Replacing the hood is a bad move...too much modification to the frunk.
Here is my version w Charleschen filler and wrap in carbon fiber
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2014 P85 Gets a 2017 facelift using OEM parts
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Replacing the hood is a bad move...too much modification to the frunk.
Here is my version w Charleschen filler and wrap in carbon fiber
cmarshack
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Any other pictures you can share. Would love to see from farther away and from the side.
nguyentoogood
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TheCharlesChen
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Nice job on the carbon fiber wrap! It blends in with your setup.
Tell me a little more about that radar plate you put around your radar.
Rayminster
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Charles, I think if you use bolts instead of screws, can you then remove these easier in the event you need to reach the manual release leaver?
(Because in that event the space between the hoot and the gap filler would be too small for a screwdriver but perfect for a spanner)
(Because in that event the space between the hoot and the gap filler would be too small for a screwdriver but perfect for a spanner)
TheCharlesChen
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That won't work because the screw holes are directly on top of the plastic and screw downward into the T-badge. The hood closes snugly on top of the gap so it's all sealed up. One thing you could do, however, is to tie a string to the latch and run the string down to the lower bumper grill or somewhere else reachable.
Something like this:
TheCharlesChen
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Link to the previous photo from Home Depot:
Everbilt 0.78 in. x 12.2 in. Stainless Steel Gate Latch Cable-18624 - The Home Depot
Everbilt 0.78 in. x 12.2 in. Stainless Steel Gate Latch Cable-18624 - The Home Depot
Rayminster
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Very good idea. Perfect, I’m 100% commited. I can’t think though of any occasion that I’ve had to use that leaver but it’s better to be prepared always.That won't work because the screw holes are directly on top of the plastic and screw downward into the T-badge. The hood closes snugly on top of the gap so it's all sealed up. One thing you could do, however, is to tie a string to the latch and run the string down to the lower bumper grill or somewhere else reachable.
Something like this:
I did a 3D print and secure it with 2 screws at top. This will conceal the screws
Rayminster
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I emailed my local SC and they wrote back saying unfortunately the vin car in not compatible with the updated parts so their policy doesn’t allow them sell them to me!!! So annoying.
Is there another way I can get around this? Maybe I need to lie about the vin number?
Is there another way I can get around this? Maybe I need to lie about the vin number?
TheCharlesChen
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That’s so annoying. I wonder if they started implementing a new policy. My SC never gave me any trouble. If you can find a parts guy in your SC, you can try emailing them the parts list and see if they will order it for you. Often the parts guys can get around rather than the service reps.
Rayminster
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yea I’ll get around it some way.
I rang a body shop and got a quote for painting the bumper, they quoted me £3000!! I laughed out loud when he said that price.
TheCharlesChen
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Adrenalin Rush..! Thanks a million for giving me the confidence that I can get this done without having to purchase a facelift kit for $2500. I will get mine done - 2014 MS P85.
TheCharlesChen
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