The HPF Hood Was Born

HPF Kris · 11-02-2012, 04:50 PM

Yes... Yes.... Yes! The HPF hood is now on full throttle. We met up w/ the guys at Advance Composite Systems today to talk about how we are now ready to go full speed on getting this hood manufactured. A great meeting with the guys and are very excited to see the progress of the HPF Hood. Definitely stay tuned!

HPF Erik · 11-02-2012, 04:59 PM

I support this message. this thing is gonna look sweet.

dallasberry · 11-02-2012, 05:20 PM

I like OEM Better.

zurus · 11-02-2012, 05:58 PM

Good to see new things but i think its ugly

Tchleung · 11-02-2012, 08:08 PM

Do Not Want...

MaverickM3 · 11-02-2012, 09:47 PM

Oh look, a picture of pictures..

Edgar3498 · 11-02-2012, 10:15 PM

Nooooooo

Commanderwiggin · 11-02-2012, 10:16 PM

Do not want...should stick to sterker development

TrippinBimmer · 11-02-2012, 10:18 PM

Looks similar to this hood...

Rockyminator · 11-02-2012, 10:40 PM

Going to have to pass on this one. Really wish Vorsteiner hadn't discontinued their GTR style hoods.

FragNasty · 11-02-2012, 11:00 PM

Oh dear.

Maybe you would care to detail how the vents are functional as a part of the turbo kit? Does it have some aerodynamic characteristic that modifies air flow in a way that increases boost? Enhance cooling? Reduces drag? Increases stability?

My personal opinion is that that hood design departs from one fundamental design aspect that represents the value and tradition of BMW. Conservatism. Such a departure can be overlooked if there is some performance issue that calls for unorthodox visual aspects, hence my question.

Quote:

Originally Posted by HPF Kris

Yes... Yes.... Yes! The HPF hood is now on full throttle. We met up w/ the guys at Advance Composite Systems today to talk about how we are now ready to go full speed on getting this hood manufactured. A great meeting with the guys and are very excited to see the progress of the HPF Hood. Definitely stay tuned!

TrickTizzle · 11-02-2012, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by dallasberry

I like OEM Better.

I support this message. this thing is gonna look garbage.

HPF Chris · 11-03-2012, 12:04 AM

Kris took a video of Chris from ACS drawing the red hood picture. Posting this pic along side all the other hoods without a description is a bit confusing but the other hoods are not designs we are using. They were brainstorming drawings from ACS. The hood we are wanting to make has a center vent and no side vents. It will add downforce and will have a very clean, lightly aggressive look and will be extremely strong and lightweight. What you guys don't realize is we can make the hood look like anything you want but everyone making comments on our other threads directly contradicts each other. If you all would simply agree on something we would make it.

Chris

HPF Chris · 11-03-2012, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Commanderwiggin

Do not want...should stick to sterker development

Sterker development? I think most appreciate having HPF turbo kits and many other products I've created for the E46 M3. There's really no need to insult the hand that brings all these products to market for you.

Chris

Commanderwiggin · 11-03-2012, 01:50 AM

Nvm...hood is garbage.

Grendelsbane · 11-03-2012, 02:04 AM

I would like to see it on the car before voicing an opinion.

02PRUV · 11-03-2012, 02:05 AM

I think it would be better just doing a GTR style bonnet. Keeps the good factory lines of the car and helps get the unwanted heat out of the engine bay. I personally believe it would be a better seller too as it appeals to a larger amount of people. And seeing Vorsteiner don't make theirs anymore yours would be the only one that doesn't use chinese/tiawan clear that yellows from UV. You could perfect the GTR style too and get it lighter than Vorsteiner had it

Once you start going crazy different lines like some of the sketches or that blue one posted above it looks like it should be on a riced up japanese car not a BMW.

xixixi · 11-03-2012, 05:52 AM

I remember everyone wanting vents on the hood, except the few that were afraid it would blow their engine from water dripping on it...

The reality is, vents are very expensive from a manufacturing POV. IMO

Bdave · 11-03-2012, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by 02PRUV

I think it would be better just doing a GTR style bonnet. Keeps the good factory lines of the car and helps get the unwanted heat out of the engine bay. I personally believe it would be a better seller too as it appeals to a larger amount of people. And seeing Vorsteiner don't make theirs anymore yours would be the only one that doesn't use chinese/tiawan clear that yellows from UV. You could perfect the GTR style too and get it lighter than Vorsteiner had it

Once you start going crazy different lines like some of the sketches or that blue one posted above it looks like it should be on a riced up japanese car not a BMW.

EXACTLY what he said. The opportunity to make an almost exact copy of the Vorsteiner GTR hood (only better) would be the safest bet. A SURE money maker. Guys are dying to find even used Vorsteiners on the market. The demand is still high for GTR styled hood.
I am sorry, but the hood shown looks like it belongs on a Mustang, NOT a BMW. Its all wrong.

xixixi · 11-03-2012, 10:12 AM

The purposed hood is nearly identical to this hood, very popular in the JDM market. Supras, camrys, rsx , celicas etc. "Invader Styled Hoods" I'd like a vented hood similar to this one.

11-02-2012, 04:50 PM	#1
HPF Kris Sponsor Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 37 My Ride: My Dreams View My Garage	The HPF Hood Was Born Yes... Yes.... Yes! The HPF hood is now on full throttle. We met up w/ the guys at Advance Composite Systems today to talk about how we are now ready to go full speed on getting this hood manufactured. A great meeting with the guys and are very excited to see the progress of the HPF Hood. Definitely stay tuned! __________________

11-02-2012, 04:59 PM	#2
HPF Erik Sponsor Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 11 View My Garage	I support this message. this thing is gonna look sweet. Last edited by HPF Erik; 11-02-2012 at 05:22 PM.

11-02-2012, 05:20 PM	#3
dallasberry Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Edmonton Posts: 1,096 My Ride: ///M3 View My Garage	I like OEM Better. __________________

11-02-2012, 08:08 PM	#5
Tchleung Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 460 My Ride: 02 M3 View My Garage	Do Not Want... __________________ 02 Carbon Black M3 6MT 456whp/312wtq @ 8psi, No #'s yet at 9.5psi 4.10 / Headers / ESS VT2-550+ / Tuned by Evolve

11-02-2012, 09:47 PM	#6
MaverickM3 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Savannah/L.A. Posts: 46 My Ride: gets Badge View My Garage	Oh look, a picture of pictures.. __________________ Last edited by MaverickM3; 11-02-2012 at 09:48 PM.

11-02-2012, 05:58 PM	#4
zurus Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Caribbean Posts: 111 My Ride: . View My Garage	Good to see new things but i think its ugly

11-02-2012, 10:15 PM	#7
Edgar3498 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Oceanside CA Posts: 131 My Ride: 330CI View My Garage	Nooooooo

11-02-2012, 10:16 PM	#8
Commanderwiggin Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Calgary, Canada Posts: 3,541 My Ride: 900rwhp Turbo M3 View My Garage	Do not want...should stick to sterker development __________________ Last edited by Commanderwiggin; 11-02-2012 at 10:17 PM.

11-02-2012, 10:18 PM	#9
TrippinBimmer Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ridgeland, MS Posts: 5,349 My Ride: ZHP Custom Stage 3.5 View My Garage	Looks similar to this hood... __________________ ..::\|TrippinBimmer's Boost Build with Cool Parts\|::.. 4whp/3tq SAE Corrected \| Active Autowerke \| BimmerBrakes \| VMR Wheels \| ..::\| TrippinBimmer's New Project : 1988 e30 325e \|::.. Last edited by TrippinBimmer; 11-02-2012 at 10:19 PM.

11-02-2012, 10:40 PM	#10
Rockyminator Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 477 My Ride: HPF Stage 2.5 M3 View My Garage	Going to have to pass on this one. Really wish Vorsteiner hadn't discontinued their GTR style hoods. __________________ HPF Stage 2.5 BMW M3 Last edited by Rockyminator; 11-02-2012 at 10:41 PM.

11-03-2012, 12:04 AM	#13
HPF Chris Sponsor Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 3,687 My Ride: 2002 M3, 2006 530i View My Garage	Kris took a video of Chris from ACS drawing the red hood picture. Posting this pic along side all the other hoods without a description is a bit confusing but the other hoods are not designs we are using. They were brainstorming drawings from ACS. The hood we are wanting to make has a center vent and no side vents. It will add downforce and will have a very clean, lightly aggressive look and will be extremely strong and lightweight. What you guys don't realize is we can make the hood look like anything you want but everyone making comments on our other threads directly contradicts each other. If you all would simply agree on something we would make it. Chris __________________ HorsepowerFreaks.com 12905 NE Airport Way Portland, OR 97230 (503) 256-5600 BMW Performance Parts Product questions or to purchase - sales@horsepowerfreaks.com

11-03-2012, 01:50 AM	#15
Commanderwiggin Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Calgary, Canada Posts: 3,541 My Ride: 900rwhp Turbo M3 View My Garage	Nvm...hood is garbage. __________________ Last edited by Commanderwiggin; 11-03-2012 at 01:53 AM.

11-03-2012, 02:04 AM	#16
Grendelsbane Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Seattle Posts: 306 My Ride: M3 View My Garage	I would like to see it on the car before voicing an opinion. __________________ 2004 Silver M3 / SMG / Koni Yellow shocks and struts / Vogtlands lowering springs / Eibach front and rear sway bars / Proflex bushings / Predator Orion V2 Multi-Color LED Angel Eyes / Laser Interceptors / Clear Bumper Reflectors / Mishimoto Aluminum Radiator / AKG Motor mounts / Rogue Engineering Transmission Mount / AKG differential bushings / Euro mirrors / B&B Exhaust / CSL SMG tune /

11-03-2012, 02:05 AM	#17
02PRUV Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 1,699 My Ride: E46 M3 Turbo View My Garage	I think it would be better just doing a GTR style bonnet. Keeps the good factory lines of the car and helps get the unwanted heat out of the engine bay. I personally believe it would be a better seller too as it appeals to a larger amount of people. And seeing Vorsteiner don't make theirs anymore yours would be the only one that doesn't use chinese/tiawan clear that yellows from UV. You could perfect the GTR style too and get it lighter than Vorsteiner had it Once you start going crazy different lines like some of the sketches or that blue one posted above it looks like it should be on a riced up japanese car not a BMW. __________________ Rides: BMW E46 M3 Turbo 570rwhp @18psi Ultima GTR LSX 440ci 800hp N/A VY SS Ute Turbo 1004.6rwhp @ 28psi E85 Ford Escort Mk2 2JZGTE 600rwhp @14 psi 04 Yamaha R1 154.3rwhp ISUZU FZR550 tilt tray (GT35 Turbo)

11-03-2012, 05:52 AM	#18
xixixi Banned User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: St Louis, MO Posts: 3,010 My Ride: 01 330x-xi View My Garage	I remember everyone wanting vents on the hood, except the few that were afraid it would blow their engine from water dripping on it... The reality is, vents are very expensive from a manufacturing POV. IMO

11-03-2012, 10:12 AM	#20
xixixi Banned User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: St Louis, MO Posts: 3,010 My Ride: 01 330x-xi View My Garage	The purposed hood is nearly identical to this hood, very popular in the JDM market. Supras, camrys, rsx , celicas etc. "Invader Styled Hoods" I'd like a vented hood similar to this one. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by xixixi; 11-03-2012 at 10:30 AM.

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