07-29-2013, 09:57 PM | #25 |
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Me too!
It's $738.14 at http://www.tomkinsonbmwparts.com Would the aluminum version ($1,225.32) be much lighter? |
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Hell yeah! $700 sounds like a steal next to $900. I'm not sure about the weight of the aluminum hood. Time to do some research. |
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Even cheaper for the 2012 not sure how much the 2013 will be...($661.17) |
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Great find Rob! Maybe us locals can take a ride into Jersey together and pick it up and save on shipping! Last edited by cybervinn; 07-30-2013 at 10:10 AM.. |
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These parts guys/departments don't know. Only actual installers/mechanics who have actually tried know. I've called tomkinsonbmw previously (haven't tried BMW of Morristown) and inquired whether the X6 Hybrid hood fits my X5M and the parts guy told me since its a different part number it might not fit. He couldn't give me a definite answer. That is why I turned to this forum to see if anyone actually tried this and knows whether it works or not. And to see if any other necessary parts need to be purchased in conjunction with this project.
Also, a lot of these parts sellers don't keep items in stock and they couldn't even verify what the parts look like (like in this example whether this part number is the one with the power-dome.) |
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I don't have an X5M and am not really concerned with "lightening the weight" of my mechanically stock X5 35i. For simply an aesthetic improvement, I'll go with the cheaper OEM option. My current hood is probably steel, so.... As for the paint job, I'd imagine that $300 or less should take care of the hood. |
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let me know where you guys go with this...i'd be interested for sure. |
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I'm tempted to go to my local dealer and check it out myself. That power dome is pimp! |
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I've always liked the power dome look..especially on the M3. This thread is not going to be nice to my wallet. Once people start posting pictures of their new hoods, im gunna have to convince my wife that there has been a recall on the old hood and everybody is getting shipped one.
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thats a good one. Last edited by Rob NY; 02-05-2014 at 01:29 PM.. |
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I end up getting a carbon fiber hood from Seibon Carbon (TH-style carbon fiber hood)
http://seiboncarbon.com/store/produc...bmw-x5-x6.html |
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