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Old May 4, 2009 | 05:49 PM
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Well i got a new hood on. Here are some pics of the test fit, sorry about the quality they were taken with my iphone. What do you guys think?





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Old May 4, 2009 | 05:51 PM
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looks real good. is it functional? where did you get it?
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Ya I would have to say that hood looks great
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Old May 4, 2009 | 06:47 PM
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Usually dont like that hood.

But it looks good with the scoop painted black like that

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Old May 4, 2009 | 10:30 PM
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Its functional and I got it localy. I was never fond of the ultra z hood, but i got a real good deal on it and well its growing on me.
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LOVE IT! But tint the windows!
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looks awesome! how much did that set you back from start to finish?
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hate the hood. love the paint. . . all and all. . . looks good
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Lose the ground effects and the car will look 10 times better . The hood and looks clean and sharp.
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Looks very good.

It similar to direction im going in with my red z, minus the hood.
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looks really good
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Thanks guys. The windows will be tinted next week, and after that maybe a small drop.

The hood is growing on me, and dont even want to think of body work involved in removing the rs kit so it will stay on.
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Originally Posted by Dabeztz28
The hood is growing on me, and dont even want to think of body work involved in removing the rs kit so it will stay on.
Its really not that big of a deal and makes a HUGE difference.

I'll see if I can post up some before/after pics.


{edit} here are some pics... same car/wheels after RS GFX removal and lowering. Not the best pics, but will give you an idea..

Before:


After:
Last edited by gun4hire; May 5, 2009 at 01:55 AM. Reason: added pics
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in my opinion it looks good but i keep thinking its like those silverados that tape on ram air vents and don't bother painting them.

i know its not but its just a habit of thinking that lol. id say loose the front a middle rs kit but keep the back i feel like the stock Camaro bumper are like import model skirts its shows a lot lol.

o drop that ****!
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Yeah, take off the SAP so you can have a Z28 that looks just like everyone else's!

Do what YOU want, not what other people say.
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great job, EVERY aftermarket hood doesnt match up perfectly. I also have the ultra Z hood from SLP and you can tell by the headlights, and also where the hood is slightly lower than the fender on my car.
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The reason i dont feel like taking the RS kit off is because all my other camaros didnt have it. For the most part i usually like camaros without the kit, but its not like ive never had one. Besides i dont want to deal with the holes left on there. rather use the money for gofast parts




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Also, I was going to order a sonoco style hood from vfn but when i came across this one it was to much of a good deal to pass up.. For now its growing on me.
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