Update:
- Contacted forum member js0uth via PM and multiple text messages - no response after a week
- Contacted forum member Deedz who was selling the hood for $630 picked up. Had a pickup arranged but at the last minute he was unable to get the hood and flaked.
- Quickly contacted forum member js0uth again via text and he responded - $600 picked up
- Drove two hours to pickup the hood and js0uth sent me a text message that his buddy flaked and therefor he was flaking on me...UGH!
- Since I was only 10 minutes away from VIS I contacted them directly. They price matched body kits depot's pricing of $588 for the BRZ hood (same as FRS but oddly priced cheaper).
- 10 minutes later I picked up my brand new hood for $640 after tax
To answer my own questions:
1.) Fit is great. Gaps are even and installation took ~15 minutes, taking my time.
2.) I purchased AeroCatch hood latches but I don't think they are needed. On the track and at high speeds the hood seems to be very stable, especially with the vents providing some downforce. I will probably return the latches instead of cutting into this beauty.
3.) Here are some installed pics. I was going to paint the hood to match but I'm really liking the subtle contrast with the Ultramarine blue.
