Body Kits and Mods for TCH

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Old Aug 17, 2007 | 08:52 PM
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Looks like we have the same color TCH. Can't wait for the pics...
 
Old Aug 17, 2007 | 09:42 PM
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Originally Posted by TonyStealing
Instead of Carbon Fiber Hood (which would help with the weight significantly) could Solar Power Hood be feasible?
I've seen discussion of mods such as aftermarket carbon fiber hoods before - interesting weight reduction concept. I'm left with two questions:
  1. How much lighter is CF than fiberglass? I have a CF camera tripod that's half the weight of its aluminum counterpart, but have no frame of reference with respect to fiberglass.
  2. Does anyone know about the safety ramifications of a CF hood? Stock (and presumably aftermarket) hoods are designed to crumple predictably on impact. CF is well known for extremely high rigidity and strength. How would it respond to the impact of a typical collision? I have visions of it penetrating the passenger compartment whole, or possibly shattering.

I suspect someone on this forum might have knowledge of this (paging Bob Wilson?)
 
Old Aug 17, 2007 | 09:46 PM
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Originally Posted by BoomerangThree
Thanks! for the links.

I believe the winner is: Installed on a TCH:
http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/t190117.html

Really appreciate the support...
Indeed. I wholeheartedly agree. It's a really nice looking hybrid. Will you be able to top that flopshot?
 
Old Aug 18, 2007 | 11:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Tideland Prius
Indeed. I wholeheartedly agree. It's a really nice looking hybrid. Will you be able to top that flopshot?
I hope so, he's not lowered, and I am!
 
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