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Old 01-12-12, 06:53 PM
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HEy i just bought my first sc and im not to sure if i like this hood or not. What are your thoughts, ditch or keep?Ditch the hood?-sc4001.jpg

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Old 01-12-12, 06:56 PM
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keep it, get matching sides and rears, wish i had a vented hood,
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Its growing on me, just like the sleek look of the stock hood. Looking for some sides right now.
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Is it CF or fiberglass?
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Its fiber glass.
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It doesn't look too bad. I would ditch the hood locks though.
Old 01-12-12, 07:13 PM
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lol. Ya the pins are holding it down for now. The hood latches but once you hit about 50mph....POP! Just bought the car, runs great but body maintenance and interior was definitely neglected.
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Just needs the wheels and kit finished and it should come out nice.
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Not my style, but as far as fitment goes it looks good!
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Hood looks good. This one looks very clean and functional, unlike some of the more out there designs. It's also nice that it's painted and not flat black.

I hate to say it but the front bumper is what I'd get rid of. The integrated lower lip kills it utterly for me. A 92-96 bumper with a Wise front lip looks better, or a plain 97-00 bumper.
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i would keep it but get sky hooks instead of those cheesy hood pins.
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Ditch it


...and send it to me because I want it.
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i would keep
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the wheels are killing you , not the hood.
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Dude your in va beach area hit me up sometime. Keep the hood lol nice sc400 lol.


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