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Old 08-10-12, 03:13 PM
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Default New Carbon Fiber Hood Vents Are Here

Have you ever had a mod you were excited about doing? Then when it was done, you looked at it and then said, "it didn't turn out as good as I thought it would be?" Well, the current vents on my hood is one of those mods. I really wanted the vents to be flush, but cound't find anything that I liked, so I went with the ones I have now.

After the install, I tried telling myself they will grow on me. Months went by, and I just don't like them. During this time, I found a company that makes the below vents for BMW. After contacting the company to get measurements, making sure they will fit, I pulled the trigger. They finally arrived from Japan today. They are carbon fiber and sits flush to the hood. They are also much larger than the current vents. My car will go under the knife next week. Hopefully they fit without much issues.

These vents are extremely well made. For the price, they better be. They even come with under tray for the rain. Can't wait to get these babies in. I'll post more pictures after they are done.







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Very nice! I like these much better than the ones you have on now. Cant wait to see them in person!
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fancy John!!
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looks great brotha!!!! can't wait to see em on the car!!
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Looks good! Can't wait to see the final product.
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very nice! are they as functional as what you have currently?
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They're gonna look so sweet John!!! WAYYYY better than the ones you have now.
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Originally Posted by rookieIS
very nice! are they as functional as what you have currently?
Yes, the side of the rain trays are exposed. The trays are removable too.
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Are these the E82 version? NICE!!! Pricey but very nice! Good luck with your project.
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can't wait to see them on John
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whoa these new hood vents look MEAN, should turn out great. Looking forward to pics as well as seeing them in person.
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YES!!! I never had the heart to tell you, but I was never a fan of your older vents either. These look infinitely better! Excellent taste buddy.
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Originally Posted by brociouz
YES!!! I never had the heart to tell you, but I was never a fan of your older vents either. These look infinitely better! Excellent taste buddy.
LOL, thanks Brian. I was hoping I learn to like them, but that never happened.
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Originally Posted by GS wanted
Are these the E82 version? NICE!!! Pricey but very nice! Good luck with your project.
Yeah, they are for the E82. They are pricy, but I couldn't stand the current vents anymore. Not to boast, but everything else I've done I loved. Just can't let this take away from that.
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Damn... those look much better.

Just in time for the EOY meet in Sept 23...


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