Vorsteiner Hood... SOON!

E86M · 02-01-2007, 01:09 PM

bump for pics

Hunter399 · 02-01-2007, 02:14 PM

Im getting one too

Are they as strong as the stock hood in a crash situation

///Matt · 02-01-2007, 02:39 PM

The hood does nothing to protect you in a crash, Hunter. It's considered a "crumple zone" because the hood flexes and bends in order to NOT enter the passenger cabin. If it stayed rigid, it would slide through the windshield, and decapitate you.

Hunter399 · 02-01-2007, 02:42 PM

So this hood acts in the same way i hear, it doesent crumble right?

///Matt · 02-01-2007, 02:58 PM

no, it DOES crumple. Or else you'd die. lol.

///Matt · 02-01-2007, 02:58 PM

Also.... if you're asking if it falls apart.. I don't know. But if it DOES, it's still going to be as if it crumpled, it won't enter the cabin.

nmulax · 02-01-2007, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ///Matt

The hood does nothing to protect you in a crash, Hunter. It's considered a "crumple zone" because the hood flexes and bends in order to NOT enter the passenger cabin. If it stayed rigid, it would slide through the windshield, and decapitate you.

good... so this is a non-decapitating hood.

We definetely need pics once it's installed.

RRGOO7 · 02-01-2007, 03:27 PM

thats gona look hotttt

cm3rc · 02-01-2007, 03:42 PM

HURRY and post pics!

teknochild · 02-01-2007, 03:56 PM

how do u know its going to crumble? i meed CF is suposed to be super strong?

///Matt · 02-01-2007, 04:24 PM

Simple physics. The hood already has a curvature to it. a collision will attempt the make the ends meet, and will use that curvature to do so.

Also, CF is supposed to be very strong in a flexible way. It will bend far with out snapping.

longtran · 02-01-2007, 06:10 PM

here is a teaser for what to come.

MATT, buy my wheels....

///Matt · 02-01-2007, 06:19 PM

Thanks Long!w whoooooo

teknochild · 02-01-2007, 06:56 PM

i dont like those vents at all

FirstClass · 02-01-2007, 09:32 PM

I'm pretty sure CF shatters when it breaks, no bendage allowed.

ADHD · 02-01-2007, 09:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ///Matt

Simple physics. The hood already has a curvature to it. a collision will attempt the make the ends meet, and will use that curvature to do so.
Also, CF is supposed to be very strong in a flexible way. It will bend far with out snapping.

I sure hope your right bud!! the oem hood done crumbled on mine and I dont see how Cf could do this!!

remmib · 02-02-2007, 10:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ///Matt

no, it DOES crumple. Or else you'd die. lol.

Yes, the hood should crumple so you don't.

Don Nguyen · 02-02-2007, 05:36 PM

I've discussed about the hood's regidity in a Vorsteiner e90 hood thread I already made in the group buy/vendor section of this forum. Realistically, granted, the hoods do provide some sort of impact absorbing during a crash, the car's frame will be doing most of the work.

Pure carbon fiber will flex, this is not pure carbon fiber, but then again, pure carbon fiber parts also cost about 100x more, and as far as I know, very few parts are ever made that way. Maybe the military and f1 cars do it that way, but just about everyone else doesn't.

Don't make it seem like I am bashing carbon fiber hoods or vorsteiner. I personally love the vorsteiner products and what they make. They definately do look good and just plain and simple, they wouldn't still be in business if their hoods weren't quality items. The hoods will arrive in basically perfect condition and fitment.

If you guys have any questions or concern about Vorsteiner's products, just let me know and I can answer them for you.

teknochild · 02-02-2007, 06:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Don************

I've discussed about the hood's regidity in a Vorsteiner e90 hood thread I already made in the group buy/vendor section of this forum. Realistically, granted, the hoods do provide some sort of impact absorbing during a crash, the car's frame will be doing most of the work.

Pure carbon fiber will flex, this is not pure carbon fiber, but then again, pure carbon fiber parts also cost about 100x more, and as far as I know, very few parts are ever made that way. Maybe the military and f1 cars do it that way, but just about everyone else doesn't.

Don't make it seem like I am bashing carbon fiber hoods or vorsteiner. I personally love the vorsteiner products and what they make. They definately do look good and just plain and simple, they wouldn't still be in business if their hoods weren't quality items. The hoods will arrive in basically perfect condition and fitment.

If you guys have any questions or concern about Vorsteiner's products, just let me know and I can answer them for you.

i dont think the question was if they provided impact absorbing, but if they were going to fly through the windshield and dicapitate the driver

Lucid4000 · 02-02-2007, 07:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by teknochild

i dont like those vents at all

I have an idea than. Don't buy one.

On the other hand I think the hood is so SICK!! Can't wait to see it on and with the red. Congrads!!

BzsBimmer · 02-04-2007, 11:35 PM

Matt,
What happened to your E90 335?

///Matt · 02-04-2007, 11:43 PM

My value on my car is not as expected, since it's red and non-sport, so the only way I could get the 335 is if someone takes my lease.

I figure, what the hell. If no one takes my lease, I'm stuck driving the car I love.

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///Matt United States Marine 347 Rep 2,748 Posts Drives: 2007 Dodge Ram 1500 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (8) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	The hood does nothing to protect you in a crash, Hunter. It's considered a "crumple zone" because the hood flexes and bends in order to NOT enter the passenger cabin. If it stayed rigid, it would slide through the windshield, and decapitate you.
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///Matt United States Marine 347 Rep 2,748 Posts Drives: 2007 Dodge Ram 1500 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (8) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Simple physics. The hood already has a curvature to it. a collision will attempt the make the ends meet, and will use that curvature to do so. Also, CF is supposed to be very strong in a flexible way. It will bend far with out snapping.
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Don Nguyen Banned 73 Rep 1,334 Posts Drives: '99 M3 Vert, '95 M3 Coupe, 964 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Irvine, CA iTrader: (4)	I've discussed about the hood's regidity in a Vorsteiner e90 hood thread I already made in the group buy/vendor section of this forum. Realistically, granted, the hoods do provide some sort of impact absorbing during a crash, the car's frame will be doing most of the work. Pure carbon fiber will flex, this is not pure carbon fiber, but then again, pure carbon fiber parts also cost about 100x more, and as far as I know, very few parts are ever made that way. Maybe the military and f1 cars do it that way, but just about everyone else doesn't. Don't make it seem like I am bashing carbon fiber hoods or vorsteiner. I personally love the vorsteiner products and what they make. They definately do look good and just plain and simple, they wouldn't still be in business if their hoods weren't quality items. The hoods will arrive in basically perfect condition and fitment. If you guys have any questions or concern about Vorsteiner's products, just let me know and I can answer them for you.
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