[Greg G]

Version 1.0: stock
Version 2.0: R-Package look
Version 3.0:
I still have to put some finishing touches on it, but I figured I'd post some pics of the nearly finished update. I've been on the fence on whether to go "modern retro race", or follow a more contemporary look. The new mod kinda moves me away from the classic look, but my plan was always function over form, hence a "more modern yet slightly classic look" :roll:

Stage21 CFRP extraction hood and trunk
Hood is a hair heavier than stock, but vents out the heat very well, which was what I wanted in the first place...trunk is half the weight of stock.

Sorry about the hood prop :lol: As you can imagine, it extracts a TON of heat from the engine bay. No problems with rain so far.

Close up of the gills

Sitting in traffic, I can see little heat plumes from the gills, kinda cool actually. Well not in this pic...

Tail detail: I love this shot!

It's still a work in progress (when will we ever finish our cars, eh?) :twisted:

 

[Phatmiata]

Nice Bro, im loving the way your car is turning out!!! I think a Garage Vary Lip spoiler, or RS-Aizawa Front Bumper would complement the hood real good.


PhatMiata

 

[mazspeed]

love the hood, looks great man.

 

[JDMAflac]

Looks awesome! who makes the hood and trunk?

 

[CrimsonMX5]

oh my, i'm jealous...


looks great.

I'm digging the brake light by the rear r lip. so hot

 

[MiataRoadster]

Hey GG,

Looks great! As you know, some of us were interested in getting that Stage 21 hood:

http://clubroadster.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=820

-how is the fit and finish?
-does CFRP mean a cosmetic layer of CF over FRP?
-how is the manufacturing quality of the CF?
-how much did you pay for the parts and the shipping?

Bill

 

[Agent935]

pics aren't working for me. Anyone else?

 

[Bryan]

Looking good, Greg

 

[3uno5]

yea more info on the hood quality wise and basically answering bills q's would be cool. thats probably the only hood id replace my cf erebuni hood with.

 

[Greg G]

Hey GG,

Looks great! As you know, some of us were interested in getting that Stage 21 hood:

http://clubroadster.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=820

-how is the manufacturing quality?
-how is the fit
-is it FRP or CF?
-how much did it cost you for the part and how much was shipping?

Bill

The hood is CFRP, actually a one-off by Stage21. They couldn't lay down the CF properly over the gill area, which is why it's finished in 2 tone black/bare CF. The bare CF part is pretty good but there are some minor issues with the weave, again one reason why it's a one off. FRP is the only thing they sell now, I believe.

The fit is pretty good, I did have to adjust the hood latch a bit, but I'm very pleased with it. The big vent is right behind the radiator, no issues with my engine...oh I did fiddle with the FM shock tower brace (SC style) to make it clear, but no biggie.

I had a cousin coming home from Japan, so he just brought it home for me with the rest of his stuff. So basically it cost me a beer to ship :mrgreen: He actually found it for me, he found it online in YJ. It went for $400 bucks, not bad for what I got.

 

[geffrocks_86]

love it, looks real good

 

[Greg G]

I'm digging the brake light by the rear r lip. so hot

That's a rear fog lamp, came stock with the car (Euro model).

 

[27akademiks]

loving the way the car's coming out greg! looking good. =D>

 

[MiataRoadster]

$400, sweet!

 

[LagunaRoadster]

that's a sick hood, and you got it for an excellent price!

 

[imez2miss]

I like it. I wish I had the money to get a hood like that right now. I want the trunk and a CF hardtop too.

 

[Hyper]

One suggestion, get rid of the drivers intake headlight lid and your car will look more balanced. Put back the stock lid and paint the hood around the edges the same color of your car.

 

[Hyper]

where did you buy it Greg?

 

[MiataRoadster]

One suggestion, get rid of the drivers intake headlight lid and your car will look more balanced. Put back the stock lid and paint the hood around the edges the same color of your car.

:lol:

 

[MiataRoadster]

where did you buy it Greg?

^^^^

I had a cousin coming home from Japan, so he just brought it home for me with the rest of his stuff. So basically it cost me a beer to ship Mr. Green He actually found it for me, he found it online in YJ. It went for $400 bucks, not bad for what I got.