Roadrage
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when i was in hawaii my boy put it on for 100. ( he owned a shop though)
Carbon Fiber Hood
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YoungxNutkase
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just do it urself, clear coat is not that hard....just buy it at ur local auto paint supply store and ask them whats brand of clear would be good... they usually know a handful...but the good clear coat is usually a lil expensive then paint and they usually only sell it in quarts...but i do it all the time saves me money and usually have alot left over, more coats u put makes it look like its wrapped in glass which looks hella nice and clean.....on the other hand u can get it done at a shop but i dont know how much they would charge u...
6genaccord
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I have paint guns, my friends dad used to own a paint shop and i guess i can clear my garage out for a booth. in either case DHL said the "item" was picked up...so we'll see...
6genaccord
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Got it today and installed it earlier. Pics soon to come!
Unfortunately the fitment was a bit off, so I was forced to get hood pins. Despite some people saying I needed them, I was hoping that the OEM latch would work. The hood won't go low enough to lock and was a bit higher on the driver side. Nonetheless, it sits fine now with the obnoxious pins.
I'm assuming I should look into locking hood pins since anyone with half a brain can open my hood now.
Unfortunately the fitment was a bit off, so I was forced to get hood pins. Despite some people saying I needed them, I was hoping that the OEM latch would work. The hood won't go low enough to lock and was a bit higher on the driver side. Nonetheless, it sits fine now with the obnoxious pins.
I'm assuming I should look into locking hood pins since anyone with half a brain can open my hood now.
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pyaarawala
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yeah you should.
so that means you actually got a good and real cf hood for $40?? that's amazing, good find. try to get CF or black hood pins though. Please avoid the chrome or silver ones lol.
so that means you actually got a good and real cf hood for $40?? that's amazing, good find. try to get CF or black hood pins though. Please avoid the chrome or silver ones lol.
pyaarawala
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Since my situation is kinda similar, I'll post here instead of opening a new thread.
I found this dude selling a 4dr Carbon Fiber Hood no-name brand for $200 picked up. I think it's a decent deal since it's mint and since it's pick-up I get to see that it's ok. The problem is that it's for a sedan. I know they fit but they'll be gaps, but what I want to know is that where will the gaps be? Is it between the front grill and the hood? Or the sides as well? Will getting two hood pins simply solve the problem? I want to get CF hood pins so they match.
Here is a cheap CF hood pin:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2x-L...007QQitemZ170167193543QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW
Here is an NRG CF hood pin:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NRG-...009QQitemZ190172021232QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW
Does it matter which one I get? I don't know if these circle ones look cooler than the normal ones that most of you guys have, but I need it in CF so it blends in. Thanks, most likely will pick it up tomorrow.
I found this dude selling a 4dr Carbon Fiber Hood no-name brand for $200 picked up. I think it's a decent deal since it's mint and since it's pick-up I get to see that it's ok. The problem is that it's for a sedan. I know they fit but they'll be gaps, but what I want to know is that where will the gaps be? Is it between the front grill and the hood? Or the sides as well? Will getting two hood pins simply solve the problem? I want to get CF hood pins so they match.
Here is a cheap CF hood pin:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2x-L...007QQitemZ170167193543QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW
Here is an NRG CF hood pin:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NRG-...009QQitemZ190172021232QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW
Does it matter which one I get? I don't know if these circle ones look cooler than the normal ones that most of you guys have, but I need it in CF so it blends in. Thanks, most likely will pick it up tomorrow.
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euroking99
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dont cheap out on hood pins. cheap pins wont lock rite, and before you know it, wham. hood flies up, shattering ur windshield and could be a danger to u or anyone else on the road. play it safe and smart. stick with a reliable name brand.
pyaarawala
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Well I decided to get the pin ones instead of the key ones. I'll just prime it and paint it black to camoflauge into the CF hood. Here it is:
Cheap No-Name
http://www.autozconcept.com/product_info.php?products_id=639
Sparco
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SPAR...008QQitemZ180177700659QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW
It's just a lock I highly doubt that having a no-name brand will cause the hood to unlatch. Sparco is also 4x the price.
Also, anyone have a DIY on CF hood and hood pin installation?
Cheap No-Name
http://www.autozconcept.com/product_info.php?products_id=639
Sparco
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SPAR...008QQitemZ180177700659QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW
It's just a lock I highly doubt that having a no-name brand will cause the hood to unlatch. Sparco is also 4x the price.
Also, anyone have a DIY on CF hood and hood pin installation?
