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Old Aug 16, 2006 | 06:39 PM
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Default Installed my CF Hood today.

It was a pretty easy install, but I'm still messing around with the fitment. I also need to hook up the windshield washer stuff too. I'm definately happy with how it turned out though.



Old Aug 16, 2006 | 06:41 PM
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nice
Old Aug 16, 2006 | 07:13 PM
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this style of hood is one of my favorites- very nice and a holler to a SoCal member!
Old Aug 16, 2006 | 07:23 PM
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Looks nice--where did you get it?
Old Aug 16, 2006 | 08:14 PM
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I agree - this is one of my favorite styles, too. nice job.

where'd you get it and did you like the service? every now and then I get a hankerin' for a CF hood.

I know you have a completely different environment in SD than we do here in Phx, but I'm a big fan of Rain-X. I took my wipers completely off and only wish I didn't have the spray nozzels.
Old Aug 16, 2006 | 09:31 PM
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Looks good,I got mine awhile back no real fitment issues just didnt like the way it lifts up on the front corners at 75+ I went with pins for safty sake.
No problem with the finish either just keep it waxed.
I got mine from E-Bay and it it made by AIT racing.


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Old Aug 16, 2006 | 09:46 PM
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looks very nice!
Old Aug 16, 2006 | 10:25 PM
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sweet cf hood,how much did that run you,and does anyone know if cf hoods come in colors..?
Old Aug 16, 2006 | 10:26 PM
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ya, I got mine from a company in El Monte who was selling it on ebay. They had great service and were really cool guys, but I can't remember the name of the business.
Old Aug 16, 2006 | 10:27 PM
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every time I want CF pieces on the exterior of the box, I have to remember that these pieces will start to fade, dull up, and turn that commom CF yellow after some weathering. That is the only thing that keeps me from going more CF route. But again it is up to the manufacturer to decide how well they want to make the clear coat and the quality of the CF weave/sheet as well. Too many variables for my satisfaction- sadly
Old Aug 16, 2006 | 10:29 PM
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sweet cf hood,how much did that run you,and does anyone know if cf hoods come in colors..?
It was $400, and I know there are some companies out there that make colored cf.
Old Aug 16, 2006 | 10:29 PM
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Sassy!!! How much did it set you back???
Old Aug 16, 2006 | 10:33 PM
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i noticed in the pic that there weren't any windshield washer nozzles is it a real pain in the butt not having them cause what if you get like crap on the windshield the nozzle would of simply sprayed the windshield and wipe....
Old Aug 17, 2006 | 08:26 PM
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DRILL SOME HOLES!
Old Aug 17, 2006 | 09:02 PM
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that's one way of doing it.....really they don't have cf hoods with the nozzles already..
Old Aug 17, 2006 | 09:16 PM
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<- wants to know where you got the scion sticker for the foglight cover.
Old Aug 18, 2006 | 12:26 AM
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what are those little 'blobs' on the front corners of the vent? washer nozzels?
Old Aug 18, 2006 | 12:36 AM
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oh man that's sweet im waiting for my car to come outta the shop i have a CF hood waiting for it.
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Old Aug 18, 2006 | 12:38 AM
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ok that was really random
Old Aug 18, 2006 | 01:02 AM
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<- wants to know where you got the scion sticker for the foglight cover.
ebay!



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