Carbon Fiber Hood Question

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kaybeejay
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Carbon Fiber Hood Question

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I think the stock hood is designed to crumple in a front end crash. Do CF hoods also crumple or do they just fly off and decapitate the driver? Anyone ever do any crash testing with a CF hood? Just wondering.
2003 Shadow Vibe GT and 2001 Nissan Xterra 4x4
slbpsi63
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Re: Carbon Fiber Hood Question (kaybeejay)

Post by slbpsi63 »

CArbon Fiber tends to shatter on impact. I don't think it will decapitate you unless you hit a brick wall at 100mph.
Base Vibe, Shadow Monotone, 5sp.
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