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Old Aug 22, 2011 | 11:53 PM
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Default My custom hood
sorry ladies its not a 4th gen.

started with a base hood and started cuttin.







well here it is.


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That's really awesome. I was considering doing this to the Formula. Perfect execution!
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Old Aug 23, 2011 | 12:16 AM
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That's pretty badass man saved yourself alot of money!
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Old Aug 23, 2011 | 12:21 AM
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looks great! very well done
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Old Aug 23, 2011 | 12:32 AM
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I like it too. Where did you get the mesh or honey comb inserts?
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underside pic?
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Old Aug 23, 2011 | 12:38 AM
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Looks great, nice clean fab. Got a pic of it painted?
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my bodyshop had the mesh layin around. i can try and find out where he got it.

i just got it out of the shop and i didnt want them to paint it since im just goin to paint the whole car in a little while.

no underside pics yet.

and thanx everyone.
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i got like 2 more hood designs i wanna do and also wanna do something to my spoiler. well see.
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looks bad *** bro
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nice work man ,that came out really nice and clean
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good stuff looks great
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I would call it... "The Acorn Catcher!"

Nice Job!
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Thats is a pretty slick piece. Nice job! Cant wait for your other designs.
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Really dope.
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is the car staying the same color?
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4th gen or not, sweet execution and always props for cutting up a perfectly good hood lol
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Nice job looks great man !
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That is very cool, nice car too
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That looks pretty cool.

Do you have a problem with water collecting or draining into the area around the vents?
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