Aluminum vs. Steel hood
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Aluminum vs. Steel hood
I'm shopping for a new hood and I have an option of buying an aluminum hood for extra $100. Would you guys go aluminum hood to lose some weight or stick with steel for durability?
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get a c63 look hood, only $700 LOL anyways idk but I would put carbon fiber as I’m in the market for one but I don’t want hood pins
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Funny you mentioned that because I was actually comparing two C63 style hoods that were aluminum and steel. I definitely like the look of the C63 style hood, but I can't decide on material...
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The oem composite hood on my ZO6 weighed 26 pounds. I replaced it with a carbon fiber hood weighting 13 pounds.
If weight is an issue, carbon fiber is the answer.
If weight is an issue, carbon fiber is the answer.
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There's a weight advantage for aluminum, but also think about something else.. If you live in a climate that sees snow and/or salt, you'll likely also see eventual paint chips on the front edge of the hood. If it's still, those can rust. I'd definitely pay the extra 100 just keeping that in mind
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honestly who cares about weight if your getting one that’s nice. Well I kind care but try seeing which one won’t ding easily. Pain in the *** to see dings happen!
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I just contacted the seller and they told me the STEEL weighs 151 lbs and the ALUMINUM weighs 30 lbs, which is a huge difference! I think I'll pull the trigger on this aluminum. I live in DC/VA area and we don't see much snow and I drive my wife's Audi in the snow anyway.
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I just contacted the seller and they told me the STEEL weighs 151 lbs and the ALUMINUM weighs 30 lbs, which is a huge difference! I think I'll pull the trigger on this aluminum. I live in DC/VA area and we don't see much snow and I drive my wife's Audi in the snow anyway.
