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Old Feb 6, 2016 | 07:48 PM
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Aftermarket hood

Just wondering if anyone has installed a duraflex ram air hood? I am in the process of installing one and just want to see what other people have done. After working out the bugs with alignment, the shape of the hood was flatter then stock so hood pins were an asset. I'll try to attach some pictures to show what I mean. I have cut out for the ram air filter box purchased from Hawks. But when it comes to the lift support shocks do you get lighter ones? And do you install the secondary latch release on the carbon fibre one?
If anyone has pictures of what they have done I would love to see

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Old Feb 8, 2016 | 11:32 AM
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Re: Aftermarket hood

Wow! That is some poor fitment right there.
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Old Feb 9, 2016 | 06:34 PM
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Sure is. Will be nice when you're done...and I know almost all fiberglass parts need some work to fit properly, but that's crazy.
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Old Feb 12, 2016 | 11:51 AM
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Re: Aftermarket hood

Looks like maybe it came out of the mold too early, while it was still "hot". Then it pulled in towards the center.
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Old Feb 18, 2016 | 05:45 PM
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Re: Aftermarket hood

Originally Posted by Bradsaundry
duraflex
There's your issue right there. Good luck.... you're going to need it.
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Old Feb 18, 2016 | 09:55 PM
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yes I bought one and had the same problem took me forever to get a return order and never got my money back they are the biggest sh it company I have ever seen
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Old Feb 18, 2016 | 10:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Mirror Image
yes I bought one and had the same problem took me forever to get a return order and never got my money back they are the biggest sh it company I have ever seen
here is mine
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Old Feb 18, 2016 | 10:06 PM
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Re: Aftermarket hood

Originally Posted by DynoDave43
Sure is. Will be nice when you're done...and I know almost all fiberglass parts need some work to fit properly, but that's crazy.
these are not fiberglass you cant work with this material very bad parts
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