AIT Carbon Hood update

***hoonu*** · 11-23-2007, 03:09 PM

So I got my carbon hood. Pics can be found at http://www.flickr.com/photos/1423272...57603092000505

Its looks good but I have some gripes. The weave has about 4 imperfections on the left side of the hood. One of them, there seems to be some brown stuf under the lamenent. Possibly causing the weave to be flawed. It looks like the hood is getting some small air bubbles under the clearcoat. I will keep my eye on these and see if they get worse.

Thats not my biggest grip however...

The U hook under the hood has been the biggest issue. The threads have stripped and the bolts barely hold it on. I have applied some blue (Removable) thread sealer to help. I noticed this once I got to San Diego from Huntington Beach. Im hoping it will hold on the way back...

I have attached a pic of the bolt. Its a little out of focus. Damn autofocus was trying to focus on the backround. If you notice... the black paint they dip these things in comes off. This causes the bolts to loosen.

Just a heads up for anyone considering this hood. Make sure your U bolt/hook is secure and make sure you check it from time to time.

I'm sure AIT they will take care of it once I get a hold of them. They are closed on Black Friday.

Anyone have any idea where I can find another one of these U bolts that will fit?

civsnake · 11-23-2007, 08:09 PM

Crap man, that sucks. Try Home Depot, I guess. Hopefully you can last the weekend and contact them for a replacement Monday. I imagine they won't have a problem shipping one out to you... they can't cost more than 50 cents...

jdmcoupe · 11-23-2007, 08:14 PM

Drive slow ( hood looks good )

***BLouIsGod*** · 11-23-2007, 08:25 PM

unfortunately, thats why they make hood pins. give them a call and see what they can do.

***Zeuceone*** · 11-23-2007, 08:39 PM

Ait shouled have real good quality hoods. They should give you a replacement.

si_turbo · 11-23-2007, 11:17 PM

how much did you get your hood for?

***hoonu*** · 11-24-2007, 01:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by si_turbo

how much did you get your hood for?

I paid around $550 with tax.

si_turbo · 11-24-2007, 05:16 AM

wow.. you should've asked me.. i worked for AIT and i get really good pricing on the hoods

***hoonu*** · 11-24-2007, 12:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by si_turbo

wow.. you should've asked me.. i worked for AIT and i get really good pricing on the hoods

I did... you said you would get back to me that day (accident happend on Oct 9th and I PMd you on the 10th I think and I had to pick it up by the 12th. You didnt get to me till the 15th.

SiFGtwo · 11-24-2007, 02:09 PM

nice.. i'd like to get a hood PM me if u can hook me up =)

si_turbo · 11-24-2007, 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SiFGtwo

nice.. i'd like to get a hood PM me if u can hook me up =)

oem style hood?

***Zeuceone*** · 11-24-2007, 04:51 PM

Ait seems to have a quality control problem with there hoods..

***hoonu*** · 11-24-2007, 05:22 PM

I'm sure they will take care of it... I have heard nothing but good things about them. I tototally understand that shit happends and not every product is flawless.

I'll let you guys know how it goes on Monday.

On a side note... the thread sealer helped ALOT and I made it back home to HB. Tho I'm not about to risk my new car on 4 nuts....

si_turbo · 11-24-2007, 05:35 PM

opinions are like assholes, everyone's got one

AIT for life!!

***hoonu*** · 11-24-2007, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by si_turbo

opinions are like assholes, everyone's got one

AIT for life!!

Not sure who that was directed too...

si_turbo · 11-24-2007, 07:34 PM

lol.. all the sh!ttalkers

***hoonu*** · 11-27-2007, 08:18 PM

Update on the situation. Went down to AIT yesterday and they replaced the latch piece with no problem. I even got a tighter fitting piece so all is well. :)

si_turbo · 11-27-2007, 10:56 PM

glad to hear that

AIT FTW!!!

11-23-2007, 03:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
*hoonu* VIP Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 445 iTrader: 3 / 100%	AIT Carbon Hood Issue / Update So I got my carbon hood. Pics can be found at http://www.flickr.com/photos/1423272...57603092000505 Its looks good but I have some gripes. The weave has about 4 imperfections on the left side of the hood. One of them, there seems to be some brown stuf under the lamenent. Possibly causing the weave to be flawed. It looks like the hood is getting some small air bubbles under the clearcoat. I will keep my eye on these and see if they get worse. Thats not my biggest grip however... The U hook under the hood has been the biggest issue. The threads have stripped and the bolts barely hold it on. I have applied some blue (Removable) thread sealer to help. I noticed this once I got to San Diego from Huntington Beach. Im hoping it will hold on the way back... I have attached a pic of the bolt. Its a little out of focus. Damn autofocus was trying to focus on the backround. If you notice... the black paint they dip these things in comes off. This causes the bolts to loosen. Just a heads up for anyone considering this hood. Make sure your U bolt/hook is secure and make sure you check it from time to time. I'm sure AIT they will take care of it once I get a hold of them. They are closed on Black Friday. Anyone have any idea where I can find another one of these U bolts that will fit? Last edited by hoonu; 04-17-2008 at 11:56 PM.

11-23-2007, 08:25 PM	#4 (permalink)
*BLouIsGod* VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sandy Beaches, FL Age: 8 Posts: 1,848 iTrader: 4 / 100%	unfortunately, thats why they make hood pins. give them a call and see what they can do. __________________ 2008 ASM FA5 w/ Navi and Summer Tires

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*hoonu* VIP Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 445 iTrader: 3 / 100%	I'm sure they will take care of it... I have heard nothing but good things about them. I tototally understand that shit happends and not every product is flawless. I'll let you guys know how it goes on Monday. On a side note... the thread sealer helped ALOT and I made it back home to HB. Tho I'm not about to risk my new car on 4 nuts....

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*hoonu* VIP Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 445 iTrader: 3 / 100%	Update on the situation. Went down to AIT yesterday and they replaced the latch piece with no problem. I even got a tighter fitting piece so all is well. :)

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si_turbo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: 909/626 Posts: 1,664 Justin iTrader: 2 / 100%	glad to hear that AIT FTW!!!