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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 03:07 AM
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Question Carbon Fiber Hood, and Trunk for a OB G37

Do you guys think I should get CF Hood, and Trunk for my Black G37? I am not sure if it will be a noticeable difference. Do anyone have pictures of a CF Hood and Trunk On a OB G35, or G37 they can post up? Thanks everyone
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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 11:19 AM
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Still debating on the trunk and roof overlay.

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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 11:31 AM
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they look great on, but the fitment of the trunk lid and spoiler leave a little to be desired. be wary.
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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 11:38 AM
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I have a small gap along the leading edge of my hood and it's about a 1/4" too low in the rear.

This weekend I will be installing shims to see if raising the rear will tighten up that gap in the front. Other than that, it fits and looks great.

Thanks to Jim at ShowStoppers!!
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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 05:37 PM
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do it, looks good on dark colored cars.
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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 07:18 PM
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what are you dropped on top secret? looks good
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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 07:50 PM
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that's an extremely sexy hood
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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 07:57 PM
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those hoods do not require hood pins? even if driving at high speeds? *confused face*
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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 08:46 PM
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Originally Posted by ghostfaced37
those hoods do not require hood pins? Even if driving at high speeds? *confused face*
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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 11:48 PM
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Hood looks sick! Great work dude. Thinking about getting one myself, but with the indents in the hood, will things like snow & rain get into the engine? Or is it covered off so nothing goes through?
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Old Feb 10, 2009 | 02:10 AM
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Originally Posted by ghostfaced37
those hoods do not require hood pins? even if driving at high speeds? *confused face*
I, for one, would never have this mod w/out also running hoodpins. Especially if it's a seibon hood...
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Old Feb 10, 2009 | 02:34 AM
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Originally Posted by machinist
Hood looks sick! Great work dude. Thinking about getting one myself, but with the indents in the hood, will things like snow & rain get into the engine? Or is it covered off so nothing goes through?
I believe they are sold with rain/snow guards
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Old Feb 10, 2009 | 02:36 AM
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Originally Posted by FantastikG37
I believe they are sold with rain/snow guards
I hope so...it's too bad the reviews of this hood have come back as being so poor in regards to fitting, etc.
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Old Feb 10, 2009 | 10:35 AM
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Originally Posted by tianh
what are you dropped on top secret? looks good
sittin on stock suspension and 19" Momo's, which are for sale

Originally Posted by ghostfaced37
those hoods do not require hood pins? even if driving at high speeds? *confused face*
All the hardware on the hood was placed pretty good and the fitment was better than I expected. Working with bike, race bodies for years I never expect anything to fit right, I was more than happy with the quality. I had planned on using Top Secret hood pins but decided it was overkill after I saw how well it latched.

Originally Posted by machinist
Hood looks sick! Great work dude. Thinking about getting one myself, but with the indents in the hood, will things like snow & rain get into the engine? Or is it covered off so nothing goes through?
There were no rain/snow gaurds with this hood. If I decide I need them I will just make a set.

Again, I just want to say thanks to Jim over a Show Stoppers, great quality and fast service.
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Old Feb 10, 2009 | 11:39 AM
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Oh yeah, you do have to get your own bolts to mount the hood, cost me $0.98 with washers
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