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Old Aug 22, 2006 | 10:51 PM
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Default Opinions on this Firebird Hood!
http://www.lmperformance.com/image.asp?p=4extta

Like this or no?

I wanted to do something different, havnt ever seen this hood on a car in person!

Was thinking WS6 or Firehawk (raptor) hood as well,

whatcha think?
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Old Aug 22, 2006 | 10:52 PM
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I like it. I think that's the Mecham hood. Not sure though.
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Old Aug 22, 2006 | 11:00 PM
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i think its pretty cool. very different. i do believe it is the mecham hood.
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Old Aug 22, 2006 | 11:07 PM
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Its Mecham and its bad *** anything under a grand for it is a deal. Raven02ta has one and its sick...
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The down side is that Mecham has some really sketchy quality issues with there stuff.
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Old Aug 23, 2006 | 12:47 AM
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Looks okay to me. I think without the bird and engine callout it would look a lot better IMO.
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Old Aug 23, 2006 | 07:02 AM
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Originally Posted by 2002firebirdguy
I like it. I think that's the Mecham hood. Not sure though.
I think you are correct.
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looks like shark fins I dont like it...JUst me though..
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i have it.... i love it.... wont get rid of it. maybe these pics below will help you decide



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Old Aug 23, 2006 | 08:16 AM
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That is definately a sweet a$$ looking hood. I decided to go with the SLP Ram Air H.O hood, I wish I would have went with the mecham!!
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Old Aug 23, 2006 | 09:12 AM
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Not too bad, but if Mecham has had alot of quality issues with their hoods. I like their rear spoiler alot better than the hood though.
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Old Aug 23, 2006 | 09:54 AM
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I think I like it (not sure yet thought) , definately looks better on a t.a. , alot better than the hood they make for the camaro
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Old Aug 23, 2006 | 05:14 PM
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looks like your looking at the stock ram air hood crosseyed
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Old Aug 23, 2006 | 05:16 PM
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i didnt like it with the bird on it but now that i see it on his car without the bird, all i can say is badass, how much did that run you
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Do it! Ive never seen a pewter mecham hood.
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Old Aug 23, 2006 | 05:29 PM
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I FREAKING LOVE YOUR CAR RAVEN! I will HAVE that hood when I get a LS1 T/A!
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Old Aug 23, 2006 | 05:55 PM
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i really like the Mecham hood, i just don't trust Mecham to make a quality hood. i haven't heard good things about the quality
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Old Aug 23, 2006 | 09:39 PM
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Goody! Goody! Another chance to show potential customers the real bag of **** Mecham hands you when you order anything from him.
I present to you my TA with his **** hood that looked this way within the first year of purchase..
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/518658/2
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Old Aug 23, 2006 | 10:03 PM
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That looks sick! If I had a T/A I would definitely get that hood. I say, hands down, go for it and post pics as soon as you get it.
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Old Aug 23, 2006 | 10:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Raven02TA
i have it.... i love it.... wont get rid of it. maybe these pics below will help you decide
Damn...how many hours did it take to get that hood that straight?!?! Looks awesome!
I have seen 2 of them in person and both are crappy quaility and fit. The hood and tail were both cracked.
I was looking at a Mecham hood for my Z28 and my body shop guy (who fit one of those) basically told me that I could get that hood if I wanted to, but he wasn't going to fit it to the car.
Don't get me wrong, I really like the look of the Mecham, but be prepared for substandard quality.
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