Kandied91z

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that's exactly what i'm doing actually... sorry guys i understand the temptation!

omnipotentgoku

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Your so cool... gonna call you a cool Arrow..

vexter

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So what event will the unveiling take place at and what dates can we expect to see the final product?

JMR

a little translation; cool-ero/culero

vexter

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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...

good grief

omnipotentgoku

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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)

jensen73110

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I think this hood has been hanging out with Elvis and Big Foot.....

FYRCHKN

Trust me, you'll see one before you know it.....a steel one, but for a bird.

ellocojorge

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how is that one comming along? have u had time to work on it?

jensen73110

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I've seen yours. Looks good so far, and compared to the carbon fiber camaro version, takes only 1/200th the time!

FYRCHKN

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.

ellocojorge

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too cool.. i think these may be the start of a good side business for you

vexter

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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.

Mr. IROC-Z

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FYRCHKN

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.

omnipotentgoku

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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 H8 WWD

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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.

Carbon Fiber Sheet

Stephen

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You misunderstood his post.

He WANTS a CF version, but would gladly take a fiberglass one for $300-$400.

I H8 WWD

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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.

Stephen

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That's OK....

Go to your room, without dinner! And think about what you've done........

andrewmp6

To buy the hood from japan its 147k yen which is about 1500 us plus shipping.

FYRCHKN

But a fiberglass version from Texas would be a WHOLE LOT cheaper don't you think?

S!MON

I would buy one (no matter if it is cf or fiber) if somebody would ship it to Germany.

Btw: I still believe that kandie ist still on it. Why shouldn't he if he wants the hood also for himself...
Greetings,

Simon

andrewmp6

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.

vexter

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Where do I send the money?

FYRCHKN

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.

88LT1Drop

any updates on this thing. im gona need a hood pretty soon

Sinister Z

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!

Demon355

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If you end up buying it Nik, I want your cowl

omnipotentgoku

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Im going to call this idea "vaporware" ..

FYRCHKN

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jensen73110

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Are you kidding? The CF hood comes with a free 5th gen Trans Am and a copy of Duke Nukem Forever!

omnipotentgoku

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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

S!MON

I'm still in for a Camaro version. No matter if it is glass or carbon.
Greetings and keep it up!!!

Simon

walrus108

From what I'm learning about CF lately, I'd actually prefer fiberglass.

I sure hope this hood comes to be.

1LEZ

does anyone know if there is any truth to all the talk of this hood? I would buy one if well made and available.

Mr. IROC-Z

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You can get one right now...from Japan that it is.
It'll cost you about $2k.

vexter

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Not necessarily, I tried. Good luck getting them to talk to you...

Red87SC

i'd like one for my Trans Am... why do camaros get all the aftermarket hood love?

Spike-Z

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Guys please... let this thread die.

Mr. IROC-Z

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ve pic

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.

oscarsrs

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...

omnipotentgoku

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To quote the poetic Lyricist "DMX"

'Where da hood
Where da hood
Where da hood at ?'

Stephen

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On FYRCHKN's 'bird!

FSTFBDY

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How about this one.


No, you're never gonna get it
Never ever gonna get it
No, you're never gonna get it
Never ever gonna get it

omnipotentgoku

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Resurrection!!!!

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 ?

Mr. IROC-Z

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Ya,
Kandied is not the type of guy to flake on something like this. I hope nothing serious happened to him or the project.

RSFreak

If he reproduces that Japanese hood I WILL buy one for my Camaro!

firbster

well i appears kandie was full of it .. or bit off more than he could chew.. to bad ..looks like someone could make some good cash here..

Kandied91z

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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.