Ws6 Hood
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Ws6 Hood
Im new to this page. I'm looking at purchasing a WS6 hood but not 100% if it's original. I've heard that the fake or knock off ram air hoods don't fit well. Like Over lapping the front bumper and not fitting well.
What are some ways to tell if it's a oem hood?
I have pictures of the hood this guy is selling!
Id just like to know before I spend some money on a hood
What are some ways to tell if it's a oem hood?
I have pictures of the hood this guy is selling!
Id just like to know before I spend some money on a hood
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Based on those pictures, that appears to be an OEM hood to me. Usually the aftermarket ones are pretty easy to spot based on how the scoops blend into the hood and how the openings are shaped. But it would be best to get some pictures of the underside as well, including the area where the scoops would meet the air box.
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Those decals are easily removed, and there wouldn't be any fading if they were removed early in the car's life. Also the hood could have been repainted at some point.
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Thank your guys for the input.
He did give me a picture of the rpo codes on the door and it does say ws6
Also the rear badge. But that's what I was looking for it saying ram air on the hood
And questioning it!
I think you right about the trim on the nostrils
Either way I need to paint it black.
The Guy wants $700 bucks. Not sure if I should get a knock off one.
He did give me a picture of the rpo codes on the door and it does say ws6
Also the rear badge. But that's what I was looking for it saying ram air on the hood
And questioning it!
I think you right about the trim on the nostrils
Either way I need to paint it black.
The Guy wants $700 bucks. Not sure if I should get a knock off one.
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I was thinking more along the lines of an owner having removed it purposefully. A friend of mine bought a black '02 WS6 back in October of '01. He didn't like the decals and removed them when the car was probably about one year old. Even on black paint, there was zero visible fading in such a short time and you never would have known the decal was there. Not to mention the fact that these decals could also have been added to an aftermarket hood.
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I was thinking more along the lines of an owner having removed it purposefully. A friend of mine bought a black '02 WS6 back in October of '01. He didn't like the decals and removed them when the car was probably about one year old. Even on black paint, there was zero visible fading in such a short time and you never would have known the decal was there. Not to mention the fact that these decals could also have been added to an aftermarket hood.
OP if the RPO code says ws6 I see little reason why someone would take a ws6 car's OEM hood and replace it with a non OEM ws6 style hood.
And I would stay away from aftermarket hoods youll want the fit of an OEM. see if you cant drive over and mount the hood on your car real fast, I cant imagine it being that difficult of an install and if hes a motivated seller then he should work with you, especially seeing as how its 700 bucks
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I also agree that there is little doubt about this particular hood based on those pictures and the fact that the car appears to be an original WS6. Some pictures of the underside would be a final confirmation though.
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true, personally I don't mind the decals but it is a personal preference.
OP if the RPO code says ws6 I see little reason why someone would take a ws6 car's OEM hood and replace it with a non OEM ws6 style hood.
And I would stay away from aftermarket hoods youll want the fit of an OEM. see if you cant drive over and mount the hood on your car real fast, I cant imagine it being that difficult of an install and if hes a motivated seller then he should work with you, especially seeing as how its 700 bucks
OP if the RPO code says ws6 I see little reason why someone would take a ws6 car's OEM hood and replace it with a non OEM ws6 style hood.
And I would stay away from aftermarket hoods youll want the fit of an OEM. see if you cant drive over and mount the hood on your car real fast, I cant imagine it being that difficult of an install and if hes a motivated seller then he should work with you, especially seeing as how its 700 bucks
I agree that that probably is a factory hood OP. While there is more than one possible reason for the ram air stickers to be gone the first one I think of is that the hood was damaged and repainted. And I'm not thrilled about the cracking and/or chipping on the front of that thing. I'm not saying it's junk but I'd inspect it really well for signs of previous damage. I realize that a lot of people don't know how to very well. Just look it over really good at different angles. If you find anything you can point it out to the seller and haggle if you're still OK with it. Good luck!
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Sheeeeit, the factory hoods fit like garbage. Actually all of the panels fit like garbage, lol. Driver door rubs my fender. Hood rubs my front bumper. Clean, unmolested low mile car. It's a black car and the hood doesn't even match under certain lighting and angles.
I agree that that probably is a factory hood OP. While there is more than one possible reason for the ram air stickers to be gone the first one I think of is that the hood was damaged and repainted. And I'm not thrilled about the cracking and/or chipping on the front of that thing. I'm not saying it's junk but I'd inspect it really well for signs of previous damage. I realize that a lot of people don't know how to very well. Just look it over really good at different angles. If you find anything you can point it out to the seller and haggle if you're still OK with it. Good luck!
I agree that that probably is a factory hood OP. While there is more than one possible reason for the ram air stickers to be gone the first one I think of is that the hood was damaged and repainted. And I'm not thrilled about the cracking and/or chipping on the front of that thing. I'm not saying it's junk but I'd inspect it really well for signs of previous damage. I realize that a lot of people don't know how to very well. Just look it over really good at different angles. If you find anything you can point it out to the seller and haggle if you're still OK with it. Good luck!
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I think the pinch weld is a little tweaked where you are talking about, so it's a possibility. I have seen other cars with the same rubbing issue, could be factory or could be what you are talking about. Car fax was clean. I did body work when I was younger and went to look at the car with my brother-in-law who still does and is a master. We both agreed nothing on this car had been painted, fixed or even taken off. Who knows. It's not very noticeable BTW, just annoying because I basically paid perfect car price for one that wasn't quite. But after months of searching I was fine with it, like I said, barely noticeable.
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I think the pinch weld is a little tweaked where you are talking about, so it's a possibility. I have seen other cars with the same rubbing issue, could be factory or could be what you are talking about. Car fax was clean. I did body work when I was younger and went to look at the car with my brother-in-law who still does and is a master. We both agreed nothing on this car had been painted, fixed or even taken off. Who knows. It's not very noticeable BTW, just annoying because I basically paid perfect car price for one that wasn't quite. But after months of searching I was fine with it, like I said, barely noticeable.
I'm the same way as you, because even if it's barely noticeable, it bothers me because I know it's there lol. I bought mine with 11,613 mi on it and the guy that owned it had it under some type of tent deal in his backyard. The wind blew it over and it put a nickel sized dent right above the gas cap to the left and it wasn't that noticeable, but it was the first thing I saw every time I walked out to the car. Needless to say, it was the best $75 I ever spent in my life to have it popped out and you can't even tell where it was now.
Edit: Added link to improper jacking
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Dang man, sorry to hear that. Do you think the previous owner jacked it up in the wrong spot under the front fender? I've read where that tweaks the front fender out of place where it hits the door. Did the carfax come back clean? Mine all fit perfect on my car and it's low mileage and clean title, so it's never been in a body shop to get fixed before I owned it.
Those fender tabs are easy to bend and nobody thinks to even inspect that prior to buying unless they know exactly what they are looking for. Overall, the rubbing is not normal IMO and some fender alignment correction is likely needed due to even minor bending of that tab.
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Thank your guys for the input.
He did give me a picture of the rpo codes on the door and it does say ws6
Also the rear badge. But that's what I was looking for it saying ram air on the hood
And questioning it!
I think you right about the trim on the nostrils
Either way I need to paint it black.
The Guy wants $700 bucks. Not sure if I should get a knock off one.
He did give me a picture of the rpo codes on the door and it does say ws6
Also the rear badge. But that's what I was looking for it saying ram air on the hood
And questioning it!
I think you right about the trim on the nostrils
Either way I need to paint it black.
The Guy wants $700 bucks. Not sure if I should get a knock off one.
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I agree. They didn't rub like this when brand new, at least not any of mine. I bought my '00 WS6 and '99 Z28 brand new and neither one had any rubbing issues between the door and fender (or anywhere else). Neither did my '98 or '02 that I bought used. A shop was not careful with my '02 once and bent those tabs, after which I had issues with fitment until I corrected it.
Those fender tabs are easy to bend and nobody thinks to even inspect that prior to buying unless they know exactly what they are looking for. Overall, the rubbing is not normal IMO and some fender alignment correction is likely needed due to even minor bending of that tab.
Those fender tabs are easy to bend and nobody thinks to even inspect that prior to buying unless they know exactly what they are looking for. Overall, the rubbing is not normal IMO and some fender alignment correction is likely needed due to even minor bending of that tab.