Firehawk hood/Bumber
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Firehawk hood/Bumber Could someone out there make a paper template of how their Firehawk's bumper is cut out to accept a Firehawk hood. My TA is a 2000.
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Sam
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From: dover delaware
Are you trying to put a Hawk hood on a non Hawk car? If so then you would be better off getting the front bumper cover from SLP Performance for a Hawk. It would be alot easier then trying to modify your current front bumper.
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Originally Posted by Mad-Max
Are you trying to put a Hawk hood on a non Hawk car? If so then you would be better off getting the front bumper cover from SLP Performance for a Hawk. It would be alot easier then trying to modify your current front bumper.
If you already have a Firehawk hood then you may be better off using the hood as a guide. It will be more accurate than my homemade template.
Do you maybe have a Raptor or similar hood and want to extend it? If so then the template may work for you as you can tweak the hoods extended length.
I'm also not quite sure how to send a copy. I used multiple pieces of paper to get the shape, so it is 3 dimensional. I could make slices in order to flatten it out, xerox a copy and then cut out the wedge pieces so you can shape it and tape it back so it has the curves in it. Does that sound do-able?
Once I figure a good way to send it, I can mail copies out to folks. I would just need your address. If you have suggestions, let me know.
PS, I might be able to make a foam mold, that way you can just place it on the car and draw the cut line. Remove the mold and cut. Sounds easy and would be light weight to ship in a box. I'm just not sure how to make a simple foam mold.
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From: dover delaware
I only suggested geeting the Fascia from SLP because it comes cut to fit a Hawk hood. Rather then trying to modify the front end yourself. Because if you don't make an accurate template then you'll have to replace the fascia again. Which could be alot more expensive then just buying one cut for a Hawk hood.
No, no. If you cut too little, just trim some more off. If you cut too much, just extend the hood a little.
You also have to remember that SLP also made the Ram Air cars during part of their run. So are you sure the front covers would come cut for the Firehawk hoods? I've heard other people say that the front bumper covers from SLP where NOT cut. That they where just the factory piece and that SLP sold a template of some kind to trim it for the Firehawk hood. So I would double and triple check that the front end from them comes already cut. That is assuming I would actually buy one, which I wouldn't recommend anyway.
You also have to remember that SLP also made the Ram Air cars during part of their run. So are you sure the front covers would come cut for the Firehawk hoods? I've heard other people say that the front bumper covers from SLP where NOT cut. That they where just the factory piece and that SLP sold a template of some kind to trim it for the Firehawk hood. So I would double and triple check that the front end from them comes already cut. That is assuming I would actually buy one, which I wouldn't recommend anyway.
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From: dover delaware
Originally Posted by JasonWW
No, no. If you cut too little, just trim some more off. If you cut too much, just extend the hood a little.
You also have to remember that SLP also made the Ram Air cars during part of their run. So are you sure the front covers would come cut for the Firehawk hoods? I've heard other people say that the front bumper covers from SLP where NOT cut. That they where just the factory piece and that SLP sold a template of some kind to trim it for the Firehawk hood. So I would double and triple check that the front end from them comes already cut. That is assuming I would actually buy one, which I wouldn't recommend anyway.
You also have to remember that SLP also made the Ram Air cars during part of their run. So are you sure the front covers would come cut for the Firehawk hoods? I've heard other people say that the front bumper covers from SLP where NOT cut. That they where just the factory piece and that SLP sold a template of some kind to trim it for the Firehawk hood. So I would double and triple check that the front end from them comes already cut. That is assuming I would actually buy one, which I wouldn't recommend anyway.
I just had to replace the front fascia for my Hawk, I got it from SLP pre-cut all I had to do was get it primed and painted.
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OK, that's good to know that you can get them precut. If you need a new bumber anyway, then it is a good deal because your going to have to buy it, ship it and get it painted anyway, which is big bucks.
Although, if your bumper cover is fine, then it's way easier and cheaper to just cut it. That's what SLP originaly did. You can save yourself 6-700 dollars.
Although, if your bumper cover is fine, then it's way easier and cheaper to just cut it. That's what SLP originaly did. You can save yourself 6-700 dollars.
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From: dover delaware
The front bumper cover was 442.00 and painting was 200.00. Which was not cheap by far I know, but it was easier then trying to cut it and hopefully not screw it up. Still not sure what he's doing as far as what type of car he owns (WS-6, formula, or Hawk). Need more details as to what he's trying to accomplish.
Yea, all that money can stay in your pocket if you cut it yourself. 
He has a Firehawk hood he's putting on a regular TA. I think it would be best if he used his hood as a template as it would be more accurate than the paper template I made.
He has a Firehawk hood he's putting on a regular TA. I think it would be best if he used his hood as a template as it would be more accurate than the paper template I made.
