Group Buy: C/F SD Hood

[Bouchie11982]

I was talkign to Sikmindz over at GAGT.com and Cerious Performance will do a group buy for a carbon fiber SD Hood next spring ONLY if the demand is high enough, in other words, 10 people need to be serious about this buy. SikMindz:As of right now, general interest for a new hood is for an SD style hood, as opposed to the SC/T one. But I'm sure they can cater to whatever we need. The only problem is getting ~10 people to pony up and seiously commit to buying the hood. Price expected will most likely be $600-699 and less if the more buyers you can get, just like the SC/T CF hood. Sound good?? lets get this group buy on a GO!!

[Rayz]

Do you have a photo??

[SikMindz]

Umm...it'll look like the SD hood in CF. Check PFYC.com I guess or a search should yield a plethora of pics.

[Rayz]

Like this I guess?

[Bouchie11982]

correct, but in C/F :)

[XoticGA]

I'm in I'm in I'm INNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN!!!! :woot:

[Bouchie11982]

^^YAY!!
should we start a list??

[tido_29]

I think so.. maybe I can trade someone my SCT for an SD one..

[TulaneGT]

Thought I'd make a post here too....I'm interested.

[InsaneSkippy]

I might be interested in it, if you get 8-9 people and need someone, let me know I can use that as leverage to get my parents to say yes lol.

[Bouchie11982]

ok here is the list of pple, please corect me if im wrong
1.Bouchie11982 (me)
2.Rayz
3.XoticGA (trish)
4. Digitalballz (bobby)
5.TulaneGT
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

[tido_29]

I actually already have one. I would only be interested in trading mine for one. So in other words, if someone purchased it but really wanted the SCT one, then I would be up for a trade. I know its a long shot but oh well.

So i guess that means only 5 but I think www.grandamgt.com has more people that are interested. Maybe the 5 more you need. :)

[SikMindz]

I just emailed Cerious about the hood and it's very doable. I'll let all the forums know ASAP about specifics when I hear back.

[XoticGA]

:woot: :woot:

[Bouchie11982]

well so far with the GAGT.com thread, there are the same posts as last time :-\

[Bouchie11982]

OK PPLE WE NEED 5 MORE LETS GOOOOO! tido i took u off the list. hey im sure soemone would trade theirs but u hav eto FIND someone willing to :) ...but dontlook at me!

[tido_29]

I know katie :) Maybe why dont you guys make a link to this thread and place it on your sig.

But instead of just the thread url.. maybe something yellow saying "Join the group buy for a Carbon Fiber SD Ram Air hood"

Nothing too big so that the Admins won't get mad

[luked]

How much do you want for your SC/T hood Tido?

[tido_29]

Originally posted by luked
How much do you want for your SC/T hood Tido?

I don't have it yet. I would only consider a trade for a CF sd hood really. I am getting the SCT CF hood (hopefully) this friday :)

[SikMindz]

Here's the latest everyone:

5-10 people would be required, if you could have them put down a $100 refundable deposit that would speed up the process, for a large part like a hood. 20% down of the retail value on any other parts. The smaller parts, well if we could locate the parts quickly, we can begin molding right away, and if we get the deposits we can get more hoods ready before Jan/Feb hopefully.

So yes...PLEASE PM me if you are serious about getting the CF SD hood done and I will forward you to the right contacts!

[Bouchie11982]

SikMindz , u have a PM

[bt8705]

i need a pm of cost and how long is this open for, i would be willing to join in about a month

[tido_29]

Brian- they would need a 100 dollar diposit (this of course is 100% refundable). My guess is that when all 5+ people are ready and SURE.. they will collect the money.

The hoods are not really schedule for "making" until Jan/Feb. I think if they get the money (meaning down payment from 5+ members sooner) then they can move up the production date. But for right now.. Jan/Feb is the estamated time of production. Again- this is only if people are still interested.

[Bouchie11982]

ok so who is serious about this? so far we have:
1.Bouchie11982 (me)
2.Rayz
3.XoticGA (trish)
4. Digitalballz (bobby)
5.TulaneGT
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
who ever isnt on this list u can add yourself, if u dont want to be on the list please tell me, or post it.

[SikMindz]

Tido is close.

Like I mentioned earlier, I was told that there is a 2-month lead time on carbon fiber sheets this size. Say they order next week...the raw CF wont be in till about the end of October-November. Figure about a month for production and you're in December already.

I guess Cerious just assumed that it would take about a month or so to get everything setup. Which would put us in Jan/Feb as stated...

I'll hook up with Cerious tomorrow via email and see if they'll order the CF now so at least they can recreate the SC/T CF hoods when it arrives.

[XoticGA]

I can put down my 100 on the 16th

[bt8705]

How much is it all together, im willing to put 100$ down in two weeks, by when does it all have to be paid for. Can't pay for it all at once but im willing to pay in about 3 payments

[Bouchie11982]

well as he said the hoods wont be finished or made until jan-feb. so im assuming C.P. would want the rest of the money when the hoods are ready.

[Bouchie11982]

ok so Tido_29 , are u out of the group buy :( cuz u got ur SC/T CF hood today

[blurredvision]

can they make the hood for a 96 grand am

[Bouchie11982]

i dont beleive so it is. the group buy is just for the 99+ grand ams.

[SikMindz]

Originally posted by blurredvision
can they make the hood for a 96 grand am

They can make anything we want as long as there is enough interest. But more importantly, are you really going to put a deposit down and buy it in the end?

Post up and see what your year GA guys say. Then get back at me...

[Bouchie11982]

anyone else want to participate???

[TulaneGT]

We've got 5 people correct? And the demand was said to be needed to be 5-10 people. So does that mean this is actually going to go through?

[SikMindz]

I guess you guys have 5 but I'm willing to bet that only you and Katie are serious about it.

[Bouchie11982]

well Tido_29 is out. he got the SC/T hood instead. so theres..
1.Bouchie11982
2.Tulanegt
3.Xoticga(trish)
4.digitalballz(bobby)
5.rayz (not sure if he is still in)
and Kyle (insaneskippy) said he'll be in at the last minute. IF we need liek one more person. so i guess so...i just dont know when to put down the $100 deposit..:shrug:

[XoticGA]

Just because I'm not posting doesn't mean I'm not serious...

[SikMindz]

Sorry...didn't mean to offend you Trish.

I'll hit'em up with an email tomorrow and see what's up. So that's three of you for sure right?

[Bouchie11982]

so far the three of us, (me, tulangt and Trish) dont know about the others

[mrandmrsyoudath]

id be in what is the total cost shipped i will determine if im in or not thanks
dan

[dballz]

f-it man im in $100 now aint bad, and by the time its done it'll be christmas or tax time. Im in for sure. this will be badass sh**!!

[Bouchie11982]

ok so we ahve more then 5 pple now.where should we send in the deposits?

[SikMindz]

Emailed my contact at Cerious just now. I'll get back to you tomorrow afternoon I expect. Katie- if you could do me a favor and PM all those that were seriously interested and have them email me their full names, state and zip, and email contact that would be great.

[Jackel169]

what the heck is a SD hood... but i'm intrested in buying a new hood...

[Bouchie11982]

Jackel, look on the first page of tis thread. theres a picture of it. and also a picture of it on PFYC.com
no problemo Sik:) ill do it when i get back from classes

[SikMindz]

Here's the latest:

GB is okayed and hoods are on order. As of now Cerious is only going to make 10 CF SD hoods and 5 CF SC/T hoods. For those that have the money in hand (the 5 of you have been constanly posting) please either PayPal sales@ceriousperformance.com with a note with your name, email and phone contacts and that you want to deposit the money for the "Grand Am Carbon Fiber SD Hood." Or you can call (860)896-1746 ask for Will if you would like to pay by credit card.

If you are interested in getting the SD hood for sure, I would definitely put your money down ASAP! It is refundable and fact of the matter is, the CF SC/T hoods sold out in less than a week. Don't be left out because like the CF SC/T hoods these are all made to order and will only be made in batches.

[Jackel169]

i love that hood... it is sik.... how much is the deposit?

[Bouchie11982]

could we use paypal for the deposit and then send a check or money order after wards of teh rest of te amount for the hood?

[SikMindz]

Yes. You can PayPal sales@ceriousperformance.com like described above. Once the hoods get in the rest of the price will be needed as expected. I don't think they car how it gets to them as long as it gets there right?

Jackel- the deposit is $100 refundable. By the way, where in CA are you from? We have a few meets coming up here in Cali and would love to see some new members out! PM me or check the West Coast section

[Bouchie11982]

now sik will they know that the deposit is for this group buy??

[SikMindz]

Katie, Katie, Katie. Of all people I would think you would have read my last post the closest. Hheheh...just messin' with ya. Like it says, put down that it's for the SD GB in the notes if you're doing it by PayPal and if you really want to be thorough send sales@ceriousperformance.com and email saying that you send the money and give them your full name, etc.

[Bouchie11982]

ummm i just put in the notes that is was for the Grand Am C/F SD hood

[SikMindz]

Perfect Katie. That's all you need. Stop worrying. Starting to get on my nerves.

LoL...j/k.

[Bouchie11982]

LMAO ok ok.

[dballz]

werd deposit sent.

[Jackel169]

I'm from selma and lemoore... i live in selma but i'm in lemoore alot too... I just out to represent central cali... but i'm up to go to some meets... do you have any sponsers or what... ? I just got sponsered so now is the time that i am going o go crazy with the mods.... Sport compact pro...

[synz]

id want in... but i cant pay for jack til next fri.

[SikMindz]

Then deposit the $100 next Friday when you get it. There's no time limit on the deposit but the earlier the better. Of the 10 that will be available 4 are spoken for so far I believe.

[SikMindz]

Originally posted by Jackel169
I'm from selma and lemoore... i live in selma but i'm in lemoore alot too... I just out to represent central cali... but i'm up to go to some meets... do you have any sponsers or what... ? I just got sponsered so now is the time that i am going o go crazy with the mods.... Sport compact pro...

Umm..what? Sorry to so sound so discrediting, but what are you sponsored for? What mods have you done to your car and what are you planning to do for your car? For some reason I highly doubt that you're sponsored by a national magazine. And an import sport compact magazine at that. :roll2:

Enlighten me.

Can you hang?
www.cardomain.com/id/sikmindz

[Bouchie11982]

OMG amanda ur alive :P :)

[dballz]

I thought she was deader than dead. Where teh hell you been???

[Jackel169]

SCP pays for half of my stuff... I just had to write to the company and let them know all the stuff i want to do to my ride and they picked me... there's really nothing special about my car ... but i took the time to write them and call so they sponsered me....... as far as i know they do work with modified and turbo mag.... if i do enough work they come to me and i get paid for any photo taken... so it's a pretty good deal.. i just had to pay 79.00 to pay legal fees for my contract.....

[SikMindz]

So just to clarify, what exactly did/are "Sport Compact Magazine" paying for specifically?

And I'm assuming you signed up through a site like www.carsponsorships.com?

[Bouchie11982]

tahts what i was thinking as well Sik.....i've done that b4 when HIN was at Boston and i later found out they wanted my CC and for me to give them something like 80 bucks or wahtever. but i declined it.

[Jackel169]

no i went through sportcompactpro.com ... it's nothing special but i will help pay for some of my parts

[SikMindz]

Well two of you have sent deposits in thus far.

[italialicious]

ok ... dumb moment.... what year will these fit????

[SikMindz]

99+

Although if you can get enough people for your year anything can happen.

[Bouchie11982]

ok so how much is this going to be after they are made??? since we put a $100 deposit down, will they take off 100 bucks of however much the hood is? it better not be more then 500

[SikMindz]

C'mon Katie. Like said in the orig. post. Cost will be $600 + S&H right? The whole point of a deposit is to put that money toward the purchase.

[InsaneSkippy]

Originally posted by Bouchie11982
ok so how much is this going to be after they are made??? since we put a $100 deposit down, will they take off 100 bucks of however much the hood is? it better not be more then 500 Your deposit is credited toward your purchase. It's just a form of collateral for the company. That way even if someone decided to back out or whatever, they hood wasn't made for no reason, they atleast have the 100 dollars.

When it comes time to pay the actual price of the hood, you're 100 dollars should already be credited towards the hood so I don't think you have to worry :D

[mrandmrsyoudath]

can i still get in on this or what

[SikMindz]

Of course! Just follow the instructions in one of the previous posts. If possible, after sending them the deposit PM me your full name and state so I can keep track as well, just in case anything happens.

[blackgt2k]

Katie, not sure if this is what you were planning on doing or whatever but i figured this might help you. i know the pic isnt the best but at least its something...

[Bouchie11982]

yea thats kinda what i was looking for....thanks hun :kiss:

[bt8705]

I'm very interested but i cant decide if i want to buy, a cf hood on a red car just doesnt flow that well, could i get the hood w/o the cf for cheaper. Willing to join if so

[SikMindz]

ARGH! Please read this thread before responding!

Product: Carbon fiber SD Hood
Manufacturer: Cerious Performance
Cost: $100 deposit toward final price of $600 + S&H
ETA: December or mid-January shipped

Only 10 will be made in this first batch. PayPal sales@ceriousperformance.com with "Grand Am Carbon Fiber SD Hood Group Buy" in the notes or you can call (860)896-1746 ask for Will if you would like to pay by credit card.

This hood will only be offered in carbon fiber. I believe 3-4 are already spoken for. A second batch may or may not be made, so be proactive and get it now!

[Bouchie11982]

YAY!! dont know why u say "argh" though sik :???:

[dballz]

if you dont like the "flow" of the cf on your car, you can paint it.

[bt8705]

I sure am glad there isnt a a**hole on here,....

*cough*

[luked]

OK I've decided im getting the SD CF hood. I'm going to try to contact Cerious monday. There still are SDs left right sik?

[SikMindz]

Originally posted by bt8705
I sure am glad there isnt a a**hole on here,....

*cough*

There isn't an *******- just a newbie who can't read. :roll2: Don't act smug with me. *cough* If you were more informed or actually read from beginning to the end you would realize two things:

1) This group buy is for a CARBON FIBER SD hood. Look at the title.

2) You would also realize that it's a replica of a fiberglass version of the SD hood offered on www.pfyc.com. That and as the title states:

GROUP BUY: C/F SD Hood

Call me an ******* if you wish but it only entitles me to call you illiterate.


Luke...get a hold of me via PMs. I need to talk to you about "something" first.

[InsaneSkippy]

Originally posted by bt8705
I'm very interested but i cant decide if i want to buy, a cf hood on a red car just doesnt flow that well, could i get the hood w/o the cf for cheaper. Willing to join if so It looks good, Tido_29 has a CF SC/T hood on his car and it looks hot as hell.

[bt8705]

man your a all around a nice guy

[SikMindz]

Damn right I am. I already have MY hood. I could've said f you all and not had Cerious make the SD hoods at all. Or more SC/T hoods. Or CF fenders from GTP International. Or a CF trunk from GTP International. Or generated interested for the concept to the RKSport kit via the American Tuner GA. And the list goes on...Hell, I could've told Cerious to just leave the price at $700 + S&H for you all. Don't come at me like I'm a dickhead...this is the 4th time my car is being redone 'cause I've been out here getting parts done for the community for the last 2-3 years. If I really wanted to be an *******, I'd have gotten everything custom made for just me. The absolute LEAST you could have done was read carefully.

[dballz]

yeah what he said ^^^

[SikMindz]

You guys are making me look bad. So far only Katie and Rob have sent in deposits. We still need the 5 to get this started and you guys are killin' me.

I really don't want to pull that many strings to get this made since it's my neck on the line...

HELP ME OUT GUYS!

[Bouchie11982]

yea guys c'mon! where were the 4 other pple??? *cough* trish, bobbie, kyle and rayz*cough*

[dballz]

i sent in my deposit. Dont know who else bailed, but it wasnt me.

[SikMindz]

dballz = Rob, right?

[dballz]

Rob/ Bob whatever. Bob is prefered, but it dont matter.

[SikMindz]

Just checkin'...now the both of you- go bug the shit out of everyone else who said that they had the money!! LoL

[99GrandAMSE]

... as some assistance, put a post up in the APPEARANCE SECTION and another in the MAIN SECTION directly people here is you want :)

[Bouchie11982]

LOL no problem :lol: i kinda bugged the :shit: outta you Sik. im sure i can bug other pple :) Kyle is already on my list to bug :D hes just away right now

[dballz]

bug bug bug bug bug bug bug bug bug!!!!!

[SikMindz]

I pulled some strings and got to my contacts. There are two more deposits and possibly one more by the weekend.

Everyone else- get your deposits in ASAP! The more there are the better chance we have of them taking on other projects that I can relay are wrothy! It's ONLY $100!!!

[InsaneSkippy]

Originally posted by Bouchie11982
LOL no problem :lol: i kinda bugged the :shit: outta you Sik. im sure i can bug other pple :) Kyle is already on my list to bug :D hes just away right now You never bug me Katie :cool:

[wts1277]

ok im in for the cf sd hood

[wts1277]

ok i just paypal'd the deposit question any idea about the shipping cost or to save a buck can i just take the drive with my folks suv to get. conn aint to far maybe hit a casino while out there lol.

[Bouchie11982]

hey WTS they are in Vernon CT, just so u know. im going to go pick mine up when they are ready.

[SikMindz]

You guys can work out S&H with them when the hoods are in. I got my 4 to deposit, plus Katie and Rob and WTS just deposited as well. That's 7 out of 10 hoods being made. Plus my friend is ordering 1 more to this week. Maybe I should get 15 made.

[wts1277]

sweet ive been waiting on this forever i posted about this months ago on the other site

[XoticGA]

I'm workin on it...

:shit: hit the fan over here

[wts1277]

hey is there an updated list of who's on board for this i sent my deposit the other day.

[SikMindz]

Doesnt really matter. We have like 7-8 now. I'll get a list though in a few days anyway.

[neomnj]

how much is it? $100. is there any other payment aside from s&h

[tido_29]

Originally posted by neomnj
how much is it? $100. is there any other payment aside from s&h
the $100 is just the down payment. The hood will be 600 or so + shipping.

[luked]

Originally posted by neomnj
how much is it? $100. is there any other payment aside from s&h


The thread you are reading answers all your questions.
You are currently located on page 6. The top of the thread lets you go back through each page of responses. Located in this thread is all your answers....

Originally posted by SikMindz

Product: Carbon fiber SD Hood
Manufacturer: Cerious Performance
Cost: $100 deposit toward final price of $600 + S&H
ETA: December or mid-January shipped

Only 10 will be made in this first batch. PayPal sales@ceriousperformance.com with "Grand Am Carbon Fiber SD Hood Group Buy" in the notes or you can call (860)896-1746 ask for Will if you would like to pay by credit card.

This hood will only be offered in carbon fiber. I believe 3-4 are already spoken for. A second batch may or may not be made, so be proactive and get it now!

edit: lol beat me to it tido

[SikMindz]

Nice...nice. Glad somebody besides me realizes the importance of literacy...

[SikMindz]

So 6 of you...3 from this board 3 from GAGT. What happened to all the people that were "really" interested?

I'll post their forum names since I don't know how familiar everyone is with one another.

1. wts1277
2. DrFabolous
3. LukeD
4. dballz
5. Grand Damn
6. bouchie...
2

[Bouchie11982]

i dunno :shrug: trish said shes having money issues right now ...:???:

[Cipher]

Find a way to get it to fit on a 98 and im game? :P

[Bouchie11982]

lol phat chance :P

[gunblaze]

I just hit a deer this fall about mid october and totaled my whole front end. So needless to say I'm looking for a another sd hood. I would love to get one in cf. The problem is I need it now I can't wait till spring to get a hood. Is their any way tha Cerious Performance would make them sooner?

[gunblaze]

Actually what I realy want is a Firebire WS6 style hood for my GA. I seen one for sale one E-bay months ago just after I bought my SD hood, '' Bummer". But now I'm in the market for a new hood and I can't find a hood like that anyware for my car. Dose anyone know ware I can get one from? Please help me I need a hood asap!!

[gunblaze]

oops I ment to type Firebird - and seen one for sale on e-bay

[Bouchie11982]

ok well they are being made now and the ETA is mid december/january. you'd see that if u read the whoel thread but i understand if u didnt read all 6 pages :) i do the same :) but yea as for the hood Lynn, im still unsure of wha ti want to do because the fading will look backwards when the base is black and the top os silver. when i was the dark to fade into the black.

BTW Lynn, you have a cardomain or any site that has more pics of ur car??? id liek to check it out :)

[SikMindz]

Actually as per the original posts ETA is Jan/Feb. The only reason why I may have mentioned it could be sooner was if the group buy went through more quickly. However, because it took about 3+ weeks to get the definite 5 deposits in, scheduling is pushed back to normal.

gunblaze- the hood you are looking for is called the "Warbird" hood for the GA. IIRC, www.usexotics.com makes them. However, if you could start a new thread (if you're not interested in the Cerious hood) that would be great and help this thread stay on topic. Thanks.

[bt8705]

Put me down for one, I will put down deposit this week.

[SikMindz]

Put down the deposit and I'll put you down for one this week.

[gunblaze]

Hey Bouchie I did read the part that stated when they would be done. I was just wondering if they might possably be done sooner because I can't wait until Dec/Jan to get my car back from haveing the body work done. thats all Unfortunatly I don't know how to do the whole domain name page or home page thing so the only way I could show you pics of my car would be via email.
And Sikmindz Sorry I strayed from the topic but I am interested in this hood if I can't find The Warbird hood. PS thanks for the info in regards to that.

[SikMindz]

As stated amidst these 7 pages, per the original deadlines the hoods are expected to be shipped to the customers in Jan/Feb. Sorry about that Lynn...I couldn't seem to locate a link to the company that made the Warbird hood and only know that its name was US Exotics. You may want to email/PM users by the name of matt shauf, TulsaRamAirGT or GTFreak. Not sure if they custom built their own but I know all three had a WS6 style hood. If not hopefully you can hold out until the Cerious carbon fiber SD hoods are available in a few months.

[bt8705]

I put 100$ through paypal so put me down for one.

[SikMindz]

Updated list:

[quote]
Carbon Fiber SD Deposits:

1. Bobby - digitalballz
2. Katie - bouchie11982
3. LukeD
4. Grand Damn
5. Matt - DrFabulous
6. Rob- rfenn
7. wts1277
8. Brian - bt8705
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.

Carbon Fiber SC/T Deposits:

1. matt shauf
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

[SikMindz]

Final costs for both will be around $600 + S&H.

GB is okayed and hoods are on order. As of now Cerious is only going to make 10 CF SD hoods and 5 CF SC/T hoods. For those that have the money in hand (the 5 of you have been constanly posting) please either PayPal sales@ceriousperformance.com with a note with your name, email and phone contacts and that you want to deposit the money for the "Grand Am Carbon Fiber SD Hood." Or you can call (860)896-1746 ask for Will if you would like to pay by credit card.

Hoods will be produced as quickly as possibly and should have a manufactured and shipping date of around late Jan. to Feb.

If you are interested in getting the SD hood for sure, I would definitely put your money down ASAP! It is refundable and fact of the matter is, the CF SC/T hoods sold out in less than a week. Don't be left out because like the CF SC/T hoods these are all made to order and will only be made in batches.

For pics of the CF SC/T hood please go to their website or my registries @:

www.cardomain.com/id/sikmindz
www.n-body.net/registry/sikmindz

Not sure if this violates the advertising rules or not since it was a requested group buy for a new product, but mod/admin buddies you make the call.


Updated list (December 15):


Carbon Fiber SD Deposits:

1. Bobby - digitalballz
2. Katie - bouchie11982
3. LukeD
4. Grand Damn
5. Matt - DrFabulous
6. Rob- rfenn
7. wts1277
8. Brian - bt8705
9. Terese -GtGoddess
10. rickhigginsbhtr
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.

Carbon Fiber SC/T Deposits:

1. matt shauf
2. videoman
3. blackgt2k
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

[Bouchie11982]

Originally posted by SikMindz
[B]Hoods will be produced as quickly as possibly and should have a manufactured and shipping date of as early as late November to mid-December.]


meaning next year!?!? i was told they'd be ready by like late january - early february

[SikMindz]

Sorry...copied from an old post.

[OhioGrandAm]

How much?

[Bouchie11982]

how much for the hood ur asking?? they are in the making and there is a $100 deposit down towards Cerious Performance.Originally $699 i beleive. look in the beginning of the thread. all the info will be there.

[RickHigginsHtbr]

jesus, how many of these hoods are we going to be seeing at albany this year?

[Bouchie11982]

mine will HOPFULLY be unique :) hafta talk to s speciallist once i get the hood

[Bouchie11982]

well, i jsut go tthis email back from Linda Tran about the progress of the SD CF hoods...and i wasnt all that happy about it.

"Katie,

The hoods are definately going to be delayed for a while, we still are having problems getting the carbon for the hoods. If you need a refund let me know and I can process immediately."

i emailed her bacl asking just how "delayed" is it? Weeks? Months?? im sorry to put a damper on everyone about the hoods :(

[Bouchie11982]

ok, who is still in with this Group Buy?? Cuz im starting to consider getting my $100 back and getting a different hood :roll2:

[wts1277]

im still in i want this hood

[Bouchie11982]

im still in

[SikMindz]

Geezus Katie. Make up your mind. First you want it, then you dont want it, then you want it again. You're the ONLY one that has been complaining about pulling out of the group buy because of the circumstances. I don't want to sound too abrasive but maybe you should just get the fiberglass version. You won't listen to any of us that CF is as easy to deal with as fiberglass and obviously patience isn't your forte.

[Bouchie11982]

well EXCUSE ME darren :roll2:
no i believe it is a good deal its just i wanted to have this hood by the time the meets come up. i KNOW its not C.P.'s fault

[SikMindz]

Seriously I'm not trying to argue or patronize you. I'm merely pointing out that we're all doing our best to expedite the process and it's not exactly constructive to anyone to berate the company and act so butt hurt like they have a personal vendetta against you. You want the hood that badly, have no particular preference for carbon fiber and don't want to wait so I offered a viable option which is to buy the PFYC one and have it shipped ASAP. It's simple advice. No need to get your panties in a bunch.

[Bouchie11982]

im not even gonan argue any further....i just want the hood. End of Story.

[wts1277]

so did they ever mention how much longer again im not complaining just want to see if i got enough time to buy another mod for car and have money in time for the hood when there ready

[lightningGA]

I also sent in a deposit for the SC/T hood ;)

[blackgt2k]

i dropped my order for the cf/ sc/t hood. i was able to get the rk sport hood sent to my house for roughly the same price. my hood will be here either this friday, or monday. i just dont feel comfortable putting money down on something that I have no idea what type of time frame it would be until i get it.

[tokgrandamgt]

How can they be having problems getting the carbon to make the hoods....i went to their website and they specialize in carbon fiber products....isn't that like making an order at burger king and them saying "you will have to wait because were having problems getting the beef patties?" Not to mock their business because I like the products they offer, just confused on why they are having issues getting the main material that everything they produce is constructed of?

[tokgrandamgt]

How can they be having problems getting the carbon to make the hoods....i went to their website and they specialize in carbon fiber products....isn't that like making an order at burger king and them saying "you will have to wait because were having problems getting the beef patties?" Not to mock their business because I like the products they offer, just confused on why they are having issues getting the main material that everything they produce is constructed of?

[tokgrandamgt]

How can they be having problems getting the carbon to make the hoods....i went to their website and they specialize in carbon fiber products....isn't that like making an order at burger king and them saying "you will have to wait because were having problems getting the beef patties?" Not to mock their business because I like the products they offer, just confused on why they are having issues getting the main material that everything they produce is constructed of?

[tokgrandamgt]

How can they be having problems getting the carbon to make the hoods....i went to their website and they specialize in carbon fiber products....isn't that like making an order at burger king and them saying "you will have to wait because were having problems getting the beef patties?" Not to mock their business because I like the products they offer, just confused on why they are having issues getting the main material that everything they produce is constructed of?

[Bouchie11982]

hey tokgrandamgt: looks liek your having problems there...posted liek 4 times......well from what they have told many of us that it is hard to get the type of carbon fiber they need for the hoods. they need the wide carbon fiber from japan, and it is in such high demand right now that they are being cut back and have to wait. dont worry you ar ein the same boat as the rest of us (waiting wise)

[SikMindz]

Cosign what Katie said. I've worked/working with a few different companies that specialize in CF...at first I thought it was just an excuse but there really is a huge demand for large enough sheets of raw CF and manufacturers cannot keep up with orders put in internationally. It's affected BOTH companies I've worked with for larger CF parts and yours is a very short delay compared to stuff I've dealt with.

[wts1277]

people have set backs all the time linda tran responded to my email and she wrote "We hope as soon as possible, but probably a month or two." that was on 1/27 so its not to much longer...

[tokgrandamgt]

wow i appologize for my post coming out 32 times on this thread....idk what my computer was thinking. Im definitly going to be purchasing a hood whether they will be willing to make an 11th SD hood, or someone backs out...but it works out fine right now cause I don't have the money to buy one now

[thomas uzarski]

i heard from someone it may be 6 months to a year before the hoods are ready.

[Bouchie11982]

ugh, i hope not Tom :(

[SikMindz]

Originally posted by tokgrandamgt
wow i appologize for my post coming out 32 times on this thread....idk what my computer was thinking. Im definitly going to be purchasing a hood whether they will be willing to make an 11th SD hood, or someone backs out...but it works out fine right now cause I don't have the money to buy one now

I have them making 15 SD hood and 10 SC/T hoods as of right now.

[SikMindz]

Quick update:

As for the status on the hoods, just google "Carbon Fiber Shortage", it should pretty much explain everything. We simply can't get any(Thanks to the government, military, and aerospace industry getting it all. They have the $$$ for big contracts, which take priority over the smaller companies). So I can't really give you a date, basically whenever our supplier can get some for us. It's really hurting our business, and many others. Most experts in the industry believe it will not get better soon. Maybe some people would be interested in fiberglass instead? Basically, just tell the people to be patient if they can(everyone will get their hoods as soon as it is possible), if not, refunds can be issued. Then when we finally get carbon(and the hoods) in stock they can pay then.

Like I said, they weren't the first company I've gone through that has this problem.

Some articles regarding the situation:

http://www.compositesworld.com/hpc/issues/2005/January/689

http://www.fibreglast.com/carbonfiberpage01-06.php

http://www.autoparts.globalsources.com/gsol/I/Car-trim/a/9000000070911.htm

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&q=carbon+fiber+worldwide+shortage

[Bouchie11982]

so Sik, is he saying that if we want a fiberglass hood of the SD we can get it through them as well??

[Dave C]

all the smaller companies should team up and sign one big contract :)

[Bouchie11982]

LOL right...

[tokgrandamgt]

Heres a Sick idea....long shot...but I saw a car at modified madness with a clear plexiglass/plastic/something transparent hood. It looked SO badass I couldn't even believe it...though you cant drive with it or it will probably melt. How bout a hood that is as close to transparent as possible that you can see through....I have seen that the hoods can even be color transparent or tinted in any color you want. Possible Cerious? If so im in!

[starhunter]

did someone mention fiberglass??? we've been waiting on CF hoods for the starion/conquest for quite some time now. after it took 9 months to get a mold we're now waiting because they are sending the work to China and 'ol Red is dealing with the CF shortage too. One of the guys from my other board said his Contour SVT CF hood took something like 4 years to complete!! I'd love one in fiberglass though.

[Bouchie11982]

email them then....

[couder2003]

i have the fiberglass SD hood that i purchased from pfyc.com and it is a functional hood...but the only problem is i cant find a system that hooks the hood up to my intake to make it actually funtional

[wts1277]

hey sik any new news

[Bouchie11982]

Hey Dan, how about putting a WAI in.?

[couder2003]

a wai? i actually just found a cold air box on doctorspeed.com that they just came out with that should work...dont no how long it will take to get here tho...when i get it i will come on and tell you how it works for me

[Bouchie11982]

WAI means Warm Air Intake...sucks in the warm air from your engine area/bay. my friend has the same CAB you are getting. works fine....but back on topic so i don't get yelled at :D

[couder2003]

lol its kinda on topic since they will be getting the same hood and will probly want a new air system to make it work

[Bouchie11982]

oh i know, i got yelled at before on GAGT.com for going off topic, then got warning points :roll:

[Ebiggs]

Hey Sik, what is going on now? I'd like to have a rough idea about when the hoods would be done and if it would still be possible to get one. A C/F SD hood would be amazing on my car...

This is not a "Yes, I'll take one", I'm just figuring some things out here about whether I can afford to get one and if it is still possible to.

Thanks

[Bouchie11982]

Ebiggs: like stated before in this thread. there is no set date....it will be A WHILE until the hoods will be made

[Ebiggs]

Sorry Katie, but its been a while since they said it would be a while. I was just checking to see if there was any new news on them. Chill out a little, I've read the entire thread.

[Bouchie11982]

I'm chill.....I'm just telling you.

[bykryder83]

im in those are bad ass

[RickHigginsHtbr]

***update***

Looks like production will be a go very shortly...

[wts1277]

rick how do yo know it will be shortly what have you heard fill us in man thanks

[RickHigginsHtbr]

check the "other board", 2 people recieved e-mails stating that.

[DRMALIKIA]

I would be down with this also but, I am assuming it is too late as it looked like from the thread that alot of people have deposited and some got left out. I didn't read the entire thread as I got pretty board after about page 3. I see where to send the deposit but I didn't see the costs associated with the deposit or the over all price of the hood.

How much is the deposit?

How much is the CF hood?

If I can get on the band wagon, cool, if not, there is always next time. Your assistance is greatly appreciated.

[RickHigginsHtbr]

i would e-mail or call cerious performance to see if they have enough to let more people in, but the deposit was $100 and the total cost for the hood is $600, meaning $100 less than the fiberglass version.

[DRMALIKIA]

Will do, I appreciate the assistance.

[RickHigginsHtbr]

bumpin it.... looks like the mold should either be done this week or next :)

[blackgt2k]

Im glad to see that they are possibly making this hood finally, I myself couldnt wait any longer. I just bought my hood and had it painted. Ive had it for a good 3 months now....hope the hoods turn out nice for everyone.

[sudden_impulse]

I know I'm reviving a kind of old thread, but what's the word on the hoods? Have they been made, or is the CF still in too high of demand?

[RickHigginsHtbr]

no, now it's production issues..... ugh.....

[blackgt2k]

you know i hate to say it, though i saw this coming. im glad i pulled out of the group buy over a year ago. Ive had my new hood since then and been loving it.....props to anyone who is still waiting this long...

[Bouchie11982]

^^ totally agree. and i thank you Jay for convincing me :P

[ManktheTank19]

Damn....no one got theri hoods yet...that sucks

[1offga]

sounds like other places not getting there stuff

[ManktheTank19]

Originally posted by 1offga
sounds like other places not getting there stuff

oh behave :lol:

Now we both have something in common

[RickHigginsHtbr]

the first one's about to ship, finally... i don't know how many they're making, but i think it's under 8 now.

[XoticGA]

:lol: sad...

[dandragonrage]

Originally posted by ManktheTank19
oh behave :lol:

Now we both have something in common

Lack of grammar? ;)

[ManktheTank19]

Originally posted by dandragonrage
Lack of grammar? ;)

Didn't know I had to follow MLA regulations :roll2:

[RickHigginsHtbr]

We should make it by then no problem with the final product. The frames are done, just waiting on the skins to be completed.

[Sales Member]
sales@ceriousperformance.com


From: xxkewlguyxx@aol.com [mailto:xxkewlguyxx@aol.com]
Sent: Monday, February 26, 2007 6:44 PM
To: Sales@CeriousPerformance.Com
Subject: CF SD Hood

About a month ago you guys e-mailed me saying the hoods were almost ready to ship, how's that comming along? First car show is 4/9 and I'd really like to debut it then...
-Rick Higgins

[ManktheTank19]

Do you have a pic of the design???

[RickHigginsHtbr]

not from them, yet, i'll e-mail them about it, but should be nearly identical to the sd hood but in CF

[SpoCom2nr]

I may be interested... How much is it going to cost?

[Bouchie11982]

Leon, go to the VERY beginning of this thread, it'll tell you. IIRC it is still at $500+ $100 deposit=$600 total minus the shipping. they are out of Vernon, CT, so if you are willing to save on shipping, take a trip out to CT.

[RickHigginsHtbr]

Yea I'm still tryin to figure out the whole driving to CT hoodless thing, lol. Shipping would prob be roughly $100 - $130.

[Bouchie11982]

good luck with that Rick!!! someone has to go with you to take pictures!

[blackgt2k]

hoodless = ticket in the state of CT. there shop is an hour and 40 minutes from my house....

[Big Joe]

Originally posted by RickHigginsHtbr
Yea I'm still tryin to figure out the whole driving to CT hoodless thing, lol. Shipping would prob be roughly $100 - $130.

I know people who have done it before. As far as getting a ticket, as long as you dont need a hood in pa, (witch im not sure if you do or not) you wont need a hood anywhere. You cant get in trouble for somthing in anouther state if your state says its ok. IIRC you dont need a hood in NY. I know paul (red98grandamse) drove to get his new hood without his old hood on.

[blackgt2k]

yea i think as long as its legal in the state that your from, the worst they can do is give you a warning.

[Bouchie11982]

don't make a trip through MA ......they'll pull you over and a chance they'll give you a ticket....they are :gay: like that

[RickHigginsHtbr]

I have attached a pic of a fiberglass version of the hood, you can also see the frame mold to the right and another customer's hood prototype skin in the back. We are looking for a test fit vehicle, preferably locally. The test fit will be using a fiberglass hood, which would be available for purchase by the test fitter for a reduced price. We are willing to ship for a test fit if necessary. Can you pass the word along to the community to see if anyone would be interested?


Best Regards,
Will Wolfgram
General Manager
will@ceriousperformance.com

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a44/rickhigginshtbr/Picture_176.jpg

[Ralph]

email sent

[Ralph]

I will be going to test fit the hood this weekend ill let you all know how it goes

[Bouchie11982]

damn, i wish i coulda've :( i live like 30 minutes from these guys

[RickHigginsHtbr]

so how did the test fit go??? :D

[Ralph]

hasn't happened yet will let you know after the weekend

[Ralph]

finally got down there to test fit the hood. They did a good job with the mold it was almost perfect just a few things to touch up. They said they are shooting to get the group buy hoods done within a month.

[RickHigginsHtbr]

snag any pics?

[Ralph]

I thought of that on the way there sadly I didn't bring my camera. The fiberglass test had no larger gaps then OEM and flowed very nice and the hood is well designed to be functional ram air.

[Dave C]

sorry, don't want to read the whole post...

what is the situation with these, are they still taking orders or is it closed?

[RickHigginsHtbr]

e-mail sales@ceriousperformance.com and ask them, i know more than 1/2 of the original people in the group buy dropped.

[Bouchie11982]

email will (i think that's his name) it's been a while since i emailed him. im sure they are still taking the depsits.
OT: how've you been dave? i haven't talked to you in a long time

[Dave C]

been really busy with school! and I'll be working at Ford this summer as an intern. how have you been? anything new?

[Ralph]

they said that they are not taking anymore people for the group buy but there will be more made and available for purchase off their website. the only reason i got in was because i test fitted the hood

[wts1277]

im so glad to see there almost done with this i waited so long for this before i jumped ship once there are done i may buy 1 from them. i cant wait to see how these are going to look

[djones725]

hey anyone this thread is 11 pages long but i just wanted to know if i still can send a depsoit for a hood? I don't know how many are takin

[Bouchie11982]

look a few posts up, it'll tell ou that answer.

[djones725]

so i guess i will have to get one right off the site then? I e-mailed them and they are getting more in soon like a couple of weeks, i am thinking about getting the hood and truck. You think it will look good on a 02 gagt white?

[Dave C]

I think if you have a portion of it painted but leave a good area where the CF shows through then it would look great with white. if you want an example of what I mean, check out Sik's car in the member's rides section... of course the rest of your car won't be painted like his, but if you did just the hood it would look sweet.

[Bouchie11982]

if u paint a portion of it, almost like the paint in being torn through, and the CF is showing. that would look good i assume

[CoupdegrAce85]

Ok, so I just spent 20 minutes reading all the posts on all 12 pages, and I couldnt find an answer to this...
Referring to the picture posted by blackgt2k on page 4, (attached, for your browsing convenience) are those CF inserts, or is the entire surface CF, just painted over?
And the CF SD hood thats the hot topic of discussion, is it all CF like the other hood already offered by Cerious, or does it just have the inserts, and the rest of it needs painted?

[tido_29]

I don't know if they will ever make the hood.. but it will most likely be a full CF hood.

I was fortunate enough to buy a CF SCT style hood.. and think there are only 6 in the US. :) 2 in houston.

[Bouchie11982]

Josh: the hood is all CF, that picture just shows what it'd look liek if those areas were kept CF....and the rest painted...it was originally made for me cuz i wanted to do something to the affect but never got the hood. 2 years now and they havent gotten it yet.

[CoupdegrAce85]

Thanks tido... I see this has been going on for quite a while. Did they ever get around to production/anyone talk to Cerious lately?

[CoupdegrAce85]

Questions answered. Thanks guys.

[wts1277]

hey tido where in houston i was just out there 2 weeks ago for work and was hoping to see some cool grand am's but seen some ricey 1's i was over by tidwell and bearcreek i may have to go back out there again in the next couple weeks for work again you guys must be syked no more time warner it's COMCASTIC. lol

[tido_29]

Hmm not many fixed up grands ams here in houston. A lot of imports..but a few nice grand ams. We had a car meet about 2 years ago and had 12 GAs..

Let me know whever you come down to Houston again.