Carbon Fiber hood!!!

oma3710 · 10-23-2012, 11:13 AM

I got my carbon fiber hood in the mail today. And I know u have to take everything off the old hood and put new one. But I was wondering about the rubber parts and heat protector pad. Thanks ahead of time.

LuxAngelEyes · 10-23-2012, 11:55 AM

most likely yes you will need to use all the parts from the original hood

JYohay · 10-23-2012, 12:58 PM

i just moved the front 2 pins and that was all.
My carbon vented hood from **********s didnt have anywhere to put heatsheilding or whatever rubber bits your talking about.
also only use 1 strut as 2 struts will be too strong to close the hood.

oma3710 · 10-23-2012, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by JYohay

i just moved the front 2 pins and that was all.
My carbon vented hood from **********s didnt have anywhere to put heatsheilding or whatever rubber bits your talking about.
also only use 1 strut as 2 struts will be too strong to close the hood.

Thanks!!!!

oma3710 · 10-23-2012, 06:36 PM

So I installed my hood but Im wondering if I hv to drill the holes for the emblem. I really dont want to drill holes. Is there any emblem that are like decals specifucally for hood?

Yvette · 10-23-2012, 06:40 PM

ebay

skinrock · 10-23-2012, 07:25 PM

Clip the pegs off.

EJ_3 · 10-23-2012, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by skinrock

Clip the pegs off.

And add 3M double side tape.

Kcyrusm · 10-23-2012, 11:03 PM

Yep, that's what I did... Shaved the pegs and used double-sided tape.

oma3710 · 10-24-2012, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Kcyrusm

Yep, that's what I did... Shaved the pegs and used double-sided tape.

That seems like it wont be so secure. Anyone drill holes????

BudVlad · 10-24-2012, 10:39 AM

My Seibon hood had marks for the holes and I drilled it. I used struts from M3 (aluminum hood).

Kcyrusm · 10-24-2012, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by oma3710

That seems like it wont be so secure. Anyone drill holes????

I mean... I hit speeds of 140mph+ in that car with it double-sided taped on and it never moved. Not through rain, or anything. They are cheap to replace, so I shrugged and slapped it on, not knowing what to expect. It works better than you'd expect, lol. I just didn't want to drill into a $1k hood and screw it up.

oma3710 · 10-24-2012, 03:41 PM

If it rains do I need to cover the two vents?

oma3710 · 10-29-2012, 03:31 PM

What do u guys recommend to cover the two vents? Will it harm my engine????

Kcyrusm · 11-01-2012, 03:47 PM

You'll be fine unless you have open filters sitting under the vents.

GI335I · 11-01-2012, 08:26 PM

yo can you post up some pics? coz I was thinking about getting that hood.. I want to see how it fits..

MacBlack335i · 11-03-2012, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by oma3710

What do u guys recommend to cover the two vents? Will it harm my engine????

Tape the emblem and the holes are fine.... A little water won't hurt..

Don't drill holes...The carbon is thin and the plastic clips don't stay in that we'll anyway..

If you have an alarm you will have to relocate the hood switch..

This is an easy install but take your time because there is some drilling under the hood.

EJ_3 · 04-15-2013, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by BudVlad

My Seibon hood had marks for the holes and I drilled it. I used struts from M3 (aluminum hood).

What site did you find the M3 struts?

boris · 04-15-2013, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by oma3710

What do u guys recommend to cover the two vents? Will it harm my engine????

I remember like 5 years ago someone asked that on IWSTI... about the massive hoodscoops on the STi's.

rainwater will hardly ruin the car, unless you are running a straight up filter right underneath and it is downpouring.

As far as double sided tape, prep the surface right... and the doublesided tape will adhere very well.

Don't be freaked out... people use doublesided tape for all sorts of shit nowadays.

BudVlad · 04-22-2013, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Manny_World

What site did you find the M3 struts?

I bought M3 struts from BMW dealer. Part No. 51237900795

BRGmatthew · 04-22-2013, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Manny_World

What site did you find the M3 struts?

getbmwparts.com

Anthonyv335is · 04-22-2013, 08:48 PM

whats the weight savings on that hood?

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