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Ironically. That is exactly why I did not order a Varis hood. I could not find one in the USA. This was the only Japanese made hood I could find in stock. I dont think I could handle paying that amount of money, waiting months and months. Then the stress of shipping via freight from Japan. This...

Thanks to everyone that has reached out to me. It makes me feel good to know I am not crazy OCD in this situation and that I have a valid argument regarding the quality for what I paid alot of money to have. Thanks guys.

Perhaps, that a decent idea. Thanks.

They have ghosted me brother. No contact at this time. If push comes to shove, I will call them on the phone. But non compliance is non compliance. I highly doubt they will pay to ship it back either. It shipped via freight. Was over $400 to ship to me. We shall see if they make contact. Rather...

Yes, the customer service has not been a very bad experience. I will keep the community posted in case he does respond to my email I sent a few days ago now. As far as the hood is concerned. Yes, it is still at the paint shop, no work has been done on it at this time as I was waiting on a...

Yes Sir. Very unfortunate for me.

Yes that is correct. Although others from his team sent interim messages in between, the last correspondence I received was from Matt.

I am in total agreeance with you brother. $2900 for this hood was too much. I too looked at the Seibon options and was highly motivated to go that direction. However, based on bias (I am getting old now) of Chinese made products, I decided to go Japanese made. I now know for certain, that I...

They absolutely did for the FK8 brother. However, I cant find anything saying they are making it for the FL5. But your point is still VERY valid in my opinion. I just cannot get over my bad luck and why ICB Motorsports ghosted me.

@CG13 First Molding is a Japanese manufacture. Most if not all the Japanese brands have items in their catalogue that share similarities to popular designs that are on the market. If you are simply referring to Chinese brands copying Japanese brands for cheaper, than this thread is not for you...

First Molding is supposedly one of the highest regarded, oldest Japanese aftermarket parts manufactures in the game. Circa 1980. I am by no means trying to discredit your point that companies copy designs. But what does that have to do with my problem of an apparent poor quality example and...

Well, I may be wrong but I think your hood is made by an entirely different process then 99% of the other hoods you are speaking of in your comment. But yes, I would hope for the $8k+ you are paying for a hood, and the insane wait time, you 1. Receive no defects & 2. It arrives undamaged. But...

I was genuinely excited to have found one remaining new First Molding hood for my FL5 with a full carbon top and FRP bottom with the rain guard and mesh included in stock and ready to ship from the USA. From my understanding, ICB is the only authorized dealer in the USA for First Molding. I...

I am not doing it, I am leaving the CCV side alone.

Radium's CCV system created too much crankcase back pressure on my ride under tracking/modified boost conditions causing the dipstick to pop. I would not recommend putting anything on the CCV side unless venting to a VTA can.

Go WOT/PWR triple pass w/transmission cooler & WOT single or dual oil cooler setup. You will not be disappointed. @siwelnosaj will take care of you.

Gorgeous build, brother!

Brother, I enjoy reading your threads and respect the avenue you are taking with your build. However, through my experience modifying stuff, these types of mods are subjective—the science aside, of course. I have learned that I am not an expert at anything, especially electricity. In any...

Fear not! It went to a great home. I will cherish it like another son.

If you cannot find data, I assume you would have to trial it and let us know.