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Old Dec 22, 2004 | 01:21 AM
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tell me what you guys think :D
Old Dec 22, 2004 | 01:33 AM
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Looks pretty cool but you should throw it on a box so we get an idea on how it looks!!
Old Dec 22, 2004 | 03:57 AM
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yea, it looks good ....

post pics after you mount that thing.
Old Dec 22, 2004 | 07:26 PM
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not trying to e a dick but it seems like it still needs some finish work...you can still see the bodywork beneath the paint
Old Dec 22, 2004 | 07:48 PM
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Wasn't there one just like that posted before?
Old Dec 22, 2004 | 07:52 PM
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Idea: A+
Execution: C-

Yeah, it needed more hammering, shaping and smoothing before paint, especially the roll of the center section and area between the back corners of the opening and the washer jets.
Old Dec 22, 2004 | 08:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Old Punk
Idea: A+
Execution: C-

Yeah, it needed more hammering, shaping and smoothing before paint, especially the roll of the center section and area between the back corners of the opening and the washer jets.
whew...glad I wasnt alone on this
Old Dec 22, 2004 | 08:23 PM
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would look nice in carbon fiber, hint hint Steve (bbsit)
Old Dec 22, 2004 | 08:42 PM
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i would definetely take one of those in cf
Old Dec 22, 2004 | 08:43 PM
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Not bad, I want to see it mounted
Old Dec 22, 2004 | 09:57 PM
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This hood is still in the prototype stage. Im still trying to find a scion so I can get some picture for you guys. I just created this thread to see if people like it if no one liked it was gonna get trashed but since i have some good response I am going to clean it up and send it off to get carbon fiber, thx for the response guys!
Old Dec 22, 2004 | 09:59 PM
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Hood scoops look silly on scion xBs.
Old Dec 22, 2004 | 10:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Max2k
Hood scoops look silly on scion xBs.
Yeah, but technically it's more of a vent than a scoop.
Old Dec 23, 2004 | 12:02 AM
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Old Dec 23, 2004 | 06:52 PM
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here is the Hood mounted on a scion xb the color is off so please use your imagination




Old Dec 23, 2004 | 07:10 PM
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cleaned up and smoothed I would take one Cf or painted.
Old Dec 23, 2004 | 07:13 PM
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I don't like it. Why do you want or need a big hole in the hood?
Old Dec 23, 2004 | 07:18 PM
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so the heat could vent out
Old Dec 23, 2004 | 09:00 PM
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hey that's my g/f's car, just did it last night. btw, hoods fits great.
Old Dec 23, 2004 | 09:13 PM
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Ohhh thanks for letting us use the car btw :D



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