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CF Hood - which one do you guys like?

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Old 03-15-2009, 04:24 PM
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CF Hood - which one do you guys like?
Hey hey guys, finally ready to purchase a CF hood, and I wanted to get your opinion on which style you prefer. The choices are OEM style, or a slightly more aggressive Vader style. I've included pics of each. Let me know what you guys think. Thanks in advance!
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Old 03-15-2009, 04:43 PM
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The OEM one looks better than invader. i have seen maximas with oem cf, and they look good
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Old 03-15-2009, 04:57 PM
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Old 03-15-2009, 05:50 PM
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OEM all the way.
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oem the other one is rice and beans
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Old 03-15-2009, 06:13 PM
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Who voted Vader?
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Old 03-15-2009, 06:27 PM
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oem... Keep it clean unless you like the vader.
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Old 03-15-2009, 06:39 PM
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Who voted for vader?
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Old 03-15-2009, 06:43 PM
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Who voted Vader?
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Who voted for vader?
Repost.
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Old 03-15-2009, 06:44 PM
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I did!! Lol. Jk!

OEM! Looks way better. Nice and clean.
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Old 03-15-2009, 08:28 PM
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lol @ the 2 invader votes
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Old 03-15-2009, 09:24 PM
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I voted vador because it depends on what look your going for. Im also going to be installing a V-mount in the near future so Im gunna need it. Well im gunna have a local shop by the name of Unnatural inc. build the V-mount for me.


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voted vador
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Old 03-15-2009, 10:39 PM
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where u gonna get the oem if u decide to buy it?
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Ok, a noob question. Why would you need hood pins on the Vader and not on the OE style hood? I could care less for the two but if you insist I would stick with the OE style hood.
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Old 03-16-2009, 07:28 AM
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oem, for sure.
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Old 03-16-2009, 07:30 AM
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OEM ftw!
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Oem.. whats the price difference between the two?
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Old 03-16-2009, 10:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Gollum67
Ok, a noob question. Why would you need hood pins on the Vader and not on the OE style hood? I could care less for the two but if you insist I would stick with the OE style hood.
You should have them on both styles. The hoods are light and can come up vary easy. It says on the bottom to install hood pins because the safty latch on your car is metal and the piece on the hood is fiberglass. Mine came up and ripped right through the safty latch on the hood. I was only going 25mph so I was ok but my underwear... not so lucky. LOL J/K
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Originally Posted by Revs2Hard
You should have them on both styles. The hoods are light and can come up vary easy. It says on the bottom to install hood pins because the safty latch on your car is metal and the piece on the hood is fiberglass. Mine came up and ripped right through the safty latch on the hood. I was only going 25mph so I was ok but my underwear wernt so lucky. LOL J/K
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Old 03-16-2009, 11:31 AM
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^ LOL It was close.
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Old 03-16-2009, 01:19 PM
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Wow 6 votes for Vader.
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Old 03-16-2009, 01:59 PM
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OEM + Hood pins or latches. I have the VIS OEM hood, recommend to get it clearcoated at a body shop before installation. Will help its life and care. I was scared once I got it on by the flux of the fabric due to the air underneath. Didn't come up on me, but I got hood latches and they are definitely reassuring.
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vader all the way no one seems to like it but I think it looks sick on the max it gives it that sporty look the max is missing
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Originally Posted by johnnyd2k2
vader all the way
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OEM for me!
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Old 03-16-2009, 06:45 PM
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Originally Posted by fishpony
OEM for me!
Biased opinion right there.





















Just kidding.
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Old 03-16-2009, 06:46 PM
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Originally Posted by zero2sixtyZ
OEM + Hood pins or latches. I have the VIS OEM hood, recommend to get it clearcoated at a body shop before installation. Will help its life and care. I was scared once I got it on by the flux of the fabric due to the air underneath. Didn't come up on me, but I got hood latches and they are definitely reassuring.
That's good info right there.
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Old 03-16-2009, 08:12 PM
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OEM all the way
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Old 03-19-2009, 01:41 PM
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Originally Posted by tookrzy4u192
Oem.. whats the price difference between the two?

not a huge price difference - 80 bucks or so.
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Originally Posted by MaxSE2001
where u gonna get the oem if u decide to buy it?
i was going to go through a local shop here in MA
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Old 03-19-2009, 01:43 PM
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wow, the vader style isn't getting much love, huh?
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thanks for all the input. i was leaning more towards the OEM style, but wanted to throw in the Vader and see what kind of reception it got.
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Originally Posted by dutch078
i was going to go through a local shop here in MA

Please don't say S.P.A. Racing.
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\ voted for the vader style, i actually want one too but ill wait, i think its better than the oem style
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i prefer oem, but its your car and you know what look your going for
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I voted for vader too. The OEM to me looks like a CF family sedan hood (kind of an oxymoron IMO). Its kind of like putting CF wind deflectors on the windows so it doesnt mess up your hair, or putting a CF baby seat in the back seat.

The vader gives more of a sports car look. I think it looks really sweet in this pic. Just my opinion though.
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Old 03-20-2009, 05:37 AM
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i would go with oem the other one kinda looks a little tacky to me
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if you have a bodykit, I would go for the vader style!
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