Hood install HELP!

notty · 08-22-2007, 09:59 PM

I got my Seibon Carbon Fiber hood today and I am trying to install it, but how the hell do you get the stock hood off? I opened the hood and took the 4 bolts out, but the hood looks like it is welded to the brackets. The new hood does not come with brackets so i am assuming I re-use the stock one, so what gives? How do I get the hood off?

***holy EFFING cow*** · 08-22-2007, 10:02 PM

That usually happens after the hood has been on for quite some time. Have a friend hold the other side & with one hand on the hood & one on the hanger piece, push them apart on each side.

If that doesn't work, try tapping on the piece with a rubber mallet (assuming you can fit it in there).

If THAT doesn't work, try wedging a butter knife or something similarly thin in there, though you risk scratching it this way.

Good luck!

***Wreckless06si*** · 08-22-2007, 10:17 PM

there is some strong as doubble sided tape in there, i went through the same thing with my cf hood, i was like wtf and started looking for more screws lol. good luck.

notty · 08-22-2007, 11:40 PM

Thanks guys. I had to put a little effort into it and it came right off. I just didn't want to break anything in the process!

+ Rep to both of you!

***holy EFFING cow*** · 08-22-2007, 11:41 PM

Glad you got it off. Don't forget to take some pictures & post them!

geezer07 · 08-23-2007, 05:08 PM

While changing them out, how much of a weight difference did you notice?

inyong1988 · 08-23-2007, 05:09 PM

did you get oem style? or M style?

shutter13 · 08-23-2007, 06:34 PM

xdjyoshx · 08-23-2007, 08:27 PM

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08-22-2007, 09:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
notty Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 159 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Hood install HELP! I got my Seibon Carbon Fiber hood today and I am trying to install it, but how the hell do you get the stock hood off? I opened the hood and took the 4 bolts out, but the hood looks like it is welded to the brackets. The new hood does not come with brackets so i am assuming I re-use the stock one, so what gives? How do I get the hood off?

08-22-2007, 10:02 PM	#2 (permalink)
*holy EFFING cow* obligatory Brembo picture Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: low/ez/anna Posts: 1,776 iTrader: 1 / 100%	That usually happens after the hood has been on for quite some time. Have a friend hold the other side & with one hand on the hood & one on the hanger piece, push them apart on each side. If that doesn't work, try tapping on the piece with a rubber mallet (assuming you can fit it in there). If THAT doesn't work, try wedging a butter knife or something similarly thin in there, though you risk scratching it this way. Good luck! __________________ POLITICS

08-22-2007, 10:17 PM	#3 (permalink)
*Wreckless06si* VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Newport, Oregon Age: 20 Posts: 929 iTrader: 2 / 100%	there is some strong as doubble sided tape in there, i went through the same thing with my cf hood, i was like wtf and started looking for more screws lol. good luck. __________________

08-22-2007, 11:41 PM	#5 (permalink)
*holy EFFING cow* obligatory Brembo picture Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: low/ez/anna Posts: 1,776 iTrader: 1 / 100%	Glad you got it off. Don't forget to take some pictures & post them! __________________ POLITICS

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08-22-2007, 11:40 PM	#4 (permalink)
notty Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 159 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Thanks guys. I had to put a little effort into it and it came right off. I just didn't want to break anything in the process! + Rep to both of you!

08-23-2007, 05:08 PM	#6 (permalink)
geezer07 Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lompoc Ca. Age: 35 Posts: 57 iTrader: 2 / 100%	While changing them out, how much of a weight difference did you notice?

08-23-2007, 05:09 PM	#7 (permalink)
inyong1988 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: VIRGINIA Posts: 17,537 Junction Produce iTrader: 39 / 98%	did you get oem style? or M style?

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shutter13 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,422 iTrader: 0 / 0%

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