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Dec 25, 2002 | 09:19 PM

Firebrad

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VFN 4" Hood installed *new pics*

Well I got Mine!
I need to say thanks to Jean from VFN for the help in getting this hood to me before Christmas. I believe I got the first PAID order in for the hood (paid regular price because GP price hadn't been announced at the time - but Jean later gave me an adjusted price anyway!)
Took some time - and patience - to fit, but was not as bad as it could have been. 4 hours by myself. probably could have been faster with help, but didn't want to bother friends on Christmas eve. Besides, They would have had me committed due to all the evil cackeling, he he.
Going to run it on the car for about a month to ensure curing and de-gassing, then match paint. Will cut out the openings for the grills tomorrow.
http://community.webshots.com/album/58514709VjqvpY

Dec 25, 2002 | 11:16 PM

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Re: VFN 4" Hood installed *new pics*

Looks mean, very aggressive... <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />

Dec 26, 2002 | 01:18 AM

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Re: VFN 4" Hood installed *new pics*

very nice

Dec 26, 2002 | 08:45 AM

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Re: VFN 4" Hood installed *new pics*

Looks excellent !

I'd like to see a pic from the driver seat -- also if anyone installs the hood on a white car -- or can photoshop one .. I'd like to see that. Thanks !!

::austin::

Dec 26, 2002 | 10:04 AM

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Re: VFN 4" Hood installed *new pics*

wow i like it from some angles but from the side i now think i made a mistake going to see if i can cancel my order <img border="0" title="" alt="[Sad]" src="gr_sad.gif" />

jeanie if you see this can i cancel my order please 41633

im sure someone else will take it <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />

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Dec 26, 2002 | 10:24 AM

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Re: VFN 4" Hood installed *new pics*

That sucker looks mean! I'd be scared to run that hood without the power to back up its looks <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />

Time for some bigger wheels now dude! <img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_cheers.gif" />

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Dec 26, 2002 | 01:07 PM

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Re: VFN 4" Hood installed *new pics*

Looks Great,

Could you post a pic from the driver seat so we can know what the visibility is

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Dec 26, 2002 | 02:07 PM

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Re: VFN 4" Hood installed *new pics*

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by Nine Ball:
I'd be scared to run that hood without the power to back up its looks <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
<hr /></blockquote>I couldn't agree with you more Tony. I hope he has at least a built motor and some spray. I always laugh at the 4" cowl 5.0s that I put dozens of car lengths on <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />

Dec 26, 2002 | 02:51 PM

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Re: VFN 4" Hood installed *new pics*

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by alexWS6:
 <blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by Bad02WS6:
 <img border="0" alt="[barf]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_barf.gif" /> <hr /></blockquote>Yup, It looks pretty obtrusive IMHO.<hr /></blockquote>I second that!

Dec 26, 2002 | 03:34 PM

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Re: VFN 4" Hood installed *new pics*

Too high, a 3in. would have been high enough.

Dec 26, 2002 | 06:02 PM

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Re: VFN 4" Hood installed *new pics*

Way too dramatic for that car IMO. But, to each their own.

Dec 26, 2002 | 06:09 PM

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Re: VFN 4" Hood installed *new pics*

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by USMuscle99:
Way too dramatic for that car IMO. But, to each their own.<hr /></blockquote>Have to agree <img border="0" title="" alt="[Sad]" src="gr_sad.gif" />

Dec 26, 2002 | 06:10 PM

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Re: VFN 4" Hood installed *new pics*

Not my cup of tea, but to each their own ! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />

Some 17 x 11 rollers with the 315's out back might help improve the look though ! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Cool]" src="gr_images/icons/cool.gif" />

Dec 26, 2002 | 06:14 PM

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Re: VFN 4" Hood installed *new pics*

It's a mean hood for sure, I'll have mine painted pretty soon.

The hood is 4 inches higher in back than a stock TA hood.

Dec 26, 2002 | 06:35 PM

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<img border="0" alt="[barf]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_barf.gif" /> ...is an understatement!

Dec 26, 2002 | 06:49 PM

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Re: VFN 4" Hood installed *new pics*

That is BIG!

That hood belongs on a pure race car or one that requires the underhood clearance. The transition between the ramp and flat cowl is to short IMO, leaving a soft edge. The stock or ASCD hood has the perfect size cowl in the aesthetic sense.

Justin

Dec 26, 2002 | 06:53 PM

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Re: VFN 4" Hood installed *new pics*

I hope you have your airbags. because you sure in the hell can't see what your going to hit <img border="0" alt="[Driving]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_driving3.gif" />