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[DSK 86CRX]

just put masking tape along the front edges of the hood so air can get under the hood.  They do this for top speed runs to help with aerodynamics.

your joking right?

[nivek2002]

no - some use duct tape but it will mess with your paint. You dont think this would work?

google backs me up

read this, about 3/4 down the page it talks about it
http://www.audiworld...b/content.shtml



didnt work for him because he taped to much but this just proves it is something thats done.

Edited by nivek2002, 22 June 2004 - 07:25 PM.

[calmoc9]

as i have said in other posts, i am going to try my hand at working with fiberglass. my first project will be to make a stronger replacement for the fiberboard that covers the spare. depending on how well that goes i will also try to make a glass 86-87 si wing. then a stealth speaker box to take the place of the lockable compartment behind the seats. last but not least if all goes well and i surprize myself i will try a one piece hood header replacement. i am skeptical, but at least i will be able to say i tried.




scott

[1g Supremacy]

Question.

With a full, 1-piece Fiberglass hood..

How are we going to reach the hood release latch?

[Crx85338]

if it all worked out right, and the latch still worked, or someone found a way to make it work, i'd be in for a fiberglass one peice hood later on, really tight on money right now with all my interior work going. but the one piece would be awesome, and maybe someone can make us some fiberglass fenders because our stock fenders crack really bad.

[tjbizzo]

All I need is a price and a production timeframe to be able to tell you if I'm in. Anyone? Anyone?

[MrDisibility]

1) Price, still working on it.

2) Latch, same as the CF hood. Utilizes the factory latch. You pop the hood from inside the car, and reach under the hood to release it. I have had visions of fabricating some bracket or mechanism to release it, but found it unnecessary. My skinny arms reach right in and can pop it open convetionally.

3) Pins. Need them. According to me you do anyway. I can also make a short stlye hood in CF that retains the header panel which will not flutter as much. Still, I highly recommend pins.

4) Bludge. Ok, who is going to get one for me and send it to me? Yeah, nobody So no bulgie.

Edited by MrDisibility, 23 June 2004 - 10:22 AM.

[87crxdx]

id be interested if the price is much lower then the CF hood, can we pick up the hoods to save on shipping? would u mind? theres quite a few members from UK is there a way they good give u specs of the buldge or something. just an idea

[76kcfdeng]

As far as the latch goes, like Mr D said the factory latch still works. I put a bicycle brake cable to the secondary latch and down under the bumper so I don't have to reach under to undo it. I just added the flush hood locks, thanks Marcus. I drove without them for a couple of weeks with no problem, a little flapping but minor.
Glen

[calmoc9]

flush hood locks?

[76kcfdeng]

I don't have pics of mine yet but look at audioCraz's, He has had them on his car for awhile.
Glen

Edited by 76kcfdeng, 23 June 2004 - 11:44 AM.

[DSK 86CRX]

1) Price, still working on it.

2) Latch, same as the CF hood. Utilizes the factory latch. You pop the hood from inside the car, and reach under the hood to release it. I have had visions of fabricating some bracket or mechanism to release it, but found it unnecessary. My skinny arms reach right in and can pop it open convetionally.

3) Pins. Need them. According to me you do anyway. I can also make a short stlye hood in CF that retains the header panel which will not flutter as much. Still, I highly recommend pins.

4) Bludge. Ok, who is going to get one for me and send it to me? Yeah, nobody So no bulgie.

hey mr. d, im extremely sorry if this is starting to piss you off, but do you think you could estimate a price for the f'glass hoods. i understand that you haven't done it yet but you think you could maybe just estimate. so that those of us who want them know how much we need to save up. if you don't know around how much then thats cool. but hey anyways just keep up the awesome work. thanks for you time and help.

[MrDisibility]

1) Price, still working on it.

2) Latch, same as the CF hood. Utilizes the factory latch. You pop the hood from inside the car, and reach under the hood to release it. I have had visions of fabricating some bracket or mechanism to release it, but found it unnecessary. My skinny arms reach right in and can pop it open convetionally.

3) Pins. Need them. According to me you do anyway. I can also make a short stlye hood in CF that retains the header panel which will not flutter as much. Still, I highly recommend pins.

4) Bludge. Ok, who is going to get one for me and send it to me? Yeah, nobody So no bulgie.

hey mr. d, im extremely sorry if this is starting to piss you off, but do you think you could estimate a price for the f'glass hoods. i understand that you haven't done it yet but you think you could maybe just estimate. so that those of us who want them know how much we need to save up. if you don't know around how much then thats cool. but hey anyways just keep up the awesome work. thanks for you time and help.

No worries....I am working on the price still....

[demon2180]

I can get you an e-mail adress for this guy in FL that sells cb 1 piece (hood+header) hoods for i think it was $250 +$125 shipping he also sells oem style cb hoods

[rpr]

What is a cb hood? Is that like for truckers with big radios?