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BC3I
03-10-2006, 02:03 PM
Ok so here is my Invader Style Vented Carbon Fiber hood>>>enjoy!
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/9/web/2073000-2073999/2073592_133_full.jpg

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nsprotege
03-10-2006, 02:05 PM
looks good!
Scott
03-10-2006, 02:07 PM
The bulge on the hood in front of the vent looks vaguely phallic.

But it's still a nice hood. :)
BC3I
03-10-2006, 02:10 PM
thanks but i dunno what the heck u said? lol
ZoomVT
03-10-2006, 02:17 PM
it looks nice man. it seems like the gap between the hood and the grill is a little too much for my taste. I guess it could be a little better. And i was thinking maybe a set of CF eyelids would look very hot now that you have the CF hood and grill. The eyelids now stand out more cause they dont blend with the hood.
How much was it?
Jeph
03-10-2006, 02:24 PM
Nice, but the gap by the grill is a little much
BC3I
03-10-2006, 02:28 PM
iactually had the same size gap with my stock hood..its my CF grille that make that gap.

i am actually gonna be painting the 2 sides like this only silver
http://img387.imageshack.us/img387/1598/merahface8nu.jpg
Jeph
03-10-2006, 02:43 PM
hmmm that'll look sweet painted!
bacon
03-10-2006, 02:55 PM
dats a nice ass hood
bacon
03-10-2006, 02:59 PM
is that the one from streetconcept.com
Gambino
03-10-2006, 03:09 PM
I want that hood
I want that hood
I want that hood
I want that hood
I want that hood
I want that hood
I want that hood



but I must save my money for boost


$20 says neither ever happen
Jeph
03-10-2006, 03:18 PM
Haha yeah, cause you ALWAYS find something to spend your money on besides a turbo...
Gambino
03-10-2006, 03:20 PM
Haha yeah, cause you ALWAYS find something to spend your money on besides a turbo...
do you just do searches for my posts then come and make fun of me in them? haha
Jeph
03-10-2006, 03:29 PM
No I posted here first :)
Gambino
03-10-2006, 03:29 PM
No I posted here first :)
well look at that......you did.

/threadjack

carry on
BC3I
03-10-2006, 03:34 PM
haha (bird) jack my thread will ya?!?! lol
Gambino
03-10-2006, 03:36 PM
seriously though, that thing is gorgeous. I would love it, but I dont think it would get along with Utah winters
Jeph
03-10-2006, 03:39 PM
Exactly what i thought when i was looking at hoods. The vented is sweet, and looks awesome, but then i'd have to swap my stocker back on for the winter.
BC3I
03-10-2006, 03:52 PM
yea u got a point there
DERA
03-10-2006, 04:59 PM
oh. the invader looks SO hot with the sides painted into the headlights like that. i have the hood incoming. i should have it in a couple days, and i'm painting it the same way. i cant wait!
BC3I
03-10-2006, 05:19 PM
Thanks! (thumb)
goldwing2000
03-10-2006, 09:29 PM
Is that vent functional or decorative?

Why would someone have to swap back to a stock hood for winter?
FLAMEBOY
03-10-2006, 09:51 PM
WOW!!!! BC3I!!!

u really did it dude!!! ^_^

looks hot!!!! omg omg, i cant wait till u paint it! if you want... use the grill the 'Malebastard' use.... u know his right?

anyway... sorry didnt have a chance to meet up when ur in sydney.... real sorry dude...
BC3I
03-10-2006, 10:21 PM
the vent keeps a steady flow of air that comes in from the grille and bumper and goes over the radiator keeping it cooler...at leats i think so LOL
goldwing2000
03-10-2006, 10:27 PM
Actually, the location and position of that vent looks like it would allow air to come in through the grille, completely bypass the radiator and go straight out the top of the hood. (dunno)
mazda3zoom
03-10-2006, 10:31 PM
Actually, the location and position of that vent looks like it would allow air to come in through the grille, completely bypass the radiator and go straight out the top of the hood. (dunno)

haha that would suck. And i dont get why that hood wouldnt be good in the winter either. maybe snow would get in your engine??
BC3I
03-10-2006, 10:36 PM
honestly i could care less cause i love how it looks
Nutari
03-10-2006, 10:37 PM
very nice and clean.. cept for the gap between the grill and hood. very nice lines otherwise.
DERA
03-10-2006, 11:07 PM
snow or rain in the engine wouldn't be a problem. they, or at least mine, come with a peice that screws on the inside to block the vent during bad weather
BC3I
03-10-2006, 11:10 PM
wait what hood did u get the evo style??
DERA
03-11-2006, 02:03 AM
invader style, with the bottom insert to block the vent
BC3I
03-11-2006, 02:05 AM
wait do you have the link to the one that you bought so i can see what ur talking about
DERA
03-11-2006, 02:34 AM
carbonproducts. i got it off of ebay. its the same hood that you have a picture of on the first page of this thread.. the red 3 5dr
BC3I
03-11-2006, 05:37 AM
oh u know what since your 5dr hood is longer than mine the hood is farther back so u need that...i dont
goldwing2000
03-11-2006, 01:49 PM
honestly i could care less cause i love how it looks

That's all that matters! (thumb)
BC3I
03-13-2006, 04:55 PM
ok so here is a photoshop thanks to JDR. this gives you an idea of what i will be doing>>>

http://jdr.od.ua/mazda/AxelaFake/BC3Ihood.JPG
ZoomVT
03-13-2006, 05:15 PM
that looks sick man. very nice.
if only you could just close that gap a little bit. it annoys the shit out of me
BC3I
03-13-2006, 06:05 PM
i probably will find a way to pull it off
tsunami
03-13-2006, 06:21 PM
ok so here is a photoshop thanks to JDR. this gives you an idea of what i will be doing>>>

http://jdr.od.ua/mazda/AxelaFake/BC3Ihood.JPG



DAYUM!!!! (thumb) very nice bc... can't wait to see what how it comes out, and the gap isn't that bad, especially with it painted like that you don't really notice it as much...
BC3I
03-13-2006, 08:02 PM
THANKS!(thumb)
mazda3_sedan
03-17-2006, 05:06 AM
hey my friend , so your invader style hood with air vent one is for mazda3 sedan or hatchback since I thought only 5 door model have it while sedan not yet out ? Pls advice Thanks ! Your car look great !
FunkyBuddha
03-17-2006, 05:30 AM
Get a new grill
mazda3_sedan
03-17-2006, 08:09 AM
Get a new grill


so your car also have CF invader hood on sedan >?
BC3I
03-17-2006, 02:41 PM
hey my friend , so your invader style hood with air vent one is for mazda3 sedan or hatchback since I thought only 5 door model have it while sedan not yet out ? Pls advice Thanks ! Your car look great !

well mine is the sedan...and they have the hood out for both hatch and sedan. thanks!
mazda3_sedan
03-17-2006, 07:17 PM
well mine is the sedan...and they have the hood out for both hatch and sedan. thanks!


Thanks for your advice and so u got it at which shop ? Thanks !
BC3I
03-17-2006, 07:22 PM
i got mine from a place in CA they are called carbonproducts but the hood is made by MotorSportDepot.com
mazda3_sedan
03-17-2006, 08:22 PM
i got mine from a place in CA they are called carbonproducts but the hood is made by MotorSportDepot.com

Thanks dude so how much u paid for it must be expensive and would water enter the vented holes ?
BC3I
03-18-2006, 12:11 AM
no problem..i got it for 275 OTD i picked it up and no problems with any water going in the engine.
mazda3_sedan
03-18-2006, 12:40 AM
no problem..i got it for 275 OTD i picked it up and no problems with any water going in the engine.

So u got it for $275 at a good price and carbon products at CA , I cannot find their website and u have it ? THANKS !
BC3I
03-18-2006, 02:36 AM
they had it on sale through ebay and the only way u could get it for that price was by picking it up. the company is MotorSportDepot.com or you can go to streetconcept.com but they will be around 400
mazda3_sedan
03-18-2006, 05:15 AM
they had it on sale through ebay and the only way u could get it for that price was by picking it up. the company is MotorSportDepot.com or you can go to streetconcept.com but they will be around 400

selling 4oo plus in us currency or canada currency for street concepts ?
mazda3_sedan
03-18-2006, 06:56 AM
they had it on sale through ebay and the only way u could get it for that price was by picking it up. the company is MotorSportDepot.com or you can go to streetconcept.com but they will be around 400


hey dude forget to ask u as i saw my engine bay just now and from your pics , the invader air vents is located near the extractor area right and there are some wiring too and so water will enter the wire ?
BC3I
03-18-2006, 12:59 PM
US currency and trust me man it has been raining non stop for 5 days where i live and from what i can see no water is getting on anything that would cause any damage
three
03-18-2006, 07:32 PM
Yes i also have the same hood on my 3 hatch and i have had no problems with water in the engine bay.
mazda3_sedan
03-19-2006, 02:16 AM
US currency and trust me man it has been raining non stop for 5 days where i live and from what i can see no water is getting on anything that would cause any damage


Ok I see thanks for your advice as just worry water enter only
mazda3_sedan
03-19-2006, 02:16 AM
Yes i also have the same hood on my 3 hatch and i have had no problems with water in the engine bay.


Ok so yours is hatch back and also have invader hood and thats great !
mazda3_sedan
03-20-2006, 09:50 PM
US currency and trust me man it has been raining non stop for 5 days where i live and from what i can see no water is getting on anything that would cause any damage


Hey dude no stock from ebay carbonproducts and anywhere else still have ?
BC3I
03-21-2006, 12:12 AM
Hey dude no stock from ebay carbonproducts and anywhere else still have ?

www.streetconcept.com (http://www.streetconcept.com)
mazda3_sedan
03-21-2006, 10:57 AM
www.streetconcept.com (http://www.streetconcept.com)


Thanks dude as only street concepts and carbon products are selling the CF hood only ?