Carbon Fibre Hood Problems?
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Carbon Fibre Hood Problems?
I'm looking into getting a new hood for my car and want to see what my options are. I recall a few months ago a thread coming up about some people having issues with some carbon fibre hoods that are being sold on this forum. I can't seem to find the thread anymore, but I was wondering if people could share their experiences here with both vendors and their products. PM me if necessary.
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I've had my MCM hood for several years and haven't experienced any problems. When I had it painted, the guys at the body shop told me it was the highest quality, best fitting aftermarket hood they had ever worked on. 
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I had a Motor City Mold hood on my '00 - absolutely loved it. Fit and finish were excellent, install was easy and I never had any problems with it in the 5 years I had it on the car. Not sure how some of the other brands are but the MCM hood was 
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Are MCM hoods even being sold? If so, where can I get one.
Does anyone have any horror stories? I seem to recall that is the direction the other thread was taking.
Does anyone have any horror stories? I seem to recall that is the direction the other thread was taking.
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Mcm hoods just started back up being sold. Use google youll find it. And unless your tlking about the owed being on a death bed.
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Folks want to keep talking to me about what a fine hood I have.
Bla-Bla-Bla...............
My shop had a similar opinon about the hood ---very easy install
and paint. It was pricey but you know the adage.
I don't know the new MCM hood but the old MCM was the best.
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