I've seen some of the Duraflex horror stories, but this hood is beautiful.
I don't know if this is a new product but I just ran across it on ebay, couldn't find any pic's online with it. Anyone have info ?

Stingray Z Hood

http://extremedimensions.com/1982-19...d-1-Piece.html

 

I was going to buy that a couple months ago until I read all the horror stories about the quality and fitment of the hood

 

Looks neat, but yes, everything that company makes is garbage.

 

That's too bad because that hood is gorgeous.

 

Is their a thread that im missing about this hood ? Cant help but drool at it, and want to know if their is any redemption for this thing.

 

I wish I could get the hood here to test fit so I could see just how bad it is, or isnt.

 

Most of those threads are by people who shouldn't be trying to fit a fiberglass body component to begin with.

-- Joe

 

 

My harwood does the same thing.

My ASCD doesn't, but the ASCD is a thicker heavier hood.

I've had some pin-on cowl hoods over the years that you could almost fold in half.

-- Joe

 

I have owned about 4 Harwood cowl hoods in my life and not one of them had that issue. They didnt fit perfect but 99% of them dont anyway. Ive also owned a ASCD cowl hood back in the day that was pretty well built. Last hood I owned from the SS style hood from an unknown manufacturer which delaminated itself on the highway and flew off my car like a kite! Id love to put a different style on my car but its a huge gamble nowadays with quality and fitment and its not like you can just easily return it to the store for a replacement.

 

Yeah... I don't have the type of money to spend on a hood for it emancipate itself on the freeway. If they are that flimsy, something just screams at me saying this hood with its openings will not be a stable hood.. You should try it though man.. 4 hoods.. whats one more going to hurt ?

 

I could imagine that this would really crack and do some damage to your paint, should you decide to paint this. Seems too flexible. I was a dealer for duraflex/extreme dimensions but having no hands on experience with their products and with further research and reading other peoples " horror stories " I decided not to sell their products. Too many issues. I was getting bashed and receiving negative feedback on the hoods before I even sold them!

It's your car, and the decision is ultimately up to you of course, But I would suggest hood pins If you decide to get it. Just my 2 cents.