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Old Jun 2, 2011 | 04:37 AM
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So I'm thinking about wrapping my hood with a carbon fiber print. My turbo has black wheels and I think it looks awesome on the RS model. I know I should do it if I wanted to but just looking for feedback. I have an album with more pictures of my ride.
 
Old Jun 2, 2011 | 05:48 AM
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To each his own but I think you car looks great as it is. That being said, the hood might be what you need to change it up for yourself and thats what matters most. I have a white cabrio and I clear filmed it for protection and I am leaving it as is.
 
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Personally I'd suggest that you get an actual CF hood as opposed to a sticker - you may be subjected to a few head shakes from the local die hard fanatics if you chose to use a sticker :P
With regards to the idea - I love the 997 GT2 color look (so thumbs up ), think a white 997tt would look great with the CF hood, as long as the color scheme is complete over the entire vehicle - would be advisable to tie it in to CF mirrors, rear wing spoiler, etc.
Just doing the hood - may look odd.
 
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This was on my car for only a few wks and I thought that it was to racy for me so I went back to the original. It is matte with no gloss in excellent condition with all mount holes done. I saw an RS in the showroom and the hood is matte and the wing is gloss, so it is exact same.

I can sell it to you at a very reasonable price. PM me if you would like details.

 

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Go with the real deal.
 
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i believe the real deal is a real weight saving carbon fiber hood
nice thread good place to share points and thoughts
now from my search i spend long time in this subject for my self and here's what i found :-
50% carbon 50% composites 0% weight lose and good quality very nice finish :
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both companies 1.&2. have the very same product and same price tag same finish with above mentioned detail
now

the real deal is with SpeedART

100% carbon 40lbs - from OEM and price almost twice the VIS and seibon price
 

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