New hood on my SC
10-31-05 | 01:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Xotic sC
Reading 'all three of Roo's CF hood threads (was it really deleted twice?) I see people saying that they don't like it but I think they are only following a certain trend of 'keepin it classy'
Well when you mod, you gotta take it to the next level and break barriers, no matter what style you're going with, whether it is oem/clean, classy, vip, aggressive, or show car.
I see the style that Roo's going with and I definitely give him props, I would say that I would prefer to keep my car in the 'elegant' category but he is definitely modding his car all the right ways, I personally think it is aburd for any negative comments at this point, especially at such an early stage of his project.
Roo, an original Varis CF made hood, original Vertex wide fenders? Definitely want to know more about this project, what rims are coming in!!!
edit : I guess I'll be the first to say, "too bad they left holes for the windshield sprayers"
Well when you mod, you gotta take it to the next level and break barriers, no matter what style you're going with, whether it is oem/clean, classy, vip, aggressive, or show car.
I see the style that Roo's going with and I definitely give him props, I would say that I would prefer to keep my car in the 'elegant' category but he is definitely modding his car all the right ways, I personally think it is aburd for any negative comments at this point, especially at such an early stage of his project.
Roo, an original Varis CF made hood, original Vertex wide fenders? Definitely want to know more about this project, what rims are coming in!!!
edit : I guess I'll be the first to say, "too bad they left holes for the windshield sprayers"
Originally Posted by atekt
Im likin it alot man!What kind of plans do you have body/rim wise??
About the wheels, they're Top Secret Gold GT-C's (18x10+24 and 18x11+19)
Yeah, that's about the only thing I wasn't happy about with the hood...the water nozzle holes....oh well, I'll just plug the oem ones in there and call it a day.
Originally Posted by Streamline
Nice hood Roo! Will have to stop by the shop and see it in person one of these days.
Originally Posted by imprtLEXUS
sorry man i am not feeling the hood with or without the kit, I prefer the vis carbon hood just the stock look not a fan of the vent but , i do appreciate the effort good luck with the rest of your plans.
10-31-05 | 10:25 AM
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sweet hood, with the mods you have planned it seems as if you are on the right track. Youve got your mind made up. Go with what you like, thats the whole point of tuning, doing it for yourself, not for your peers. 
Kevin
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10-31-05 | 12:02 PM
#21
How much did it cost? Shipping included.
I would get one I think it looks badass. Only one problem with it, the rainguard thing. I'd hate to have to put it on during the rain. Is there a better solution? Does the rainguard block all passage for the vent?
I would get one I think it looks badass. Only one problem with it, the rainguard thing. I'd hate to have to put it on during the rain. Is there a better solution? Does the rainguard block all passage for the vent?
10-31-05 | 12:33 PM
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Koma, hit up VeilSideGS3 or www.luxurymods.com for pricing and shipping.
The rainguard seals off the vent completely but honestly, I had a very similar hood on my GT-Four Celica and I drove it plenty of times in the rain without the rain guard and had no issues. All you need is a scewdriver and 2 mins to take it off or put it on so it's not much of a hassle either.
The rainguard seals off the vent completely but honestly, I had a very similar hood on my GT-Four Celica and I drove it plenty of times in the rain without the rain guard and had no issues. All you need is a scewdriver and 2 mins to take it off or put it on so it's not much of a hassle either.
10-31-05 | 12:34 PM
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I like it despite the nay-sayers. While Roo hasn't been able to prove it yet, I admire the functional effort being put forth by the design. It would be ideal for my turbo SC and may just be one of my top choices when it comes to deciding a nice hood.
10-31-05 | 12:55 PM
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Price makes my heart hurt... I would get it if it was less expensive. Couldn't you get a Vertex DCF hood for about the same price? If I had money I'd contact Varis and have them make one out of DCF.
10-31-05 | 01:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Koma
Price makes my heart hurt... I would get it if it was less expensive. Couldn't you get a Vertex DCF hood for about the same price? If I had money I'd contact Varis and have them make one out of DCF.
High quality JDM parts aren't cheap but the quality of what you get is worth it.
10-31-05 | 07:07 PM
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Originally Posted by sc.Fred
are they're any other high quality CF hoods out there without the vent? and yes i wouldn't sport anything VIS on my sc... 
as well
as well
Originally Posted by LeXuSrAcIn
Its going to look great with the right supporting mods.
here's a JZZ30 in Japan with it and the Vertex Kit:
Last edited by roo; 10-31-05 at 08:33 PM.
10-31-05 | 08:52 PM
#30
Originally Posted by roo
other than Varis and Vertex, nothign else comes to mind in CF. I've seen 1 or 2 other FRP hoods but we are kinda limited on choices.
Thanks, It will come together soon enough
here's a JZZ30 in Japan with it and the Vertex Kit:
Thanks, It will come together soon enough
here's a JZZ30 in Japan with it and the Vertex Kit: