finally got my VIS CF HOOD WOO - Honda Prelude Forum

tommygun124 · 08-05-2002, 10:01 PM

pics to come tommorw.... fits pretty well, does anyone know how to lower the fitting a little bit w/o hood pins like to tighten a bolt somewhere or something cause it fits aite but could be a little lower on the sides... looks amazing though... also got a new set of stock tails ..... who wants to clear em for me for some $$ tommygun124@hotmail.com

tommygun124 · 08-06-2002, 03:07 PM

neone help with lowering the hood question or clearning tails? also i think my weather stripping is leaking so water gets in a lil, how can i fix that? also slider on my climate control is messed uyp, neone can help w/' nething post plz

slo mo · 08-06-2002, 04:06 PM

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Originally posted by tommygun124
fits pretty well, does anyone know how to lower the fitting a little bit w/o hood pins like to tighten a bolt somewhere or something cause it fits aite but could be a little lower on the sides...

That's how my hood fit when I first put it on too. To fix this I just rested something heavy (with a towel underneath) on the sides of the hood overnight. It also helps a little if the hood is warm because when it gets cold it tends to contract and cause the sides to rise. Hope this helps...

Z · 08-06-2002, 04:31 PM

there are two little rubber bumps on each side of the radiator support, you can lower and raise that by turn it like a screw, that's how i got mines to sit perfectly...

did u get the invader or OEM style?

What weather stripping are you talking about? the window or the hood one? if its the hood one, i just bought a whole new stripping from honda since the one on the old hood wouldn't come off cleanly with the plastic pieces...

red92si · 08-06-2002, 08:18 PM

I pick mine up from Jordan_4WS on the 16th... I went and checked it out today after work. On my way to his house I saw a red 4th gen with a CF hood and he gave me the thumbs up, and that pretty much sold me on the CF hood (it looked so good). So yeah, in a little over a week I will be part of the CF hood club.

fourthgeneration · 08-06-2002, 08:35 PM

im jealous I want a cf hood. jordan is selling hoods now or what?

tommygun124 · 08-06-2002, 10:06 PM

lowered the hood.. those rubber things don't do anything do they?? what you gotta do it losen the whole hood latch bracket which has 3 10mm bolts.. then push it down so the hood rests lower when its closed..worked pretty well right side is very tight and is flush with rest of car, left side is close... mayb i do need to turn those rubbber things??

pics tommorw...

BTW........ DO I NEED TO PUT WEATHER STRIPPING ON NEW HOOD OR DOES IT NOT MATTER?

also the stripping i was talking thats leaking is on my roof/windshield and it comes up a lil bit and leakes some water...

neways got my jdm 1 pieces today.... tips?

red92si · 08-06-2002, 10:13 PM

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Originally posted by forthgeneration
im jealous I want a cf hood. jordan is selling hoods now or what?

He was selling it for his friend who is out of town. I went over today after work... needs a good buff job, but all in all it is excellent quality. I also saw his nice new wheels (Volk TE-37's..yumm).

marshdoggg · 08-07-2002, 12:33 AM

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Originally posted by red92si
I pick mine up from Jordan_4WS on the 16th... I went and checked it out today after work. On my way to his house I saw a red 4th gen with a CF hood and he gave me the thumbs up, and that pretty much sold me on the CF hood (it looked so good). So yeah, in a little over a week I will be part of the CF hood club.

welcome to the club!

its a great place to be!
marsh

viperguy1 · 08-07-2002, 01:24 AM

want to sell your hood?

Porschify · 08-07-2002, 08:55 AM

I love the looks of my cf hood, maybe tahts cuz my car is black...good decision on the VIS though.

tommygun124 · 08-08-2002, 09:03 AM

stupid geocities won't direct link to pic but here it is if u can get to it copy into browser or something http://geocities.com/tommygun124/car1.jpg

pter · 08-08-2002, 09:34 AM

I like your wheels too

AFAIK, the rubber things will help lower your hood on the sides. If your hood is too high in the front (not flush), then you have to adjust your hood latch.

And the weatherstripping is recommended.

tommygun124 · 08-08-2002, 10:58 AM

thanks.... alright well i adjusted the hood latch and now the right side is good left side is still a lil up on the sides and in the front..., mayb cars fault cause my old hood wasn't perfect either... why is weatherstripping recommeneded.. thanks

alvin · 08-08-2002, 05:04 PM

hey I finally got my VIS CF Hood too

It 0wnz

the fitment is perfect and it looks awesome with the cf skeleton and rolled edges and even has the cool VIS Racing badge underneath

ill post pics as soon as it stops raining here.....

tommygun124 · 08-08-2002, 10:34 PM

ya looks top notch! got mine 420 shipped

otime12 · 08-08-2002, 10:47 PM

damn i want one but i dont know if it will look good with my color

tommygun124 · 08-08-2002, 10:58 PM

looks good with white it'll look good on anything

dat.silver.lude · 08-26-2002, 09:16 PM

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Originally posted by pter
And the weatherstripping is recommended.

What if your hood does not have the holes for the weatherstripping? I bought mine used, so it does not have the holes, at least I did not see them. Also, where do I buy locking hood pins? Thanks.