SC- 1st Gen (1992-2000)

New VIP style hood, your input please...

Old 10-13-08, 03:28 PM
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I think it can be more subtle .
perferably no ridges rising above the stock hood height
(only vents going under the stock height)
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Old 10-13-08, 03:47 PM
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good luck with your project.i'm not to sure about what i'm seeing right now but i'll give feedback when i see a finished product.
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Old 10-13-08, 04:03 PM
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the front vent would work with the lines of the SC; however, the second vent by the windshield would be a bit much IMO. Good luck with the project and if it looks half as good as i hope, i'll be in line to get one of this.
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Old 10-13-08, 04:06 PM
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Originally Posted by dumdumgreg
I think it can be more subtle .
perferably no ridges rising above the stock hood height
(only vents going under the stock height)
+4! If they make it like that I would definitely purchase if it looks good. But not until next year when I have more funds.
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Old 10-13-08, 04:10 PM
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I actually think it's perfect. I never thought I'd say that about a Raceonusa part, but I have to see the finished product to make any judgement.
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Old 10-13-08, 04:15 PM
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i like it alot how it is... i think it's perfect.
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Old 10-13-08, 04:25 PM
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Either design looks good! As long as nothing is really sticking up off the hood surface (VIP style)... Keep up the SC love!

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Old 10-13-08, 04:30 PM
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the design is very nice it would be better if the front of the vent doesnt pop up a little bit it should be flush and the inter vent goes down....
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Old 10-13-08, 04:40 PM
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looks good! wonder how much its gonna go for...
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Old 10-13-08, 08:34 PM
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Talking Thanks for the info!

Our body shop guy is taking his sweet time, but his work is very good.

Can't wait to see the finished prototype too :P , I'll post pics as soon as it's done!

I'm glad that most everyone likes the style.

Sorry, we don't have pricing yet.

We will also have this available in Carbon Fiber or FRP
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Old 10-13-08, 09:54 PM
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Originally Posted by nobleblack
Hells yeah me too. They were planing on coming up with new things a while back. THe sc needs more stuff out. I'm alsoglad to see the luv for the company coming through.
Ditto
thanks Raceonusa
for putting out more SC parts!
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Old 10-13-08, 11:01 PM
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doesnt look too bad..just like mentioned before..hopefully it doesnt mess with the original flow of the lines
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Old 10-14-08, 12:12 AM
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this might be a dumb question but does RAIN get into the vents and into the engine?
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Old 10-14-08, 09:22 AM
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I think that the JZZ hoods are a bit to flat for a hood like that. The UZZ40 hood has more curvature at the front end which the front vent on the front looks better on.
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Old 10-14-08, 11:36 AM
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doesnt look bad but not really my style.. on the other hand if you designed either a hood bonnet or a stock style hood with the bonnet already molded on it to cover the wipers, im pretty sure they'd sell. but thats my opinion cuz ive been looking for the jdm one for a while...
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