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      10-08-2020, 09:23 PM   #1
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Thoughts about this Darwinpro hood?

Thoughts good/bad about this hood from Darwinpro?

The only one I've seen with this hood is @nightfallm4

Thinking about bringing this look to LA. Paint with no exposed carbon.

I think it would look sick with my engine bay setup.
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      10-08-2020, 09:29 PM   #2
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Absolutely disgusting. Keep it clean and classy, you'll find that your car ages much better that way.

Just look at the e46 and e92 m3, the best looking ones out there these days are the OEM+ ones with tasteful mods. The big diffusers and flashy rims might be trendy, but the novelty will wear off quickly
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      10-08-2020, 09:53 PM   #3
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Absolutely disgusting. Keep it clean and classy, you'll find that your car ages much better that way.

Just look at the e46 and e92 m3, the best looking ones out there these days are the OEM+ ones with tasteful mods. The big diffusers and flashy rims might be trendy, but the novelty will wear off quickly
thanks for the reply!

I currently have the GTS hood but I'm looking to stand out more. 99% of owners have a GTS hood and I'm starting to get bored with the look.

My build is set up to be mostly show but functional.
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      10-08-2020, 10:04 PM   #4
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I mean if you like it and want to do it, go for it. Do what your heart desires.

My personal opinion: This is so ricey and tacky just like kidney grill inserts.
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I mean if you like it and want to do it, go for it. Do what your heart desires.

My personal opinion: This is so ricey and tacky just like kidney grill inserts.
kidney grill inserts not a fan either
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      10-08-2020, 10:38 PM   #6
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I say do what you think meets your overall objective. You’re not going to please everyone so might as well make yourself happy.
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I say do what you think meets your overall objective. You’re not going to please everyone so might as well make yourself happy.
I'm going to check it out this coming week near San Diego. Got a steal on some OLED tail lights and the seller has this hood FS too.

I just wanted to see what the community in this forum had to say. I'm getting good responses on FB and IG but mostly 'meh' ones here lol
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Again depends on your objective.
If aiming for that attention/influencer, get the hood

If aiming for what (dare I say) most normal people think (probably us forum members) then don’t.

Sounds like you’re going after that influencer/social media vibe... then get it.

Again, regardless, it’s your car, there’s always going to be detractors and promoters...
You do you boo boo
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Mod for yourself. I guess it depends on what you have under the hood. White engine cover, white CSF air cooler and polished ER charge pipes might or might not look cool exposed since you're painting the hood.
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yeah that piece is trying too hard for attention... and the lines don't fit the car.. a little too much firebird trans am with that arrow point on the front of the window. It is different though
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I'm going to check it out this coming week near San Diego. Got a steal on some OLED tail lights and the seller has this hood FS too.
Is he selling this hood too? He would be smart to get rid of it. It reminds me too much of a Cadillac CTS-V. But like others said. Mod for yourself vs others. If it puts a smile on your face that's all that counts.
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Mod for yourself. I guess it depends on what you have under the hood. White engine cover, white CSF air cooler and polished ER charge pipes might or might not look cool exposed since you're painting the hood.
Have you seen my build before or were you just talking?

Cause that is my exact setup lol.
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      10-09-2020, 08:43 PM   #13
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yeah that piece is trying too hard for attention... and the lines don't fit the car.. a little too much firebird trans am with that arrow point on the front of the window. It is different though
Thanks for the reply! I may have uploaded some bad pictures too. Personally not a fan of the exposed carbon or the 2 tone look.
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Again depends on your objective.
If aiming for that attention/influencer, get the hood

If aiming for what (dare I say) most normal people think (probably us forum members) then don’t.

Sounds like you’re going after that influencer/social media vibe... then get it.

Again, regardless, it’s your car, there’s always going to be detractors and promoters...
You do you boo boo
Hmm, more so than the social media/influencer vibe I guess I am just looking for attention lol. Never really cared about followers or any of that junk truthfully.

Thanks for the reply!
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IF I do get this hood it would be replacing this hood.

But honestly I'm mostly super excited for the OLED tail lights. Comes with the harness and everything.
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If you like it, then do it! Definitely keep your current hood though.
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Thoughts good/bad about this hood from Darwinpro?

The only one I've seen with this hood is @nightfallm4

Thinking about bringing this look to LA. Paint with no exposed carbon.

I think it would look sick with my engine bay setup.
this would only be allowed if you had a corvette zr1, imho
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update: picked up both the hood and the OLEDs.

Picked it up for a steal. I will paint it alpine white with no exposed carbon.
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update: picked up both the hood and the OLEDs.

Picked it up for a steal. I will paint it alpine white with no exposed carbon.
Congrats on the GTS tails, they look fantastic.
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update: picked up both the hood and the OLEDs.

Picked it up for a steal. I will paint it alpine white with no exposed carbon.
Congrats on the GTS tails, they look fantastic.
Thanks for the coding Tom love the rear DRL feature.
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Hey Danlnyc88, bump in this thread, I was looking at this exact hood, do you have any pics? have you installed it? have any pics? how do you like it? hows the carbon fiber / build quality? thanks in advance.
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Hey Danlnyc88, bump in this thread, I was looking at this exact hood, do you have any pics? have you installed it? have any pics? how do you like it? hows the carbon fiber / build quality? thanks in advance.
Hey! I have a few photos on my IG @alpinewhite.m4

Check out @nightfallm4 page as well. He was my inspiration for getting it. His build is insane.

Thoughts about the hood: Personally I love the hood. It's definitely not for everybody but to me it was unique. 90% of builds has a GTS hood and foleds these days and I wanted to stand out.

The CF is decent quality and the fitment was good. I say it's decent cause only the top is CF and the bottom is just black glossy material, although u can get a double sided hood if you pay extra for it.

Also for some reason they block off the functional vent. I had my shop remove the part blocking the vent. I have pictures of that in my pc
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