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Old 11-28-2014   #8
Hog
 
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Default Re: Just a Thought (Group Buy)

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Originally Posted by Karl View Post
Edit: It saves 24 lbs. See the below thread. Stock is 79lbs. and carbon fiber 55 lbs.

http://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/...e-today-2.html
According to this site which is advertising a carbon fiber hood, the carbon hood weighs only 21 lbs, which is 48 lbs lighter than the stock C4 hood. By deduction the stock C4 hoods weigh 69 lbs.

http://www.blackdogspeedshop.com/pro...h-inner-frame/
C4 Corvette Carbon Fiber Hood With Inner Frame
From: $3,250


Weighing only 21 pounds, our Blackdog Carbon Fiber hood is an incredible 48 pounds lighter than the stock fiberglass hood. Made in America from aircraft grade carbon fiber, you’ll find out hoods to be of the highest quality available on the market today. Manufactured using the same process as our race components, you can rest assured that your investment in quality will look great and function well for years to come.
  • Mounts to Stock Hinges
  • Aircraft Grade Carbon Fiber Construction
  • Weighs only 21 Pounds
  • 48 LBS Lighter Than Stock!
  • Made in the USA
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