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Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by jmarquez808, Oct 14, 2012.

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  1. Oct 16, 2012 at 3:26 PM
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  2. Oct 16, 2012 at 3:30 PM
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    There's a lot of better mods that can be done with that money, why waste it on a hood that does nothing special?
     
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  3. Oct 16, 2012 at 3:40 PM
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    I get what you saying Tommyc, I laugh every time these kids bring in there Civics into my garage with one of those hoods on, and the big spoiler on the trunk.
     
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  4. Oct 16, 2012 at 8:10 PM
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    Actually no. Carbon is more rigid for it's weight than fiberglass, but fiberglass is tougher. CF panels are used in race cars because they withstand fluttering at high speeds better due to the ridgidity. If you damage the matrix however, the panel is more likely to come apart. Not so with fiberglass. Case in point are fishing rods. You get a nick in a CF rod and it will explode. You can beat a glass rod to hell before it will give up.
     
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  5. Oct 16, 2012 at 9:52 PM
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  6. Oct 17, 2012 at 7:08 AM
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  7. Oct 17, 2012 at 7:22 AM
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    On the taco, totally agree, but I lost alot of weight swapping the fiberglass hood and trunk lid on my car for carbon fiber. The parts weigh maybe a 1/4 of what they replaced.
     
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  8. Oct 17, 2012 at 7:25 AM
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    As the OP stated, to make his truck different than the usual Taco rolling around here.
     
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  9. Oct 17, 2012 at 7:33 AM
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  10. Oct 17, 2012 at 10:07 AM
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    same reason they put a hood scoop on the sport models thats non functional. Same reason any cosmetic mod is done. To change the look. Plus i have the money to do it. So why not do it. I think when you see it done you'll change your mind.
     
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  11. Oct 17, 2012 at 10:08 AM
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    thanks some people just cant read i guess lol
     
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  12. Oct 17, 2012 at 10:14 AM
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    OP do what ya want! i got one and it's waaay less weight than the stock hood! and i can remove it by my self.
     
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  13. Oct 17, 2012 at 2:16 PM
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    NICE! you use the factory latch or the latch and some pins to keep it closed?
     
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  14. Oct 18, 2012 at 3:33 PM
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    Dude, I said if you have money spend it on a better mod. That's it. Do what you want, I just think it a waste of money.
     
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  15. Oct 18, 2012 at 3:35 PM
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    I have been saving up for a carbon fiber hood for my Taco. I love carbon fiber, don't care what anyone thinks about my truck.. Go for it OP!
     
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  16. Oct 18, 2012 at 3:39 PM
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    Its going to be nice on your truck with that white. :thumbsup:
     
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  17. Oct 18, 2012 at 4:05 PM
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    When I was a young guy they use to say all show no go to this type of mod. Why is everyone talking about the weight? Op said he wants it for looks. It's far from being a race car.
    I say if you want it get it. If you don't want others opinion, I guess don't post the question.
     
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  18. Oct 19, 2012 at 10:19 AM
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    I didnt ask what they think, dont care about haters, Just wanted to see pictures lol. Tacoma world never fails me. Some guys like it some guys dont. Either way i like it and appreciate the pics and some of the advice From memebers, appreciate it!
     
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  19. Oct 20, 2012 at 2:30 PM
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    If I could find a vented carbon fiber hood, I'd probably toss one on the hotrod
     
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  20. Oct 20, 2012 at 2:35 PM
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    OP I don't have one but I've see 2 on 2 different trucks and it looks nice but ita not cup of tea...with that being said if you like it DO IT!!
     
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