[///MPhatic]

Originally Posted by shaneguags

on Suvneer's website it says the OEM is 36.6lbs and the aluminum is 16.3lbs

Yeah, quoted that wrong.

My stock hood weighs 38.5 lbs on my professional shipping scale, but I never got to weigh the Suvneer hood.

Gotta' be careful with companies too, they quote weights without paint, and on a hood the paint weighs quite a lot. I did a bunch of research on it and never found anyone that actually had all the hoods side by side and could weigh them on the same scale.

[shaneguags]

Originally Posted by ///MPhatic

Yeah, quoted that wrong.

My stock hood weighs 38.5 lbs on my professional shipping scale, but I never got to weigh the Suvneer hood.

Gotta' be careful with companies too, they quote weights without paint, and on a hood the paint weighs quite a lot. I did a bunch of research on it and never found anyone that actually had all the hoods side by side and could weigh them on the same scale.

good point, I didn't even think about the paint weight. I just bought a GTS hood from Suvneer today, can't wait !

[ZM2]

IDK which hood BW sources, but not a bad price: https://www.bimmerworld.com/Aluminum...d-F22-F87.html

[shaneguags]

Originally Posted by ZM2

IDK which hood BW sources, but not a bad price: https://www.bimmerworld.com/Aluminum...d-F22-F87.html

I saw that too but just went with Suvneer to be on the safe side like everyone else. it's probably the same thing tho.

[///MPhatic]

Just a quick update to this thread. I wasn't happy with the look of the plastic vent that Suvneer sent me because it looked cheap and had a small issue at the top where it was removed from the mold "tree." After checking their inventory they told me that they were unfortunately all that way. They offered to send me a couple of different vents, one with carbon overlay around the edge, and one hydro-dipped in fake CF, but I wasn't happy with any of those options, so they gave me $50 towards an OEM vent. I was a bit miffed because the OEM vent was $76.11, but whatever.

In the mean time I had the original vent they sent me painted by a local shop, then waited for the OEM vent to show up so I could compare the two.

The differences between the Suvneer and OEM vents are minimal, but the OEM vent is superior for sure. It has more clips, sharper edges, and is just generally nicer, but has the same terrible junk-plastic finish. And true to Suvneer's word the OEM vent fits perfectly. However, after seeing the painted vent there was no question which one I was putting on my car. The gloss black looks so much nicer and matches the gloss black kidneys, side mirror bases and rear window trim perfectly.

The way to do this IMO is to buy an OEM vent and have it painted, then you have the best of both worlds.

My vent cost $0 to paint because I wanted it black, which is super common for a bodyshop to paint, so they said they'd just throw it in the booth with something else. They did say that since the plastic itself wasn't made to be painted (yes, there are apparently different kinds) that they couldn't warranty the paint if it started flaking in the future.

I got my OEM vent from getbmwparts:

Part Number
41-61-8-068-158 Hood Grate - GTS/CS $62.69

Subtotal: $62.69
Estimated Shipping to 63701 via Economy Shipping: $9.47
Handling: $3.95
Total: $76.11

[aatlas]

I picked up a Suvneer GTS hood and their carbon fiber Sideskirts on Black Friday. I noticed on the box that it was made in Taiwan. Very happy with the ease of ordering and shipment provided by Suvneer. I’ll be posting photos of the process. Really looking forward to it!

[///MPhatic]

Originally Posted by aatlas

I picked up a Suvneer GTS hood and their carbon fiber Sideskirts on Black Friday. I noticed on the box that it was made in Taiwan. Very happy with the ease of ordering and shipment provided by Suvneer. I’ll be posting photos of the process. Really looking forward to it!

Thanks for the pix! I had mine shipped directly to the bodyshop so I didn't get any before pix. Any you can add would be great.

[aatlas]

Originally Posted by ///MPhatic

Thanks for the pix! I had mine shipped directly to the bodyshop so I didn't get any before pix. Any you can add would be great.

Will do, I have a long list of parts waiting to be installed. I'll be doing my best to film and take photos as the build moves along.

[shaneguags]

mine getting painted this week as well ! I can’t wait

[shaneguags]

just found out that Suvneer is releasing carbon grille inserts for the GTS hood at an afforable price !! super excited to add this to my hood once released. I was told it will be much cheaper than the $400 option that’s currently out.

[///MPhatic]

Originally Posted by shaneguags

just found out that Suvneer is releasing carbon grille inserts for the GTS hood at an afforable price !! super excited to add this to my hood once released. I was told it will be much cheaper than the $400 option that’s currently out.

Don't get your hopes up, it's a carbon rim overlay.

[shaneguags]

Originally Posted by ///MPhatic

Don't get your hopes up, it's a carbon rim overlay.

ah shit really ? 😅 damn rip to that idea then

[///MPhatic]

Originally Posted by shaneguags

ah shit really ? 😅 damn rip to that idea then

They offered to send me one, but after I told them what a stickler I was about the details they just helped me pay for a new OEM.

If I had a used Civic, sure, but with all the real carbon on my car it'd be a shame in my eyes to put such fakery on it. But some guys would say that about the hood. Personal preference. I really like the painted black, it pops.

[shaneguags]

Originally Posted by ///MPhatic

They offered to send me one, but after I told them what a stickler I was about the details they just helped me pay for a new OEM.

If I had a used Civic, sure, but with all the real carbon on my car it'd be a shame in my eyes to put such fakery on it. But some guys would say that about the hood. Personal preference. I really like the painted black, it pops.

I feel the same way knowing all my carbon real as well. I’m just worried the black will look weird with everything else being carbon around my car

[///MPhatic]

Originally Posted by shaneguags

I feel the same way knowing all my carbon real as well. I’m just worried the black will look weird with everything else being carbon around my car

I think it passes well because the grille, mirror bases, and rear window trim are all piano black.

[shaneguags]

Originally Posted by ///MPhatic

I think it passes well because the grille, mirror bases, and rear window trim are all piano black.

I been trying to tell myself this but my grille inserts are carbon and mirrors are too. I might just say screw it and get the Faserschmiede grille insert lol. I found it for $320 shipped on https://paddleshifterz.com/product/f...miede/#reviews

[///MPhatic]

Originally Posted by shaneguags

I been trying to tell myself this but my grille inserts are carbon and mirrors are too. I might just say screw it and get the Faserschmiede grille insert lol. I found it for $320 shipped on https://paddleshifterz.com/product/f...miede/#reviews

Ah, well, that makes a difference.

I can't be spending that on an insert though, I have seats to buy haha

[shaneguags]

Originally Posted by ///MPhatic

Ah, well, that makes a difference.

I can't be spending that on an insert though, I have seats to buy haha

yea lol I think I’ll prob cop later depending on how much it bothers me. also, what seats are you getting ?!

[///MPhatic]

Originally Posted by shaneguags

yea lol I think I’ll prob cop later depending on how much it bothers me. also, what seats are you getting ?!

CS or Recaro Sportsters.

[shaneguags]

Originally Posted by ///MPhatic

CS or Recaro Sportsters.

nice !! those seats will defintely be a nice touch

[shaneguags]

I decided I’m going to get the Faserchmiede carbon vent for the Suvneer GTS hood. However, I only see options for the F80 or the F82/83 hoods. Which option do I pick do you know? I’m hoping this fit the M2 hood

[///MPhatic]

Originally Posted by shaneguags

I decided I’m going to get the Faserchmiede carbon vent for the Suvneer GTS hood. However, I only see options for the F80 or the F82/83 hoods. Which option do I pick do you know? I’m hoping this fit the M2 hood

It'll fit because the OEM vent fits, and the F80/F82 vent is what you need.