GTS style aluminum hood advice?

N44RP · 05-12-2022, 09:44 PM

Isn’t OEM thousands of dollars?
Fitment is key, I’ve seen someone fit an oem hood to their car and it looked like poo. If you’re not going to go through the steps of fitting the hood then OEM makes no difference.

Aluminum will get you 90% of the way there

PaulaBowen · 05-23-2022, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by vic_m4

Quick update:

Got an Aluminum GTS hood from Horizon Motorsport, and I'd say the fitment is 8.5-9/10! Overall fitment is pretty good, and little adjustments were needed to be done. Very happy with the result!

Wow, that's really cool and beautiful! I love it so much!!!Like it!

Mp3Supply · 05-29-2022, 07:09 AM

Adding my experience to the conversation....and a bunch of pix so you judge me for my fitment.

I grabbed my hood from Kevin at https://absautorepair.com/. I had to wait a good month or two for delivery due to COVID and port delays but I wasn't in a rush. I finally got my car out of paint this past week and wanted to share my fitment and also compliments to Kevin from ABS during his part. Kevin was quick to respond to my texts and kept me update along the way. We all know these come from the same place more or less but Kevin was upfront on IF there was any damage or issues that we'd figure something out.

I did not use the vent provided with the hood. I ordered the OEM one from ECSTuning.

I had my body shop paint the hood, front bumper, front side panels, had a door dinged repainted, driver and passenger rear quarter panels due to rock chips... so much need TLC.

I had no issues with shipping and I'd say no real issues with fitment. 9.5/10 IMO.

View post on imgur.com

I went with a black painted finish on the bottom

View post on imgur.com

Redacre · 05-31-2022, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Mp3Supply

Adding my experience to the conversation....and a bunch of pix so you judge me for my fitment.

I grabbed my hood from Kevin at https://absautorepair.com/. I had to wait a good month or two for delivery due to COVID and port delays but I wasn't in a rush. I finally got my car out of paint this past week and wanted to share my fitment and also compliments to Kevin from ABS during his part. Kevin was quick to respond to my texts and kept me update along the way. We all know these come from the same place more or less but Kevin was upfront on IF there was any damage or issues that we'd figure something out.

I did not use the vent provided with the hood. I ordered the OEM one from ECSTuning.

I had my body shop paint the hood, front bumper, front side panels, had a door dinged repainted, driver and passenger rear quarter panels due to rock chips... so much need TLC.

I had no issues with shipping and I'd say no real issues with fitment. 9.5/10 IMO.

That looks so much better than the one I got from 1NE Performance, wow congrats!

nick_xd · 08-08-2022, 01:28 AM

Sick car man! What CF front lip and side skirts are you running? Whole setup looks great

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mp3Supply

Adding my experience to the conversation....and a bunch of pix so you judge me for my fitment.

I grabbed my hood from Kevin at https://absautorepair.com/. I had to wait a good month or two for delivery due to COVID and port delays but I wasn't in a rush. I finally got my car out of paint this past week and wanted to share my fitment and also compliments to Kevin from ABS during his part. Kevin was quick to respond to my texts and kept me update along the way. We all know these come from the same place more or less but Kevin was upfront on IF there was any damage or issues that we'd figure something out.

I did not use the vent provided with the hood. I ordered the OEM one from ECSTuning.

I had my body shop paint the hood, front bumper, front side panels, had a door dinged repainted, driver and passenger rear quarter panels due to rock chips... so much need TLC.

I had no issues with shipping and I'd say no real issues with fitment. 9.5/10 IMO.

I went with a black painted finish on the bottom

Mp3Supply · 08-08-2022, 06:12 AM

@nick_xd
OEM M-Performance front lip

https://ind-distribution.com/collect...er-replacement

Side skirts - RKP CF Side skirts

https://ind-distribution.com/product...side-skirt-set

Wtfitzvi · 08-12-2022, 09:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mp3Supply

Adding my experience to the conversation....and a bunch of pix so you judge me for my fitment.

I grabbed my hood from Kevin at https://absautorepair.com/. I had to wait a good month or two for delivery due to COVID and port delays but I wasn't in a rush. I finally got my car out of paint this past week and wanted to share my fitment and also compliments to Kevin from ABS during his part. Kevin was quick to respond to my texts and kept me update along the way. We all know these come from the same place more or less but Kevin was upfront on IF there was any damage or issues that we'd figure something out.

I did not use the vent provided with the hood. I ordered the OEM one from ECSTuning.

I had my body shop paint the hood, front bumper, front side panels, had a door dinged repainted, driver and passenger rear quarter panels due to rock chips... so much need TLC.

I had no issues with shipping and I'd say no real issues with fitment. 9.5/10 IMO.

View post on imgur.com

I went with a black painted finish on the bottom

View post on imgur.com

Look good I also ordered a GTS hood from ABS. Kevin is great to deal with.

I won't be using the supplied hood vent since I have an oem vent. Did you have to make any modifications to make it fit?

Mp3Supply · 08-14-2022, 07:56 AM

Nope, nothing that my shop made me aware of, so I assume it snapped right it nice and snug

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N44RP Second Lieutenant 70 Rep 299 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: East iTrader: (0)	Isn’t OEM thousands of dollars? Fitment is key, I’ve seen someone fit an oem hood to their car and it looked like poo. If you’re not going to go through the steps of fitting the hood then OEM makes no difference. Aluminum will get you 90% of the way there
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Mp3Supply Private First Class 257 Rep 165 Posts Drives: 2023 G80 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Washington DC iTrader: (0)	Adding my experience to the conversation....and a bunch of pix so you judge me for my fitment. I grabbed my hood from Kevin at https://absautorepair.com/. I had to wait a good month or two for delivery due to COVID and port delays but I wasn't in a rush. I finally got my car out of paint this past week and wanted to share my fitment and also compliments to Kevin from ABS during his part. Kevin was quick to respond to my texts and kept me update along the way. We all know these come from the same place more or less but Kevin was upfront on IF there was any damage or issues that we'd figure something out. I did not use the vent provided with the hood. I ordered the OEM one from ECSTuning. I had my body shop paint the hood, front bumper, front side panels, had a door dinged repainted, driver and passenger rear quarter panels due to rock chips... so much need TLC. I had no issues with shipping and I'd say no real issues with fitment. 9.5/10 IMO. View post on imgur.com I went with a black painted finish on the bottom View post on imgur.com View post on imgur.com View post on imgur.com View post on imgur.com View post on imgur.com View post on imgur.com View post on imgur.com View post on imgur.com Last edited by Mp3Supply; 08-08-2022 at 06:39 AM..
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Mp3Supply Private First Class 257 Rep 165 Posts Drives: 2023 G80 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Washington DC iTrader: (0)	@nick_xd OEM M-Performance front lip https://ind-distribution.com/collect...er-replacement Side skirts - RKP CF Side skirts https://ind-distribution.com/product...side-skirt-set __________________ Perf: FEMTO/BM3 Stage 1 OTS, AA Signature EL Midpipe Susp: KW V3, Fall Line Monoballs, 18/15MM Future Classic Stop: iSweep2000 Cosmetic: Full Body PPF, RSC Front Splittler, AUTOTECKNIC V1 Front Grill, M-Perf CF Side Vents, RSC CF Side Skirts, RW Carbon Rear Winglets, Painted Black Exhaust, Amber Deletes,
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Mp3Supply Private First Class 257 Rep 165 Posts Drives: 2023 G80 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Washington DC iTrader: (0)	Nope, nothing that my shop made me aware of, so I assume it snapped right it nice and snug __________________ Perf: FEMTO/BM3 Stage 1 OTS, AA Signature EL Midpipe Susp: KW V3, Fall Line Monoballs, 18/15MM Future Classic Stop: iSweep2000 Cosmetic: Full Body PPF, RSC Front Splittler, AUTOTECKNIC V1 Front Grill, M-Perf CF Side Vents, RSC CF Side Skirts, RW Carbon Rear Winglets, Painted Black Exhaust, Amber Deletes,
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