Steeda Focus Hood - The Ford Focus Forum

**IslandFocus** · 05-30-2006, 09:08 AM

Do you have any good pics of the raised Steeda hood with the vents other than the ones on your website?

**Tobyboom** · 05-30-2006, 10:49 PM

The vents arent functional. They are closed off. You can always open them up, but just thought you should know.

**larryinfl** · 05-31-2006, 04:43 PM

I can take pictures tomorrow for you. It will be white, the way they come to you before it is painted.

**CatMostFeared** · 05-31-2006, 08:23 PM

I'd like to see that also

**IslandFocus** · 06-01-2006, 12:30 PM

Do you have any more pics, preferrably at other angles?

**CatMostFeared** · 06-01-2006, 01:02 PM

the hood is popped open

**IslandFocus** · 06-01-2006, 01:04 PM

How is the fitment?

**CatMostFeared** · 06-01-2006, 01:12 PM

Here is some close up pis the car isnt my car but I like the hood its very well made.Maybe we need a group buy on these hoods

**gobstopper** · 06-02-2006, 10:17 PM

Random Q: Since someone mentioned the vents are not functional, is the 'cowl' functional like a cowl induction hood, or is it feasible to make it so?

**IslandFocus** · 06-04-2006, 12:13 PM

Is it recommended to use hood pins with this hood for safety? Also, do you have any more pics of the grey car on your website with this hood?

**RIHLMANNcom** · 06-16-2006, 10:17 AM

Do you have any pics of the carbon fiber Steeda hood? Preferably underside as well.

**Honda Hunter** · 06-20-2006, 05:03 PM

Are carbon hood is an OEM style hood, which means the design replicates a stock hood, only in carbon fiber.

The under sub-structure is fiber glass and copys an OEM hood under side just like the outer surface does.

**CatMostFeared** · 06-29-2006, 05:02 PM

so i guess where never going to see a under the hood pic

**Honda Hunter** · 07-09-2006, 09:01 AM

Would you like underside shots of the carbon hood, or the fiberglass raised design?

I'll get you some this week.

**CatMostFeared** · 07-09-2006, 10:34 AM

the fiberglass raised design please

**larryinfl** · 07-19-2006, 12:54 PM

Here is an underhood shot of the hood. This is exactly how it looks when you receive it.

**Zedeater** · 08-13-2006, 07:05 PM

I would have to advise to look elsewhere if you are interested in a CF hood. I bought mine directly through Steeda in FL and it has only been on 4 months and the clear coat is chipping on one of the back corners. There are also a few other things I am not impressed with aswell. I have purchased other parts from Steeda in the past and was very happy with them, but their CF hood is not a genuine Steeda produced piece and therefore does not live up to the quality standard they have for their own parts.

**Honda Hunter** · 08-13-2006, 10:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zedeater

I would have to advise to look elsewhere if you are interested in a CF hood. I bought mine directly through Steeda in FL and it has only been on 4 months and the clear coat is chipping on one of the back corners. There are also a few other things I am not impressed with aswell. I have purchased other parts from Steeda in the past and was very happy with them, but their CF hood is not a genuine Steeda produced piece and therefore does not live up to the quality standard they have for their own parts.

Is this a Fiber Images brand hood your refering to?

Does it have the "Fiber Images" logo raised in the clear coat up near the windshield?

**larryinfl** · 08-14-2006, 03:20 PM

I also have to say we have this hood on one of our vehicles here and it has not issues with cracks or damage. I would investigate the quality of your paint shop.

**Zedeater** · 08-15-2006, 04:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Honda Hunter

Is this a Fiber Images brand hood your refering to?

Does it have the "Fiber Images" logo raised in the clear coat up near the windshield?

Yes it is the FI hood. Yes it does have the FI logo in a stylized font at the top of the hood and it also has a plate with a serial number rivited to the skeleton underneath.

**Zedeater** · 08-15-2006, 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by larryinfl

I also have to say we have this hood on one of our vehicles here and it has not issues with cracks or damage. I would investigate the quality of your paint shop.

The hood was fine after it was installed. This has only developed in the last few months. I hope you both understand that I am not bashing Steeda in any way, shape, or form but only expressing my opinons on a product that I purchased directly from your company.

**Honda Hunter** · 08-17-2006, 09:15 PM

Did you have the hood clear coated before you started expsoing it to extreme SoFla sun?

It is recomended that all carbon fiber products receive a solid layer of clear coat before serious sun expsosure. Most carbon fiber products just come with a thin clear gel coat and shouldn't be used at all before clear coated.

The Fiber Images product line is one of the best out there, (feel free to ask around). I'm surprised you had any problems.

I'm pretty sure the FI brand hoods do come clear coated, but I'd still recomend, once again, to apply another thick coat before sun exposure.

05-30-2006, 09:08 AM	#1 (permalink)
IslandFocus Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Nassau, Bahamas Posts: 2,796	Steeda Focus Hood Do you have any good pics of the raised Steeda hood with the vents other than the ones on your website? __________________ 2000 Focus ZX3: Xios Turbo Kit on Built Motor in Progress!!

05-30-2006, 10:49 PM	#2 (permalink)
Tobyboom Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 4,125	Re: Steeda Focus Hood The vents arent functional. They are closed off. You can always open them up, but just thought you should know. __________________ "Your car is so scene that my wrists are practically cutting themselves." -spatakula 2009 True Red MazdaSPEED3 2000 Black ZX3 with a custom hair dryer setup 1/4 Mile: 12.557 @ 112mph POWER: 302.25 HP 278.66 TQ

05-31-2006, 04:43 PM	#3 (permalink)
larryinfl Premier Sponsor Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Boca Raton, Florida Posts: 385	Re: Steeda Focus Hood I can take pictures tomorrow for you. It will be white, the way they come to you before it is painted. __________________ Steeda Autosports Webmaster :-) Steeda Focus Goodness: http://www.steedafocus.com Steeda Phone Number: 954-960-0774

05-31-2006, 08:23 PM	#4 (permalink)
CatMostFeared Senior TEAM Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Crestwood,Ky Posts: 2,388	Re: Steeda Focus Hood I'd like to see that also __________________ 2000 Turbo WRC ZX3 www.focusxtreme.com/

06-01-2006, 12:30 PM	#5 (permalink)
IslandFocus Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Nassau, Bahamas Posts: 2,796	Re: Steeda Focus Hood Do you have any more pics, preferrably at other angles? __________________ 2000 Focus ZX3: Xios Turbo Kit on Built Motor in Progress!!

06-01-2006, 01:02 PM	#6 (permalink)
CatMostFeared Senior TEAM Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Crestwood,Ky Posts: 2,388	Re: Steeda Focus Hood the hood is popped open __________________ 2000 Turbo WRC ZX3 www.focusxtreme.com/

06-01-2006, 01:04 PM	#7 (permalink)
IslandFocus Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Nassau, Bahamas Posts: 2,796	Re: Steeda Focus Hood How is the fitment? __________________ 2000 Focus ZX3: Xios Turbo Kit on Built Motor in Progress!!

06-01-2006, 01:12 PM	#8 (permalink)
CatMostFeared Senior TEAM Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Crestwood,Ky Posts: 2,388	Re: Steeda Focus Hood Here is some close up pis the car isnt my car but I like the hood its very well made.Maybe we need a group buy on these hoods __________________ 2000 Turbo WRC ZX3 www.focusxtreme.com/

06-02-2006, 10:17 PM	#9 (permalink)
gobstopper Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: St. Petersburg, FL Posts: 2,031	Re: Steeda Focus Hood Random Q: Since someone mentioned the vents are not functional, is the 'cowl' functional like a cowl induction hood, or is it feasible to make it so?

06-04-2006, 12:13 PM	#10 (permalink)
IslandFocus Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Nassau, Bahamas Posts: 2,796	Re: Steeda Focus Hood Is it recommended to use hood pins with this hood for safety? Also, do you have any more pics of the grey car on your website with this hood? __________________ 2000 Focus ZX3: Xios Turbo Kit on Built Motor in Progress!! Last edited by IslandFocus; 06-04-2006 at 12:56 PM.

06-16-2006, 10:17 AM	#11 (permalink)
RIHLMANNcom TEAM Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 100	Re: Steeda Focus Hood Do you have any pics of the carbon fiber Steeda hood? Preferably underside as well.

06-20-2006, 05:03 PM	#12 (permalink)
Honda Hunter Krunktronik Tuner Goblin Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Sunny South Florida Posts: 5,284	Re: Steeda Focus Hood Are carbon hood is an OEM style hood, which means the design replicates a stock hood, only in carbon fiber. The under sub-structure is fiber glass and copys an OEM hood under side just like the outer surface does. __________________ -Nick NaRdone "See poleece, slow the ride."

06-29-2006, 05:02 PM	#13 (permalink)
CatMostFeared Senior TEAM Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Crestwood,Ky Posts: 2,388	Re: Steeda Focus Hood so i guess where never going to see a under the hood pic __________________ 2000 Turbo WRC ZX3 www.focusxtreme.com/

07-09-2006, 09:01 AM	#14 (permalink)
Honda Hunter Krunktronik Tuner Goblin Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Sunny South Florida Posts: 5,284	Re: Steeda Focus Hood Would you like underside shots of the carbon hood, or the fiberglass raised design? I'll get you some this week. __________________ -Nick NaRdone "See poleece, slow the ride."

07-09-2006, 10:34 AM	#15 (permalink)
CatMostFeared Senior TEAM Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Crestwood,Ky Posts: 2,388	Re: Steeda Focus Hood the fiberglass raised design please __________________ 2000 Turbo WRC ZX3 www.focusxtreme.com/

07-19-2006, 12:54 PM	#16 (permalink)
larryinfl Premier Sponsor Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Boca Raton, Florida Posts: 385	Re: Steeda Focus Hood Here is an underhood shot of the hood. This is exactly how it looks when you receive it. __________________ Steeda Autosports Webmaster :-) Steeda Focus Goodness: http://www.steedafocus.com Steeda Phone Number: 954-960-0774

08-13-2006, 07:05 PM	#17 (permalink)
Zedeater TEAM Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: WPG.MB.CA Posts: 142	Re: Steeda Focus Hood I would have to advise to look elsewhere if you are interested in a CF hood. I bought mine directly through Steeda in FL and it has only been on 4 months and the clear coat is chipping on one of the back corners. There are also a few other things I am not impressed with aswell. I have purchased other parts from Steeda in the past and was very happy with them, but their CF hood is not a genuine Steeda produced piece and therefore does not live up to the quality standard they have for their own parts. __________________ 2003 Pitch Black SVTF #3038 of 3985 1 of 981 Black on Red

08-14-2006, 03:20 PM	#19 (permalink)
larryinfl Premier Sponsor Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Boca Raton, Florida Posts: 385	Re: Steeda Focus Hood I also have to say we have this hood on one of our vehicles here and it has not issues with cracks or damage. I would investigate the quality of your paint shop. __________________ Steeda Autosports Webmaster :-) Steeda Focus Goodness: http://www.steedafocus.com Steeda Phone Number: 954-960-0774

08-17-2006, 09:15 PM	#22 (permalink)
Honda Hunter Krunktronik Tuner Goblin Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Sunny South Florida Posts: 5,284	Re: Steeda Focus Hood Did you have the hood clear coated before you started expsoing it to extreme SoFla sun? It is recomended that all carbon fiber products receive a solid layer of clear coat before serious sun expsosure. Most carbon fiber products just come with a thin clear gel coat and shouldn't be used at all before clear coated. The Fiber Images product line is one of the best out there, (feel free to ask around). I'm surprised you had any problems. I'm pretty sure the FI brand hoods do come clear coated, but I'd still recomend, once again, to apply another thick coat before sun exposure. __________________ -Nick NaRdone "See poleece, slow the ride."

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