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Old 06-05-2013, 04:53 PM   #8
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Originally Posted by Draco-REX View Post
I believe it's lighter. The STI hood is Aluminum and CF hoods are the same weight +/- 2 lbs. The BRZ hood is appreciably lighter than the STI hood.

And to add further evidence, Robispec's track rat uses a louvered stock hood because it was lighter than the CF hoods they looked into.
It all depends on who and how the CF hood makes it. Some will be heavier and some will be lighter. You can't just lump all CF hoods in one.

If you want OEM quality/fitment and lightweight then it will cost a lot.
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