carbon fiber hood in the winter

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  1. degeneration-WRX
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    Does anybody know how well the carbon fiber hoods stand up against MN winters ? is it a good idea to leave them on ?

    Thanks,
     
    degeneration-WRX, Jul 18, 2006
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    From what I've heard it's not the greatest idea, but people do it, if you plan on getting a CF hood, keep ur stocker and swap them in the winter, or go the smart route and buy a winter beater.
     
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    Mine is fine...Since I rarely drive it in the winter months. It is in my garage maybe around 5-10 degrees at the coldest. I drive it once in a while (5-10 mins) to loosen up the car when there is no snow.
     
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    alright, thanks guys.
     
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    Fixed...
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    Nathan made me do it ;)
     
    Xcelor8, Jul 18, 2006
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    It should be fine. My XC ski poles are CF and I've used them in -40 degree weather. CF isn't affected by temperature much until you get into the 250+ or above range. Even then they can be fine if the correct expoxy is used.
     
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    Fong made me do it...:biggrin: Well not yet...But I know he wants me to do it...

    No hesitation on my side though...:lollollollol:
     
    Sogonerg, Jul 18, 2006
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