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Old Jul 8, 2011 | 02:28 AM
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Best Looking Hoods

Interested in seeing the different kinds of hood that are out there. Start posting your pics of what you think are the best looking hoods out there. GO!
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Old Jul 8, 2011 | 03:47 AM
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i have this one for sale in Australia if anyone is interested
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Old Jul 8, 2011 | 08:02 AM
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Here's the one I wanted to put on my 8 before I sold it.

Hood

Never wanted carbon fiber, but loved the look of the vents.
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Old Jul 8, 2011 | 08:43 AM
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Do not EVER get a Chaser hood! I got one for my 350Z and it was a horrible fit, even after $500 worth of body work.

Originally Posted by rotarykillz
Here's the one I wanted to put on my 8 before I sold it.

Hood

Never wanted carbon fiber, but loved the look of the vents.
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Old Jul 8, 2011 | 10:23 AM
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Originally Posted by jesse rx8
What hood & bodykit is this?
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Old Jul 8, 2011 | 10:55 AM
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RE Amemiya front bumper and S2 Mazda side skirts.

http://www.re-amemiya.co.jp/commodit...c4f9&scd=10899
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Old Jul 8, 2011 | 10:59 AM
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Authentic Varis Carbon Fiber hood with custom Brilliant Black paint job.



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Old Jul 8, 2011 | 11:26 AM
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Old Jul 8, 2011 | 11:40 AM
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Originally Posted by angeljoelv

what hood is this?
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Old Jul 8, 2011 | 11:48 AM
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^ siebon tsII i have the siebon ts
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Old Jul 8, 2011 | 12:07 PM
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Rotr8 has the best hood outhere I hope he post a pic of his hood.
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Old Jul 8, 2011 | 12:15 PM
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thats nice jedi
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Old Jul 8, 2011 | 01:54 PM
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Anyone had the Seibon TT on theirs? I like that hood but I think that it doesn't fit properly and you also potentially need hood pins?
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Old Jul 8, 2011 | 01:57 PM
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of the replica brands out there, Seibon's fitment is probably a much better bet then ebay brands or VIS.

hood pins on our cars are completely unnecessary.
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Old Jul 8, 2011 | 02:11 PM
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of the replica brands out there, Seibon's fitment is probably a much better bet then ebay brands or VIS.

hood pins on our cars are completely unnecessary.
Okay thanks Jedi....

Second time I've utilized your help this week... as I was pulled over waiting for a tow truck and I came across your dead alternator thread from way back on my phone. I threw the P2503/2502 code too on my way home from work. What an expensive PITA!
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Old Jul 8, 2011 | 02:12 PM
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glad I could help.
yeah, our alternators are not cheap.


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Old Jul 8, 2011 | 02:23 PM
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do you hide the car when it rains? i would think with the vents that you would have water issues, or it doesn't matter lol..

i've been looking for a hood my self but just haven't jumped on the CF wagon yet.
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Old Jul 8, 2011 | 02:34 PM
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The Varis comes with rain ducts. (ie; it's trays that you screw in on the underside of the hood so that it diverts all water down towards the front bumper and away from engine components)


Not that any of that matters for me since my car isn't driven in the rain. This is where you'll typically find my car.
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Old Jul 8, 2011 | 02:37 PM
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I always liked the Seibon KS Style hood. Forget if that is a replica of someone else though.

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Old Jul 8, 2011 | 03:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Grimm0ne
do you hide the car when it rains? i would think with the vents that you would have water issues, or it doesn't matter lol..

i've been looking for a hood my self but just haven't jumped on the CF wagon yet.

Water isn't an issue under the hood.... depending on your intake set-up but for the most part, in the rain water is getting into your engine bay anyway while you drive.... and when I wash my bay I give it a low pressure sprinkle of water to get rid of all the dust.


Edit: I also love that hood too PDX
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Old Jul 8, 2011 | 03:29 PM
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correct, all newer cars have water sealed components so even if water DID get into the hood (via the vents), you should be fine.
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Old Jul 8, 2011 | 03:47 PM
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I have cleaned (carefully) my engine bay several times using Simple Green and a hose. Way more water then any down pour would put in the engine bay.
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Old Jul 8, 2011 | 04:06 PM
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i think the best looking hood is the Leg motorsports one, but i havent seen any one here say they had one here in the states....

http://www.leg-sport.com/cate/photo/gt_995-3.jpg
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Old Jul 8, 2011 | 04:30 PM
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Not that any of that matters for me since my car isn't driven in the rain. This is where you'll typically find my car.
hey Jedi, this looks like a custom cover,would you mind telling me where you had it made. Im very interested in details, did you have to have a fitting? did you send away specs? interested and curious am I...
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Old Jul 8, 2011 | 04:34 PM
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curious you are and answers I have.

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