ANy experience/suggestions?
new hoodliner
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Racer
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From: Rockbridge OH
I thought about that. But I would then have to paint it and these are embroidered. I have seen a couple taht were painted and they were just not the same. Appreciate the recommendation!
I know there used to be someone on the forum (Paula??) that embroidered these, but I could not find any info.
Thanx!
I know there used to be someone on the forum (Paula??) that embroidered these, but I could not find any info.
Thanx!
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My hood liner is shot as well and I'll probably get it from the dealer but I will check out Carlisle later this month. It'd be nice to pick one up while I'm there but I have no idea if there will be vendors there selling them. I'd like to see what they look like in person before dropping $400 on it. Car motorsports sure do look nice though
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I've seen a couple of the embroidered hood liners at car shows and they are very nice and excellent quality. The question is whether you want to spend the $$$ that you see only when the hood is open. However, if you've already spent $$$ modding the engine with covers, chrome, CF, etc., why not finish it?
If you go with a custom embroidered liner, you can always remove it/display it if you sell your car. If not, you can take a stock hoodliner and have it airbrushed, etc. for something custom, however you will probably spend similar money.
If your stock hoodliner is in good shape, painting it yourself is probably the least cost alternative.
If you go with a custom embroidered liner, you can always remove it/display it if you sell your car. If not, you can take a stock hoodliner and have it airbrushed, etc. for something custom, however you will probably spend similar money.
If your stock hoodliner is in good shape, painting it yourself is probably the least cost alternative.
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Racer
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From: Rockbridge OH
I've seen a couple of the embroidered hood liners at car shows and they are very nice and excellent quality. The question is whether you want to spend the $$$ that you see only when the hood is open. However, if you've already spent $$$ modding the engine with covers, chrome, CF, etc., why not finish it?
If you go with a custom embroidered liner, you can always remove it/display it if you sell your car. If not, you can take a stock hoodliner and have it airbrushed, etc. for something custom, however you will probably spend similar money.
If your stock hoodliner is in good shape, painting it yourself is probably the least cost alternative.
If you go with a custom embroidered liner, you can always remove it/display it if you sell your car. If not, you can take a stock hoodliner and have it airbrushed, etc. for something custom, however you will probably spend similar money.
If your stock hoodliner is in good shape, painting it yourself is probably the least cost alternative.
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Thanx! I have to replace the hoodliner. Had the car over 5 years. Original owner must have had a belt rip apart as there is a big scar on the bottom driver side of the liner. Have done mostly cleanup on engine, but am going to start putting some carbon fiber trim components in. Kids wanted to know wht do for my birthday and they know I wnated this, so I was looking for some input. Appreciate it!
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$400.00 OUCH! I only can say that if you are near done doing mods then heck why not - but if you are not then save the money and get a stocker and paint the emblen yourself
Thanks,Matt
Thanks,Matt
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Yea, I have the trunk liner and plan on matching the logo on the hood liner to that. I really like it. I also already have the year ID plate under the hood (was the 1st thing I bought for it).
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Have only seen pics of the embroidered hoodliner, but it does look good. Expensive, but probably less than a professionally painted one.
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I think you should you would very satisfied with doing it yourself. checkout some how to posts and see what others have done. Personally i can't see spending those bucks for that mod. It was the first mod I every did and I still admire it each time I open the hood.
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I bought the kit that covers the orginal hood liner & I am very pleased with it! I've had it serveral yrs now & it still looks like new. Saves a lot of $$$ & is easy to do...Good luck!
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Racer
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From: Rockbridge OH
New hood liner arrived!
New hood liner arrived yesterday and installed! WOW! 
: Thanks to CarMotorsports (& my lovely wife for helping out with the purchase for my birthday!) thumbs:
BEFORE
AFTER #1
As you can see, the old liner was shot - a cover or custom painting would not have worked as well.
: Thanks to CarMotorsports (& my lovely wife for helping out with the purchase for my birthday!) thumbs:BEFORE
AFTER #1
As you can see, the old liner was shot - a cover or custom painting would not have worked as well.
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And that new liner is really nice BuckIVette. Real nice.
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New hood liner arrived yesterday and installed! WOW! : Thanks to CarMotorsports (& my lovely wife for helping out with the purchase for my birthday!) thumbs:
BEFORE
AFTER #1
As you can see, the old liner was shot - a cover or custom painting would not have worked as well.
: Thanks to CarMotorsports (& my lovely wife for helping out with the purchase for my birthday!) thumbs:BEFORE
AFTER #1
As you can see, the old liner was shot - a cover or custom painting would not have worked as well.
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So basically, this vendor offers a new hoodliner covered or the cover which you install over your existing hoodlineer which is less expensive? If so, how hard is the install? Do you simply wrap your existing liner? How does the new material connect or secure onto the existing hoodliner?
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Racer
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I bought it from AJ @ CarMotorsports. SUPER folks. Delivered in 10 days. Keep in mind each order is custom. They have the wrap, but, as you can see from the pics, I had to replace the entire liner. A bit expensive, but really worth it, IMHO.