[procivic]

UPDATE: The VIS Hood is not longer available through us, but we do have the new Seibon one, which is the same OEM style:

Here's the link: http://www.procivic.com/pages-product_car_part_info/category-71_98/product-524/index.html

I also created a $50 off discount code for you guys to use! Just use the code "9thgencivic_seibon_hd" during checkout.

 

[bradensullivan]

Cool stuff. If my car wasn't already charcoal grey I'd definitely consider getting one.

 

[procivic]

Yeah, the CF hood will look best on contrasting colors, like red/blue/white/etc. Although, you do still get a bit of weight savings and I've definitely seen some darker colored cars that look great with a CF hood. Here is a picture that may make you think twice about it...

 

[kleblanc]

Does anyone have an actual weight for the stock hood versus the CF one?

 

[procivic]

We have not weighed them yet...but I'm guessing it will be very similar to the 8th Gen Civic, which was about 8-9 lbs of weight savings.

 

[2012sicoupe]

My hood from VIS will be in next week I'll weight both my stock hood and cf when I do the install and post some pics for anyone who's looking for more info..


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[2012sicoupe]

picked up my hood today i have to say VIS did an awesome job of packing it!!! you could prolly drop it off a building and it wouldnt scratch it.. i dont have pics of the whole package because i couldnt fit it into the back of my CRV with all the packing. it was a box about 6 or 7 feet squared and about 8 inches high packed with foam and in the center the hood was wrapped in 2 layers of foam with vis plastic over that.. it feels really light very easily lifted with one hand.. the hood itself is exelent quality no defect of any kind and looks amazing!! im gonna do the install tomorrow night ill post up alot of pictures and the weights of the 2 hood like i mentioned before!! stay tuned

 

[procivic]

Looking forward to see more pics! And yes, VIS does pack all their shipments extremely well.

 

[9thGenStoro]

Would probably purchase but don't really like the look nor seen it on a black sedan.

 

[AlienPrime]

Would probably purchase but don't really like the look nor seen it on a black sedan.

same man i'm worried its gonna be a $500 wall ornament

 

[Ace-ington]

I would love to see what the install on this is like would definatley help me decide if i want to get one or not

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[2012sicoupe]

Install went very smooth fitment is just like OEM!! It's as simple as loosening the four bolts lifting off the OEM hood you will need 2-3 ppl just 2 to help hold wile you tighten up the bolts.. Then you will need to spend a little time to line it up.. It's very easy I have lots of pics to put up of my install... I'll post all my pics tonight when I get home I had ball and didn't get home till late last night and I had a few beverages after ball so i went right to bed haha but the pics and DIY will be up tonight


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[9thgenSIguy]

Hey PRO Civic, any idea if VIS plans to make CF fenders soon? I kinda want to do fenders and hood.

 

[AlienPrime]

i've seen this exact hood for $599 elsewhere! great deal here!

 

[Ace-ington]

o i didnt realize 2012sicoupe live in Hanover, I live about 1.5 hours from there, how much it cost you for shipping and everything for this hood i am really considering it now. I am looking for some weight saving parts I already lost like 50 lbs in changing my rims to my enkies so another few lbs would be alright

 

[AlienPrime]

o i didnt realize 2012sicoupe live in Hanover, I live about 1.5 hours from there, how much it cost you for shipping and everything for this hood i am really considering it now. I am looking for some weight saving parts I already lost like 50 lbs in changing my rims to my enkies so another few lbs would be alright

obviouslyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

 

[2012sicoupe]

ok so here she is guys

OEM hood came in at 25lbs

and the VIS hood at 14.4lbs so thats a difference of 10.6lbs not a huge difference but it is lighter

here is a link to my DIY i will post lots of pics tomorrow when i can get out and take some good ones.... sorry i feel like ive been saying that forever now but its ether been raining or im at work but i promise there will be good pictures up tomorrow rain or shine!!

http://www.9thgencivic.com/forum/how-tos-diy-section/7718-diy-vis-carbon-fiber-hood-install.html

 

[AlienPrime]

HAHAHA nice way to shave 10lbs ^^

 

[procivic]

^Nice DIY !

Carbon fiber hood looks awesome. :eusa_dance:

Anyone that needs a shipping quote or great price on this hood please PM me for details !

 

[2012sicoupe]

thanks guys heres a coupe pics