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Old Jan 11, 2009 | 09:52 PM
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My 2004 RX-8, new mods, Seibon carbon fiber hood

Hey guys, just installed a SEIBON carbonfiber hood, wondering what you guys are thinking of the overall car. I'm deploying to Iraq in a month and just put her in my parents garage in Texas, so I can't take any new pics for about 6 months, so sorry for the lack of pics of the motor, rear lights, etc.


































Here is my mod list so far :


AEM CAI
GREDDY SP2 EXHAUST
STREETGLOW UNDERBODY NEONS (RED)
SEIBON CARBON FIBER HOOD
DARK SPRAY TINT ON TAIL LIGHTS AND SIDE MARKERS
DIAMOND STEEL FLOOR MATS
GARMIN GPS
CORBEAU RACING HARNESS ON DRIVERS SEAT

Thats pretty much so far. Here are some pics of my work so far





And wish me luck for my 2nd trip to the desert. See you all soon!
-Spc Joshua LeBlanc
ICORPS, FORT LEWIS, WA
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Old Jan 11, 2009 | 09:56 PM
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Sweet, are the floor map slippery? Also, what color are the wheels?
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Old Jan 11, 2009 | 09:58 PM
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the hood actually looks really nice!

Let god be with you in Iraq and hope for the best wishes!
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Old Jan 11, 2009 | 09:59 PM
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At times, yes. I've become use to them, though. I ordered them off of Ebay. They are complete Diamond Steel, no matting. They look great though, people constantly comment on them and my hood more than anything on the car. The rims are powder coated grey to match the Titanium Grey color of the car. Thanks for the compliment!

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Old Jan 11, 2009 | 10:36 PM
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I'm sorry but i absolutly HATE those floor mats...Everything else looks good.
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Old Jan 11, 2009 | 10:53 PM
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haha i was just looking at your car on cardomain.... looking good, like the color of the wheels, it gives it a stealth look


btw... good luck on your 2nd tour
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Old Feb 4, 2009 | 01:54 PM
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Car looks really clean. I was wondering if I could post pictures of your car on carbonfiberhoods.net. If so, do you have any good front end pictures with the hood installed?
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Old Feb 4, 2009 | 04:41 PM
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Thanks for all you do, car looks nice
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Old Feb 4, 2009 | 05:01 PM
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I like the look of those mats, how much do they go for?
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Old Feb 4, 2009 | 05:24 PM
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have you had your car in wa at all? i'd love to see it in person.
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Old Feb 4, 2009 | 08:10 PM
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Love the CF hood!
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Old Feb 4, 2009 | 08:12 PM
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Car looks great but fitment of the hood looks a little off... especially where it meets the front bumper.
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Old Feb 4, 2009 | 08:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Zerotide
Car looks great but fitment of the hood looks a little off... especially where it meets the front bumper.
Thats carbon fiber for ya.

Search what a VIS CF trunk looks like
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Old Feb 4, 2009 | 08:38 PM
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Car looks good man. GL on your second tour.
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Old Feb 5, 2009 | 06:54 AM
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SWEEEEET!!! Looks good man. And best wishes on your second tour...thanks for everything
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Old Feb 6, 2009 | 09:43 AM
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Honestly, i don't think that's the hood. That looks like an installation issue. If you look at the rear, it's jacked up too. I think the hood wasn't adjusted at installation. The front receiver probably needs to be loosened and lowered.
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Old Feb 6, 2009 | 10:25 AM
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Be safe.
Your car looks great.
Thank you for your service:
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Old Feb 12, 2009 | 10:04 PM
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I like the hood. Everything looks great. Good luck in Iraq. I just got back after doing 14 months.
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Old Feb 13, 2009 | 11:44 AM
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SEIBON Hood is the best carbon hood !!
I have the other style

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Old Feb 13, 2009 | 01:22 PM
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dude, that looks bad ***. Can I post your car to carbonfiberhoods.net as the picture for that hood?
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Old Feb 13, 2009 | 03:15 PM
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I dont think he mind XP
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Old Feb 16, 2009 | 04:55 AM
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I don't see any carbon fiber hoods that have been painted to match, yet some sites say painting them is OK. Does paint not hold up well on them or does everyone just like the carbon fiber look or what? My 8 is Lightening Yellow and I am looking at the same hood as philipchan. I just want to paint it to match. I'm not crazy about the carbon fiber look. I like the styling of the hood though.
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Old Feb 16, 2009 | 01:57 PM
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Not sure about all of them but I know all of the hoods on carbonfiberhoods.net can be painted. I would assume almost any carbon hood could be painted easily.

Originally Posted by AK RAM
I don't see any carbon fiber hoods that have been painted to match, yet some sites say painting them is OK. Does paint not hold up well on them or does everyone just like the carbon fiber look or what? My 8 is Lightening Yellow and I am looking at the same hood as philipchan. I just want to paint it to match. I'm not crazy about the carbon fiber look. I like the styling of the hood though.
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Old Mar 1, 2009 | 07:28 PM
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hey cosborne, sorry for the late reply, but yeah i dont mind you putting my car on the website. much thanks to everyone who replied, i really appreciate everything!
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Old Mar 1, 2009 | 08:33 PM
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NICE HOOD I have a picture just like urs
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