Carbon Fiber Hood Vent for MK7 / 7.5 Golf GTI & R (built to order - non-refundable)
Carbon Fiber Hood Vent for MK7 / 7.5 Golf GTI & R (built to order - non-refundable)
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SKU:VT-CDHV-V
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This product is made to order. Please allow a 4-5 week lead time before shipping.
We ship this part without a top clear coating. It is not UV protected and will discolor over time after sitting in the sun. It requires light surface prep for clear coat or paint topcoats.
General notes:
- Made of 2x2 twill carbon fiber. Hand-laid at our shop in Phoenixville, PA USA.
- C-level finish - see bottom of this page for details.
- Sealed hood vent ducting is not possible in these tight engine bays with an OEM location intercooler, radiator and condenser, therefore we followed all of the best practices we could to keep the efficiency of this vent as high as possible.
- This vent is placed in the low pressure area (blue) on the leading edge of the hood to take advantage of the pressure differential. This aids in heat evacuation as the higher pressure air (purple) is forced through the cooling stack at the front of the car (see pressure map image).
- We designed this around the production motor/cooling layout, not TCR homologated builds.
- Some intakes may require trimming of the shrouding, or the vent for clearance. If you are using an open cone filter we strongly suggest installing a cover to safeguard against water intrusion (filter-wears or something similar) - CJM has no affiliation with this brand.
Each order includes:
- Vent - raw, ready for finishing. (no clear coating).
- Cut template
You will need these materials for install (not included):
- Panel bond to attach to the hood
- Cutting tool
- Clear coating
- Watch the video for other tools needed to DIY install. Professional install recommended.
Disclaimers and common questions:
- This part alone will not solve existing overheating problems for track use. This is intended to be used in combination with proven auxiliary oil and or water coolers (divorced oil/water setups). Front aero, cooling core upgrades, cooling stack seals, fan shroud modifications, oil coolers in front of the stack, bent condenser fins etc can affect the efficiency of this vent. This is not a concern for most street use cars.
- This is not a clone, replica or reproduction of a TCR vent. Authentic TCR vents are designed for a specific racing class, and based on a stacked core layout, or TMIC that was not used in production vehicles. Our vent sits lower in the engine bay, and has a larger leading edge that would not meet TC-Racing rulebooks.
- We have not attempted to install this on any other models as of Aug 2026. The outside contour is based on a MK7 golf hood - it is not flat.
Carbon Fiber & Fiberglass - Finish Levels
We use this finish level description to set expectations when ordering a composite part from us. All parts are checked for adequate epoxy resin penetration through the layers. The level is describing the surface finish, not the quality of the composite. We use hand layup, vacuum infusion, and pre-preg (dry carbon) materials depending on the volume and size of the part. This list applies to all composite parts.
For example: Carbon parts on the bottom of the track car don't need to look as good as a mirror cap at eye level on a show car. The parts under your car will get peppered with road debris; so cost and function is often more important than cosmetics. C and D level parts have the least labor involved, and therefore provide the best value. All of our composite parts are made in Pennsylvania, USA.
- A level - Thick gelcoat or epoxy top coat to even out the entire finish. Part is sanded to a smooth finish. You can buff it yourself for a perfect finish. These parts will weigh more than a B&C level part from the added surface coatings. The labor is also significantly higher (2-3x) and reflected in the total price.
- B level - Part has clear coating. Pinholes have been filled, but may be visible. These parts can be wet sanded down when you receive it, and further finished with more top coats to improve the appearance of the part and achieve an A level finish (add gloss/depth). You can run the part without out of the box without additional UV protection, but it will not be cosmetically perfect.
- C level - Part is cut to size, mold release washed off. Pinholes may be visible. No clear-coat is applied. Distorted weaves or visible stray fibers may be present. We consider these parts the most affordable "finished" option, and best suited for a track car where they will see wear and tear, so appearance is not the primary goal, but function, price and weight savings is. They will have a light satin or semi gloss finish from the mold surface. Our epoxy's do have a UV stabilizer, but will begin to yellow if exposed to the sun on a daily basis. Depending on the position of the part on the car, that may not matter. e.g. A hood gets more UV exposure vs a belly pan.
- D level - Raw part pulled off the mold that is cut to size with no top coat. We wash off the mold release. This is considered a DIY part that you can cut to size for your application and finish it yourself with a rattle can clear coat. Also applies to scratch and dent parts that have distorted weaves or other cosmetic defects.