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Re: GB: Gemini Carbon hoods Canada for AE86
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Tue, 06 April 2004 06:12
 
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More details re: Gemini hoods:
Their hoods have been tested on multiple cars, and they haven't had problems with latches popping open at high speeds, etc.. Rest assured that safety and strength is their main concern. A lot of time has been invested in this. The edges are rolled and you can use your OEM latch (on the chassis)
The hoop (U shaped part on the underside of the OEM hood) is welded on, it's not removable so they have to use their own hoops. They have made their own strong plated steel hoops for use on the carbon hoods. These have been used for some time and are tested and work very well. These will work with the OEM latch (part on the chassis). *You DO NOT need to modify anything.* The hoop part also has a second smaller hoop as a safety catch. This will be implemented as well. The hoop / bracket is bolted to the underside of the hood skeleton, and is backed with a thick aluminum plate. The skeleton is not just "glued" to the hood skin like some cheap hoods, it's bonded and fiberglass is added to ensure that it won't come apart.
Marc also weighed the OEM GTS hood, it clocks in at about 35lbs. He said the carbon hood will weigh approx 13-14lbs, which is a huge savings.
So to all those that were interested, you can be assured that this is a quality piece and no details are being skimped on. If price is an issue, I would compare the details above to a cheaper hood which usually has a carbon skin (sometimes they're not even carbon, they are colored black fiberglass), plastic skelton, and hoop latches that are "screwed" into the skeleton with no backing plate. This is the typical $350-400 hood you would see. Also compared to a $950 J-Blood hood, the Gemini hood is a great deal.
** For those that can't afford this right away, Gemini will send you payment details for this group buy. You can leave them a deposit, and pay for the hood 3 months later if you want. You need to sign up and leave a deposit for the special group buy pricing. Likely the prices will return to full retail after this group buy, so best to get in on it while you can.
Thanks T. If you have any other Q's let me know.
[Updated on: Tue, 06 April 2004 06:13]
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GB: Gemini Carbon hoods Canada for AE86
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panda86 | Tue, 06 April 2004 06:08 |
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panda86 | Tue, 06 April 2004 06:12 |
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coronamark2 | Tue, 06 April 2004 06:24 |
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panda86 | Tue, 06 April 2004 22:49 |
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NickAE86 | Tue, 06 April 2004 07:27 |
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