2002-2004 A6 Carbon Fiber Hood.... PLEASE READ
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2002-2004 A6 Carbon Fiber Hood.... PLEASE READ - 10/18/2007 3:35:35 PM
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A6Quattro4.2Sport
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Ok, well I am the proud owner of a 03 A6 Quattro Sport 4.2L but am unable to get a carbon fiber hood as they are not made. I spoke to Seibon and VIS today and was informed that if I can produce 20 individuals with the A6 that falls within this year range they will produce the hood for rougly $800.00 a piece. So I am asking that anyone with this vehicle that is SERIOUS about getting a carbon hood post in my thread and if we reach 20 SERIOUS individuals then we can arrange to have the hood produced.
If you are just thinking about it then please do not post and waste time as I am serious and this post is for those that are serious as well.
< Message edited by A6Quattro4.2Sport -- 10/18/2007 3:36:55 PM >
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RE: 2002-2004 A6 Carbon Fiber Hood.... PLEASE READ - 10/19/2007 7:18:26 AM
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prbayha
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Why do you want carbon fiber hood for an A6? IMHO that would look like total s**t.
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RE: 2002-2004 A6 Carbon Fiber Hood.... PLEASE READ - 10/19/2007 7:44:05 AM
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A6Quattro4.2Sport
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Well you are entitled to your opinion... However what I want is what I want and depending on the A6 you have it looks sick.. So to make it short your opinion really doesn't matter..
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RE: 2002-2004 A6 Carbon Fiber Hood.... PLEASE READ - 10/19/2007 7:53:27 AM
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Tha Abbot
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I can see a carbon fiber hood on a A4, but not a A6. I don't think the A6 is the right car for a carbon fiber hood. Is there any other ways to put the A6 on a diet?
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RE: 2002-2004 A6 Carbon Fiber Hood.... PLEASE READ - 10/19/2007 9:42:27 AM
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RIA6
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This isnt a honda civic...its an audi
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RE: 2002-2004 A6 Carbon Fiber Hood.... PLEASE READ - 10/19/2007 9:47:22 AM
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A6Quattro4.2Sport
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ORIGINAL: Tha Abbot
I can see a carbon fiber hood on a A4, but not a A6. I don't think the A6 is the right car for a carbon fiber hood. Is there any other ways to put the A6 on a diet?
I like that, on a diet.. LOL
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RE: 2002-2004 A6 Carbon Fiber Hood.... PLEASE READ - 10/19/2007 9:48:49 AM
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A6Quattro4.2Sport
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This isnt a honda civic...its an audi
Who said it has to be a CIVIC to run a carbo hood????? So then tell them to stop making hoods for the IS300... Your views are way out of whack..
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RE: 2002-2004 A6 Carbon Fiber Hood.... PLEASE READ - 10/19/2007 11:26:06 AM
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daroshi
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May be very difficult to get 20 people on this group buy, especially since the hood on a 4.2 will not fit on a 2.7T or a 3.2 .
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RE: 2002-2004 A6 Carbon Fiber Hood.... PLEASE READ - 10/20/2007 12:22:39 AM
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Good luck getting 20 people, let alone two. Don't ever compare an Audi to a Toyota product again .
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RE: 2002-2004 A6 Carbon Fiber Hood.... PLEASE READ - 10/20/2007 6:42:04 AM
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A6Quattro4.2Sport
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May be very difficult to get 20 people on this group buy, especially since the hood on a 4.2 will not fit on a 2.7T or a 3.2 .
Well, I am glad you told me that as I was unaware of this... Yeah may be difficult now..
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RE: 2002-2004 A6 Carbon Fiber Hood.... PLEASE READ - 10/20/2007 8:21:17 AM
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spawnywhippet
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Seems like an incredible waste of $800 to me. Just save all the money you would have spent on mods and buy a lighter car, instead of devaluing an A6.
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RE: 2002-2004 A6 Carbon Fiber Hood.... PLEASE READ - 10/20/2007 8:23:50 AM
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A6Quattro4.2Sport
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Seems like an incredible waste of $800 to me. Just save all the money you would have spent on mods and buy a lighter car, instead of devaluing an A6.
Why would I want a lighter car???????? Why do you all think I want to lighten the car???? It is for LOOKS, do you understand LOOKS....
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RE: 2002-2004 A6 Carbon Fiber Hood.... PLEASE READ - 10/20/2007 8:25:34 AM
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Four Ring Circus
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No sarcasm. An Audi A6 is leaps and bounds more sophisticated and classy than an IS300. The new BMW M3 has a carbon fiber roof, but IMO, it was a big waste of money. Money better spent on performance brakes. An aftermarket hood will cheese this car up big time. Of course, you can do whatever you want to your car. BTW, I could be wrong about you getting 20 people. I have been surprised by what some Audi owners think is cool.
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RE: 2002-2004 A6 Carbon Fiber Hood.... PLEASE READ - 10/20/2007 8:28:54 AM
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A6Quattro4.2Sport
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ORIGINAL: Four Ring Circus
No sarcasm. An Audi A6 is leaps and bounds more sophisticated and classy than an IS300. The new BMW M3 has a carbon fiber roof, but IMO, it was a big waste of money. Money better spent on performance brakes. An aftermarket hood will cheese this car up big time. Of course, you can do whatever you want to your car. BTW, I could be wrong about you getting 20 people. I have been surprised by what some Audi owners think is cool.
I agree that is why I chose the A6, however i am not saying that a carbon hood is for everyone and let a lone for an A6. I just feel with my setup and the way my car looks I thought it would look kinda cool. And as far as the M3 goes, well yeah i think $5000.00 or so could absolutely be spent elsewhere.
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RE: 2002-2004 A6 Carbon Fiber Hood.... PLEASE READ - 10/20/2007 8:45:35 AM
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spawnywhippet
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Why would I want a lighter car???????? Why do you all think I want to lighten the car???? It is for LOOKS, do you understand LOOKS....
Call me a traditionalist, but I feel that carbon fibre is a material designed to achieve a certain strength whilst saving weight, not for aesthetics. My other road car has a whole heap of carbon parts as standard (but painted and not obviously carbon), and my race car is built from carbon, but I would never consider getting carbon body panels for an Audi. In my opinion, it would make it look like a cheap ricer. The only worse things would be to put big chrome wheels on it and lower the suspension.
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RE: 2002-2004 A6 Carbon Fiber Hood.... PLEASE READ - 10/20/2007 8:57:14 AM
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formulagigi
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Well I see lotta opnionated people here! Why do we care if he wants to put a carbon fiber hood on his car? it is HIS car and really it is a matter of taste. I am personally not a fan but it can lighten the car, lower cebter of gravity... some... and look good for some poeple.. I actually saw a brand new M6 last saturday with carbon hood and top. It is not my preference but lots of people liked it... if it is done well, it might look ok on a dark color A6. However, I do agree you'll have a hard time gettig 20 orders for a wide body A6, you might get more if it was for a narrow body such as the 2.7T which are on average more modded than the 4.2.. Just be careful who you go with, I ahve seen some really bad fit on carbon/aftermarket hoods! good luck!
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RE: 2002-2004 A6 Carbon Fiber Hood.... PLEASE READ - 10/20/2007 8:59:30 AM
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Coors
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Haha! You guys are frickin hilarious. Leave the poor guy alone.
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RE: 2002-2004 A6 Carbon Fiber Hood.... PLEASE READ - 10/20/2007 1:50:47 PM
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A6Quattro4.2Sport
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Haha! You guys are frickin hilarious. Leave the poor guy alone.
LOL... Funny thing is I could care less on what people think about the idea.. It is my car and I knew coming into this I would never get 20 people that want a hood, but it was an idea and wanted to get input and see if there were any takers... No harm no fowl and thanks...
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RE: 2002-2004 A6 Carbon Fiber Hood.... PLEASE READ - 10/20/2007 1:52:16 PM
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A6Quattro4.2Sport
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ORIGINAL: A6Quattro4.2Sport
Why would I want a lighter car???????? Why do you all think I want to lighten the car???? It is for LOOKS, do you understand LOOKS....
Call me a traditionalist, but I feel that carbon fibre is a material designed to achieve a certain strength whilst saving weight, not for aesthetics. My other road car has a whole heap of carbon parts as standard (but painted and not obviously carbon), and my race car is built from carbon, but I would never consider getting carbon body panels for an Audi. In my opinion, it would make it look like a cheap ricer. The only worse things would be to put big chrome wheels on it and lower the suspension.
I agree to a point and no I do not have big chrome rims, they are hyper black with a polished lip and yes the suspension is lowered... I may be 34, but im still a kid at heart and love the look of it lowered, TO A CERTAIN DEGREE...
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RE: 2002-2004 A6 Carbon Fiber Hood.... PLEASE READ - 10/20/2007 2:01:09 PM
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A6Quattro4.2Sport
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Well I see lotta opnionated people here! Why do we care if he wants to put a carbon fiber hood on his car? it is HIS car and really it is a matter of taste. I am personally not a fan but it can lighten the car, lower cebter of gravity... some... and look good for some poeple.. I actually saw a brand new M6 last saturday with carbon hood and top. It is not my preference but lots of people liked it... if it is done well, it might look ok on a dark color A6. However, I do agree you'll have a hard time gettig 20 orders for a wide body A6, you might get more if it was for a narrow body such as the 2.7T which are on average more modded than the 4.2.. Just be careful who you go with, I ahve seen some really bad fit on carbon/aftermarket hoods! good luck!
Formu, if it did happen it would be with VIS or Seibon... Both require a 20 lot minimum... but again i know it will not happen, I just thought it may look cool and liked the idea of it...
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