tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9193111756116515621.post3261932936058402769..comments2022-03-23T23:35:15.295-07:00Comments on Open Source Civic EV Kit: Finishing the Firewall Rack BaseTimKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09059780797709299125noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9193111756116515621.post-88431168527203789362008-08-15T09:46:00.000-07:002008-08-15T09:46:00.000-07:00Thanks for the comment. A few people have suggest...Thanks for the comment. A few people have suggested this. The kit is targeted for a budget-minded conversion, so I'd like to see if I can modify the hood to work. A carbon fiber hood is at least $400, so that makes things a bit pricey. If I run into major problems, I'll probably go with it. Cheers, TimTimKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09059780797709299125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9193111756116515621.post-2422921595463698332008-08-15T08:57:00.000-07:002008-08-15T08:57:00.000-07:00Since you're looking at cutting into the structura...Since you're looking at cutting into the structural support of your hood, have you considered a lightweight hood replacement (fiberglass or carbon fiber)? You'd eliminate a potential electrical short path (metal hood), save yourself some precious weight and they may even clear your batteries without further modification.Mark Petereithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06692869198419809854noreply@blogger.com