skorpion317

iTrader: (8)

I came up with this idea because I'm tired of looking for different hoods for Firebirds. Everyone and their mother has a WS6 hood, Firehawk hoods look great but I don't like the look of the heat extractors. Raptor hoods don't look quite right, IMO. Superhawk hoods look awesome, but good luck finding one.

I'm thinking about opening up the "nostrils" on the stock Firebird hood. Basically, it would look more like a Firehawk hood, but without the heat extractors.

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I would do this with a fiberglass hood. Anyone think it would look stupid?

crimson_bird

iTrader: (4)

if you can do a VERY clean/nicely shaped/symmetrical job, i think it could look good.

whytryz28

iTrader: (28)

Make a cardboard template, tape both sides, trace template, cut like a mad man!

chicagoboostin

iTrader: (4)

be careful, use the correct cutting tool and you can pull it off.

67goatman455

iTrader: (14)

A) where the hell you going to find a fiberglass "sleek beak"?

B) why would you want fiberglass when you have steel. so much easier to work with.

but i think its an awesome idea! grab the cut-off wheel!

skorpion317

iTrader: (8)

I would be getting this done at a body shop. While I trust myself to do the cutting, I don't have the knowledge or the tools to work with fiberglass.

67goatman455

iTrader: (14)

your hood is steel. not fiberglass.

skorpion317

iTrader: (8)

VFN has one listed on their website. I'm going with fiberglass for weight reduction.

00ls1z

iTrader: (1)

I think it looks waY too much like a firehawk hood..depending on how much this is gonna cost u plus the money to buy the hood... Wouldn't it be cheaper to buy the firehawk hood and just sand the extractors and cover them? Idk.. Personally I don't like it.. I think it looks like a wannabe firehawk hood/mod.. But it's ur car.. If u like it then go for it...

Irisheer

iTrader: (2)

There is also a carbon fiber sleek hood made by VIS. They also have a custom sleek style hood with vents going up the sides...pretty sure it's a new design.

RevGTO

iTrader: (12)

Beware of fitment issues with fiberglass. I had a VFN WS6 hood on my T/A and could not get it to fit properly.

skorpion317

iTrader: (8)

I checked out the vented hood you talked about. It looks awesome - it's got Viper-style heat extractors and the center section appears to be raised slightly. The only problem is it costs $1100. If it wasn't so expensive I'd probably get it.

thunderstruck507

iTrader: (18)

lots of work/money for something 9/10 people won't notice

it's still a too flat looking boring hood in the end...sure it's better than stock but that's not saying much...