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Old Jul 5, 2006 | 10:31 AM
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A weird idea I thought of last night. Anyone seen this or can do a quick photochop?
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Old Jul 5, 2006 | 10:58 AM
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What?

No.
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Old Jul 5, 2006 | 11:25 AM
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Oh boy...
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Old Jul 5, 2006 | 12:09 PM
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no no no.
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Old Jul 5, 2006 | 12:45 PM
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I asked that question a long time ago when the Ram Air hood for the camaros first came out. Now they put the Ram Air 'nostrils' on just about anything. At this time, I've seen them on:

Dodge Rams
Honda Civics
Mustang
S-10s


I still would like to see a photo shop or someone make a regular firebird hood that is just a little bit higher in the center section. Still have the front the same, but have the center section slowly taper to a higher rear section by only 1.5" - 2". It would be kind of like a cowl hood, but not so dramatic as it would still be a smooth transition.

It's tough to explain and tougher for me to draw with my limited photo shop skills.
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Old Jul 5, 2006 | 12:52 PM
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Prepare to be

This goes along the lines of the many threads about the WS6 Style "Ram Air" hood on the Camaro's. Not many people are gonna like the idea.

Just my opinion.
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Old Jul 5, 2006 | 12:59 PM
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Originally Posted by XtinctZ28
Prepare to be

This goes along the lines of the many threads about the WS6 Style "Ram Air" hood on the Camaro's. Not many people are gonna like the idea.

Just my opinion.

Id like to see it...maybe someone could photochop it together for ya
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Old Jul 5, 2006 | 01:08 PM
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Id like to see it...maybe someone could photochop it together for ya
me too...but i suck at photoshop
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All I have to say is, where the **** do I order one?




I whipped this up for you guys, and you have to admit, its pretty killer!!
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Old Jul 5, 2006 | 02:39 PM
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^^^ Thats what I'm thinking, can I wan't mine in pin on!! someone build it.^^^^^
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Old Jul 5, 2006 | 02:40 PM
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Call me weird but that looks kinda nice above...i'd have to see it in person though
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I think it complements the trans am bumper very nicely!!! I actually can't believe it came out looking so good, cause I had my doubts too. ****, somone get vfn on the line. I'm just glad I could lend my photoshop skills to a worthy cause!
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Old Jul 5, 2006 | 02:50 PM
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That hood would be sick with the firehawk extractors too
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Old Jul 5, 2006 | 02:52 PM
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just an idea but what if you fill in the bumper and make it flush with out those air dams.
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Old Jul 5, 2006 | 02:59 PM
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frickin nice.
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Yep.. looks good.
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Old Jul 5, 2006 | 03:07 PM
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Ive thought about this too, but what about a cowl hood.
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Old Jul 5, 2006 | 03:09 PM
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Originally Posted by The Alchemist
I asked that question a long time ago when the Ram Air hood for the camaros first came out. Now they put the Ram Air 'nostrils' on just about anything. At this time, I've seen them on:

Dodge Rams
Honda Civics
Mustang
S-10s


I still would like to see a photo shop or someone make a regular firebird hood that is just a little bit higher in the center section. Still have the front the same, but have the center section slowly taper to a higher rear section by only 1.5" - 2". It would be kind of like a cowl hood, but not so dramatic as it would still be a smooth transition.

It's tough to explain and tougher for me to draw with my limited photo shop skills.

I went with the Suncoast Creations WS6 hood because the cowls or whatever sit higher than the stock WS6 hood. Its real subtle but I get lots of compliments from local guys saying that for some reason my TA looks more aggressive than others when they're parked side by side but they cant put their finger on it.
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Old Jul 5, 2006 | 03:10 PM
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