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Old Jun 19, 2006 | 08:11 AM
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I was surfing for Kaminari hood and I've decided to get a BSP tC instead of a SW tC (IF I don't change my mind AGAIN, ) and came across here:
http://www.showstoppersusa.com/produ...roducts_id=374

Think this hood is authentic? I've heard of knockoffs floating around here...
Old Jun 19, 2006 | 08:14 AM
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And does it fit and line up the tC PERFECTLY??? And I would LOVE to see some user pics. If you know anyone that has them here, I would like to see pics of theirs, so tell them to show me their pics!

Also, how much does it cost to paint it?
Old Jun 19, 2006 | 12:54 PM
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Showstoppers is a reputable place around here. I haven't heard anything negative on them, and I've ordered my CF Eyelids and by bodykit from them with no problems. Plus, they have some of the best prices on body kits!
Old Jun 19, 2006 | 01:17 PM
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^^ Heard the same. Someone else got an exhaust from em. Good prices and nice shipping from what I heard.
Old Jun 19, 2006 | 05:07 PM
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will see you online later.

otherwise... yes... showstoppers is reputable.

"it's safe.... it's very safe."
Old Jun 19, 2006 | 05:10 PM
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i bought my injen cai from showstoppers. they are a good company. good service. i also have the kaminari cf hood so check out my profile for pics. it lines up perfectly and i always get compliments on it.
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Awesome, I'm wondering how much it costs to paint a hood black or white, depending on the color I get of the tC.
Old Jun 19, 2006 | 07:35 PM
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I believe Viniati.com is selling them to now. They are a great company to use.. Talk to Chris there. He is a good guy.
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Well, ShowStoppersUSA has free shipping, so $525 shipped is pretty darn cheap!
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I ordered my VIS OEM CF hood from them, great customer service. Plus they were on MTV! haha :D
Old Jun 19, 2006 | 08:48 PM
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Originally Posted by O5_TRD_tC
I ordered my VIS OEM CF hood from them, great customer service. Plus they were on MTV! haha :D
From Viniati or ShowStoppersUSA?
Old Jun 19, 2006 | 08:56 PM
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showstoppersUSA
Old Jun 19, 2006 | 09:11 PM
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Originally Posted by O5_TRD_tC
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Cool, how did it fit? And how much would it cost to paint a fiberglass hood. Not sure if a reverse cowl hood would look good on a white. Plus, it's kinda expensive tho.
Old Jun 19, 2006 | 09:23 PM
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bought my Greddy exhaust & air diversion from Showstoppers. great people & fast shipping.
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Originally Posted by TRDtC480
bought my Greddy exhaust & air diversion from Showstoppers. great people & fast shipping.
Glad to hear that.
Old Jun 19, 2006 | 10:37 PM
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My DC strut bar should arrive from them any day now... so far so good!

Free shipping roolz man.
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the kamanari carbon fiber hood is a very nice hood but i dont think imma pay 775! for it...thats pretty expensive for the hood..when there is others pretty good for couple hundred less
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Originally Posted by RedLine_tC
the kamanari carbon fiber hood is a very nice hood but i dont think imma pay 775! for it...thats pretty expensive for the hood..when there is others pretty good for couple hundred less
Yea, I don't like it when it looks gray from a distance, if it's on a SW tC, it's gotta have a blackish look. Anyway, I'm getting the fiberglass one, can't anyone tell me how much it will cost me to paint the hood????????????
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paint is usually expensive... prep work, paint, and clear coat will probably run you maybe $500 or more..... CF looks awesome on a SW tC!!! and you'll be paying less for a CF hood than getting a fiberglass one and painting it.. plus you don't have to worry about paint issues (like fading, blotches, fisheye, etc. and if the place that is painting it will warranty their work) Check out the super white tC thread and look for some of the guys who have cf hoods.. oh, and iaimports.com is also a good place for cheap kaminari parts... just call them!
Old Jun 20, 2006 | 04:28 AM
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Originally Posted by DarkerShadZofRED
paint is usually expensive... prep work, paint, and clear coat will probably run you maybe $500 or more..... CF looks awesome on a SW tC!!! and you'll be paying less for a CF hood than getting a fiberglass one and painting it.. plus you don't have to worry about paint issues (like fading, blotches, fisheye, etc. and if the place that is painting it will warranty their work) Check out the super white tC thread and look for some of the guys who have cf hoods.. oh, and iaimports.com is also a good place for cheap kaminari parts... just call them!
black and white always go good together...so a carbon hood and trunk if u got the money would look killer on a SW tC
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