View Poll Results : new hood yes or no
New Hood
Nov 12, 2007 | 05:22 PM
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Burning Brakes
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From: Pembroke Pines Fl.
Nov 12, 2007 | 05:26 PM
Drifting
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From: Belhaven North Carolina
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I'm not a big fan of the forward facing openings. I think it would look better with rear openings more like the old cowl induction hoods.
Nov 12, 2007 | 05:26 PM
Burning Brakes
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From: Chicago IL
Quote:
Originally Posted by
wayneinvirginia
I'm not a big fan of the forward facing openings. I think it would look better with rear openings more like the old cowl induction hoods.
Nov 12, 2007 | 05:29 PM
Race Director
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From: Hurricane Alley
Go for it.
Im thinking about getting that hood also.
Nov 12, 2007 | 05:29 PM
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From: eagle mountain lake tx
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Nov 12, 2007 | 05:30 PM
Burning Brakes
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From: Harriman Tennessee
Mine was on the car when I bought it. I like it JMO.
Nov 12, 2007 | 05:32 PM
Burning Brakes
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From: Arlington Heights Illinois
Nov 12, 2007 | 05:35 PM
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From: Converse TX
Yes get the hood and get some stripes to make it stand out
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Nov 12, 2007 | 05:44 PM
Racer
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From: Chicago Heights ILLINOIS
Nov 12, 2007 | 06:03 PM
Team Owner
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From: Down the Shore New Jersey, Elev.3 feet
St. Jude Donor '17
how are those scoops in the rain?
Nov 12, 2007 | 06:08 PM
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Go for it
Nov 12, 2007 | 06:16 PM
Burning Brakes
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From: Harriman Tennessee
Quote:
Originally Posted by
04 commemorative
how are those scoops in the rain?
They are just holes they don't go to anything.
Nov 12, 2007 | 06:33 PM
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Burning Brakes
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From: Pembroke Pines Fl.
hood
I was told that the intake holes do funtion and flows the air to the front of of cold air box.
Nov 12, 2007 | 07:08 PM
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From: Hazel Green, Wi www.doubledmods.com
St. Jude Donor '12-'13
Quote:
Originally Posted by
jetmech09
I am thinking about installing this hood. It would be painted to match car. "Navy Blue" no stripes. just solid Navy Blue. yes or no
Go for it and add the stripes
I love the look of the hood on my car and the stripes are the best part.
for liking my hood and pics
Quote:
Originally Posted by
04 commemorative
how are those scoops in the rain?
Dont know, I have never driven the car in the rain
Quote:
Originally Posted by
jetmech09
I was told that the intake holes do funtion and flows the air to the front of of cold air box.
The hood is functional and air does go into the engine bay.
Nov 12, 2007 | 07:19 PM
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Burning Brakes
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From: Pembroke Pines Fl.
hood
how is the fit , the black Z06's hood looks like the gap is way off. look at the gap at the headlights.
Nov 12, 2007 | 07:22 PM
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From: Hazel Green, Wi www.doubledmods.com
St. Jude Donor '12-'13
Nov 12, 2007 | 07:28 PM
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From: Hazel Green, Wi www.doubledmods.com
St. Jude Donor '12-'13
Quote:
Originally Posted by
jetmech09
how is the fit , the black Z06's hood looks like the gap is way off. look at the gap at the headlights.
I didnt have as bad of luck with the fit. I heard many horror stories when i was going to purchase mine and called Sean at RK and discussed everything with him and he said the earlier hoods did have some issues but they made some modifications and the new ones fit alot better. The finish on the top of the hood is great, the bottom will need work to get to look nice. I had mine finished and then installed the factory hood liner. It cost me 800.00 to have painted with both colors.
Here is another pic with a somewhat closeup of the hood to show fitment.
Nov 12, 2007 | 07:34 PM
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Burning Brakes
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From: Pembroke Pines Fl.
new hood
Great pics . thanks for the info on the fit. what coller shoud I paint the scoope?
Nov 12, 2007 | 07:41 PM
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From: Hazel Green, Wi www.doubledmods.com
St. Jude Donor '12-'13
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Originally Posted by
jetmech09
Great pics . thanks for the info on the fit. what coller shoud I paint the scoope?
I would go something close to a silver, think it would match your wheels nice and stand out more.
See if Zilla will photochop a pic with colors you are thinking. He did it for me when i was asking.
Nov 12, 2007 | 07:41 PM
Safety Car
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From: Visalia CA
I say go for it!
However, the black stripes, the "stingers" if you will, are what make the hood look so good on the red car! One of my favorite C5's!
for liking my hood and pics
