Is this a good idea or possible?

lamia2super · 08-01-2009, 06:45 PM

could you get the oem hood and cut holes in it to look like the VRS hood? do you guys think that would work? would it be expensive? is it a good idea?

CaliE90 · 08-01-2009, 06:48 PM

it'd look weird because you wouldn't be able to get the bulge

lamia2super · 08-01-2009, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Jz

it'd look weird because you wouldn't be able to get the bulge

you don't think you could cut it in a certain way or something so that it could look like it or look close to it? or a way to open up the hood to let some of that heat out and give it a different look that will look good?

sirantsE90 · 08-01-2009, 08:16 PM

find a shop that could do something like that.

it sounds like a good idea tho!

you may start a new trend if it turns out well. my friend with a s2k did it and turned out really nice.

shift330 · 08-01-2009, 08:17 PM

I don't see why it wouldn't work....

curamie · 08-01-2009, 09:06 PM

that's interesting unless it cost more than 500

JDLM · 08-01-2009, 09:26 PM

Thought of doing this years ago with my IS300..in the end it is not worth it

lamia2super · 08-01-2009, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by JDLM

Thought of doing this years ago with my IS300..in the end it is not worth it

why not? expensive??

BMWjames · 08-02-2009, 12:59 AM

good thinking...

iheartsole · 08-02-2009, 01:35 AM

umm. you might as well just buy the reall thing. unless your good at cutting. measuring etc. lool

Craig@SupremePower · 08-02-2009, 01:46 AM

anything can be done if you've got the funds..

Amir87 · 08-02-2009, 02:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Craig@SupremePower

anything can be done if you've got the funds..

+1

I think it will cost close to just getting a Vorsteiner vented hood.

cassey · 08-02-2009, 04:57 PM

Simply cutting holes in the hood would not look good at all. I would get the vents made in fiberglass or carbon fiber and get them molded into the stock hood. Might be worthwhile if you DIY. I'd imagine the labor charges would be high if you got someone to do it for you.

JayKay335i · 08-02-2009, 05:02 PM

It would be cheaper to buy the real deal than to have a shop do the work on this.

oyama · 08-02-2009, 05:20 PM

You can even design your own hood with the type of vents if you are goin to cut your oem hood. Just, measure properly. lol

SV Concepts III · 08-02-2009, 07:38 PM

You could but the cost to do so may exceed the cost of purchasing a replacement hood.

persian54 · 08-02-2009, 09:41 PM

I think the $ would be worth it if you design it yourself... cause then you have some really unique that no one can really copy....

and if the design is great enough, it might get picked up by sponsor, who knows heh

woody2223 · 08-27-2009, 02:17 PM

Call a respected hot rod shop in your area. They could probably luver the hood for you. It would look good if you did a 3 to 4 inch strip on either side of the hood. Do it. Be a trend setter not a mindless follower. If you have to wait till someone does it first what's the fun in that?

NAtS · 08-29-2009, 03:39 PM

anyone else thinking of this?

Scwartz Shark · 08-29-2009, 05:50 PM

Hartage V10 5.0 hood a bit extreme don't you think? Having the hood louvered by a professional shop is probably your best bet if you aren't skilled with fabrication. I'd love to see something unique but only if its done right.

Topless 335i · 08-29-2009, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by NAtS

anyone else thinking of this?

lamia2super · 08-29-2009, 09:41 PM

I'm not feeling it

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iheartsole Brigadier General 85 Rep 4,928 Posts Drives: 08 335i coupe Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Diego iTrader: (2)	umm. you might as well just buy the reall thing. unless your good at cutting. measuring etc. lool
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cassey Private First Class 6 Rep 181 Posts Drives: 2008 335i Sedan Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Las Vegas iTrader: (0)	Simply cutting holes in the hood would not look good at all. I would get the vents made in fiberglass or carbon fiber and get them molded into the stock hood. Might be worthwhile if you DIY. I'd imagine the labor charges would be high if you got someone to do it for you. __________________ 2008 Monaco Blue E90 335i 6MT. Mods: 19" ITC Euro SD's, E46 ZHP shift knob, Matte black grills, Black Lines, 12" Infinity sub.
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oyama Enlisted Member 10 Rep 45 Posts Drives: Bmw e92 325 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Singapore iTrader: (0)	You can even design your own hood with the type of vents if you are goin to cut your oem hood. Just, measure properly. lol
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persian54 Lieutenant General 1010 Rep 15,815 Posts Drives: M760/G83M4 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: The Valley, SoCal iTrader: (298)	I think the $ would be worth it if you design it yourself... cause then you have some really unique that no one can really copy.... and if the design is great enough, it might get picked up by sponsor, who knows heh
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Scwartz Shark Private First Class 0 Rep 8 Posts Drives: e24 BMW 635Csi 5-speed Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Pasco, WA iTrader: (0)	Hartage V10 5.0 hood a bit extreme don't you think? Having the hood louvered by a professional shop is probably your best bet if you aren't skilled with fabrication. I'd love to see something unique but only if its done right.
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