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Old Jul 25, 2005 | 12:23 PM
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These are subtle enough for me:

http://www.tuningnews.net/news/030719/pic.php?id=02
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Old Jul 25, 2005 | 12:35 PM
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do the hoods get the under hood skeleton? and im only in if venting is done, whatever design is chosen. for $250 a local shop can cut those vents in my reg hood with his water jet with little or no paint distortion.
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Old Jul 25, 2005 | 12:35 PM
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Originally Posted by vrus
As far as the vents go, I think it would be a good idea to put 2 smaller sized vents on either side of the hood.. I would think placing them relative to the header locations or top of engine is a good spot.

I am not sure which MB tuner has the vents on their hood, but I know I have seen it somewhere. It was shown on a black car and I remember thinking it was pretty subtle... I will see if I can track down that pic.

BTW, I will only buy this CF hood if it can be painted so I can match the colour of my car. I know that depending on the finish of the CF product some can accept paint and some cannot.
Vic, I think you are talking about the Brabus EV12 hood. It has 2 vents right about the headers area. Or at least I think that is what you're talking about...
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Old Jul 25, 2005 | 12:37 PM
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Old Jul 25, 2005 | 01:44 PM
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That is quite sexy.

There is a mesh below the Headlights. I wonder what that is for (looks perhaps)
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Old Jul 25, 2005 | 02:31 PM
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Where are you hiding? I know you members that have mods or like to mod your E55s. Maybe you guys are interested. Any thoughts?

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Old Jul 25, 2005 | 02:52 PM
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That is quite sexy.

There is a mesh below the Headlights. I wonder what that is for (looks perhaps)
its the brabus bumper sans the dual fogs
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Old Jul 25, 2005 | 02:53 PM
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How difficult would it be to cut out vents like the ones I showed above? The only real concern for me would be water, but I figure I could make some plates to carry with me and install them when it rains, unless there was a way to keep water out.
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Old Jul 25, 2005 | 05:16 PM
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I posted some pics of the CLK K8 in the w209 forum thread - I can also post similar pics of the EV12 which has a similar hood later tonight

https://mbworld.org/forums/clk-class-w209/114865-group-buy-carbon-fiber-hood-w209-clk.html
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Old Jul 25, 2005 | 05:25 PM
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The only problem is water. Isn't the hood going to leak water into the engine?
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Old Jul 25, 2005 | 05:42 PM
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I posted some pics of the CLK K8 in the w209 forum thread - I can also post similar pics of the EV12 which has a similar hood later tonight

https://mbworld.org/forums/showthread.php?t=114865
Sweet! Can't wait to see it. I'm sure Brabus took the time to find out vents would help. I also noticed the CLK K8 is using pretty much the same engine as the E55. Looks like we might be on to something with the vent idea. I have yet to see pics of the EV12 hood, but I wonder if the vent placement would be equally functional on an E55 since the EV12 is powered by the V12. Still, I'm sure the car will be happy to let some heat escape.
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Old Jul 25, 2005 | 05:48 PM
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Frisco: That hood would certainly go very well with your car, considering you have the front end already. btw, your car looks super sweet!
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Old Jul 25, 2005 | 05:54 PM
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I will have an answer on the hood with vents tomorrow. I just don't want everyone thinking I can do the vents as of now since I never even considered them. Everyone is wanting these vents I just don't want anyone disappointed tomorrow if we can't.
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Old Jul 25, 2005 | 05:54 PM
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I really hope this goes through. It's like killing 4 birds with one stone.

1. It would look awesome having vents. I really like the look of it.
2. It would also allow cooling
3. Lastly it would also reduce weight in our front end (unsprung weight) especially considering how heavy our front end is.
4. No many owners would have CF Vented Hood (we would be unique)

Couple this with light wheels/evo rotors/lowered = pretty sweet if you ask me
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Old Jul 25, 2005 | 05:59 PM
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Originally Posted by houston
I really hope this goes through. It's like killing 4 birds with one stone.

1. It would look awesome having vents. I really like the look of it.
2. It would also allow cooling
3. Lastly it would also reduce weight in our front end (unsprung weight) especially considering how heavy our front end is.
4. No many owners would have CF Vented Hood (we would be unique)

Couple this with light wheels/evo rotors/lowered = pretty sweet if you ask me
I happen to agree 100% with all your points.

There are a few things that can stop this.

If my CF guy knows its not going to be an easy job and it would not come out perfect cutting on CF.

The mold will need to be changed since we are not using just a stock OEM hood.

Changes to the mold if even possible will require more time and possibly more money and it may just not be cost effective anymore.

But we will see tomorrow. I am keeping my fingers crossed.
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Old Jul 25, 2005 | 06:04 PM
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Originally Posted by BlackC230Coupe
I will have an answer on the hood with vents tomorrow. I just don't want everyone thinking I can do the vents as of now since I never even considered them. Everyone is wanting these vents I just don't want anyone disappointed tomorrow if we can't.
hmmm...ok, put a pillow under your shirt, cotton in your mouth in your cheecks, and think brando.

listen, your a good kid blackc230, youll be doin the vents. i have faith in you, dont make a jerkoff outta me!!!

whoops, turned into christopher from the sopranos at the end there, sorry.
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Old Jul 25, 2005 | 06:58 PM
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Old Jul 25, 2005 | 10:02 PM
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Almost there!~!
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Old Jul 25, 2005 | 10:46 PM
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depends on if the price changes, and if it does, by how much!!??! crossing fingers.
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I added a couple EV12 pics to the w209 thread:

https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...72#post1214172
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Originally Posted by Frisco
I added a couple EV12 pics to the w209 thread:

https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...72#post1214172
Yeah, exactly like that is good for me!! How does Brabus do it? Do they use metal hood and custom vents? Or is it also CF?

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Yeah, exactly like that is good for me!! How does Brabus do it? Do they use metal hood and custom vents?
I'm not 100% sure, but i think i once heard the brabus hood if fiberglass? again i am not 100% on that.
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Old Jul 26, 2005 | 01:26 AM
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EV12 Pictures





SEXY!!!
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Old Jul 26, 2005 | 02:07 AM
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