has anyone set up any groups buys for e36 cf hoods?

its been tried so many times. no vendors will come through. but.. once again, im in if it works. :(

i would love one like this:
http://images.channeladvisor.com/Sell/SSProfiles/10055343/Images/E36%20carbon%20fiber%20hood.JPG

i've been looking for one like that with rolled edges for a 4 door for a reasonable price for a while to no avail. but i'm down for an oem with rolled edges if the price is right.
(if someone knows where to get the hood i'm looking for, let me know, thanks)

its been tried so many times. no vendors will come through. but.. once again, im in if it works. :(
what he said...always fails

maybe if you get some intrest going on this thread vis or another known bmw distributor might change their minds *shrug.. not enuf people can throw down the 400 bux like that..id probly be in myself tho

is def. gonna fail.....that hood in the pic was in a gb before from emotion garage in san jose, CA....it was gb price of $300 picked up or add $100 bucks more shipped

ya, i realise it might fail, but i would definitly throw down $400 i would even throw $500 depending on quality etc. for that hood. the one on ebay (that i stole the pic from) is in my price range but doesn't have rolled edges, that's the only reason i'm not getting it.

if someone could hook me up with a good deal (gb or not) that would be great.

I actually saw an M3 a couple weeks ago with one of those Ebay CF hoods and it looks pretty nice - can't comment on the quality (the owner was kind of a dick about answering questions) but it was certainly pretty.

Hello,
I can run a group buy on these hoods. I tried doing it once before but due to lack of interest it never went through. I have this hood available.
http://www.groundeffects.com/images/access/3serE36142hoodcf.jpg
I will have to work out an exact price early next week when I am back in my office. It should be something very close to what you are looking for. I do not have this hood, and have not seen it, but I do sell/see hoods from this company and they are great. My brother has one on one of his MR'2's and sold a sweet one for a supra, they are great quality and they fit very nicely.

Let me know if anyone is interested...
Thanks
Josh
www.PaAutoRacing.com

Id be interested in that hood if its in a good price range :) and dont ahve to have some 30 people commit either.

What about this hood? Could someone brighten up the pic... I cant see it

http://216.55.128.40/sonnic2/ExtImages/92_e36gtrhood.jpg

If those hoods fall through, I know I can get a GB for you guys on this hood:
http://www.importfan.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=104_113_115&products_id=1205

$400-425 + shipping (or free pickup)

Hello,
I do not have this hood, and have not seen it



but I do sell/see hoods from this company and they are great.

Ok so are you going to see this hood? what company do you sell them for? do you have any close up pics of the hood?

Tom

If those hoods fall through, I know I can get a GB for you guys on this hood:
http://www.importfan.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=104_113_115&products_id=1205

$400-425 + shipping (or free pickup)
wow that is hawt!
How many people do we need for this?

If we have enough interest, I'm sure I can talk to VIS for you guys...

How bout those cf GTR hoods like dado has on his car :)

How bout those cf GTR hoods like dado has on his car :)

Ditto.

or

I want a hood with louvers, not those wack aircups

My car will look weird with a CF hood :(

How bout those cf GTR hoods like dado has on his car :)

That is an MA Shaw hood. Retails for over $1000. I doubt any group buy would work.

That is an MA Shaw hood. Retails for over $1000. I doubt any group buy would work.

Isn't there something similar to that hood that a group buy would work.

This thread doesn't seem to be going too far, so if anyone wants to set up a group buy for this hood:
http://www.importfan.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=104_113_115&products_id=1205

Contact me on aim at 'Parsha at GTP'. I need someone that will be dedicated to setting this up.

edit: we have a 2 door one too.
Here's a decent picture of it on a BF.com member's car, I can't remember who's it is though :(
http://www.importfan.com/tempImages/e36hood.jpg

im defitely in if its a vis oem style hood.

I'll be in if the price is right for a 2 door. I'm partial to the ones with the 2 air vents but I'll consider others.

the only reason i want cf is for the vents, and i need a new hood. so for me it's either cf vented, or non-cf oem.

This thread doesn't seem to be going too far, so if anyone wants to set up a group buy for this hood:
http://www.importfan.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=104_113_115&products_id=1205

Contact me on aim at 'Parsha at GTP'. I need someone that will be dedicated to setting this up.

edit: we have a 2 door one too.
Here's a decent picture of it on a BF.com member's car, I can't remember who's it is though :(
http://www.importfan.com/tempImages/e36hood.jpg
Thats Curtis's car (Clumpymold)... I've seen it up close, it looked like a quality hood.. I remember asking him about it. Its a pretty light hood but shakes alittle in the 100+ range. Didnt you sell it to him for like $200? if your running a good deal on these i'd be glad to go check them out in person and purchase one. Let me know.. :)

phill

So whast the deal guys? Are we all going to sit here and wish away?

Thats Curtis's car (Clumpymold)... I've seen it up close, it looked like a quality hood.. I remember asking him about it. Its a pretty light hood but shakes alittle in the 100+ range. Didnt you sell it to him for like $200? if your running a good deal on these i'd be glad to go check them out in person and purchase one. Let me know.. :)
phill

Ah - that's right. I remember having him send me those pictures to put up during the summer. I'm not sure where he got the hood from (directly from us, one of our retailers, or used), but if it was from us theres no way it was $200. With a decent sized group buy I can probably pull $400-425 for you guys.

Like I said, my offer is open and has already been stated - I'm simply waiting for someone to contact me to set up the group buy.
AIM: 'Parsha at GTP'

Ah - that's right. I remember having him send me those pictures to put up during the summer. I'm not sure where he got the hood from (directly from us, one of our retailers, or used), but if it was from us theres no way it was $200. With a decent sized group buy I can probably pull $400-425 for you guys.

Like I said, my offer is open and has already been stated - I'm simply waiting for someone to contact me to set up the group buy.
AIM: 'Parsha at GTP'
$400 is pretty much regular VIS CF hood prices. If prices were more like $300, im sure allot more people would be in for a group buy. :)

I need CF hood :eek:

I would probably buy one of these hoods, are the edges rolled- already asked, but never answered with regard to this hood- and are hood pins included? (although i don't really like the look, I drive fast, so i need 'em!) LEMME KNOW! i can be emaled at drkewl777@aol.com if this GB thing pans out....

300 or 400 shipped is the better deal. im in for one like that

someone set up the VIS hood 350 picked up 450 shipped. some1 pull strings!!

300 or 400 shipped is the better deal. im in for one like that

someone set up the VIS hood 350 picked up 450 shipped. some1 pull strings!!

Just spoke with a few of my contacts in southern california and if we have around 5-10 people we could do :$395 + Shipping sound on a VIS HOOD OEM STYLE CF...

put me on the list for the oem vis style hood (2dr). ready to send money

put me on the list for the oem vis style hood (2dr). ready to send money

same here :)

So far we have :

SseeDragon
UA M3

We need atleast 3 people, before I forward the list to my contact.

how much do you think shipping would be to VA. I need a new hood. I'll let you know tomorrow but I am almost positive ill be down

SHIPPING will range from : $100-$120 to a business address (i.e- work, bodyshop,etc)

SHIPPING will range from : $100-$120 to a business address (i.e- work, bodyshop,etc)

what about getting a vented hood? From VIS

Hey, that's my car!

Anyway, I would definitely buy my hood again. Even if it was close to $500 shipped (or $400 picked up). I believe mine was some sort of test-fit prototype deal so it was slightly cheaper. The fit is slightly off (hood bows up) at first but when it warms up, the hood fits perfectly. The weave is unbelievably nice as well. :buttrock

Clumpy --- where did you get your splitters for the front lower lip? Those look great!

what about getting a vented hood? From VIS

I'll check but it'll be a tad bit higher..

Clumpy --- where did you get your splitters for the front lower lip? Those look great!
eBay. :D About $300 give or take.

count me in.

That's still only 2 people, seriously guys we need a minimum of 5 before I can even call this a gb...

Depending on the price I might be in.

ya if you could get the price on one of the vented hoods I may be interested

Sorry, VIS is not intersted in doing a GB on their vented version...

damn...you know the price on that tho?

Last I checked : $700

cool man thanks

does the vis hood require pins? or will it work with the factory latches?

if it works with the factory latches, i am down for one (2dr).

chad

I am in for a VIS OEM style hood... i need one ASAP. Count me in

i would love one like this:
http://images.channeladvisor.com/Sell/SSProfiles/10055343/Images/E36%20carbon%20fiber%20hood.JPG

i've been looking for one like that with rolled edges for a 4 door for a reasonable price for a while to no avail. but i'm down for an oem with rolled edges if the price is right.
(if someone knows where to get the hood i'm looking for, let me know, thanks)

I had one exactly like that, it was a EG Solid hood as described, however, thanks to an asian lady driver, its smashed. Actually it held up pretty well in the crash, but its destroyed.

What is the weight of the VIS Hoods?

damn too bad VIS doesn't wanna do a GB on the vented version I need that for my ACS CLS conversion :D

if a gb for a vented hood ever goes thru I am interested. already have an OEM type cf hood

if a gb for a vented hood ever goes thru I am interested. already have an OEM type cf hood
why don't you get a vis vented one off ebay? they're like $505 i think and $100 or so for shipping?

I have heard many horror storries with ebay so its kinda sketchy buying off ebay....as far as carbon fiber bits go I would rather get a hood directly from the dealer that way you ensure quality and warrenty if any

I have heard many horror storries with ebay so its kinda sketchy buying off ebay....as far as carbon fiber bits go I would rather get a hood directly from the dealer that way you ensure quality and warrenty if any
I always thought it was funny when people are afraid of buying on eBay. If you're afraid of buying ANYTHING online, then it's okay. But buying off eBay is like buying anything else. You need to be careful. Not all sellers on there (not even most, I bet) are individuals. Most are actual stores (SharperImage, Good Guys, Fry's, etc.). EBay is just a venue to connect sellers with buyers. They're not responsible for bad sellers per se. YOU are. :dunno