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Old Jun 7, 2005 | 08:14 PM
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Hey guys, Ive been on the Forum for a while, just havn'e really posted much. I'm not sure if this is even the right section but I figured I would do the Formal Itroduction.

My name is Brooks, I live in Utah in the Salt Lake City Area, Layton to be exact. I've had my car for about 4 years. I love modded Corvettes as well as stock....... Leaning a little more on the modded side as you can tell. The screen name only came about because everyone seems to call it the Bat Mobile! I never was going for that, just happened.

Too many things to list about my car but here are a few.

1980 Corvette L-82
383 Stroker
2.02 Heads
Elec. 750 Edelbrock Carb
Hooker Side Exhaust
STB Baffles
ACI Daytona Bumper
U.S. Body / www.Carhoods.com Fiberglass Dominator Hood
16" Torq Thrust II's
Leather C5 Corvette Sport Seats
Alpine DVD
Custom Box
Rockford 10" Sub
Infinity Mds & Highs
2 Rockford 900 Watt Amps
Blah Blah Blah.....

I will try to get a full list at a later time.

Click on the pics for a high res version!



















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Old Jun 7, 2005 | 08:27 PM
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Cool car
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Old Jun 7, 2005 | 08:30 PM
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Black, I like it !

How do you like that hood?

I was wondering about the quality.

I have a little hood clearance problem myself.



I lack about 2 inches on a 2 1/2 riser hood.
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Old Jun 7, 2005 | 09:14 PM
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Originally Posted by 84rzv500r
Black, I like it !

How do you like that hood?

I was wondering about the quality.

I have a little hood clearance problem myself.

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I lack about 2 inches on a 2 1/2 riser hood.
When I first saw it I thought 4.5" Cowl my a$$! that’s more like 8". I was a little worried about it but I didn't want to send it back (they charged me $250.00 for shipping). I had gotten into a little 5mph disaster that pretty much killed my front end

and yes, it was only 5mph. I replaced the whole fiberglass front end, bumper and hood at the same time. we had to play with the inner fenders to make sure the hood fit. It's still not perfect but pretty close. I don't really know how it would fit on your car but you might have to re-set your inner fenders?

All in all, the hood took some time to get used to and it has a blind spot but I love it!
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Old Jun 7, 2005 | 09:23 PM
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Welcome!

At first, upon reading your monniker, I thought you were this guy:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...spagename=WDVW
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Old Jun 7, 2005 | 09:29 PM
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Definitely NOT me! That is a little too much! I don't think my Batmobile will have anymore exterior mods!
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Old Jun 7, 2005 | 09:32 PM
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That's sweet! Awesome look.
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Old Jun 7, 2005 | 10:01 PM
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Sweet looking ride!!
Good to have you on board!!

Chris B
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Old Jun 7, 2005 | 10:50 PM
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Definately getting down to ground effects....at least up front,anyway....nice looking ride...
Welcome...
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Old Jun 7, 2005 | 10:55 PM
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Welcome !

... now I finally saw a picture with the daytona front and sidepipes....
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Old Jun 7, 2005 | 11:15 PM
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Very nice ride! Those are some awesome looking pics too with the mountains in the background. Makes for a nice desktop wallpaper.
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Old Jun 7, 2005 | 11:23 PM
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Nice Corvette, I think it looks really good!
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Old Jun 8, 2005 | 01:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Todd68
Nice Corvette, I think it looks really good!
love the color and the hood i think it's time for me to get a new hood
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Old Jun 8, 2005 | 07:59 AM
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It looks great batman, i think i remember your car from the other forum about aftermarket hoods.It looks so sinister in black.
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Old Jun 8, 2005 | 08:31 PM
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Well guys, thanks fot the fuzzy and warm welcome

Here are a couple shots of the Engine. I will try to get some interior shots soon!








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Old Jun 8, 2005 | 10:14 PM
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Originally Posted by fl_rider
Sweet looking ride!!
Good to have you on board!!
I'm into customs, too! Love the look.
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Old Jun 8, 2005 | 10:51 PM
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Sweet ride, I'm a little partial to a little different front end look as well. I'll be glad to finish up my grill area whenever I decide what to do with it. Hope it looks as nice as yours when it's done.

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Old Jun 9, 2005 | 09:19 AM
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Nice looking ride Brooks. Very nicely done. Glad to have you on board.
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Old Jun 9, 2005 | 01:34 PM
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Boy oh Boy, I hope your front air dam is urethane......*s
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Old Jun 9, 2005 | 01:51 PM
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Your Vette is on the carhoods website...
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