Carbon fiber hood review

Coast ghost · 02-07-2011, 10:16 AM

Looking for feedback from people that have installed a CF hood. I dont want to paint it ,I'm looking at the NON oem style with (fake)vents in the same 1x1 weave as roof. Would like to hear from you guys on:
Clearcoat quality
Gaps, fit, finish
Quality
Price
Fitment of OEM hardware
If you recomend you hood or not
Thanks in advance for input

leemik · 02-07-2011, 10:47 AM

I have a Vorsteiner hood.. I don't remember if it's 1x1 tho because i painted mine..

I think it's 2x2..

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=367815

fit was pretty damn close.. only problem area for me was the vents didn't want to go back on

--mike

SV Concepts III · 02-07-2011, 03:14 PM

Mike,

Awesome looking hood, the VRS E9X M3 parts are made exclusively in 1x1 so that's what you have. Thanks for taking the time to post the review!

tom @ eas · 02-07-2011, 04:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coast ghost

Looking for feedback from people that have installed a CF hood. I dont want to paint it ,I'm looking at the NON oem style with (fake)vents in the same 1x1 weave as roof. Would like to hear from you guys on:
Clearcoat quality
Gaps, fit, finish
Quality
Price
Fitment of OEM hardware
If you recomend you hood or not
Thanks in advance for input

Challenge is looking adding a carbon hood to their product line, take a look in this thread: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=484990

At the moment, no company can match their fitment quality and attention to detail. Because of this - it's one of the few aesthetic products we offer.

PYSpeed.com · 02-07-2011, 07:56 PM

Coast ghost, here you go - ARKYM AeroRace Hood in 1x1 Carbon Weave, hope it help

Studio Shots - Carbon Finish

PYSpeed.com · 02-07-2011, 07:59 PM

Some Installed photos......

Painted AW - AeroRace One

Painted AW - Johnny Lin

Exposed Carbon - E92 M3

CHE///MIST3 · 08-01-2017, 12:57 AM

Thread revival...wow, I have not seen this hood before. The lines are perfect, it stays within the bound of the stock shape, but a lot of nice details and opportunity to leave carbon exposed.
Anyone have more photos of this installed ?

GM

steezus · 08-12-2017, 05:54 AM

I gotta chime into the thread revival too. Anyone with a carbon fiber hood experience any deforming issues after a while? Maybe in the sun/heat too long?

Looking to get a cf hood and trunk in the future and was wondering if this happens or if there's anything that can help prevent it.

MinionM3 · 08-21-2017, 10:22 PM

I have had the Arkym Hood for nearly 3 years....it's been wrapped three times - fit is great!

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leemik Lieutenant Colonel 509 Rep 1,570 Posts Drives: 2013 LRP M3 Coupe Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Quincy, MA iTrader: (4) Garage List 2020 Acura NSX [0.00] 2013 BMW M3 [9.50]	I have a Vorsteiner hood.. I don't remember if it's 1x1 tho because i painted mine.. I think it's 2x2.. http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=367815 fit was pretty damn close.. only problem area for me was the vents didn't want to go back on --mike
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02-07-2011, 03:14 PM	#3
SV Concepts III Lieutenant General 375 Rep 17,017 Posts Drives: BMW Duh Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Santa Clara iTrader: (13)	Mike, Awesome looking hood, the VRS E9X M3 parts are made exclusively in 1x1 so that's what you have. Thanks for taking the time to post the review!
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PYSpeed.com Major General 916 Rep 6,094 Posts Drives: BC Forged Wheels Join Date: May 2009 Location: San Jose, CA iTrader: (39)	Coast ghost, here you go - ARKYM AeroRace Hood in 1x1 Carbon Weave, hope it help Studio Shots - Carbon Finish
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PYSpeed.com Major General 916 Rep 6,094 Posts Drives: BC Forged Wheels Join Date: May 2009 Location: San Jose, CA iTrader: (39)	Some Installed photos...... Painted AW - AeroRace One Painted AW - Johnny Lin Exposed Carbon - E92 M3
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CHE///MIST3 Captain 371 Rep 615 Posts Drives: E92 M3 6MT Space/Black Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (6) Garage List 2009 BMW M3 [0.00] 2007 BMW 328i [0.00]	Thread revival...wow, I have not seen this hood before. The lines are perfect, it stays within the bound of the stock shape, but a lot of nice details and opportunity to leave carbon exposed. Anyone have more photos of this installed ? GM
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steezus Private First Class 31 Rep 105 Posts Drives: e92 SG 335i & AW M3 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: PGC \| MD iTrader: (2)	I gotta chime into the thread revival too. Anyone with a carbon fiber hood experience any deforming issues after a while? Maybe in the sun/heat too long? Looking to get a cf hood and trunk in the future and was wondering if this happens or if there's anything that can help prevent it.
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08-21-2017, 10:22 PM	#9
MinionM3 Lieutenant 492 Rep 577 Posts Drives: 2012 E92 M3 // 2020 M2CS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Torrance, CA iTrader: (4)	I have had the Arkym Hood for nearly 3 years....it's been wrapped three times - fit is great! Attached Images __________________ Instagram: @MinionM3 Current Garage: 2012 M3 ZCP, Mineral White, DCT: Track Build 2020 M2CS, Misano Blue, 6MT
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