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Old 10-24-2008, 10:46 AM
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I have been debating the last few days whether or not to get a a Carbon Fiber cowl hood on my EB Z06.... Like this one...
http://www.visracing.com/newcatalog/...duct_info.html
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http://www.visracing.com/newcatalog/...duct_info.html

It is at the paint shop and getting a fresh look, same paint color... Just installed my paint matched depo headlights.... I got my new 3 piece Kensis wheels painted all black with ploished bolts and rear lower panel in the rear painted matte black.... Just wondering if a carbon fiber hood would clash on EB z06 with black wheels so on and so forth. I was planning on installing the CF splitter in front too, along with CF side vents.... Just need some input.. Thanks
Old 10-24-2008, 11:39 AM
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It would look sick! get the Cowl, thats what im saving up for


one of the many thing im saving up for
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Can u tell I am confused about the choice....
Old 10-24-2008, 11:54 AM
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hahah.... So did you paint the wheels all black? pics

BTW EB C5Z with carbon fiber splitter, side vents, hood would look sick if you finish it off with a spoiler wrapped in carbon fiber, like this spoiler:
Old 10-24-2008, 12:10 PM
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as soon as i get it back from paint i will post pics....
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i went a completly different route.. I got the LPE cowl hood instead..... well get some pics up soon....
Old 10-25-2008, 09:56 AM
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I think MCM hoods are the best out there

Old 10-25-2008, 09:01 PM
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would love to get that hood for my eb z
Old 10-25-2008, 09:38 PM
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I'd like to see that first hood on a vette, it looks good in the pics!
Old 10-25-2008, 11:24 PM
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I think it would look great as long as it is painted EB like the rest of the car. Most of the cars I see with unpainted carbon fiber hoods do not look very good.
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Something like this?







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http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t...5/HoodPic2.jpg

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MCM FTW!! wow
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MCM...


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WOW that MCM hood looks awesome!!!
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I have the MCM hood too, GO FOR IT!

looks amazing on the EB, can't imagine a better combination
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Is there enough clearance with the MCM for a KB or maggie?
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Originally Posted by ncvettes
Is there enough clearance with the MCM for a KB or maggie?
For the maggie yes.

MCM is the only way to go...
Old 10-30-2008, 08:30 PM
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Originally Posted by ncvettes
Is there enough clearance with the MCM for a KB or maggie?
They have a version for the maggie I think . But the strandard MCM hood will not clear. Someone correct me if I am wrong.


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