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Nov 16, 2009 | 10:32 AM

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Yeah, I'll be honest, the fit isn't 100% perfect. The ends of the hood dip down lower than the fender by about a quarter of an inch. That's what happens when you get carbon fiber. It's not Going to fit perfectly like OEM. I've talked to some other owners of this hood, they've never reported any problems with water and the vents. Mine came with the water trays but I elected to take them out. With the trays in, it significantly reduces the hoods ability to release hot air. Releasing hot air from the engine was my primary reason for purchasing this hood, and I have noticed a drop in overall operating temps (10-12) degrees. Again, since carbon fiber isn't perfect, it needed much prep work to make it look perfectly smooth when painted. That being said, the hood cost $1000 to prep and paint, with 3 layers of clear coat.

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Nov 16, 2009 | 10:44 AM

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beav626

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very nice

Nov 16, 2009 | 11:06 AM

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dvilin

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Looks great.

Nov 16, 2009 | 11:47 AM

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sam_b

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Very Nice. I have this same hood non-CF. I have beeen looking for ideas to paint the hood. Great job, Looks awesome!!

The fit on the fiberglass hood is not perfect, but with some work it lines up much better then the CF one, IMO.

Nov 16, 2009 | 03:19 PM

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peter pan

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Very nice new hood and like how you left some CF showing

Nov 16, 2009 | 03:41 PM

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BarneePhife

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St. Jude Donor '07

I love the look!

Thanks for sharing!!

Nov 16, 2009 | 03:53 PM

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St. Jude Donor '09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16-'17,'19,'22

Looks good!

Nov 16, 2009 | 05:29 PM

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Thanks for all the great comments folks!! This was my present to myself while I was deployed, and its finally finished.

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Nov 16, 2009 | 05:58 PM

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St. Jude Donor '09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16-'17,'19,'22

That's the first AWACS avatar I've seen

Nov 16, 2009 | 07:50 PM

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that's the first awacs avatar i've seen

yeeaahh!!! Go awacs!!

Nov 16, 2009 | 08:04 PM

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very classy!!! good job!

Nov 16, 2009 | 08:07 PM

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sharp

Dec 6, 2009 | 11:17 AM

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Hey there young man! That is toatly awesome. Love the fade job also. Glad ya had a good Thanksgiving. Will PM ya later, or tomorrow evening.
Doug

Dec 6, 2009 | 11:21 AM

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Licit

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That hood is just the shiz, hands down what I will go with if I replace mine.

Dec 6, 2009 | 11:24 AM

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Quote:

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That hood is just the shiz, hands down what I will go with if I replace mine.

Thank you!! I've been waiting for this one for a while now.

Dec 6, 2009 | 11:26 AM

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WLDHRSE

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I may throw one of those on mine when I take it apart.

Dec 13, 2009 | 07:10 PM

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I LOVE it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dec 13, 2009 | 07:22 PM

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Dans C6

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Not usually a fan of aftermarket hoods but, that looks awesome.

Dec 13, 2009 | 07:50 PM

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[QUOTE=C6_blackhawk;1572144715]Well, the new hood finally got finished. Its a High-tech Custom Carbon fiber hood, and then I had it painted... but wanted to leave a little carbon fiber showing.