The article got me thinking about a fiberglass hood for my car. Obviously it's nothing real sneaky or innovative but it sure cuts weight off the front, especially if it's a pin-on type. Not sure if the 'street weight' ones that use the OE hood hinges are worth getting though. Doubt I'd ever make one out of aluminum sheet like someone did.

Maybe if you got a flat one and paint it factory color or something it might go undetected but hood pins will always give it away. I like my crooked, steel flat hood without the belly button six pack scoop.

I've also always liked the idea of a glass bumper up front if you could make it look right. I never liked the look of a painted bumper, just looks chintzy to me. And unfortunately from what I have read about plastic chroming, it's not so great so I'm hesitant to go down that road. That would be the hippest though, a light glass bumper with nice, shiny chrome.