DarwinPro Fiberglass/Carbon Fiber hood
#21
You go for it if it 'floats your boat', I just don't think it goes with the cars' character.
@SinF - That cracked me up!
#22
Then again, and as you "discover" whom you can, or should, trust or most align with, there's plenty of confirmation here of one kind or another should you desire that.
Good luck,
RJ52
#23
#24
The thing is, I didn't ask for anyone's opinion on the hood. If u read the thread, I ALREADY ORDERED IT before I posted. I asked for an opinion on gloss black vs carbon fiber side vents. I like both, so it's hard to decide. As it stands, im leaning towards gloss black. Also, I'm trying to figure out how to deal with the dilemma of the engine cover vs ugly motor/supercharger exposed.
Last edited by sgvkirbster; 10-19-2017 at 09:26 AM.
#25
I'm not saying with certainty that it's a generation or age-gap thing. I only threw that out there because traditionally, Jaguar caters to an older crowd. In fact, I'm the only one out of all my friends that have or have owned a Jag. I'm sure there's some younger folks out there that don't like this hood just as there are older folks that do. I hope this clears it up.
#26
It - whatever "it" should be - always comes down to personal preference! While this Forum is an outstanding source of information ranging from "A to Z" asking a bunch of strangers for an opinion, other than relying on your own, is, basically, a shot in the dark.
Then again, and as you "discover" whom you can, or should, trust or most align with, there's plenty of confirmation here of one kind or another should you desire that.
Good luck,
RJ52
Then again, and as you "discover" whom you can, or should, trust or most align with, there's plenty of confirmation here of one kind or another should you desire that.
Good luck,
RJ52
Last edited by sgvkirbster; 10-19-2017 at 09:25 AM.
#29
ZMOOTHG's creation here is very interesting indeed. It seems the most feasible at the moment.
#32
The thing is, I didn't ask for anyone's opinion on the hood. If u read the thread, I ALREADY ORDERED IT before I posted. I asked for an opinion on gloss black vs carbon fiber hood vents. I like both, so it's hard to decide. As it stands, im leaning towards gloss black. Also, I'm trying to figure out how to deal with the dilemma of the engine cover vs ugly motor/supercharger exposed.
#33
The thing is, I didn't ask for anyone's opinion on the hood. If u read the thread, I ALREADY ORDERED IT before I posted. I asked for an opinion on gloss black vs carbon fiber hood vents. I like both, so it's hard to decide. As it stands, im leaning towards gloss black. Also, I'm trying to figure out how to deal with the dilemma of the engine cover vs ugly motor/supercharger exposed.
If money isn't an issue, I vote carbon fiber as it's a subtle and beautiful addition.
Good luck.
#34
#35
White. 2016 F-type R 'vert. I see from your signature that u have the black pack. So your side vents are black. What about your emblems?
#36
White. And I realized I made a mistake.... I'm trying to decide on the SIDE vents, not hood vents. The hood vents come carbon fiber from DarwinPro. So as it stands, that is my only carbon fiber pieces. I'm now considering the carbon fiber interior trim. There's a Jag dealership in Sacramento thats selling them for about $170 less than any dealership in LA. Just gotta pay shipping. As far as the side vents go, I've decided on gloss black.
#37
I simply made a general comment which didn't offer any opinion. So if I'm guilty of anything it was not offering an opinion to what you were seeking. So I'll correct that now.
If money isn't an issue, I vote carbon fiber as it's a subtle and beautiful addition.
Good luck.
If money isn't an issue, I vote carbon fiber as it's a subtle and beautiful addition.
Good luck.
#38
#39
I can afford it no problem. However, there's a difference between "cost" and "worth." If I like something that much, I'll just get it regardless of cost, 'cause it's worth it to me. But if I'm not that into it, then I'll have to decide if an item is overpriced. In this case, I've concluded that the carbon fiber side vents are just not worth their cost. Even aftermarket ones are about $700 for the pair. Not worth it either, in my opinion. I'm now considering the carbon fiber interior trim that's going for about $850. Seems more worth it to me to get that rather that carbon fiber side vents. But I do believe the carbon fiber trim deletes the "R" badging just below the pop-up center vent. Not sure. Gotta do more research.
#40
I'm not saying with certainty that it's a generation or age-gap thing. I only threw that out there because traditionally, Jaguar caters to an older crowd. In fact, I'm the only one out of all my friends that have or have owned a Jag. I'm sure there's some younger folks out there that don't like this hood just as there are older folks that do. I hope this clears it up.
While i I wouldn't buy this hood I'm happy people are putting money into the aftermarket because it will motivate companies to make more parts I do like.