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Old 03-20-2009, 07:26 PM
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Originally Posted by NeRwEEzy' post='822705' date='Mar 20 2009, 07:10 PM
hmm both ways would look good man. Id say put the hood on as full cf and see how you like it first
Good point....Only thing is, I'll have to do it in the parking lot ...I have to drop it off tommorow if I want it painted....
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paint that sucker, install and post some pictures of that dope hood
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Originally Posted by NeRwEEzy' post='822705' date='Mar 20 2009, 10:10 PM
hmm both ways would look good man. Id say put the hood on as full cf and see how you like it first
+1, if you get tired of it paint it! can't wait to see the new wheels!
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Like others have said, paint it and leave the vents in CF.

Can you report back on the fitment? I know it's a gamble with these hoods.
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how much $ these hoods go for anyway?
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Its a Bimmer, not a ricer. Always remember that!
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Originally Posted by DKNewYork' post='822635' date='Mar 20 2009, 06:31 PM
Paint it and leave the vents carbon fiber.
This is my vote too...
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How about a partial paint? Leave part of the hood CF and paint the rest?
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Paint it , it will look too obvious in CF, less is more......................
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paint it paint it,


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