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Jun 24, 2005 | 11:54 PM

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99FireTA

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I went with the SLP Ram Air H.O., pics in my sig, paid $799 for it.

Jun 25, 2005 | 01:27 AM

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Im waiting for vfn to start making the ws9 hoods too

Jun 25, 2005 | 03:07 AM

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Schwindj

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Firehawk or WS9 are my two choices

Jun 25, 2005 | 03:48 AM

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DONAIMIAN

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WS9 of course

Jun 25, 2005 | 08:38 AM

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Jun 25, 2005 | 11:28 AM

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sb427f-car

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ZEEMAN

Stock WS6/WS9 hoods look good but in my opinion the firehawk/superhawk and raptor hoods flow a little better with the curvy soft lines of the body.

^raptor

Does anyone have a shot of those (raptor) with the heat extractors on them and pricing? I was curious to see where they were and how much they "extracted". TIA Was that the SLP ram air H.O. that you paid for 799 shipped? Shipped and painted up? Definately have to factor in the prep, prime, and paint.

EDIT: Also, what's this WS9 hood look like?

Jun 25, 2005 | 01:00 PM

#27

BOBA_VETT

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My #1 favorite is the Mecham hood. Looks AWESOME! Really sells the "Batmobile" look of the TA. I would get one, but they're quite expensive and I hear they have fit and quality issues. Every one I've seen looks awesome, though.

Second choice is the Firehawk hood. Nice and clean!

Jun 25, 2005 | 01:20 PM

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99FormulaM6

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i like the mecham hood too. and the superhawk one too.

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Jun 25, 2005 | 01:29 PM

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01 Red WS6

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Quote:

Originally Posted by sb427f-car

EDIT: Also, what's this WS9 hood look like?

WS9 looks just like the WS6 hood with heat extractors

Jun 25, 2005 | 02:52 PM

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Raptor or OEM WS6. WS6 just looks right but for an aftermarket look that flows a little better and is a little more understated the Raptor does wonders IMO.

Jun 25, 2005 | 04:53 PM

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hey guys, hook it up with some links for all the different hoods. thanks

Jun 25, 2005 | 05:11 PM

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i like the suncoast ws6 hood, it has a cowl that is about 1-1.25" higher than stock and looks more aggressive

Jun 26, 2005 | 07:54 PM

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My vote goes to the Mecham hood. From the front it looks like a Firehawk hood but then u see the big heat extractors and your jaw drops, atleast mine did. But i like my firehawk one, sleek and sexy compared to a WS6 hood.

Jun 26, 2005 | 08:04 PM

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sb427f-car

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Nasty Hawk

How bout some good pics of that one. Their website doesn't have the best pics.

Jun 27, 2005 | 09:39 AM

#35

pewterbirdls1

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i have suncoast raptor hood

Jun 27, 2005 | 09:46 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by sb427f-car

How bout some good pics of that one. Their website doesn't have the best pics.

Heres some pics of my car with the Mecham hood:

Jun 27, 2005 | 09:49 AM

#37

99FormulaM6

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that **** is HOT. i love it. how much was it? why cant a sponsor make a hood similar to that? id like the nostrils to be a little more defined, like a firehawk hood.

Jun 27, 2005 | 09:50 AM

#38

Shane

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Here's an album of pics of my old car with the Mecham hood. Quality sucked the big one - I'd stay away if I were you...
Webshots Album: 99 "Mecham" TA

Cost is about $960 plus shipping. Prep and paint will cost an arm and a leg though...