Should I go Carbon Fiber Hood on my Gray Titanium?
04-22-2009, 04:00 PM
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Should I go Carbon Fiber Hood on my Gray Titanium?
So about a month or so ago we had a small hail storm pass through... and I went ahead and filed a claim with Progressive. Total damage was estimated at ~$1490 so I got a check for $900 (after deductible) for the repair. Most of the damage was on my hood and 2 small dents on my driver's side front fender above front wheel. I got a quote to repair those 2 dents for $150 using PDR... so I'm left with the rest of the money to repair the hood.
A new hood from the dealer would cost $500 or so, OR I could simply order a CF hood. I used to have a VIS CF hood on my turbo gst back in the day... so i'm not completely sure if I want to go CF again.
Anyone wanna post pics to try n convince me? hehe...
What would you do??
(by the way I have about a $500 budget cuz I had to spend some of the money on other stuff).
Thanks fellas in advance!!
A new hood from the dealer would cost $500 or so, OR I could simply order a CF hood. I used to have a VIS CF hood on my turbo gst back in the day... so i'm not completely sure if I want to go CF again.
Anyone wanna post pics to try n convince me? hehe...
What would you do??
(by the way I have about a $500 budget cuz I had to spend some of the money on other stuff).
Thanks fellas in advance!!
04-22-2009, 04:10 PM
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If you are thinking about trading it in, I would get the factory hood because a dealership isnt going to look twice at it with a carbon one on. They want the car as factory as possible in order for a quick sale.
If you aren't wanting to trade it in, I would go with a carbon hood if you plan on adding supporting mods: Wheels, front lip, side skirts, rear, anything.
If you aren't wanting to trade it in, I would go with a carbon hood if you plan on adding supporting mods: Wheels, front lip, side skirts, rear, anything.
04-22-2009, 07:11 PM
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My opinion
It may look good but you need full CF to do that
But if your considering trading in with a dealer don't waste your money
Mods:
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Private Sale gains very little value
It may look good but you need full CF to do that
But if your considering trading in with a dealer don't waste your money
Mods:
Dealer loses value
Private Sale gains very little value
04-22-2009, 08:11 PM
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Dont do unpainted cf body panels. They never fit right.
Plus the weight difference is a wash between OE and cf hood.
If you are going to do cf, go for high quality cf and then have a pro fit and paint it. Total waste of money in my opinion (and I have had a cf hood.)
Plus the weight difference is a wash between OE and cf hood.
If you are going to do cf, go for high quality cf and then have a pro fit and paint it. Total waste of money in my opinion (and I have had a cf hood.)
04-23-2009, 03:31 AM
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Only reason I am considering it is because I do somewhat like the look of the CF hood and if its cheaper than OEM (as far as I know) ... then why not?
Sucks that I am not completely sure about trading in the car or not. Just got a new engine and I love the power behind it (again). I do have my eye on a 328i conv though... just dont know if I wanna start over on car payments for another 5 years!
04-23-2009, 05:35 AM
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Personally, I sort of like the carbon fiber hood. No I am not saving any weight, but doesn't really matter to me. If I get tired of the look I can always get it painted over. fwiw, I also have the sideskirts, lower lip and rear lip in c/f. Here it a pic so we can make this an official thread in the Multimedia/photo gallery section.lol
04-23-2009, 01:42 PM
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Personally, I sort of like the carbon fiber hood. No I am not saving any weight, but doesn't really matter to me. If I get tired of the look I can always get it painted over. fwiw, I also have the sideskirts, lower lip and rear lip in c/f. Here it a pic so we can make this an official thread in the Multimedia/photo gallery section.lol
04-23-2009, 03:46 PM
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Personally, I sort of like the carbon fiber hood. No I am not saving any weight, but doesn't really matter to me. If I get tired of the look I can always get it painted over. fwiw, I also have the sideskirts, lower lip and rear lip in c/f. Here it a pic so we can make this an official thread in the Multimedia/photo gallery section.lol
04-23-2009, 04:16 PM
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Nope, that's Seibon 
clmantis21---
Just go with CF hood, dont worry
there are tons of people willing to trade their stock to CF hood
lets say the CF hood and the stock both cost u $500
but by the time you sell yr car, u can trade your CF to stock with the members here and earn $200 more, what a good deal ^^
I think this Seibon hood do make a big difference of the 8
clmantis21---
Just go with CF hood, dont worry
there are tons of people willing to trade their stock to CF hood
lets say the CF hood and the stock both cost u $500
but by the time you sell yr car, u can trade your CF to stock with the members here and earn $200 more, what a good deal ^^
I think this Seibon hood do make a big difference of the 8
04-23-2009, 06:04 PM
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I say do it.
I did it. But then again, my car has more CF on it than most. I too am a DSMer and can't shake the habit. RX8s performance wise just haven't done it for me.. Its purdy though.
I have the Seibon TSII:
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As I was saying, my trunk, gas lid, handles, and my Aero kit are CF as well (bunch of CF interior crap too):
CF lip is a must, HUGE difference. The ones with out the CF lip look kind of "not finished"
I did it. But then again, my car has more CF on it than most. I too am a DSMer and can't shake the habit. RX8s performance wise just haven't done it for me.. Its purdy though.
I have the Seibon TSII:
newer
older
As I was saying, my trunk, gas lid, handles, and my Aero kit are CF as well (bunch of CF interior crap too):
CF lip is a must, HUGE difference. The ones with out the CF lip look kind of "not finished"
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04-23-2009, 08:53 PM
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The hood is VIS, and no I don't have any good close ups of the eyelids. I am planning on trying to get some good shots of the car soon. When i do I will probably post in the the calling Ti-gray thread.
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TREX... your pic in the parking garage is sick! Great camera man!
I do think I may go with the CF after all. Now I'm thinking what CF matching accents to get? I dont want to do anything crazy big like a truck... but something tasteful to go with it would be nice. Depending on how it behaves over the summer will determine on if I keep it for a while or just give it up and trade it in for a new car.
BTW, what DSM did you have? And were u on DSMtuners?
I do think I may go with the CF after all. Now I'm thinking what CF matching accents to get? I dont want to do anything crazy big like a truck... but something tasteful to go with it would be nice. Depending on how it behaves over the summer will determine on if I keep it for a while or just give it up and trade it in for a new car.
BTW, what DSM did you have? And were u on DSMtuners?
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TREX... your pic in the parking garage is sick! Great camera man!
I do think I may go with the CF after all. Now I'm thinking what CF matching accents to get? I dont want to do anything crazy big like a truck... but something tasteful to go with it would be nice. Depending on how it behaves over the summer will determine on if I keep it for a while or just give it up and trade it in for a new car.
BTW, what DSM did you have? And were u on DSMtuners?
I do think I may go with the CF after all. Now I'm thinking what CF matching accents to get? I dont want to do anything crazy big like a truck... but something tasteful to go with it would be nice. Depending on how it behaves over the summer will determine on if I keep it for a while or just give it up and trade it in for a new car.
BTW, what DSM did you have? And were u on DSMtuners?
