For those of you with a CF hood...

[JPR10]

Hows the fitment?

Same as will all CF hoods lol... Not 100%, but it's not horrible. The gaps between the fenders are fine, and the line at the top of the hood is fine. It's the front of the hood that comes down a little past the fender (above the headlight). I'll take some detailed pics.

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My Vorsteiner double sided carbon fiber hood uses the oem latch, hinges and gas cartridges. No hood insulation. Roundel is taped in place.

By the way, your car is badass.

[Clark49660]

The Vorsteiner is one of my most favorite hood upgrades...looks AWESOME!

Thank you. I like it but I'm getting tired of the look. Going back to the stock hood.

Stenciljunkie, I'll take some pics of the underside of my hood so you can see what I mean by double sided.

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By the way, your car is badass.[/QUOTE]

Thank you. Lots of mods, to many to list.

[epicKA8]

You need to use weak used OE struts That's how i've done it in the past. OE struts, would infact force the hood up in the middle, the structure had too my give. I also drilled holes for my hood pins, no cracking ever formed.

[JPR10]

Is a heat shield required with a CF hood? I'd imagine CF doesn't conduct as much heat as a steel hood...

Also -- what is the best way to remove the vehicle information sticker + paint code sticker for transfer? Can I get a new one from the dealer?

Any comments on heat shield? Also removing the stickers or getting replacements?

You need to use weak used OE struts That's how i've done it in the past. OE struts, would infact force the hood up in the middle, the structure had too my give. I also drilled holes for my hood pins, no cracking ever formed.

So you used OE struts that were already failing? Lol... Who wants to sell me their failed struts lmao.

[JPR10]

For your reference -- re: windshield nozzle holes...

From Seibon installation:

* Some filing may be necessary to enlarge the windshield nozzle holes. These are intentionally made smallerthan usual so that you can adjust for a snug fit. Remember, you can always enlarge a small hole, but youcannot make a big hole smaller. So start out small and work your way out if necessary.

http://seiboncarbon.com/downloads/tu...ic_vehicle.pdf

but... still wondering, does anyone have more experience w/ hood struts? Considering buying E46 (aluminum hood) struts to try...

[Bsjohnson81]

Not sure if anyone is still watching this thread but oh well. I have an e46 and I noticed the kidney grills wont fit or clip into the cheaper carbon fiber hood I just purchased I'll post pictures if anyone responds but just curious if anyone had ran into this before as most hoods I've seen seem to have this issue but no one has any posts on a correction thanks all.