Carbon Fiber Hood... Help
06-19-2006, 05:35 PM
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Carbon Fiber Hood... Help
Just got the carbon fiber hood (Thanks to Brian). But i got a quick question. Would you install the shocks underneath this carbon fiber hood? The shocks are the two long pieces on the left and right side that holds the stock hood up without using any stick or hands. I've heard that shocks can crack the carbon fiber hood? Which i find it very hard to believe...
Frank you might know this since you're the Wizard of all Mercedes. Thanks in advance!
Frank you might know this since you're the Wizard of all Mercedes. Thanks in advance!
06-19-2006, 05:50 PM
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Originally Posted by BIGjohnny
Just got the carbon fiber hood (Thanks to Brian). But i got a quick question. Would you install the shocks underneath this carbon fiber hood? The shocks are the two long pieces on the left and right side that holds the stock hood up without using any stick or hands. I've heard that shocks can crack the carbon fiber hood? Which i find it very hard to believe...
Frank you might know this since you're the Wizard of all Mercedes. Thanks in advance!
Frank you might know this since you're the Wizard of all Mercedes. Thanks in advance!
06-19-2006, 06:54 PM
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Originally Posted by drexappeal
Johnny, you only need 1 (at least that's how flip had his). It's strong enough to hold the hood up, while at the same time not so strong that it would break the hood. I'm pretty sure flip only had the driver side on, but can't remember.
Ah i see... Thanks Drex! But if i use two, would that be fine as well?
06-19-2006, 08:02 PM
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Ah i see... Thanks Drex! But if i use two, would that be fine as well?
06-19-2006, 09:11 PM
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you can use the struts for the hood. the vis hood are made strong enough as long as you don't abuse them. On the other hand you don't have to use them if you don't want to.
06-19-2006, 09:24 PM
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Originally Posted by JP@CarLAB
I know this because I actually have one. To be honest? I didn't even use the shocks it was so ridiculously light (you probably know this). BUT, when I did have the shocks, I only needed one because they raised the hood up so fast. Be delicate when removing the shocks - small plastic parts can't take big battles.
Let me know if you need any more help.
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Let me know if you need any more help.
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06-20-2006, 01:06 PM
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Originally Posted by 1sikbenz
Hey bro, if you don't mind me askin', where did you get it & how much? - I've been considering one too. Will you post pics?
06-20-2006, 07:17 PM
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Originally Posted by 1sikbenz
Hey bro, if you don't mind me askin', where did you get it & how much? - I've been considering one too. Will you post pics?
I'll post picture sometime this week. Bought it from Brian who just recently joined mbworld. 300 cash. Had to do some modification at a body shop for $30to get the carbon fiber hood aligned perfectly. VIS hood aren't made to the exact specs.
