VIS Racing hoods and trunks are ultra lightweight. The average weight of each hood is about 15 lbs. Of course, hoods for bigger car models or trucks weigh more, but they are definitely much more lighter than the originals. Trunks and hatches are even lighter, as they are smaller than a hood. Average weight is about 13 lbs.
All bumpers, side skirts, spoilers, or hoods require professional installation. This means that these parts need to be done by experienced body shops that have done body kits before, not just a regular collision shop. Due to the fact that these are aftermarket parts, some modifications of the parts and/or vehicles may be necessary. Pre-fit the kit before priming and painting. Once painting has been done, it is very difficult to modify the kit to fit without destroying the paint. Generally speaking, VIS Racing kits do not have fitment problems. Some bumpers are made to the Japanese spec of some car models. In these cases, more modifications may be involved.
The company's grade "A" carbon fiber hoods are the best in the industry. Each hood is built with a strong carbon fiber skeleton. The outer layer is hand-laid with carbon fiber along with several layers of clear coating, which provides the hi-gloss show-quality finish that other hoods just cannot imitate. The outermost layer of clear coating is a UV coating that protects it from the harmful rays of the sun. Unlike other hoods in the market, VIS Racing hoods do not fade and turn yellow in a few months. The underside of each OEM hood is reinforced fiberglass with a one-piece fiberglass covering the underling skeleton to provide a clean factory look. The company also has double-sided carbon fiber hoods whose skeletons are covered with carbon fiber for a more refined look.
All bumpers and body kits in general are made out of fiberglass, unless stated otherwise. Several layers of fiberglass are used to ensure strength and durability of each bumper. Plus, all bumpers are primed with a smooth yellow finish. New and improved PolyFiber material has been developed, the material is as flexible as polyurethane but still made out of fiberglass.
All carbon fiber products require professional installation. Minor adjustments may be necessary for the installation. These are considered typical body work and installation steps; but it does not mean that the unit is defective. In addition, most carbon fiber products are hand-crafted, so no two products will be identical. Small imperfections such as wave within the weave, small bubbles, and clear coat blemishes are inevitable and will not be subjected to returns and/or exchanges.
Some products sold by VIS Racing Sports Inc. ("VIS") may not be legal for street use in all states.
All hoods require professional installation. Adjustment of latches, hooks, or fenders (not limited to them) may be necessary as part of the normal installation of all hoods. All hoods require hood pins for safety reason. All hoods cannot sustain any force or weight on the surface. Do not put weight on the hood surface as it could crack the hood.
Adjustment is required for any hood installation. Gap really isn't too bad, and can be fixed, it's just how meticulous you are with adjusting. To do it correctly (this is even if you put your factory hood back on), you would have to loosen (not remove) all the bolts, attaching the hood to the hinges to get that lined up initially. Once that’s complete, you will close the hood and check that there is not excessive tension on the front latch. If there is, you would loosen that and adjust until it closes like the factory hood. Do not gravity drop the hood to get it closed or press on the front too hard (or press over and over) to close it. Adjust pressure with your palm over the latch area until it latches.