Aftermarket Hood Installation

EJ_3 · 04-12-2013, 08:11 AM

Greetings,

Earlier this week, my wife surprise me with the aftermarket CF hood that I've been eyeing

. Looking at it, the only predrilled holes I see is for the hood struts, latches, and the thing you pull up to open the hood. My question is, is there's a way to carry over all of the rubber stoppers to the new hood or they arent required? The hood is the GTR style for e92's.

EJ_3 · 04-12-2013, 08:50 AM

EJ_3 · 04-13-2013, 12:17 AM

Never mind, sometimes you just have to dive in.

Artemis335 · 04-13-2013, 02:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Manny_World

Never mind, sometimes you just have to dive in.

Looks great. I have the exact same thing and it definitely looks better in person than in pictures. Have fun!

EJ_3 · 04-13-2013, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Artemis335

Looks great. I have the exact same thing and it definitely looks better in person than in pictures. Have fun!

It sure does. Thanks!

Chris_506 · 04-13-2013, 09:40 AM

man that looks awesome, how much???!??

myfly335 · 04-13-2013, 09:40 AM

car looks dope

EJ_3 · 04-13-2013, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by myfly335

car looks dope

Thanks

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Originally Posted by SCSRe92

man that looks awesome, how much???!??

Thanks, I don't know how much she paid. There was just a big box when I came home.

Deep_Blue · 04-13-2013, 01:19 PM

Nice! You going to paint it or leave it raw?

Chris_506 · 04-13-2013, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Manny_World

Thanks

Thanks, I don't know how much she paid. There was just a big box when I came home.

lucky! do you happen to know where she got it? or where you were looking for it? im curious because fitment looks awesome

EJ_3 · 04-13-2013, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Deep_Blue

Nice! You going to paint it or leave it raw?

Going to paint it, but there are too many ways I want to do it. Until I make up my mind, I'm rocking it raw.

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Originally Posted by SCSRe92

lucky! do you happen to know where she got it? or where you were looking for it? im curious because fitment looks awesome

MBs. Just about all aftermood hoods (from reputable places) have good fitment. You just have to adjust it to get it right. It was terrible when I first put it on. After a few adjustments, i started to smile. Most people just throw the hood on and complain instead of adjusting it.

project335i · 04-13-2013, 04:57 PM

Black headlights, carbon fiber hood, tint across the top of the windshield.

You my friend are ready for the fast and furious. Lol

Joking aside the hood isn't my cup of tea but once you paint it then it will look alot better.

Good wife btw. Enjoy

EJ_3 · 04-13-2013, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by project335i

Black headlights, carbon fiber hood, tint across the top of the windshield.

You my friend are ready for the fast and furious. Lol

Joking aside the hood isn't my cup of tea but once you paint it then it will look alot better.

Good wife btw. Enjoy

You forgot to mention the stickers

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Couldn't resist. Yeah, I wasn't a big fan of carbon fiber, but it doesn't look too bad on silver thank goodness. Once I figure out how I want this painted, it'll be headed to the paint shop.
Yep, my wife is pretty amazing.

Eagle1oh7 · 04-13-2013, 06:09 PM

Get M3 shocks! Definitely helps! Installed them today on my Seibon hood.

EJ_3 · 04-13-2013, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Eagle1oh7

Get M3 shocks! Definitely helps! Installed them today on my Seibon hood.

I read about that some where. I wonder is there's a way to lower the dampening? Where did you get your hood shocks from?

Deep_Blue · 04-13-2013, 10:14 PM

I like this concept.

Eagle1oh7 · 04-13-2013, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Manny_World

I read about that some where. I wonder is there's a way to lower the dampening? Where did you get your hood shocks from?

There isn't and I got mine from another member, but they can be had for $50ish at Tischer and Pelican Parts. Super easy to install.

Mahhvinn · 04-14-2013, 01:04 AM

I'd recommend picking up a set of M3 hood shocks to help prevent your hod from bowing due to the strength of your OE shocks.

Super Amjo · 04-14-2013, 01:31 AM

Can you tell me how to adjust, I have about a 1/2 inch gap in the front and can't figure out how to lower it - any help and pics you could provide would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

EJ_3 · 04-14-2013, 09:39 AM

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Can you tell me how to adjust, I have about a 1/2 inch gap in the front and can't figure out how to lower it - any help and pics you could provide would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

To adjust the height up front, try tightening down the latches. They look like tow hooks without the cover on cover on. I tighten mine down to where there were like three threads showing and it corrected my gap. I'll post some pictures later.

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I'd recommend picking up a set of M3 hood shocks to help prevent your hod from bowing due to the strength of your OE shocks.

Looking into them now, thanks!

::Z:: · 04-15-2013, 10:19 AM

looks great! I'm trying to decide between an M3 style or something more aggressive like yours. TiAg FTW

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project335i Banned 144 Rep 4,501 Posts Drives: Wide Load Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: SAUGA iTrader: (6)	Black headlights, carbon fiber hood, tint across the top of the windshield. You my friend are ready for the fast and furious. Lol Joking aside the hood isn't my cup of tea but once you paint it then it will look alot better. Good wife btw. Enjoy
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Eagle1oh7 Lieutenant Colonel 287 Rep 1,710 Posts Drives: '11 328i Sedan Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Chula Vista CA iTrader: (0)	Get M3 shocks! Definitely helps! Installed them today on my Seibon hood. __________________ DONE: Seibon CF Hood, M3 Rep, MSport rear w/DD CF Diffuser, M3 Rep Skirts, Seibon CSL trunklid, Forgestar F14 18s w/Michelin PSS, Eisenmann catback, AA Headers, BPC Stage 2, Charcoal Delete+revMotor+AFE Drop In filter FUTURE MODS: LED headlights, CF rooftop, M3 Suspension Conversion, Dinan CAI Mod Last edited by Eagle1oh7; 04-13-2013 at 06:40 PM..
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Super Amjo First Lieutenant 16 Rep 345 Posts Drives: 09 335i Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: VA iTrader: (5)	Can you tell me how to adjust, I have about a 1/2 inch gap in the front and can't figure out how to lower it - any help and pics you could provide would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
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::Z:: Private First Class 4 Rep 139 Posts Drives: 07 e92 TiAg Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: DFW iTrader: (0)	looks great! I'm trying to decide between an M3 style or something more aggressive like yours. TiAg FTW __________________ 2007 TiAg e92 6 Speed Manual // Matte Black Kidney Grills // Gloss Black Shadowline Wrap // 19" Gunmetal AG 310 // Mtech Front & Rear bumper // M3 Side Skirts // LUX AE V3 // GP Thunder Corners // LED License Plate Lights
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