Aluminum hood

**Chris@Rvengeperformance** · 12-17-2010, 01:35 PM

I know it is not happening, but damn I wish someone could stamp out an OE styled aluminum hood.

Half the weight of steel and none of the draw backs on fiberglass/carbon.

My ranger's got an aluminum hood and other than being light you can't tell, it is a shame that mitsu didn't stamp our hood original in aluminum.

**MADMarc** · 12-17-2010, 03:02 PM

Uou should tell Eric (atrosity) to make one

**mh3kgt** · 12-17-2010, 04:12 PM

Do it! I need a 2g hood

**Chris@Rvengeperformance** · 12-17-2010, 05:36 PM

I'd love to, but I can't see it being cost effect, the dies to stamp them out would never pay for themselves.

**JasonY** · 12-17-2010, 06:00 PM

I love the stock cast iron hood. Doesnt even wiggle until you are approaching 150mph

Jason

**TT Eric** · 12-17-2010, 06:01 PM

I wish too!

I know about the floopy hood at high speed, but what about an accident with FG/CF, it must offer much less proctection then OEM hood ? Any info on this !?

Eric

**MADMarc** · 12-17-2010, 07:14 PM

Cast iron hahah

**DocWalt** · 12-17-2010, 07:35 PM

Aluminum hoods are... well... My hood is light, but almost any dent renders the hood useless. It's not cost effective to fix.

**stealthee** · 12-17-2010, 09:33 PM

Originally Posted by TT Eric

I wish too!

I know about the floopy hood at high speed, but what about an accident with FG/CF, it must offer much less proctection then OEM hood ? Any info on this !?

Eric

My honest educated opinion beleives the hood offers no real protection in the event of a crash. The core support, bumper and bumper shocks do the job.