Carbon Fiber Hood
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Originally Posted by jaded996
I have a carbon fiber hood from Getty Design. It fit very well and came in perfect condition. All facotry mounts and bolt were reused.
It was 799 plus shipping. Fit is 99% perfect. The gaps are all even but the left side is slightly (mm's) raised. I think my body guy will be able to adjust it and make it perfect.
Its just a factory style hood:
www.gettydesign.com
It was 799 plus shipping. Fit is 99% perfect. The gaps are all even but the left side is slightly (mm's) raised. I think my body guy will be able to adjust it and make it perfect.
Its just a factory style hood:
www.gettydesign.com
please let me know how you got around 2 fixing your hood, because I got a getty design hood thru TRG and after waiting about 3 months or so to get one, it didn't fit right and was raised about half a CM on the left. I'm seriously considering just using it as a paintball practice target or making the worlds coolest sled out of it.
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Originally Posted by DeAd-EyE
Hi Jaded,
please let me know how you got around 2 fixing your hood, because I got a getty design hood thru TRG and after waiting about 3 months or so to get one, it didn't fit right and was raised about half a CM on the left. I'm seriously considering just using it as a paintball practice target or making the worlds coolest sled out of it.
please let me know how you got around 2 fixing your hood, because I got a getty design hood thru TRG and after waiting about 3 months or so to get one, it didn't fit right and was raised about half a CM on the left. I'm seriously considering just using it as a paintball practice target or making the worlds coolest sled out of it.
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Originally Posted by carbonissimo
It's should be a crime to paint a CF hood. 
How about a picture of that hood!
How about a picture of that hood!
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Originally Posted by carbonissimo
It should be a crime to paint a CF hood.
DeAd-EyE,
How about a picture of that hood!
DeAd-EyE,
How about a picture of that hood!
. be sure that the maker of the hood uses UV blocking resins/clearcoat or it will discolor and make your "bling" CF hood into a cheap-looking eyesore. even porsche oem carbon parts discolor. i've seen CF steering wheels and trim parts turn yellow.
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THANKS karlooz,
I'll make sure of that if I pull the trigger.
My CF steering wheel has been great.
It's my 2nd one.
The original factory wheel had 2 of the 3 carbon pieces loosen and they would shift in my hands when i took a turn.
Dealer replaced it at 30,000 miles.
I'll make sure of that if I pull the trigger.
My CF steering wheel has been great.
It's my 2nd one.
The original factory wheel had 2 of the 3 carbon pieces loosen and they would shift in my hands when i took a turn.
Dealer replaced it at 30,000 miles.
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Originally Posted by karlooz
not if it starts turning yellow . be sure that the maker of the hood uses UV blocking resins/clearcoat or it will discolor and make your "bling" CF hood into a cheap-looking eyesore. even porsche oem carbon parts discolor. i've seen CF steering wheels and trim parts turn yellow.
. be sure that the maker of the hood uses UV blocking resins/clearcoat or it will discolor and make your "bling" CF hood into a cheap-looking eyesore. even porsche oem carbon parts discolor. i've seen CF steering wheels and trim parts turn yellow.
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Originally Posted by DeAd-EyE
Indeed. I had mine recoated when i got it tho to clear out the imperfections, and my car is always parked in a garage when not in use so outside time is minimal, cept when driving, tracking or at a car show.
I'm so ready for pictures!