Ecklers High Rise Hood
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i'm thinking that the rk fitment isn't as good as stock. I have still got the original hood hanging on the garage wall and there is something not quite right about the corners at the base of the windshield.
Basically the hood edges that butt up to the fenders arn't kind of curved enough to follow the fender line so no matter how much you adjust it, it will not be spot on.
But hey who cares it still looks good to me!
Being a perfectionist doesn't help !!
Basically the hood edges that butt up to the fenders arn't kind of curved enough to follow the fender line so no matter how much you adjust it, it will not be spot on.
But hey who cares it still looks good to me!
Being a perfectionist doesn't help !!
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From: small town in S.E Pa. PA
St. Jude Donor '03-'04
I'm thinking that the RK fitment isn't as good as stock. I have still got the original hood hanging on the garage wall and there is something not quite right about the corners at the base of the windshield.
Basically the hood edges that butt up to the fenders arn't kind of curved enough to follow the fender line so no matter how much you adjust it, it will not be spot on.
But hey who cares it still looks good to me!
Being a perfectionist doesn't help !!
Basically the hood edges that butt up to the fenders arn't kind of curved enough to follow the fender line so no matter how much you adjust it, it will not be spot on.
But hey who cares it still looks good to me!
Being a perfectionist doesn't help !!
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Oct 2009
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From: Rack City
2015 C5 of Year Finalist
I should probably update this since it's my own thread. I bought the Eckler's High Rise hood and I am relatively pleased. I doubt the quality is where the MCM hood would be, however I still feel it is a better option than the ZR hood, as the cowl on this one extends back towards the windshield.
Fitment isn't bad, but I've been challenged to get it to fit like factory around the driver's side headlight, and to line up with the driver's side fender.
Fitment isn't bad, but I've been challenged to get it to fit like factory around the driver's side headlight, and to line up with the driver's side fender.
Le Mans Master
Joined: May 2008
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From: Helotes TEXAS
I should probably update this since it's my own thread. I bought the Eckler's High Rise hood and I am relatively pleased. I doubt the quality is where the MCM hood would be, however I still feel it is a better option than the ZR hood, as the cowl on this one extends back towards the windshield.
Fitment isn't bad, but I've been challenged to get it to fit like factory around the driver's side headlight, and to line up with the driver's side fender.
Fitment isn't bad, but I've been challenged to get it to fit like factory around the driver's side headlight, and to line up with the driver's side fender.
Is that some kind of heat extractor in the hood ???
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