jan 31, 2005 5:49 am

Quote, originally posted by theangrydwarf1 Â»I am interested. The m-style is cool or I like the ones on the lancer evo's that I have seen. Just my input.We need at least 10 people to go through with it, otherwise they won't build it. Guess it goes to show them that there really is no reason for them to build anything for the Vibe if they can't even get 10 people to buy a hood when there is practically nothing else available! Most of those who WERE interested were going for the M-style, but almost anything would be fine right now! Let's get some ideas and get something down. We had a few for the M-style, so if we can get a few more, between us and MO, maybe we can get this going! If you have ideas throw them out there.

theangrydwarf1 · Post by **theangrydwarf1** » Mon Jan 31, 2005 6:05 am

I was trying to find a pic of one of the evo's I saw. It was in the January issue of Modified mag, i think. I agree, if we can't get 10 people here to sign up for one, then it is easy to see why the major manufacturers wont make them. I put in a few suggestions to different companies, like carbon by design and so far bubkis, even mention this site.

damronjr · Post by **damronjr** » Mon Jan 31, 2005 8:56 am

Last ditch efforthttp://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/209320/4

havock · Post by **havock** » Mon Jan 31, 2005 9:32 am

here is a pic of a blue cf hood for those wondering what it looks like.. and let me clearify myself by saying this is not the hood for the VIBE this is just a general picture to show you the colorand here is the underside of another hood so you can see how it has the oem style latch system.

damronjr · Post by **damronjr** » Mon Jan 31, 2005 9:40 am

Thanks! I've been trying, but seem to be working backwards! Looks awesome! Do you have one of the silver CF?

rcasciola · Post by **rcasciola** » Mon Jan 31, 2005 11:21 am

no its called CAL like california...induction

Merzbow · Post by **Merzbow** » Mon Jan 31, 2005 11:57 am

well i dunno what the clr is some im thnkin the m style is callin my name.

Smokin' Rubber · Post by **Smokin' Rubber** » Mon Jan 31, 2005 12:26 pm

Quote, originally posted by rcasciola Â»no its called CAL like california...inductionAh ok, gotchaI would still love to get that hood. Altho on the matrix the front of the hood still looks a bit odd where it comes up

Psychobroker · Post by **Psychobroker** » Mon Jan 31, 2005 4:06 pm

Quote, originally posted by havock Â»here is a pic of a blue cf hood for those wondering what it looks like.. and let me clearify myself by saying this is not the hood for the VIBE this is just a general picture to show you the colorand here is the underside of another hood so you can see how it has the oem style latch system.(removed) that hood is beautiful! ARGH!! I just can't do it right now

theangrydwarf1 · Post by **theangrydwarf1** » Mon Jan 31, 2005 9:36 pm

That is the kind of hood I'm looking for. I love it. I even like the color.

damronjr · Post by **damronjr** » Mon Jan 31, 2005 10:13 pm

Ok, so we have:mercasciolamerzbow - ?smokin' rubberpissedoffgokarttheangrydwarf1 - ?That's 6 possibilities. Any others?

theangrydwarf1 · Post by **theangrydwarf1** » Mon Jan 31, 2005 11:26 pm

Come on guys and gals, this is the only way we can get custom parts. I would love to see a big group buy for this. Until the industry sees a demand, this is likely our only shot at getting some cool stuff.

rcasciola · Post by **rcasciola** » Tue Feb 01, 2005 12:41 am

seriouly...hah...how many members do we have here?!? just whip out the plastic and type in some numbers...hahah i wish it were that eaasy too! but i will go for the "M-Style" either or...im gettting it..i think

theangrydwarf1 · Post by **theangrydwarf1** » Tue Feb 01, 2005 1:18 am

I know it's not easy to come up with the cash, I totally understand that. I just hate to see an opportunity passed up.

Merzbow · Post by **Merzbow** » Tue Feb 01, 2005 2:48 am

Yeah I hate seeing one go out the window as well. I make $5.75 an hour and only work like 16 hours a week so it is exceptionaly hard for me PLUS I have to lie to my mother about the cost. She gets so pissed when I spend my money on the car. I'll tell her it only costs about $200 I'll try real hard to save and get a second job.

damronjr · Post by **damronjr** » Tue Feb 01, 2005 3:04 am

Quote, originally posted by havock Â»here is a pic of a blue cf hood for those wondering what it looks like.. and let me clearify myself by saying this is not the hood for the VIBE this is just a general picture to show you the colorWell, Havock, where do we sit between here and the other forums with #'s? Do we have a chance at this?

havock · Post by **havock** » Tue Feb 01, 2005 3:20 am

well if we can get 2 more in here for a total of 8 i think we can get this working for you.. ill try to find a pic of the silver kevlar to show you as well.. i knew the blue was going to be a big hit.. lol... so lets get 2 more and then i will start the official gb and get this rolling

havock · Post by **havock** » Tue Feb 01, 2005 3:22 am

Psychobroker.... This is the Blue Kevlar hood calling you.. Buy me... Buy me.... BUY ME!!!!!!!!!! if you dont buy me you will never ever ever ever ever ever ever see me again... LOL

damronjr · Post by **damronjr** » Tue Feb 01, 2005 3:31 am

Quote, originally posted by havock Â»well if we can get 2 more in here for a total of 8 i think we can get this working for you.. ill try to find a pic of the silver kevlar to show you as well.. i knew the blue was going to be a big hit.. lol... so lets get 2 more and then i will start the official gb and get this rollingYOU SEE THAT!!! 2 MORE PEOPLE, PEOPLE!!!! THERE HAS TO BE 2 PEOPLE WHO WILL DO THIS!!!!

Smokin' Rubber · Post by **Smokin' Rubber** » Tue Feb 01, 2005 3:37 am

Quote, originally posted by Merzbow Â»Yeah I hate seeing one go out the window as well. I make $5.75 an hour and only work like 16 hours a week so it is exceptionaly hard for me PLUS I have to lie to my mother about the cost. She gets so pissed when I spend my money on the car. I'll tell her it only costs about $200 I'll try real hard to save and get a second job.HAHAHAHAHAH (removed)! Thats sounds exactly like my mom (and dad from time to time)

Merzbow · Post by **Merzbow** » Tue Feb 01, 2005 5:05 am

Better get three more just incase I can't get one.My dad likes to help me install all the d*mn parts I buy, it's jsut my mom that's the idiot....which brings me to my favorite quote of all time: "Some will say your ride's a foolish waste of money. Of course you wont be able to hear them over the scream of the supercharger and high performance exhaust".

drunkenmaxx · Post by **drunkenmaxx** » Tue Feb 01, 2005 5:25 am

god i wish i had the money, that blue hood would look freaking sweet on my neptune!

BlueCrush · Post by **BlueCrush** » Tue Feb 01, 2005 5:28 am

I am thinking about it. I am just concerned about the water from rain and snow running off into the engine compartment onto the fan and the fan spraying the water everywhere. I kind of like a clean engine bay. So right now I am a maybe.P.S. - Is there a benefit performance wise of the M-style hood over the ram-air style hood?

damronjr · Post by **damronjr** » Tue Feb 01, 2005 5:54 am

Quote, originally posted by BlueCrush Â»P.S. - Is there a benefit performance wise of the M-style hood over the ram-air style hood?Over, no. If you have a short ram intake with a FUNCTIONAL ram air hood, then that would be much more productive than a vent-style m hood. The M-style hood acts as more of a vent to pull hot air from the engine bay out, which, I suppose, would in turn, probably cause more colder outside air to be sucked in and cool the engine bay temp some. The carbon fiber is lighter which is better too.

havock · Post by **havock** » Tue Feb 01, 2005 6:39 am

wow Damronjr you said it.. plus with the engine venting all that nasty nasty heat it helps cooler.. the ram air style hood will force air to the short ram but the enginebay is still hot thus heating up the pipe for the short ram so possible gains and then again possible not.. it really depends on how you have your intake setup and how fast you drive your car.. etc.. anyways.... its a CF hood which is lighter and also displaces heat better.. ***(working on getting us and engine cover too)****

BlueCrush · Post by **BlueCrush** » Tue Feb 01, 2005 7:56 am

An engine cover would rock!

Psychobroker · Post by **Psychobroker** » Tue Feb 01, 2005 8:06 am

Quote, originally posted by havock Â»Psychobroker.... This is the Blue Kevlar hood calling you.. Buy me... Buy me.... BUY ME!!!!!!!!!! if you dont buy me you will never ever ever ever ever ever ever see me again... LOLARGH...I know!!!Ok...I'm waffling...a LITTLE...let me ask you this then. As soon as 2 more peeps were to sign on, when would the $50 be due, and then WHEN would the balance + s&h be due? I.e. what's the timeframe we are looking at here? production to out-the-door...timeframe is a BIG deal for me...I have already paid the IRS $5,000 in "estimated taxes" over the last two months, and because I'm not a property owner, I may be in for MORE...so yeah, I've got some issues to deal with On a side note...Jason, any luck on bodyshop deals for our kits? Any money saved there could go towards a hood (ugh)...let me know bruddah

damronjr · Post by **damronjr** » Tue Feb 01, 2005 8:17 am

Quote, originally posted by Psychobroker Â»On a side note...Jason, any luck on bodyshop deals for our kits? Any money saved there could go towards a hood (ugh)...let me know bruddah Gotta guy who says he will do it cheaper than anyone else, but needs to see the size of the parts, what kind of prep is going to need to be done, etc... He is out in Escondido which is a little closer to you. usually paints motorcycles, and he works with my boss who works on motorcycles as a second job. We just have to get the paint. Come one, you know you want to do it!!!

Psychobroker · Post by **Psychobroker** » Tue Feb 01, 2005 8:36 am

Quote, originally posted by damronjr Â»Gotta guy who says he will do it cheaper than anyone else, but needs to see the size of the parts, what kind of prep is going to need to be done, etc... He is out in Escondido which is a little closer to you. usually paints motorcycles, and he works with my boss who works on motorcycles as a second job. We just have to get the paint. Come one, you know you want to do it!!! ARGH!! I know I WANT to...waiting for Havok's reply now. How much do you THINK that guy in Escondito would charge? The paint couldn't be that much, could it? Bodywork charges are mainly labor than "parts".

havock · Post by **havock** » Tue Feb 01, 2005 8:38 am

ok when we have 2 more people i will start the official group buy which i figure will last 2 weeks to give everyone a chance to put the $50 down.. so if i get it started by friday your looking 2 weeks til the $50 is due.. then after that your looking at about a month before the rest of the money is due.. so about the 3rd week in march and then the parts will start shipping out.. it will be on a first pay first ship basis.. so you have almost 2 months to get the cash..

damronjr · Post by **damronjr** » Tue Feb 01, 2005 9:15 am

Quote, originally posted by havock Â»ok when we have 2 more people i will start the official group buy which i figure will last 2 weeks to give everyone a chance to put the $50 down.. so if i get it started by friday your looking 2 weeks til the $50 is due.. then after that your looking at about a month before the rest of the money is due.. so about the 3rd week in march and then the parts will start shipping out.. it will be on a first pay first ship basis.. so you have almost 2 months to get the cash.. Thanks for the info!! 2 MORE PEOPLE!!!!

havock · Post by **havock** » Tue Feb 01, 2005 9:29 am

Yes after we show them the interest in this gb i can get many more parts made.. such as the engine cover.. drooooooooooool...

damronjr · Post by **damronjr** » Tue Feb 01, 2005 9:58 am

Quote, originally posted by havock Â»Yes after we show them the interest in this gb i can get many more parts made.. such as the engine cover.. drooooooooooool... Cool! I thought there was already a cf engine cover for the Matrix/Vibe?

Smokin' Rubber · Post by **Smokin' Rubber** » Tue Feb 01, 2005 10:09 am

There is for the 2zz you just need to look for it I'll post the link after I find it... nm found it. It's not a whole cover, looks like its just for the intake side of the engine not the sparkplugshttp://store.yahoo.com/iptmoto....html

pissedoffgokart · Post by **pissedoffgokart** » Tue Feb 01, 2005 11:08 am

So I guess that answers my question about the OEM mounts!!! I'm happy as long as it isn't those silly pins!!!Color wise, you say there is regular CF, blue and silver. Is there anything for us Shadow (pewter/dark grey) folks?

Smokin' Rubber · Post by **Smokin' Rubber** » Tue Feb 01, 2005 11:11 am

I dunno, I don't think CF natural color would look to bad on a shadow colored vibe. (i have one too)

rcasciola · Post by **rcasciola** » Tue Feb 01, 2005 11:20 am

good think i have a frosty..lol...this will be great

kingvibe · Post by **kingvibe** » Wed Feb 02, 2005 1:24 am

Does that include the blue carbon fiber hood with the vents ? Whats the exact price on that if different from the black carbon. I wouldn't mind having the Vibe, Matrix XR, and Celica GT blue carbon fiber engine cover to match the hood. Just an idea. But I think it would be SWEEEEEEEET. Holla back at me.

Merzbow · Post by **Merzbow** » Wed Feb 02, 2005 2:47 am

The parts will be done by the 3rd week in March? Wow that's fast.I'm thinking really hard on this...My heads starting to hurt! I can't exactly hide a hood form my mom! My dad and my friend Mike would probably let me borrow money if I needed to but I just need to think of something to tell my mom!!! Help me think of something! She wont let me get my Tein S-Techs until she talks to her "car friends" to see what they think and if they tell her it's ok, than she will let me. If only I could get a hold of them somehow Now do you think I should get natural carbon fiber or the silver? What's the silver look like?