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Old Jul 5, 2011 | 10:23 PM
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88 Formula nose/Hood

I really don't like the front bumper on my car. It looks too generic (not trying to offend anyone) and I want to give it an aggressive look to go along with whats under the hood. I don't want to do anything at all resembling a body kit like the honda kids do and I actually have seen an exact picture of how I want to make the front of my car look, all I need to know. Is how do I do this? What needs modified/replaced to give my car this look?
(Don't want any of the side skirts/fender flares that are shown in this picture just the nose section)

Just getting me headed the right direction would be great.
While I'm on the topic of exterior modifications..
I do need some added hood clearance and your typical cowl hoods (though they look nice) just seem too common to go that route with my build.
I noticed that on (I think its "VFN" Fiberglass') website they have 6" windshield length ram air style hoods for the 93-97 4th gen cars.
Does anyone know of a way to have one made for my car, or know if anyone sells them that way? Even a 4" would be cool as can be. I think it'll just help with that NASTY look.
Thanks a lot for any help!
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Old Jul 6, 2011 | 09:46 AM
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Car: 1985 & 1988 trans am
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Re: 88 Formula nose/Hood

that looks like the 82 to 84 nose (without aero package on the 84)
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Old Jul 6, 2011 | 06:46 PM
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Re: 88 Formula nose/Hood

that does now that I've googled it. Thanks for the reply. It looks like the nose is "extended" in this picture? What's protruding from the grill/bumper area?
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