M3 Hood options

ussoldierforhire · 09-22-2012, 07:57 PM

I just bought a 2011 E92 and am looking to see what options are out there to replace the hood. I've seen some nice ones on here but couldn't find any links where to purchase.

BMW Fanatic · 09-22-2012, 08:16 PM

Stay with OEM. Trust me.

tibra1 · 09-22-2012, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by BMW Fanatic

Stay with OEM. Trust me.

OP listen to this man..If anyone would know...it would be him

BMW Fanatic · 09-22-2012, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by tibra1

OP listen to this man..If anyone would know...it would be him

KN| BMW · 09-23-2012, 01:23 AM

Vorsteiner GTS hood will be the best choice! I have one on my car.

OerdingE93 · 09-23-2012, 02:20 AM

i like the arkym aerorace...

vented hoods look good as well...was going to buy a oem hood and have it custom fabricated. you get better cooling, OEM fitment, and most likely cheaper than the cf when it's all said and done.

just a thought
good luck with your search!

kchu221 · 09-23-2012, 03:04 AM

look into the amuse ericsson CF hood or the varis vrs carbon hood!

ussoldierforhire · 09-23-2012, 07:39 AM

thanks guys

THE TECH · 09-23-2012, 02:33 PM

Best thing to do is to see one on a car in person. Pics will always make them look great but when it comes to fitment, they can be hit or miss. Most manufacturers will have a hard time taking a hood back due to fitment issues.

slicer · 09-23-2012, 09:05 PM

I have yet to see a hood that looks better than stock. Vented hoods just look cheesy IMO. Plus the OEM hood is already aluminum and relatively light. BMW got that part of our car right IMO

.I think your money is much better spent elsewhere. There are some carbon fiber trunk options that look good. I will say that like TECH said the fitment is hit or miss. I have always loved the challenge trunk until I saw one in person. The gap was so big that I could see the trunk hinges.

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OerdingE93 Lieutenant 59 Rep 459 Posts Drives: 2011 Mineral White E93 M3 DCT Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: LA/OC iTrader: (3)	i like the arkym aerorace... vented hoods look good as well...was going to buy a oem hood and have it custom fabricated. you get better cooling, OEM fitment, and most likely cheaper than the cf when it's all said and done. just a thought good luck with your search! __________________ \|ESS VT1-550 510whp\|MRF MID\|AKRA REAR\|CKS COILS\|FORGESTAR\|CSL TRUNK\|GT4 Lip\|3D-DESIGN
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