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calbert1999 · 05-10-2012, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by PQ

All the way.

*mlee* · 05-10-2012, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Kyle.Gilmour

MIKE - how is Larry's fittment?

The hood was great... he had problems w/ the trunk. However, with these it always seems fittement can be an issue...

PQ · 05-10-2012, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Kyle.Gilmour

I saw that pic... loooks goood... I am not sure i am feeling the full carbon fiber.... I might have to get some CGM on there... will run it stock this summer though and paint in the winter maybe.

I'm not diggin the carbon fiber really either. I just like the design.

Darth_Emma · 05-10-2012, 03:49 PM

I'm not a big fan of carbon fiber either (but that's just my personal opinion). I have a friend who does paint work and he says that you can't paint CF either and expect it to last (it won't).

If I could get the VIS hood in aluminum, I'd be all over it.

Kyle.Gilmour · 05-10-2012, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Darth_Emma

I have a friend who does paint work and he says that you can't paint CF either and expect it to last (it won't).

supposdly this hood has a UV protectant on it, hence the shine that it has, you can paint right over this top coat without issue, according to the company, and backed up by a few other C5 members.

Darth_Emma · 05-10-2012, 04:04 PM

I'll be curious to see what they say in a year or two about the paint. I hope it holds up for them.

*mlee* · 05-10-2012, 04:06 PM

The CF hood that I posted IS painted and always looks great...

Darth_Emma · 05-10-2012, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by mlee

The CF hood that I posted IS painted and always looks great...

That does look cool. Love the color combo.

*TAG UR IT* · 05-11-2012, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by calbert1999

All the way.

pierre777 · 05-11-2012, 01:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Darth_Emma

I'm not a big fan of carbon fiber either (but that's just my personal opinion). I have a friend who does paint work and he says that you can't paint CF either and expect it to last (it won't).

If I could get the VIS hood in aluminum, I'd be all over it.

69 Rebel · 05-11-2012, 07:05 AM

ACS has a great new hood insert for the Camaro, installs on original hood. Give them a call.
http://acscomposite.com/hoods.html

pierre777 · 05-11-2012, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by 69 Rebel

ACS has a great new hood insert for the Camaro, installs on original hood. Give them a call.
http://acscomposite.com/hoods.html

Did you check the price on it i'd rather buy me a new hood

,i think the HEX vents are better for cooling the engine bay and cheaper.

Darth_Emma · 05-11-2012, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by 69 Rebel

ACS has a great new hood insert for the Camaro, installs on original hood. Give them a call.
http://acscomposite.com/hoods.html

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Originally Posted by pierre777

Did you check the price on it i'd rather buy me a new hood

,i think the HEX vents are better for cooling the engine bay and cheaper.

+1

Those things are outrageously expensive.

Kyle.Gilmour · 05-14-2012, 09:45 AM

spent some time up at LoveFab this weekend,

was able to uninstall the KB BAP, clean up the front metal piece that held the GM Performance emblem, and installed a Hertitage grill and new emblem from EmblemPros.

i like it

05-10-2012, 04:06 PM	#973
mlee CamaroFans.com Drives: ZLE & ZR2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 37,490 View My Garage	The CF hood that I posted IS painted and always looks great... Attached Images __________________

05-11-2012, 07:05 AM	#977
69 Rebel Drives: 2010 IBM 2SS/RS Auto Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Laval, Canada Posts: 1,542	ACS has a great new hood insert for the Camaro, installs on original hood. Give them a call. http://acscomposite.com/hoods.html __________________ Version I Jannetty Racing 550 RWHP Street Brawler Package, Powered by TVS2300 Maggie http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=100385 Version II 416ci stroker/4L80e 701rwhp 750rwtq build and tuned by SPI-Performance

05-14-2012, 09:45 AM	#980
Kyle.Gilmour Charter Circle Member Drives: 427 LSX- with TWINS Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Back in Michigan!! Do miss ATX and my Tejas friends Posts: 2,745 View My Garage	spent some time up at LoveFab this weekend, was able to uninstall the KB BAP, clean up the front metal piece that held the GM Performance emblem, and installed a Hertitage grill and new emblem from EmblemPros. i like it Attached Images __________________

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05-10-2012, 03:49 PM	#970
Darth_Emma Psssssssssshhhhhhhhhhhhh! Drives: under contruction Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Marysville, Ohio Posts: 12,996 View My Garage	I'm not a big fan of carbon fiber either (but that's just my personal opinion). I have a friend who does paint work and he says that you can't paint CF either and expect it to last (it won't). If I could get the VIS hood in aluminum, I'd be all over it.

05-10-2012, 04:04 PM	#972
Darth_Emma Psssssssssshhhhhhhhhhhhh! Drives: under contruction Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Marysville, Ohio Posts: 12,996 View My Garage	I'll be curious to see what they say in a year or two about the paint. I hope it holds up for them.