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Old Jun 15, 2007 | 07:07 PM
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hey guys,

I am going to be in the market for a new hood thanks to the huge rock that fell onto it from a semi that passed me

I'm debating between getting a stock one, or an aftermarket? Raptor maybe?

What do you think? throw some pictures.

I'm thinking of sticking to stock, since I'm the only WS6 for several counties....(the sticks)

but then again, maybe someone has a sweet aftermarket hood that I can't live without
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Old Jun 15, 2007 | 07:13 PM
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i say go with the stocker and put some gunmetal stripes on the side that say "ram air" or how much hp your putting out. then do a gunmetal CETA. my .02
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Old Jun 15, 2007 | 08:41 PM
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SLP H.O.
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Raptor
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Firehawk

For some reason I really don't like the look of the WS6 hoods. I can't stand the 4 separate nostrils, birds only have 2!
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Old Jun 15, 2007 | 09:06 PM
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Go with the raptor
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Old Jun 15, 2007 | 09:36 PM
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CETA.... don't do it. I think it looks lik crap. Sorry.
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Old Jun 15, 2007 | 10:00 PM
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yeah i don't care too much for the CETA
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Old Jun 15, 2007 | 10:23 PM
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Ws9!!!
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Old Jun 15, 2007 | 10:30 PM
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got pics?
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Old Jun 16, 2007 | 07:42 PM
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wow i love the WS9

how is the fit and finish?

I'm just afraid that people will think I have a clone WS6
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Old Jun 16, 2007 | 08:06 PM
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Raptor or Superhawk...I like both of em
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Old Jun 16, 2007 | 08:22 PM
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does WS9 = Superhawk?
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Old Jun 17, 2007 | 03:57 PM
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Originally Posted by MetallicaMatt
does WS9 = Superhawk?
mix of a WS6 with Firehawk extractors
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Old Jun 17, 2007 | 07:19 PM
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firehawk hood
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Old Jun 17, 2007 | 07:22 PM
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I thought about that, but I love the big nostrils on my stock hood

I'm thinking about going with the WS9, I'll have to find some more pictures so I can see how big the thing really is
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Old Jun 17, 2007 | 07:41 PM
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my votes for the H.O. hood
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Old Jun 17, 2007 | 08:49 PM
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i'm a little confused, maybe someone can help me

is the SLP H.O. hood the same as the "WS9"? Because when I did a search for WS9 on google, it took me to SLP
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Old Jun 17, 2007 | 10:02 PM
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Originally Posted by MetallicaMatt
i'm a little confused, maybe someone can help me

is the SLP H.O. hood the same as the "WS9"? Because when I did a search for WS9 on google, it took me to SLP
no...sending you a pm.
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Old Jun 17, 2007 | 11:02 PM
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Have you considered a Mecham (?sp?) hood? They are a little different, somewhat rare, but still tastefull. Just thought I would throw another option out there to make your decision a little harder
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Old Jun 18, 2007 | 09:46 AM
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got a pic? i'll do a google for it after lunch
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