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Old 12-25-2002, 09:19 PM
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Default 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
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Looks mean, very aggressive... <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
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very nice
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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 !!

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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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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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Looks Great,

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

Thanks
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</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Bad02WS6:
<strong> <img border="0" alt="[barf]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_barf.gif" /> </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Yup, It looks pretty obtrusive IMHO.
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</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Nine Ball:
<strong>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" />
</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">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" />
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</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by alexWS6:
<strong> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Bad02WS6:
<strong> <img border="0" alt="[barf]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_barf.gif" /> </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Yup, It looks pretty obtrusive IMHO.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">I second that!
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Too high, a 3in. would have been high enough.
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Way too dramatic for that car IMO. But, to each their own.
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</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by USMuscle99:
<strong>Way too dramatic for that car IMO. But, to each their own.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Have to agree <img border="0" title="" alt="[Sad]" src="gr_sad.gif" />
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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" />
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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.
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<img border="0" alt="[barf]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_barf.gif" /> ...is an understatement!
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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.

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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" />
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hm looks too tall for the car..
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WOW Looks mean <img border="0" alt="[devil]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_devil.gif" />
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