chi123

iTrader: (12)

So after getting into an accident, my hood is smashed up and not closing properly anymore so I'm needing a new hood. It seems that CF hoods on eBay are cheaper than the factory hoods so I'm going to get a carbon fiber hood and get it painted. I don't like the look of it on black cars. But I'm seeing a vented hood on eBay just a tad bit more and I'm debating if I should get it. I just don't feel right spending cash to get something that will end up being the same as before. However, I don't know if it's going to look good on my car. Anyone got pictures of CF hoods on a 2IS? Also, are vented hoods bad? Would water get into the engine bay?

Looking at this hood for about $500.

Vroomin350

iTrader: (28)

idk how it would look but I think they are definitely designed with rain in mind so youll be ok there.

Gville350

iTrader: (10)

For me, I'd get an OE styled CF hood instead.

uz07lex

iTrader: (14)

I gor a vented hood and thats exactly what i wanted. It has a removable piece so it can vent when u want

uz07lex

iTrader: (14)

Alot of members dont like the vented hood but keep in mind its your car.

HAYSTACK

Like stated above, not my car but Id go OEM hood thats just me though.

aCortIS101

iTrader: (8)

Not feeling that hood.... you own a lexus not a civic... just keep it classy with the oem

joeker

iTrader: (8)

to each his own

rookieIS

iTrader: (8)

check this out.. the last pic on pg1 is the best

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...nted-hood.html

MyIS350G

iTrader: (6)

Never a fan of ventilated hood on an IS but its your ride so do what you like!

edgeucated

iTrader: (4)

I like vents on hoods, but all the options out for the IS looks very ricey to me. If they could make a simple one like the one rookieIS is referring to, or something along the line of the m3, I would be totally down to buy it.

VIS250P

iTrader: (1)

I hate VEnted hood... Look so ugly

don

iTrader: (2)

I don't like it but get it if you like the look of it.

Side note: do vented hoods serve any functional purpose?

chi123

iTrader: (12)

No, I don't really like the design of the hood. However, there isn't other options out there that are affordable and fits my tastes. The thing I hate about that vented hood is the huge middle vent. The one that is on the IS-F is nice but it'd have to be custom-made if possible.

KillaIS250

iTrader: (1)

ApokC has one of those hoods!