DRM heat extractor hood
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DRM heat extractor hood
Has anyone seen the Doug Rippie Motorsports heat extractor hood?
I was wondering what type of quality these hoodsa are, and whether they were worth the $1095.00 price tag?
All your replies are appreciated.
Thanks.
I was wondering what type of quality these hoodsa are, and whether they were worth the $1095.00 price tag?
All your replies are appreciated.
Thanks.
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It took me 6 months of serious searching to find one... they're not made anymore... sorry. But it's hands down my favorite hood.
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Not sure about who makes the fascia, but it is funny that they chose to mold in the license frame. Try asking Randy from DRM--they built the car. Here are a couple more pics that might help.
With the C5R-style headlights:
Another pic from Sebring:
Like the tag?
His site is banditracingDOTcom
With the C5R-style headlights:
Another pic from Sebring:
Like the tag?
His site is banditracingDOTcom
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That is one good looking hood. 
Would like to hear some info on that.
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Originally Posted by Cobra4B
That car looks sick... does he drive it on the street at all?
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Well guys,
it's sad to say Cobra4B is correct that these hoods are no longer available. I was also told that the mold for the hood had been cut into pieces by the manufacturer when DRM asked to have it shipped back.
I don't know if anyone out there would be willing to salvage the mold and ressurect this hood (maybe motor city could be persuaded to make a carbon fibre version), but I think there would be alot of interest.
IMHO I think that this hood maintains the original lines of the C5 better than any other heat extractor hood out there.
it's sad to say Cobra4B is correct that these hoods are no longer available. I was also told that the mold for the hood had been cut into pieces by the manufacturer when DRM asked to have it shipped back.
I don't know if anyone out there would be willing to salvage the mold and ressurect this hood (maybe motor city could be persuaded to make a carbon fibre version), but I think there would be alot of interest.
IMHO I think that this hood maintains the original lines of the C5 better than any other heat extractor hood out there.
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Originally Posted by Jackal
Yeah what kind of front spoiler is that? That is awesome!
