V35 FRP/CF?

King335i · 12-03-2009, 05:07 AM

I've decided I'm going to get the vented hood from **********s.com (essentially a copy of the VRS V35 hood), but I had a question before ordering that I'm sure many of you could chime in on.

Should I get it FRP or CF?

I'm not going to leave any part of it unpainted, so I just wanted to hear from some of the knowledgeable members whether it is a good idea or not.

TT3 iN NyC · 12-03-2009, 10:00 AM

Get the real thing. From what I've seen, the vents aren't exactly the same. They are a bit wider and the holes are also larger. I'd just spend the extra $$$ and get a single sided VRS hood.

gtrokin330 · 12-03-2009, 12:49 PM

the FRP version of the fake is hit or miss...carbon will probably fit better.

Amir87 · 12-03-2009, 01:17 PM

I have the carbon version and fitment is good (90%). Nothing aftermarket will equate to 100% OEM fit.

SV Concepts III · 12-03-2009, 01:40 PM

If you are going to paint it completely, then save your money. If you are going to leave parts exposed, do the CF.

SV Concepts · 12-03-2009, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by gtrokin330

the FRP version of the fake is hit or miss...carbon will probably fit better.

They come out of the same mold and are basically the same thing. Wet lay carbon fiber might as well be fiberglass (FRP), the process is the same.

snosk8tr123 · 12-03-2009, 10:09 PM

are the vents still in CF on the fiberglass one?

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TT3 iN NyC Colonel 247 Rep 2,567 Posts Drives: F80 M3CS Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: nYc iTrader: (9)	Get the real thing. From what I've seen, the vents aren't exactly the same. They are a bit wider and the holes are also larger. I'd just spend the extra $$$ and get a single sided VRS hood. __________________ 07 e92 335i - Retired 18 F80 M3CS - Retired 21 G20 330i M-Sport - Current
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gtrokin330 Brigadier General 150 Rep 3,865 Posts Drives: TT Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: LI iTrader: (7)	the FRP version of the fake is hit or miss...carbon will probably fit better.
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Amir87 Gruppe Titan 262 Rep 2,839 Posts Drives: 08 E92 SG/Coral Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NC iTrader: (37) Garage List 2008 E92 335i [10.00]	I have the carbon version and fitment is good (90%). Nothing aftermarket will equate to 100% OEM fit. __________________
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SV Concepts III Lieutenant General 375 Rep 17,017 Posts Drives: BMW Duh Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Santa Clara iTrader: (13)	If you are going to paint it completely, then save your money. If you are going to leave parts exposed, do the CF.
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