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Old 04-11-2006, 08:30 PM
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I need advice i want to paint it. But i've been told "LEAVE IT ALONE " I need opinions please . And yes i know the body kit is ugly (rice) but lets focus on the HOOD!!!
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Old 04-11-2006, 09:16 PM
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still interested in a front bumper and hood, my car will go to the body shop next week and just get my front bumper redone and hood fixed if i cant find them by tuesday next week. as for the hood, i say leave it...you wanna sell the body kit???????????????
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id say leave it, and who cares what people think about ur kit, i think it looks nice......
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Originally Posted by shift_9k,Apr 11 2006, 10:58 PM
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Old 04-12-2006, 04:23 AM
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andy - id leave it. your car looks aggresive enough to be able to take the raw carbon look.
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Real ballers paint the CF.

You should leave it.
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I think you should paint it. On red and in person, a painted CF hood is much more aggressive and clean at the same time.

Also, that dual-tone CF look is getting a bit old. The trend, or fad (depending on how you see it) is fading. Having a cleaner looking car (especially the S2000) is the way to go.

Check it:










And now after looking at GTRPower's car, I'd even suggest on yours to paint the front air dam area of your kit black (at least try covering it with black vinyl to get a feel for the look).
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I'd leave it alone.
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Also let me add that if you want to show a bit of CF and paint the rest, here's a few pics to show you what it'd look like (sorry, I could only find Silverstone and black examples):









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