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Old 08-04-2008, 02:29 PM
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thats why we have a duraflex version of this hood
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Old 08-04-2008, 02:39 PM
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Originally Posted by BadBlackMaxSL
Whats the point of paying for a carbon fiber hood and then hiding it under paint?
The point is to have a lighter hood but not too look like crap.


btw, i think this doesnt look to bad, but Im not a big fan of the carbon fiber look.
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The hood is not for weight reduction (see explaination from post #25 below) it is for looks and function. I guess it is 'in" now to hate on anything carbon fiber? If it were on a BMW M5 everybody would be drooling over it, put it on a Max and people hate on it.

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The point is to have a lighter hood but not too look like crap.

btw, i think this doesnt look to bad, but Im not a big fan of the carbon fiber look.
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also wheigh savings compare to the stotck hood is non there in fact the CF one feels about 2 to 3 pounds heavier(don't bash we knew that was a possiblitie ), thats what we get for beeing pretty much the only car out there with an aluminum hood, so the only thing this hood has over the stock is heat venting and looks , so if you want to be unique (and look kool while you are doing it, very important! ) and give you engine some heat relief this hood is for you
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Old 08-04-2008, 07:32 PM
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Looks HOT J, great job...
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hey chern how about you?, are you interested?, I know for a fact this hood will fit you turbo set up
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Old 08-04-2008, 08:19 PM
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Originally Posted by BadBlackMaxSL
The hood is not for weight reduction (see explaination from post #25 below) it is for looks not function.
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I guess it is 'in" now to hate on anything carbon fiber? If it were on a BMW M5 everybody would be drooling over it, put it on a Max and people hate on it.
I dont think people are hating on it. Maybe it's the color of max that makes it look weird. The whole front end is light color then... BAM! black CF, so to me it's a little awkward. Maybe people will change their mind after they see it on Deus' car But it's a great CF hood nonetheless. Good job 6th gen for pulling thru this! Next stop... lighter CF hood with no vents
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Old 08-04-2008, 08:27 PM
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there is a black car with hood already, can't wait to see it on deus' car though


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^^^ wow!!!! that is by far one of the cleanest 6th gens i've ever seen!!!! damn!
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Old 08-04-2008, 10:48 PM
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Originally Posted by IHAVEA2KMAXIMA
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I dont think people are hating on it. Maybe it's the color of max that makes it look weird. The whole front end is light color then... BAM! black CF, so to me it's a little awkward. Maybe people will change their mind after they see it on Deus' car But it's a great CF hood nonetheless. Good job 6th gen for pulling thru this! Next stop... lighter CF hood with no vents

See is not that this hood is heavier than your average CF hood, in fact is lighter than my 240sx non vented hood from seibon, is just that our stock hoods are so darn light.
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If I did paint it I would leave hints of CF like this:



or this:

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Originally Posted by DeusExMaxima
Hey J, try to photochop a blackened grill on ur car. Also try blackening center area front front bumper and grills, Audi style.

Here's a crappy little quickie (lights look like crap)

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Originally Posted by Hilbe
I'd rather have vents on my fenders...

Thank Hilbe for wasting bandwidth, and you can get some at pep boys and stick 'em on...have at it!!!
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Thats what I'm talkin about. I like the hood but like I said in previous threads it would have to be silver on silver for me unless you go all out and paint the roof as well like your second pic.

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If I did paint it I would leave hints of CF like this:



or this:

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IMO That hood would be golden on my paint scheme!!!



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Old 08-05-2008, 06:27 PM
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quick update on the hoods, I dont have any left from the initial batch, next batch will be here by the end of the month, that would be another 11 hoods; help support the 6th gen aftermarket and buy the hoods my next project is a lip for the 6.5 genners. and black headlights with built in halos , if everything goes as planed.
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Originally Posted by chernmax
IMO That hood would be golden on my paint scheme!!!



Totally!!!
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Old 08-05-2008, 06:34 PM
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Has anybody here that lives in a rainy State (Texas, Florida, etc...) bought this hood yet?
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Old 08-05-2008, 06:40 PM
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Originally Posted by MAX2DAMAX
quick update on the hoods, I dont have any left from the initial batch, next batch will be here by the end of the month, that would be another 11 hoods; help support the 6th gen aftermarket and buy the hoods my next project is a lip for the 6.5 genners. and black headlights with built in halos , if everything goes as planed.
OK, saving now, in for the next CF hood shipment!!!
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better shop than the last one I did,
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Originally Posted by MAX2DAMAX
better shop than the last one I did,

Insert Chubby now!!!
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Old 08-05-2008, 06:54 PM
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lame attempt for the side
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Old 08-05-2008, 07:01 PM
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That's gonna look great on your car Chern! Yepp, time to start saving now I guess
Great workon the hoods MAX2DAMAX!
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Originally Posted by MAX2DAMAX
lame attempt for the side

How about with this picture...

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im trying , but the angles that I have just aren't right as of now.


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Originally Posted by MAX2DAMAX
im trying , but the angles that I have just are right as of now.


I'm diggin it...
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Old 08-05-2008, 08:30 PM
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get it chris. and be the first red max with the CF hood LOL
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Yeah and start a new thread about it!!!
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OK, here's what I am thinking if I do go with paint. CF vents with a fade that runs to the back. I'll try to shop it on my car sometime soon...




by the way, I have gotten more compliments on this hood than any other mod I have done to this car, I guess it does kind of stand out. My mom noticed it, my 2 yr old son, random people have come up and commented even the janitor at my work!!! It's definitely going to stay all CF for awhile though...maybe!!!
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Originally Posted by jsmithsole
OK, here's what I am thinking if I do go with paint. CF vents with a fade that runs to the back. I'll try to shop it on my car sometime soon...




by the way, I have gotten more compliments on this hood than any other mod I have done to this car, I guess it does kind of stand out. My mom noticed it, my 2 yr old son, random people have come up and commented even the janitor at my work!!! It's definitely going to stay all CF for awhile though...maybe!!!

Beautiful J...
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I have a question. What would be my options to close up the vents from the inside out so the that it is guranteed that the water won't go into the engine compartment? welding/glueing....?
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Old 08-08-2008, 08:55 PM
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You can use fiber glass, really easy to do as the holes are not that big
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I Love It!!!
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What date are ur next cf hoods due in?
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Old 08-08-2008, 10:48 PM
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25th, of this month.
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Old 08-10-2008, 12:34 AM
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Originally Posted by MAX2DAMAX
25th, of this month.
You know I'm in...

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Originally Posted by MAX2DAMAX
guys, talking about rain, I've washed my car on the drive through car washes (the ones that use pressurized water only ) and haven't had any problems at all. if it rains when you are driving is even better cause water will be rolling back and wont get in the engine.
Looks gorgeous... ah, but let us know about the rain in a few months... I think it's too soon to really tell if there'd be any long-term issues... Thanks for the pics!
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Originally Posted by jsmithsole
OK, here's what I am thinking if I do go with paint. CF vents with a fade that runs to the back. I'll try to shop it on my car sometime soon...




by the way, I have gotten more compliments on this hood than any other mod I have done to this car, I guess it does kind of stand out. My mom noticed it, my 2 yr old son, random people have come up and commented even the janitor at my work!!! It's definitely going to stay all CF for awhile though...maybe!!!
Dude... I'd totally keep the whole hood black. I love the silver/black contrast. if I ever fall into some money I can spare, this is definitely something I want on my liquid silver SE too...
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Old 08-10-2008, 10:14 AM
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Yeah we'll see...
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J, just mull it over for a bit.
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