In this segment of Tricked Out the 1994 Acura Integra gets a carbon-poly hood that's much lighter than the stock hood and vented to help keep things cool underneath. Also, Andrew opts for new 18-inch wheels to give the car additional appeal.DIY Difficulty Rating for the Procedure: This job could be described as challenging, but not off the charts. We gave it a difficulty rating of 3 on a 5-point intermediate-level scale.
Materials used in this segment:
New carbon-fiber hood
18-inch wheels
10mm socket wrench
Carbon HoodThe new carbon hood weighs in at a featherweight 22 pounds. Installation is simple. Here's the procedure:
- Remove the bolts that secure original hood using 10mm socket wrench (figure A).
- With the bolts removed, carefully lift off the factory hood (figure B) and set it aside. We retained ours in storage for possible use later on.
The Bottom Line$1100 Polyurethane body kit
$400 Painting for the body kit
$900 Hand-laid carbon fiber hood
$1299 Wheels and tires
$1 Grease pencil
Total = $3700
Cost savings for Doing It Yourself: $450
Important: Included below are the steps in this automotive procedure as shown in the episode. These steps are general guidelines that are applicable to most vehicles. With any particular vehicle, there may be procedures, specifications, settings, tolerances, components, etc. that are specific to that vehicle. There are also variations according to the type and brand of repair-kit you select. Always consult your vehicle's service manual when undertaking significant automotive repairs, and read and follow the manufacturer's directions and precautions that come with your kit or replacement parts.
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