Carbon Fiber Hood Vent Installed
03-28-2018, 06:38 PM
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Carbon Fiber Hood Vent Installed
crappy day here in upstate NY.no spring in sight.bought this CF hood vent on fleabay.got a great deal on it.so I watched a youtube vid on how to change it out.2 screws and just pops in and out.just take clips off original and put them on the CF vent.now thinking of putting on a Carbon Fiber Stinger Stripe on the hood.what do you guys think?
03-28-2018, 06:55 PM
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looks very nice. i would add the OEM Jake Hood Stinger. I love mine. take a look at them. very subtle but awesome. as stated above, stay away form the printed carbon fiber. it looks tacky imho.
03-28-2018, 06:57 PM
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03-28-2018, 07:12 PM
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I believe the hardest part is getting a match from different processes of making the carbon fiber pieces. If they don't match perfectly (especially stinger/vent) it will look bad. I just had the OE Jake, $208, put on my '16 Z (as 16/ C7 said) subtle but looks damn nice. Some of the cheaper aftermarket ones, not so much. I can tell you want your car to look its best, so don't skimp on the stinger however you go. Couldn't tell from your pics if you have carbon flash accents elsewhere on your car. If so (JMHO), you may find too much carbon fiber will clash & be a real mismatch. That vent does look awesome!
PS: Just checked & Trunk Monkey has them, OE C7R Jakes, for $196 ($55 off).
PS: Just checked & Trunk Monkey has them, OE C7R Jakes, for $196 ($55 off).
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03-28-2018, 07:17 PM
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I believe the hardest part is getting a match from different processes of making the carbon fiber pieces. If they don't match perfectly (especially stinger/vent) it will look bad. I just had the OE Jake put on my '16 Z (as 16/ C7 said) subtle but looks damn nice. Some of the cheaper aftermarket ones, not so much. I can tell you want your car to look its best, so don't skimp on the stinger however you go. Couldn't tell from your pics if you have carbon flash accents elsewhere on your car. If so (JMHO), you may find too much carbon fiber will clash & be a real mismatch. That vent does look awesome!
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03-28-2018, 07:22 PM
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next addition.CF rear vents.this is addicting.must stop,must stop.lol
03-28-2018, 09:32 PM
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Pretty cool! 
03-28-2018, 11:48 PM
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Nah...you're getting some nice CF pieces. I wouldn't detract from them by adding vinyl or paint resembling actual CF.
Those are great pieces.
Saw a well done "how to" on installing some mesh on the stockers that can help with the install if you're doing it yourself.
Saw a well done "how to" on installing some mesh on the stockers that can help with the install if you're doing it yourself.
03-29-2018, 01:39 AM
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Nah...you're getting some nice CF pieces. I wouldn't detract from them by adding vinyl or paint resembling actual CF.
Those are great pieces.
Saw a well done "how to" on installing some mesh on the stockers that can help with the install if you're doing it yourself.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTR1LdhaksU
Those are great pieces.
Saw a well done "how to" on installing some mesh on the stockers that can help with the install if you're doing it yourself.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTR1LdhaksU
03-29-2018, 07:58 AM
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Looks great! 
I've thought about doing the hood vent and carbon fiber mirrors. I've got the exposed carbon fiber top and I'd like to carry that to the rest of my car.
I've thought about doing the hood vent and carbon fiber mirrors. I've got the exposed carbon fiber top and I'd like to carry that to the rest of my car.
03-29-2018, 11:03 AM
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03-29-2018, 11:33 AM
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Looks awesome I got one ordered from APR. Hoping it shows up soon.
I'm used to live in Clifton Park where do you hail from?
Your car looks beautiful by the way.
I'm used to live in Clifton Park where do you hail from?
Your car looks beautiful by the way.
03-29-2018, 12:33 PM
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Looks great and I would definitely add the stinger hood stripe.
03-29-2018, 01:06 PM
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This is a couple of pictures of my ARP or APR? CF hood grill and my Phoenix Graphics stinger. Nobody has noticed or said anything about the looks. J
03-29-2018, 06:42 PM
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03-29-2018, 11:40 PM
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^^^ Your Carbon Fiber looks excellent. Trust me, there MUCH more Carbon Fiber to go and no cure for the addiction......
03-30-2018, 01:35 AM
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