ok im thinking about getting a carbon fiber hood. i know it will lighten it up. but how much lighter is a carbon hood? i have an 01 ex if that helps. also sould i worry about its durability?

 

OEM Hood vs. Braille Carbon-Fiber hood
47.8 lb vs. 14 lb
Still not satisfied with all the weight you've removed from the vehicle? Greedy bastards! Consider replacing your factory hood with either a quality fiberglass or carbon-fiber unit. With many manufacturers offering decent hoods at competitive prices, it's not hard to find the hood of your choice. Skunk2 opted to replace their Civic skin with a Braille carbon-fiber unit, weighting in at only 14 lb, a savings of 33.8 lb over stock.

^^ i found that on a web site..you should spend a little money to get a better one vs a cheap one, you can see on cheap ones how some are weaved uneven, they discolor in the sun, they are not stiff ( Real Carbon Fiber hoods with skeleton backside for strong support and durability) , and the edges will be cut...you can get a good one that wont discolor,bend, and the edges will be rolled in instead of cut, and of course,it will fit like a OEM fit...also some will come with a latch..so this way you dont have to get the ugly hood pins..hope this helps