[Z06] Caravaggio Hood, owners input pls...
01-19-2012, 11:39 AM
#1
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Caravaggio Hood, owners input pls...
I think I have become infatuated with this hood. I love the discrete look it has. Just a bit more than OE, but not too much.
Before I go buying one, I'd appreciate some owner feed back first. Also, if anyone who has this hood could post a couple more pics, or send them to me, that would be great. I have not seen what the underside of the hood looks like, how the vents work, etc.
Before I go buying one, I'd appreciate some owner feed back first. Also, if anyone who has this hood could post a couple more pics, or send them to me, that would be great. I have not seen what the underside of the hood looks like, how the vents work, etc.
07-13-2014, 01:09 PM
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Reviving this, hoping there might be some more Z owners who have this hood.
I may have the car sprayed this winter and will want a different hood. I sill love this Caravaggio.
I am curious to see the underside and how the vents collect water. I'm also curious to know what the material it is manufactured out of. They have two option. One fiberglass and one "advanced composite". What is this advanced composite?
Also not sure exactly how "high" this hood is over OEM. Description says it has a gradual rise, up to 1.5" inch at the windshield. I measured my OE hood, well the best I could seeing how it's curved, but it appears to be roughly, 7/8" of a rise. Anyone know for sure?
I have tried calling these guys, several times, and also sent an email inquiry twice. I haven't had much luck reaching a human.
I may have the car sprayed this winter and will want a different hood. I sill love this Caravaggio.
I am curious to see the underside and how the vents collect water. I'm also curious to know what the material it is manufactured out of. They have two option. One fiberglass and one "advanced composite". What is this advanced composite?
Also not sure exactly how "high" this hood is over OEM. Description says it has a gradual rise, up to 1.5" inch at the windshield. I measured my OE hood, well the best I could seeing how it's curved, but it appears to be roughly, 7/8" of a rise. Anyone know for sure?
I have tried calling these guys, several times, and also sent an email inquiry twice. I haven't had much luck reaching a human.
07-23-2014, 12:44 PM
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I have one fitted. Fiberglass, which isn't much heavier than the CF version so don't know why anyone would pay the extra $$ for CF, apart from bling factor.
The principal reason for using this hood is track use; lower underhood temps, and more importantly, reduced lift in the front. Together with a Katech front splitter/rear spoiler and side skirts the car is more balanced at track speeds.
That said, the fit at the sides where the hood meets the fender lines isn't very good because the mold from which the pieces are popped isn't well-made. No issues that I've found with water going down the gill vents. Barely gets wet underneath through a car wash; dry as a bone when on the road for obvious reasons.
Conclusion: unless you're tracking your car, I would look elsewhere. It's a World Challenge race piece that will do nothing for the car on the street and has fit issues.
All IMHO of course....
The principal reason for using this hood is track use; lower underhood temps, and more importantly, reduced lift in the front. Together with a Katech front splitter/rear spoiler and side skirts the car is more balanced at track speeds.
That said, the fit at the sides where the hood meets the fender lines isn't very good because the mold from which the pieces are popped isn't well-made. No issues that I've found with water going down the gill vents. Barely gets wet underneath through a car wash; dry as a bone when on the road for obvious reasons.
Conclusion: unless you're tracking your car, I would look elsewhere. It's a World Challenge race piece that will do nothing for the car on the street and has fit issues.
All IMHO of course....
