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well, i've all but given up on this. i'm tired of checking in and finding some cryptic response with no information in it. if i didn't know any better, i'd think someone was playing games. come to think of it, i'm not so sure i know any better...
just check your e-mail responses, I don't peep this thread unless I see a response. Hopefully this will be worth the wait. Its not like anyone has commited to buying one (even though I think I will if it looks as good as I am expecting)
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I think this hood has been hanging out with Elvis and Big Foot.....
Trust me, you'll see one before you know it.....a steel one, but for a bird.
__________________ 1988 Drop Top RS... LT-1/700R4/3.23 1LE brakes all around behind polished Y2K's, 36/24mm sway bars, wonder bar, koni yellows, and a few other "goodies"
....still sporting trailer park 5 color paint for now. 88 RS vert build thread
how is that one comming along? have u had time to work on it?
I haven't had a chance to work on it in the past week since I was replacing the quarter panel on a friend's Z28. But, he came and got his car out of my driveway today and I'm planning on getting back to the hood tomorrow after work.
I have a line on an RS hood that I will be modding to look like the CF version once I am finished painting my 91. I should be starting on it in the next couple of months.
I haven't had a chance to work on it in the past week since I was replacing the quarter panel on a friend's Z28. But, he came and got his car out of my driveway today and I'm planning on getting back to the hood tomorrow after work.
I have a line on an RS hood that I will be modding to look like the CF version once I am finished painting my 91. I should be starting on it in the next couple of months.
too cool.. i think these may be the start of a good side business for you
Trust me, you'll see one before you know it.....a steel one, but for a bird.
I saw your hood too... good work! The only thing I would have tried to do differently is roll the edge of the cowl section down and the hood section up before adding the filler in an effort to make more rounded transitions. Still, I'm looking forward to seeing your finished product and applaud you on the undertaking.
How many people would actually buy a fiberglass version? The reason that I ask is because if the demand is there I WILL build it and keep an updated thread on the build. For those of you that don't know yet I am putting the finishing touches on the Firebird version that I built (in the fabrication section). I have an RS hood that I could build as close to the actual CF hood as possible that could be used to make a fiberglass mold.
__________________ 1988 Drop Top RS... LT-1/700R4/3.23 1LE brakes all around behind polished Y2K's, 36/24mm sway bars, wonder bar, koni yellows, and a few other "goodies"
....still sporting trailer park 5 color paint for now. 88 RS vert build thread
How many people would actually buy a fiberglass version? The reason that I ask is because if the demand is there I WILL build it and keep an updated thread on the build. For those of you that don't know yet I am putting the finishing touches on the Firebird version that I built (in the fabrication section). I have an RS hood that I could build as close to the actual CF hood as possible that could be used to make a fiberglass mold.
I would love a CF version, but if you can duplicate that Jap hood in fiberglass for around $3-400 , I think even us cheap/frugal thirdgenners would be in.
I would love a CF version, but if you can duplicate that Jap hood in fiberglass for around $3-400 , I think even us cheap/frugal thirdgenners would be in.
That would just be a layer of CF over a steel hood. $3-$400 is cheap for CF as a sheet is about that price alone.
Haha, wow, I missed the whole part after he said he wanted a CF version...lol, I literally didn't see that. Thanks. I think I'm losing it. Sorry about that guys.
Haha, wow, I missed the whole part after he said he wanted a CF version...lol, I literally didn't see that. Thanks. I think I'm losing it. Sorry about that guys.
That's OK....
Go to your room, without dinner! And think about what you've done........
To buy the hood from japan its 147k yen which is about 1500 us plus shipping.
But a fiberglass version from Texas would be a WHOLE LOT cheaper don't you think?
__________________ 1988 Drop Top RS... LT-1/700R4/3.23 1LE brakes all around behind polished Y2K's, 36/24mm sway bars, wonder bar, koni yellows, and a few other "goodies"
....still sporting trailer park 5 color paint for now. 88 RS vert build thread
If it was made in fiberglass about 500 maybe 600 for one would be normal.Only problem with these cars not much of a aftermarket for hoods but give it time or make your own.I just want that cf z28 hood but i can't find anyone in japan that still makes it most have closed or just gone.
I have no idea yet. I'm currently putting the finishing touches on my steel version. Once it's done and the car is painted I'll start shopping it around to different companies to use as a plug IF they are willing to reproduce it in glass. Another member has given me contact info on two different companies but I'm waiting until it's completely finished and perfect.
__________________ 1988 Drop Top RS... LT-1/700R4/3.23 1LE brakes all around behind polished Y2K's, 36/24mm sway bars, wonder bar, koni yellows, and a few other "goodies"
....still sporting trailer park 5 color paint for now. 88 RS vert build thread
How many people would actually buy a fiberglass version? The reason that I ask is because if the demand is there I WILL build it and keep an updated thread on the build. For those of you that don't know yet I am putting the finishing touches on the Firebird version that I built (in the fabrication section). I have an RS hood that I could build as close to the actual CF hood as possible that could be used to make a fiberglass mold.
I'll tell you what...you build one for the Camaro (Just like that jap hood) and you definitly got yourself a buyer...I don't bullshit!
I saw your quote in my e-mail. As you guessed it, I was referring to the Camaro version of the hood you were able to produce in a few months time frame. Kudo's to you
-Koni Sports (the yellow ones) with adjustable rebound on all 4 corners
-Ground Control wheight jack kit (for setting the car height)
-Ground Control (Blue Coil) springs: front 800lbs, back 175lbs
-Australian 9 Bolt Posi rear with disk brakes
-aluminum drive shaft
-Hyperflex complete car poly bushing kit
-36mm front and 24mm rear sway bars
-17" x 8.5" Fittipaldi wheels, custom painted
-255/45 R17 Michelin Pilot Sport tires all around
-Rear spacers -20mm/each side
-Porsche 4-Piston front Brake conversion
-Performance Friction Disks 330x32mm and PFC brake pads
-custom made front wheel hub with 15mm spacer effect on each side
-Earls stainless steel brake lines
-new Sport Seats
-Schroth 4-point harnesses
-Grant type steering wheel
Engine:
350 sbc, 4 bolt, Holley 750er Double Pumper, Weiand Team G Single Plane Manifold, Dart Pro 1 Alu Heads (mild ported, 2.05 and 1.6 Valves, Titanium Valve Springs, Harland Sharp Aluminum Roller Rockers (1.6), Comp Cams mechanic roller Cam, Valve Lift .549 and .574, Duration@50 244 and 255, Lobe 109, dialed in 4 degrees advanced, Keith Black hypereutectic Pistons, Compression 10.5 : 1, Mallory Unillite Distributor, Accel 300+ Ignition Box, Wires and Coil, coated Dyno Don Shorty Headers 1 3/4, after Headers all 2.5" true dual with Dynomax UltraFlo SS mufflers
It will never die....like someone said earlier...it's like the story of Bigfoot. Many people have pictures of him, and many claim to have seen it, but there is no proof. The legend will live on forever.
WOW....this was like watching Transformers 2, so much hype! page 1 "I was like YES!!!" page 2 "is he gonna make it?" but page 3 " it was all an illusition! with a crappy ending ! i want my 15 minutes back !!!! lol... and you know looking at the pictures of the jap hood is really nothing special, like some one mention it looks like is just a 3" cowl hood with cut outs, the only bling factor is the "CF", no one here has it and the very looong name it has "Japanese induction hood " aka riceoutmaro aka r34wannab aka willgoveryfastbecuaseitlookslikeaGTR...
This thread will never die!!! Only because i've seen some of the stuff Kandied has built, and he's not usually the one to BS about it. Does anyone know how to contact Kandied to find out WTDY ?
speak for yourself firbster i'm enjoying my own... want to pony up $1,200 for a one off copy send me a check my "brother".
We've had issues with finding a distributor for the hood which has caused a wrench in the works unfortunately. As soon as we find one to bring costs down considerably things will continue until then it rests on a donar car. Those emailing me from over seas it will not happen just order it from japan.
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