Getting Vorsteiner Carbon Hood

EOE90 · 08-12-2007, 05:29 PM

so im getting the carbon fiber vorsteiner hood this week, ordering tomorrow, but im wondering about paint. should i just paint all of it and leave the vents? or should i leave the vents and the raised part carbon fiber? anybody have any pics of a jetblack e90 with the hood/different ways of painting it?

SV Concepts III · 08-12-2007, 05:49 PM

It depends on what you plan on doing with the rest of the car. If you are going to do a CF theme throughout the exterior, leave more than just the vents unpainted. Otherwise, I would just painted it all and leave the events.

just4kickz · 08-12-2007, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Nick@Jlevi SW

It depends on what you plan on doing with the rest of the car. If you are going to do a CF theme throughout the exterior, leave more than just the vents unpainted. Otherwise, I would just painted it all and leave the events.

word... and vorsteiner hasnt started on the deck spoiler yet... so your probably in for a long wait if ur planning on getting that as well.

SV Concepts III · 08-12-2007, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by just4kickz

word... and vorsteiner hasnt started on the deck spoiler yet... so your probably in for a long wait if ur planning on getting that as well.

It won't be a long wait, I know that for sure

EOE90 · 08-12-2007, 08:32 PM

can you specify how long because ill hold off seeing that i got a 50% coupon

SV Concepts III · 08-12-2007, 08:37 PM

Can't give you a specific date at the moment, soon is the most I can narrow it down hehe.

Majick · 08-12-2007, 08:40 PM

i say paint everything except the vents, that looks hot!

ksfrogman · 08-12-2007, 09:20 PM

Look at hunter399's car. This is after it was painted. Photos are dark:

just4kickz · 08-12-2007, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by austinswinchell

can you specify how long because ill hold off seeing that i got a 50% coupon

lol just get it!

ksfrogman · 08-12-2007, 09:33 PM

From M.O.M. meet in OC before his hood was painted:

uberschnell · 08-12-2007, 11:29 PM

Damn that hood looks so good.
What is the weight savings over stock hood?

Chesmu · 08-12-2007, 11:47 PM

I'd def paint atleast the side parts of the hood. Leave the central part CF and the vents CF. that would look good. The lateral aspects need to be painted because of the flow of the hood and the pillars along side the windshield.

Bimmer335i07 · 08-13-2007, 12:15 AM

I think you should paint it and just leave the vents CF.

GL with whatever you choose to do.

billspreston · 08-13-2007, 12:21 AM

Paint it all except the vents for sure...

SV Concepts III · 08-13-2007, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Magna3

Damn that hood looks so good.
What is the weight savings over stock hood?

I don't have the E90 specifics off hand but to give you an idea from the E46, the DVWP provides 8lbs savings, single sided 13lbs and double sided 18lbs.

ksfrogman · 08-13-2007, 12:43 AM

Here, check this out. I wouldn't be able to do this with the steel hood.

Johnny Lin · 08-13-2007, 01:07 AM

I have just installed the Vorsteiner CF Race Hood on my silver E90 too. I am still deciding weither paint it or not. But I am more leaning forward for not paint. The non-paint hood gives a better resale value later. If you paint into a specific color, then later the resell will lock up with the specific color buyers only. Other reason is b/c I am trying to do a CF theme on my car. Right now, I have Kerscher CF lip, CF Gruppe M Intake, Vorsteiner CF Engine Cover and the Silver JleviSW CF Interior Trim. I am planing to do a CF replacement mirror cap, CF truck and roof spolier. GL!

Chesmu · 08-13-2007, 01:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Johnny Lin

I have just installed the Vorsteiner CF Race Hood on my silver E90 too. I am still deciding weither paint it or not. But I am for leaning forward for not paint. The non-paint hood gives a better resale value later. If you paint into a specific color, then later the resell will lock up with the specific color buyers only. Other reason is b/c I am trying to do a CF theme on my car. Right now, I have Kerscher CF lip, CF Gruppe M Intake, Vorsteiner CF Engine Cover and the Silver JleviSW CF Interior Trim. I am planing to do a CF replacement mirror cap, CF truck and roof spolier. GL!

While I respect Mr. Lin's opinion, I feel that doing something, or worse, NOT doing something to your car based on resale is silly. Live in the moment....
paint it. It will look better... especially with the flow of the hood and the peri-windshield area.

SV Concepts III · 08-13-2007, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Chesmu

While I respect Mr. Lin's opinion, I feel that doing something, or worse, NOT doing something to your car based on resale is silly. Live in the moment....
paint it. It will look better... especially with the flow of the hood and the peri-windshield area.

I agree, I think at least a partial paint is in store. The completely exposed look is something that is hard to pull off, only extremely modified cars do this right.

EOE90 · 08-13-2007, 01:21 PM

how hard is it to install and take off? because if its not too much of a hassle or i could do it, id just leave it cf and try it out, see if i liked it and what not...

longtran · 08-13-2007, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by austinswinchell

how hard is it to install and take off? because if its not too much of a hassle or i could do it, id just leave it cf and try it out, see if i liked it and what not...

very easy.

EOE90 · 08-13-2007, 01:53 PM

couple screws, a hammer here and there?? hahah just kidding

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EOE90 Colonel 133 Rep 2,427 Posts Drives: F15 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Laker City iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 3 [0.00]	Getting Vorsteiner Carbon Hood so im getting the carbon fiber vorsteiner hood this week, ordering tomorrow, but im wondering about paint. should i just paint all of it and leave the vents? or should i leave the vents and the raised part carbon fiber? anybody have any pics of a jetblack e90 with the hood/different ways of painting it? __________________ E90 M3 -> F15 X5 M-Sport
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SV Concepts III Lieutenant General 379 Rep 16,968 Posts Drives: BMW Duh Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Santa Clara iTrader: (13)	It depends on what you plan on doing with the rest of the car. If you are going to do a CF theme throughout the exterior, leave more than just the vents unpainted. Otherwise, I would just painted it all and leave the events.
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EOE90 Colonel 133 Rep 2,427 Posts Drives: F15 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Laker City iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 3 [0.00]	can you specify how long because ill hold off seeing that i got a 50% coupon __________________ E90 M3 -> F15 X5 M-Sport
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SV Concepts III Lieutenant General 379 Rep 16,968 Posts Drives: BMW Duh Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Santa Clara iTrader: (13)	Can't give you a specific date at the moment, soon is the most I can narrow it down hehe.
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ksfrogman Major General 611 Rep 6,750 Posts Drives: E90 330i 6MT Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Torrance, CA iTrader: (12) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00] 2006 330i [0.00]	Look at hunter399's car. This is after it was painted. Photos are dark: __________________
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ksfrogman Major General 611 Rep 6,750 Posts Drives: E90 330i 6MT Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Torrance, CA iTrader: (12) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00] 2006 330i [0.00]	From M.O.M. meet in OC before his hood was painted: __________________
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Chesmu Brigadier General 94 Rep 3,011 Posts Drives: 2013 X6 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Phoenix,AZ iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00] 2006 330i [0.00]	I'd def paint atleast the side parts of the hood. Leave the central part CF and the vents CF. that would look good. The lateral aspects need to be painted because of the flow of the hood and the pillars along side the windshield. __________________ "Teach the ignorant. Ignore the stupid."
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Johnny Lin Lieutenant General 851 Rep 11,307 Posts Drives: AW E92 M3 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Bellevue, WA iTrader: (42)	I have just installed the Vorsteiner CF Race Hood on my silver E90 too. I am still deciding weither paint it or not. But I am more leaning forward for not paint. The non-paint hood gives a better resale value later. If you paint into a specific color, then later the resell will lock up with the specific color buyers only. Other reason is b/c I am trying to do a CF theme on my car. Right now, I have Kerscher CF lip, CF Gruppe M Intake, Vorsteiner CF Engine Cover and the Silver JleviSW CF Interior Trim. I am planing to do a CF replacement mirror cap, CF truck and roof spolier. GL! Last edited by Johnny Lin; 08-13-2007 at 01:56 AM..
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EOE90 Colonel 133 Rep 2,427 Posts Drives: F15 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Laker City iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 3 [0.00]	how hard is it to install and take off? because if its not too much of a hassle or i could do it, id just leave it cf and try it out, see if i liked it and what not... __________________ E90 M3 -> F15 X5 M-Sport
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EOE90 Colonel 133 Rep 2,427 Posts Drives: F15 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Laker City iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 3 [0.00]	couple screws, a hammer here and there?? hahah just kidding __________________ E90 M3 -> F15 X5 M-Sport
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