GOLF R SEIBON CARBON FIBER HOOD! - (6 MONTH REVIEW!!)

[@slowmk7gti488]

Need more of these POV drives with the R

[@drivenbyboost]

Boosted coming up!

[@KrisprzGarage]

I’ve been thinking of getting this good for my mk7.5 R. My biggest worry is fitment though. I want to color match the hood the color as the car too. I like the sleep look. The R just doesn’t look that aggressive from the front. Getting this hood could help a lot

[@drivenbyboost]

Krisprz Garage the hood definitely added the aggressiveness that I wanted from the car, it was too understated for me and this really brought the front to life 💪

[@stakis9813]

Surprised I've never run into you at that car wash, best one around us

[@drivenbyboost]

Haha yeah one of these days we’ll have to meet up for a wash 💪

[@colinmcdonell5034]

Love the seibon CF hood. I am going to order the same one next year....

[@drivenbyboost]

You won’t regret it, the build quality is top notch 👍

[@AndTheBassDrops]

This pains me to see... 1. Seibon do not make “full carbon fibre” parts. This is ABS with a carbon sheet laid over the top you can clearly see the underside isn’t carbon fibre 2. You should never use a gas strut bonnet lifter with a carbon part, these are designed to lift considerably heavier steel bonnets and will deform carbon fibre over time 3. Always run hood pins with a carbon bonnet, atm your bonnet has the force of a gas strut designed for steel pushing up on it and all that’s holding it down is a few screws into ABS plastic... asking for trouble

[@mjspeedzone5532]

Just a thought.. would you recommend maybe getting a weaker gas strut? That would probably help no?

[@mjspeedzone5532]

Just a thought.. would you recommend maybe getting a weaker gas strut? That would probably help no?

[@mjspeedzone5532]

Just a thought.. would you recommend maybe getting a weaker gas strut? That would probably help no?

[@mjspeedzone5532]

Just a thought.. would you recommend maybe getting a weaker gas strut? That would probably help no?

[@mjspeedzone5532]

Just a thought.. would you recommend maybe getting a weaker gas strut? That would probably help no?

[@genesisbeast8831]

How is it today 1 year later? Did you also put hood pins? Looks great btw

[@Ourtimehaspast]

Great review, I think I'll get one.

[@aaronhernandez1141]

You ever think about getting the hatch as well?

[@soberenyia]

I just bought a carbon fiber hood. It fits my car but the problem is it wont close maybe because of the springs are just too tight and the CF hood is too light. I wonder do you have the same problem when you first got it?

[@Jbrain0]

How long was the wait for one ??? Sick car

[@colinmcdonell5034]

Do you recommend hood pins? Is there any place on the golf r you could add pins? I have heard of CF hoods flying open when racing with no pins.

[@MoCkiNgBiRD6969]

I have a 4 door 07 rabbit . Just wondering were you get your body kits/side skirts

[@richymayne320]

Why don’t you have hood pins installed ?

[@ZuperPhresh]

the copper/bronze looks kinda nice. pretty sure its just oxidation

[@atay5650]

Do you have a complete part list ?

[@BulletsGarage]

Is the car wrapped?

[@drivenbyboost]

Bullets Garage yep! Gloss atomic teal 3m by @Overarmourwraps

[@ADmuskratHD]

Did you need a heat shield cause it’s not vented

[@danielespinosa5225]

Hey I have a question, I've been looking to get one but I'm trying to see what other people do first to get an idea. On ECS it says the hood needs hood pins, is this true??

[@drivenbyboost]

Definitely recommend some hood pins. Watch my video racing the mustang and you’ll see the hood pop up a little

[@FrotLopOfficial]

Can you link me to a standard body-matched black aftermarket hood that would fit a 2019 Golf Comfortline? I just want some aggressive lines like on the new Jettas lol :)

[@drivenbyboost]

Haha I’ll see what I can find 🤙

[@pluskii5229]

What exhaust do you have?

[@motofli]

Whats your wheel set up I have a MK7. I live in the Chi to and i know you understand about the pot holes .

[@drivenbyboost]

GLENN STEWARD 18x8.5 235 hankook Ventus v12

[@rawsondenna6329]

Do the duct covers come with the car

[@LoXHumaN]

Did you ever get hood pins on that bad boy?

[@drivenbyboost]

Mk7_Ravi no, I actually no longer have the hood. I sold it 😅

[@fernandoquilantan7678]

Why? Any issue?

[@juanhidalgo6234]

Would this fit a 2017 Jetta ?

[@bnanderson117]

3 things: what is your wash method for the colder weather/snowy/salty roads? Did you put the clear coat on or does it come with it? This is probably the nicest R I've seen. Subbed!!

[@drivenbyboost]

Thanks Brian! I’ll be getting it ceramic coated soon and the carbon fiber hood comes with a clear coat already on it. For snow and salt I usually wash it indoors if I can. Start with the wheels and then clean the body top to bottom. I use a pvc pipe with tiny holes attach to a hose connection to gently wash the undercarriage. When I’m all done I use a spray wax to finish it up.

[@bnanderson117]

@@drivenbyboost awesome! Thanks for the reply and damn that's a good idea with the PVC pipe. Can't wait to see more vids!

[@ryanthomastew]

Great hood and video!!! You should check out the GFB Diverter Valve for the MkVII R...you got alotta flutter going on. (GFB = Go Fast Bits out of Australia)

[@RileyBassing]

Hoodpins required? I have heard yes and no lol.

[@drivenbyboost]

Yes. Would definitely recommend running hood pins. See my video against the mustang

[@josemontano7767]

Looks awesome where do you get it?

[@drivenbyboost]

Jose Montano thanks! Got it from ecstuning.com

[@chrisrobinson7395]

What wheels are they?

[@drivenbyboost]

18in TSW Bathurst

[@bobmagicman]

What front lip is that?

[@drivenbyboost]

Strafe design. I however do not recommend, it was uneven and came several months late and needed lots of work to fit

[@yoshimoshi6711]

no hood pins???

[@drivenbyboost]

Not at the time and that was super risky, hood pins are definitely recommended. Had a couple scares with the hood jumping the latch doing highway pulls 😅

[@Inturl618]

Ohhh nooo stage 1 mustache is gone

[@drivenbyboost]

😂😂😂

[@lokidaddy3999]

Invest in some hoodpins.

[@antonyv8171]

Do u have any small white oxidation/cloudy sections on the carbon fibre hood at all after 6 months of ownership? I’ve noticed my OSIR carbon fibre wing on my MK7 R has some cloudy patches on it, I’ve polished them out in the past and they reappear overtime, very odd

[@drivenbyboost]

No sight of white clouds or signs of oxidation. If you live near salt water maybe that could be a factor?

[@antonyv8171]

Driven by Boost definitely do not live near salt water, could be the quality of water when washing? Who knows. I just know it’s removable with polishing but it returns inevitably... hmmm

[@drivenbyboost]

Ohhh it could be the quality of water, if it’s well water or is high in minerals, kind of a pain but glad to hear it’s able to be cleaned off

[@antonyv8171]

Driven by Boost wouldn’t I then have the same issue all over the car? Funny that it’s only on my carbon wing that I get the white clouds.... weird. Could be something to do with the clear coat on the wing? Who knows!