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Sep 18, 2016 | 03:38 PM

myredhead1

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New CF hood

My seibon CF hood arrived yesterday. The construction and appearance is top notch. Really a beautiful hood. Not quite sure how I'm going to paint it yet but I definitely want to leave a good bit of the CF exposed bc it is simply just that pretty. I will say however that this thing is a bear to get aligned correctly. When loose, the fit is perfect but when I tighten, it's all over the place. Any suggestions? Thanks!

Need to align driver side fender

Hood is open here

Hood is open

Sep 18, 2016 | 03:55 PM

GS057

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Great looking hood. Does it use the stock mounting hardware? Any modifications required?

Sep 18, 2016 | 04:02 PM

myredhead1

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Thanks. Uses all stock hardware but I did have to drill an area for the prongs at the corners by the hood latches. Very easy.

Sep 18, 2016 | 04:37 PM

jrose7004

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Very nice!

Sep 18, 2016 | 07:43 PM

PAULEB07

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Where did you get the ZR1 fenders and did you have to change nose?

Sep 18, 2016 | 07:53 PM

myredhead1

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Originally Posted by PAULEB07

Where did you get the ZR1 fenders and did you have to change nose?

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Sep 18, 2016 | 08:03 PM

bucwheat

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Love it!

Sep 18, 2016 | 09:08 PM

Fredro Starr

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I always liked that hood!

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Got my vote, looks great!

Sep 19, 2016 | 11:43 AM

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Vettemuscle1

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same hood. this is how i painted mine. as for alignment you just have to keep playing with it mine was never perfect at the bumper line. i did loosen both fenders and worked them in and out to get the hood gap best i could on both sides. its easy just takes time.