STEEL

I like the MCM carbon fiber low rise hood but I understand they no longer make them. I know they make a cheap version that is not as good. Does any company make a similar high quality carbon fiber hood?

93civEJ1

if you are looking for a clear hood that shows the carbon weave, I would avoid them in my opinion. I have had terrible experience with clear/carbon products fading and clear cracking etc....on factory carbon peices and also aftermarket.

zipity

If you want a painted version search for the OEM carbon fiber hood that was standard equipment on the Commemorative Edition Z06 in 2004.

STEEL

Im kinda looking for one like the MCM hood with look and quality.

Last C5

Try the ACP carbon fiber hoods.

STEEL

I do like that one but damb its expensive. What is the cost estimate for paint?

Vetteman Jack

I think forum vendor Corvette Creationz (member Quik Z06) makes a similar hood (Carbon ZR Hood) but I'm not sure of the quality/fitment of it. A number of forum members have bought that hood, so hopefully they will chime in and tell you about the quality.

pewter99

not that I have seen.....I always see people who say they have one that looks as good yet they never show you the crappy underside.

BTW I hear that car is a beast now....can't believe you wanted them to crank up the boost again...

Stealth02

I believe that Ecklers bought the MCM molds and sell the hoods.

Domin8r

DO NOT get the Ecklers version!

SilentFright

Cheap non-UV resistant epoxy resin is what causes the yellowing and cracking (you see it a lot within the import scene; not an insult just a fact). There are several manufacturers who produce a crystal clear epoxy resin that fully resists the damaging effects of UV radiation exposure. I am sure high end manufacturers like ACP and Apsis are aware of this and use it on their carbon fiber body components, but you would definitely want to ask them before purchasing.

tbrent

I'm pretty sure mines a knock off...


If you want the carbon fiber why not go with ecklers. Unless you are concerned about the "Original MCM Board" that heckle on the forum.

BUBBAS 01Z06

Here you go...Just painted this last weekend. Fit is absolutely perfect. Hood took 5 minutes to install...

pewter99

nope

strand rider

While I never regret a word of friendly advice, as others have said, the clear coat is not a universal fail with age.

I once hit a car show and Calloway's personal car was there. The custom body was full orange carbon fiber, but the really impressive thing was the matching of the weave as the cloth was mated together down the middle of the car, just like a fine shirt matches the pocket design.

That was many years ago, and then last year I saw the car at an auction on TV bringing big money. If there were UV body damage, I think it wouldn't have sold well.

JoeyG

Hey bubba 01xo6, got sny underhood pics? Especially around the wiper cowl area?

ZO6ME

Does it flex up and bend under in the front at 135mph?

STEEL

Hey pewter99 long time no see. Yea we got the car up to around 800RWHP but the clutch started slipping so we settled for 750RWHP. The car is a scary fast now considering the last time I drove it was pushing 340RWHP. Are you guys still meeting up?

STEEL

I would probably get the ACP carbon fiber hood. I hear if you get the cheaper hoods they tend to flex and have issues. Is that true?

Yello95

Most knockoffs are crap......the only way I would trust that it is an original MCM hood with perfect fitment would be to look at the top and underneath of the hood...many menbers have real MCM hoods...for example, Evil-Twin has posted really nice pics of his hood many times...no matter what it costs, someday I would like to buy an original MCM hood from one of the menbers who just wants to go back to the stock hood and at the same time make a bundle of cash









I get goose bumps everytime I see this hood.

Thanks to Bill/Evil-Twin for these great pics