GTS style aluminum hood advice?

[vic_m4]

I plan on buying a GTS style aluminum hood soon and have been doing research to choose from where to buy it from but I need some more feedback on these companies
My choices are buying it from suvneer, bimmerworld, horizon, absauto, or ecstuning
Anyone out with there with an F82 M4 with a GTS style aluminum hood that could give me feedback on any of these with fitment and quality etc.?

[Redacre]

I’ve gone through this and my advice is to save up for the OEM. But if you are set on it they all come from the same factory in Taiwan so buy from the vendor that has the best refund policy.

[espressoo]

Are you sure you researched? There's a thread just a few post down with plenty of info and pics.

https://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1747177

I'm pretty sure all the replica aluminum GTS/CS hoods are made from the same factory. Different resellers just sell them at various marked up prices. Choose a reseller that's local to you or one with the best support. M3/M4 hoods are exactly the same/interchangeable. If you want perfect fitment get an OEM GTS hood. The aluminum ones are good but fitment is still 9/10 in most cases. The key is adjusting the hood and fender gaps during install. Aftermarket vent trim piece is subpar. Get an OEM vent but test fit it before painting your hood because you might need to do some light sanding of the opening to insure fitment.

[Freak1c]

Anyone have experience with the Aerolux gts hoods? Fitment wise? Thanks

[ENDL3SS]

I recently decided to just go OEM after reading about fitment on the replicas.

[omgf80]

Originally Posted by ENDL3SS

I recently decided to just go OEM after reading about fitment on the replicas.

Honestly a good move. The AL hoods are pretty hit or miss on fitment. I went with a AL at first but my OCD ended up taking over and I ultimately ended up buying OEM/Krass Tech.

[ENDL3SS]

Originally Posted by omgf80

Honestly a good move. The AL hoods are pretty hit or miss on fitment. I went with a AL at first but my OCD ended up taking over and I ultimately ended up buying OEM/Krass Tech.

Shame Krass Tech doesn't sell theirs anymore. Was a much more affordable price.

[Bryanh24]

I bought mine from Suvneer and it was perfect no issues. I also took it to a reputable bmw certified shop and they were able to adjust it perfect!

[spdrcrgtr]

So just finished my install of the Suvneer GTS hood - by myself Probably would have been a bit easier with 2 people, but if your reasonably strong and have some guts, you will be able to do it yourself. It took me about 20 minutes to get it done.

With the VERY minimal adjustment, it's about 8-9/10 ... Overall pretty happy with the hood. Will get the final adjustment at the body shop after paint.

Just wanted to share.

[x.shell]

Originally Posted by spdrcrgtr

So just finished my install of the Suvneer GTS hood - by myself Probably would have been a bit easier with 2 people, but if your reasonably strong and have some guts, you will be able to do it yourself. It took me about 20 minutes to get it done.

With the VERY minimal adjustment, it's about 8-9/10 ... Overall pretty happy with the hood. Will get the final adjustment at the body shop after paint.

Just wanted to share.

Originally Posted by Bryanh24

I bought mine from Suvneer and it was perfect no issues. I also took it to a reputable bmw certified shop and they were able to adjust it perfect!

When you guys say "adjustment" what kind of adjustments are you talking about?

[hC1001]

Originally Posted by x.shell

When you guys say "adjustment" what kind of adjustments are you talking about?

Depends on the gaps... you can adjust the nuts that attach the hinges to the hood, the hinges on the chassis, the fenders, the squarish latches on the hood, the center turning rubber support, the adjustment knobs under the hood near the front on each side and lastly the top of the front bumper.

[x.shell]

Originally Posted by hC1001

Depends on the gaps... you can adjust the nuts that attach the hinges to the hood, the hinges on the chassis, the fenders, the squarish latches on the hood, the center turning rubber support, the adjustment knobs under the hood near the front on each side and lastly the top of the front bumper.

Thanks for the reply. What you said about the adjustment points are what I use to fine tune fitment as well. Even with a stock hood and bumper, it's difficult to align them perfectly. I was wondering if there was some magical adjustment that would make it easier.

I never figured out how to adjust the hinges though — it's pretty crowded in that area.

[hC1001]

Originally Posted by x.shell

Thanks for the reply. What you said about the adjustment points are what I use to fine tune fitment as well. Even with a stock hood and bumper, it's difficult to align them perfectly. I was wondering if there was some magical adjustment that would make it easier.

I never figured out how to adjust the hinges though — it's pretty crowded in that area.

They are bolted to the chassis sides that the fenders hang on.. The plastic water drain trim pieces might need to be removed to see it. I forget, its been a while.

[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!

[khoa@x-ph.com]

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!

Looks spot on!!

[Spoolin Montego]

Originally Posted by omgf80

Honestly a good move. The AL hoods are pretty hit or miss on fitment. I went with a AL at first but my OCD ended up taking over and I ultimately ended up buying OEM/Krass Tech.

Krass is NOT oem no matter how much they like to tout it. It's an rep made to most resemble the oem one

[WarMachineM3]

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!

Did you change the hood springs and shocks?

[espressoo]

Originally Posted by WarMachineM3

Did you change the hood springs and shocks?

For a replica aluminum hood you can reuse your existing OEM
hood struts. If you get the OEM CF hood you’ll need to replace the struts with the GTS/CS struts. Not sure able replica CF hood though.

[vic_m4]

Originally Posted by WarMachineM3

Did you change the hood springs and shocks?

Just saw this, sorry! Since the hood is aluminum, I kept the stock springs and struts!

[Donsta1980]

Got mine from ecstuning. Shop said it was a great fit and quality.

[N44RP]

All the knock offs come from the same Chinese supplier
The companies who sell them online just drop ship them to your front door after taking their cut

(Aluminum that is, not sure about carbon ones but likely same deal)

[wknd_M]

OEM is your best bet for perfect fitment if you have the budget. I got my hood from horizon motor sport when they initially started offering these replica hoods some years ago. The fitment was ok but the vent was horrible. I had to buy the OEM vent to replace it but this was already anticipated.