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1stKnight
09-14-2006, 02:21 PM
Hey guys, I was thinking about getting a new CF hood from MaShaw in Santa Ana...
I plan to paint over the weave to factory color....Got to prep the car for the last and final mod, the Dinan SC.

I need your honest opinions and constructive criticism on what you guys think of the hood....

One good point, if I may add is that the hood and materials are all Made in the U.S.A. and I can inspect the quality and fitment prior to the install...

Attached below is a sample pic of the hood fitment on a company test vehicle...

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a335/1stKnight_/GTRHOODE-36.jpg
RavinJetta
09-14-2006, 02:36 PM
Honestly I think that style of hood looks better on the 346 than the e36
1stKnight
09-14-2006, 02:44 PM
Honestly I think that style of hood looks better on the 346 than the e36


Thanks, and I will most certainly give it much thought...:D
318daily
09-14-2006, 04:36 PM
Dave,

Not feeling the slats in the hood.

Painting over the weave sounds proper, however at the same time you kinda want to show off the CF. Plus if you're going S/C, then saving weight isn't much of an issue, especially after putting 35 lbs of stereo equipment in the trunk.

I guess if it were me i'd just put that money towards the supercharger fund.
lostntainted
09-14-2006, 04:39 PM
not feeling the whole fish gills look, IMO i've always liked that series of BMW for it's simplicity in design. the hood isn't subtle enough to blend in.
BLACK 1.8T
09-14-2006, 04:43 PM
If you're gonna get a CF hood, the OEM style ones are the only way to go on an E36. If I were you though, I would just put that money towards your S/C project. You can always do CF later.
1stKnight
09-14-2006, 05:14 PM
OK Guys... I sincerely appreciate your honest opinions, and after really looking at the hood, visually examining the existing hood lines vs. the louvers and so forth and so on....
I will "NOT" proceed with this mod....:) I certainly don't want to destroy the car's E36 appearance...

Thanks again for all of your input...:tup:
addicted2thevr6
09-14-2006, 09:01 PM
i think you should paint your front bumper too, but thats just me
ReNNeN.CaRL
09-15-2006, 07:59 AM
i think you should paint your front bumper too, but thats just me

the picture isnt of his car and i dont think he was considering purchasing the front bumper.
addicted2thevr6
09-15-2006, 12:55 PM
the picture isnt of his car and i dont think he was considering purchasing the front bumper.

okay i will eat my words haha my bad
Ivan
09-15-2006, 02:20 PM
I don't like it.
Looks really bad.


MaShaw
Where are these guys located? Do they make any e30 parts?