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Seibon is much lighter then OEM but very flexible.
So to strengthen it, individual cres wire mesh was formed/laminated to each slot opening, two types of heat reflective shield was installed as well as laminated at all seam for positive captivation and additional T6 aluminum shield laminated to protect alternator's exposed winding.
Still lighter then OEM, sacrificing little additional weight, there is no flex even when press hard against top of the widest slot or any part of the hood.
While I admire your ingenuity, flex is really not an issue. You should see how much some real race parts flex.
People have had this hood over 200MPH, also many miles on the street and bumps of Sebring with no ill affects.
The only reason I can think of to go to a vented hood is for maximum road course venting to bring down temperatures. It might not look it, but say 2x2 wire mesh that only restricts 20% of an opening restricts the air flow 50%. Hold a chunk outside the window at speed for a demonstration it is surprising.
Of course in Hawaii you may have to give more consideration for pesky critters sliding into the openings than cooling? Roasted lizard stinks-don't ask how I know!
If you don't like to watch the flex maybe go back to OEM.
Also, if you want flex come to Sebring. I think my whole car flexs. Ok, it does. I have a love hate relationship with that place. Might be why I like Homestead at least once a year.
Strengthening the fragile vent is for the rare occasion when car is parked away from direct view. Lessening chances of mishaps from curious minds passing by.
Much the same as the T6 shield for the alternator's exposes winding from the unexpected rain.
One guy out to show how my .032 cres wire mesh restricts air flows...
One tells me go back to stock...
Lol��
Well...I addressed the flexing issue to my liking and reasoning. Certainly accepting the possible escaping air restriction...if any...from the .032" cres wire mesh....LoL!!!
Always can learn something! But condescending feedback adds up to nothing constructive.
You have to realize that you posted this in the road racing section. You have detracted from the performance of the hood by adding weight and reducing airflow in order to reduce flex that doesn't hurt anything. Since you live in HI, your car will never see a race track so for your car, the function has probably increased. This is why the comments seem condescending to you, when in reality they're informative to someone who might actually track their car and consider buying this hood and copying you.
You have to realize that you posted this in the road racing section. You have detracted from the performance of the hood by adding weight and reducing airflow in order to reduce flex that doesn't hurt anything. Since you live in HI, your car will never see a race track so for your car, the function has probably increased. This is why the comments seem condescending to you, when in reality they're informative to someone who might actually track their car and consider buying this hood and copying you.
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Originally Posted by victorf
For those like similarly design carbon hood but don't like flex, LG's well known WC hood has a structural brace molded to enhance rigidity.
The bolt on hood does, as it has all of the latch mounting points and hinge points. The race version, which has nothing under it to reduce as much weight as possible (pin on version) will flex quite a bit.
you can see the race hood move around a bit in this video:
Last edited by Anthony @ LGMotorsports; 02-06-2017 at 04:09 PM.
02-02-2017, 01:13 PM
My version on improving Seibon hood
