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delphinE30 · 09-28-2009, 09:14 AM

ive been debating on a cf for my car. i only wanted jsut a few carbon fiber items here and there but wiht my car thats hard to find. and im not doing any fake wrap jobs. i also considered mirrors but for $500 with limited vision i decided against that lol.
so if i could get some opnions from you guys.
thanks

heresa pic of my car now.

Proven · 09-28-2009, 02:05 PM

I'm all for Carbon fiber but I think if you get the hood you should paint it.
Maybe leave a small corner unpainted though to show the pimpness

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http://www.raceonusa.com/

^ above has them for your car if I'm correct.

turboman808 · 09-28-2009, 02:07 PM

wether you get it or not you should paint it. Bare carbon fiber is tacky and I thought that trend died 10 years ago.

Or so says the guy with a big ass bare carbon fiber wing on his car. So who am I to say anything. LOL

jpalamar · 09-28-2009, 02:56 PM

Rice = unpainted. CF that is painted =pimp cause you don't have to point out you have a hood.

Yes SiR · 09-28-2009, 03:36 PM

I personally like the look of a CF hood. I have one, although my car is black. I also have one for the element, which is orange. I think it looks good if you can tie it into the colors of the car.

But it's your car, do whatever makes you happy; that's the whole point.

DPancoast · 09-28-2009, 05:43 PM

I'd say either paint the whole thing or find something that looks good where some of the hood is painted and some of it is not. I've seen it work on different cars before.

CleanNeon98 · 09-28-2009, 05:45 PM

I say don't get a CF hood at all.

james_ls · 09-28-2009, 05:50 PM

Get one, and if your hellbent on paint...paint the whole hood but cut-out the M flag that gets thrown from the hood to the fender.

mcperson2k · 09-28-2009, 06:09 PM

You know what would be interesting, and I don't know if its even possible. But if you were to paint a carbon fiber hood the color of your car, leaving only the outline and odd squares carbon fiber, as to make up the BMW checkered flag across the left corner...

Edit: Guy above me said that same thing?

Didn't see that...

delphinE30 · 09-28-2009, 08:12 PM

ok im not gunna quote everyone but thanks for all the replys.
i was never set on a CF hood but it does compliment the color of my car. as far as the much cf?? idk lol. i was just getting a deal on it so i thought about it.
as far as getting it painted that defeats the purpose for my buying reasons lol. i show aften so i wanna get some style points with out being kinda rice. but i did always think about leaving the center cf and painting the sides of the hood. buuuuut my car is clean i like it clean and simple.
hahaha and for the "M flag" ????? for 1 its not an M so id get ripped on hardcore and 2. like i said my car is simple so something like that may be a litte to busy for the rest of the car.
well tahnks everyone for your opinions i dont normally ask for them but you guys did help me out. if i could get an even better deal (straight from VIS like where this hood is from) then ill get it aint paint it mostl likely.
thanks again

evomike · 09-28-2009, 08:18 PM

Cf hoods looke like garbage on e30's

delphinE30 · 09-28-2009, 08:32 PM

they also look bad on evos haha just my opinion (dont know if you have one) sry
yea i didnt think they looked too great but i have never seen one with the color of my car. plus if i do any shows for anyone they may want some more exterior mods. but its all good. i respect your opinion so its all good dude

evomike · 09-28-2009, 08:47 PM

Nope carbon hoods are worthless especially the ones people buy specifically for show since they are cheap mostly fiberglass hoods that fit like trash

delphinE30 · 09-29-2009, 01:11 AM

the one i was lookin at was from VIS

CleanNeon98 · 09-29-2009, 01:15 AM

Brand means nothing. I suggest you consult with Nikita before doing anything E30, he is by far the most informed BMW owner I know and if he doesn't know he can sure find out.

Personally I'm tired of seeing CF everywhere, it's starting to look cheap and tasteless IMO.

delphinE30 · 09-29-2009, 02:02 AM

i deffinenetly agree thats its around too much. which what pushes me even farther away lol.
yea im jsut gunna ssay no. i didnt like it from the begining so im goin with no dont get it lol

mcperson2k · 09-29-2009, 09:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by delphinE30

i deffinenetly agree thats its around too much. which what pushes me even farther away lol.
yea im jsut gunna ssay no. i didnt like it from the begining so im goin with no dont get it lol

Why did you even make this thread, it sounds like you weren't planning on getting it in the first place.

09-28-2009, 09:14 AM	#1
delphinE30 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Sep 2009 Member #14644 My Ride: 1987 BMW 325is iTrader: (0)	CF hood??? ive been debating on a cf for my car. i only wanted jsut a few carbon fiber items here and there but wiht my car thats hard to find. and im not doing any fake wrap jobs. i also considered mirrors but for $500 with limited vision i decided against that lol. so if i could get some opnions from you guys. thanks heresa pic of my car now. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

09-28-2009, 02:05 PM	#2
Proven Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2006 Member #1547 My Ride: 99 RS-WRX iTrader: (0)	I'm all for Carbon fiber but I think if you get the hood you should paint it. Maybe leave a small corner unpainted though to show the pimpness .. http://www.raceonusa.com/ ^ above has them for your car if I'm correct. __________________ If they don't make it... Build it!

09-28-2009, 02:56 PM	#4
jpalamar TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: May 2009 Location: Orefield, PA Member #13773 My Ride: '14 Mustang GT iTrader: (3)	Rice = unpainted. CF that is painted =pimp cause you don't have to point out you have a hood. __________________ 2014 Mustang GT performance package, M6, Brembo brakes, Torsen diff with 3.73, Steeda CAI with 101mm MAF, ST coilovers with caster/camber plates, BMR lower control arms, BMR watts link, BMW sway bars with end links, front brake cooling ducts, SR short shiffter, and custom tuned

09-28-2009, 05:45 PM	#7
CleanNeon98 TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Philadelphia Member #2029 My Ride: "Honey Badger" Turbo Miata iTrader: (8)	I say don't get a CF hood at all. __________________ 2004 MAZDASPEED MX-5 : 328whp / 308wtq / 2500lbs 2012 Toyota Prius 2 : Daily Driver

09-28-2009, 05:50 PM	#8
james_ls TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Warrington Member #1614 My Ride: 1998 Acura Integra LS//VTEC iTrader: (0)	Get one, and if your hellbent on paint...paint the whole hood but cut-out the M flag that gets thrown from the hood to the fender. __________________ *Heller Dope* - When the ** is doper than Hellen Keller; it's Heller Dope To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. BUY MY STUFF!** To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

09-28-2009, 02:07 PM	#3
turboman808 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: North Jersey Member #5285 iTrader: (0)	wether you get it or not you should paint it. Bare carbon fiber is tacky and I thought that trend died 10 years ago. Or so says the guy with a big ass bare carbon fiber wing on his car. So who am I to say anything. LOL

09-28-2009, 03:36 PM	#5
Yes SiR Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Ithaca, NY Member #14707 My Ride: some kind of Honda iTrader: (1)	I personally like the look of a CF hood. I have one, although my car is black. I also have one for the element, which is orange. I think it looks good if you can tie it into the colors of the car. But it's your car, do whatever makes you happy; that's the whole point.

09-28-2009, 06:09 PM	#9
mcperson2k Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Apr 2009 Member #13471 My Ride: ██▓▒░ iTrader: (0)	You know what would be interesting, and I don't know if its even possible. But if you were to paint a carbon fiber hood the color of your car, leaving only the outline and odd squares carbon fiber, as to make up the BMW checkered flag across the left corner... Edit: Guy above me said that same thing? Didn't see that...

09-28-2009, 08:12 PM	#10
delphinE30 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Sep 2009 Member #14644 My Ride: 1987 BMW 325is iTrader: (0)	ok im not gunna quote everyone but thanks for all the replys. i was never set on a CF hood but it does compliment the color of my car. as far as the much cf?? idk lol. i was just getting a deal on it so i thought about it. as far as getting it painted that defeats the purpose for my buying reasons lol. i show aften so i wanna get some style points with out being kinda rice. but i did always think about leaving the center cf and painting the sides of the hood. buuuuut my car is clean i like it clean and simple. hahaha and for the "M flag" ????? for 1 its not an M so id get ripped on hardcore and 2. like i said my car is simple so something like that may be a litte to busy for the rest of the car. well tahnks everyone for your opinions i dont normally ask for them but you guys did help me out. if i could get an even better deal (straight from VIS like where this hood is from) then ill get it aint paint it mostl likely. thanks again __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

09-28-2009, 08:18 PM	#11
evomike Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Sep 2006 Member #2578 My Ride: 03 duramax and a 04 evo iTrader: (3)	Cf hoods looke like garbage on e30's

09-28-2009, 08:32 PM	#12
delphinE30 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Sep 2009 Member #14644 My Ride: 1987 BMW 325is iTrader: (0)	they also look bad on evos haha just my opinion (dont know if you have one) sry yea i didnt think they looked too great but i have never seen one with the color of my car. plus if i do any shows for anyone they may want some more exterior mods. but its all good. i respect your opinion so its all good dude __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

09-28-2009, 08:47 PM	#13
evomike Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Sep 2006 Member #2578 My Ride: 03 duramax and a 04 evo iTrader: (3)	Nope carbon hoods are worthless especially the ones people buy specifically for show since they are cheap mostly fiberglass hoods that fit like trash

09-29-2009, 01:11 AM	#14
delphinE30 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Sep 2009 Member #14644 My Ride: 1987 BMW 325is iTrader: (0)	the one i was lookin at was from VIS __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

09-29-2009, 01:15 AM	#15
CleanNeon98 TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Philadelphia Member #2029 My Ride: "Honey Badger" Turbo Miata iTrader: (8)	Brand means nothing. I suggest you consult with Nikita before doing anything E30, he is by far the most informed BMW owner I know and if he doesn't know he can sure find out. Personally I'm tired of seeing CF everywhere, it's starting to look cheap and tasteless IMO. __________________ 2004 MAZDASPEED MX-5 : 328whp / 308wtq / 2500lbs 2012 Toyota Prius 2 : Daily Driver

09-29-2009, 02:02 AM	#16
delphinE30 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Sep 2009 Member #14644 My Ride: 1987 BMW 325is iTrader: (0)	i deffinenetly agree thats its around too much. which what pushes me even farther away lol. yea im jsut gunna ssay no. i didnt like it from the begining so im goin with no dont get it lol __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

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