cf hoods options

[sweetlou69]

ok so for cf hoods is there any im missin.. OEM,EVO,dg ram air or the gemini composites reverse cowl? im weighin my options and seein what else is around

[mspeed101]

That sounds like all of them. I think APC also makes one with like dual vents or something.

[sweetlou69]

dg ever have specials on their ram air hood? i like it alot for 1095$ is alot

[mspeed101]

dg ever have specials on their ram air hood? i like it alot for 1095$ is alotThere was a sale on it not too long ago! I forgot how much it was though I think around $700

[protegeric]

Are the APC CF hood air ducts functional? Doesn`t look like they are.
http://store.summitracing.com/default.asp?target=/egnsearch.asp&N=400375


That sounds like all of them. I think APC also makes one with like dual vents or something.

[daedalus]

Gemini REVERSE COWL! DOOO IT! I did, and all the cool kids are doing it! You should to!

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[protegeric]

You got it... That`s the only other option I was gonna go with if these air ducts weren`t functional. I`m guessing the big air duct on the Gemini reverse cowl hood is functional, I looked at it.


Gemini REVERSE COWL! DOOO IT! I did, and all the cool kids are doing it! You should to!

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[pluto316]

Are the APC CF hood air ducts functional? Doesn`t look like they are.
http://store.summitracing.com/default.asp?target=/egnsearch.asp&N=400375

Nothing APC makes is functional.

[protegeric]

HA! o0o0o0o0o0o! Man... a little harsh there.


Nothing APC makes is functional.

[daedalus]

You got it... That`s the only other option I was gonna go with if these air ducts weren`t functional. I`m guessing the big air duct on the Gemini reverse cowl hood is functional, I looked at it.

The big reason i'm getting the RC is because its reverse cowl and functional, and belive me, these engines run hot and i want all of the cooling capacity i can get.

I was gonna go DG with the air intake back when i was gonna run a Perrin SRI, but now that i'm running a CAI, it seems kinda pointless. Plus, the agressive lines of the RC just add the extra grunt to the understated front end. Kinda evo'ish in a more badass way.

[CrazyCaker]

Xcelerated Concepts Dual Vented

[MP3Architect]

Xcelerated Concepts Dual Vented
that blue one there looks familiar! And these hoods are VERY functionable. gets a lot of heat out form under my hood. you can ask any of the houston people on here and they'll tell you how amazed people are when they feel above my hood and can tell all th heat coming out. the apc ones are not functionable. theres no hole there.

[Notorious_V.I.C]

The

Xcelerated Concepts Dual Vented Hodd looks NIce! WHo sells those??

[MP3Architect]

The

Xcelerated Concepts Dual Vented Hodd looks NIce! WHo sells those??


crazycracker
http://www.msprotege.com/members/MP3Architect/msp/hoodshot.jpg

[daedalus]

*drool* for mp3...

[MP3Architect]

*drool* for mp3...
i wander if i've been your wallpaper as many times as you've been mine.

[CrazyCaker]

crazycracker


lol, it's CrazyCaker

[pluto316]

lol, it's CrazyCaker

I like CrazyCracker more. (hah)

So, you only vendor these hoods or what?

[MP3Architect]

I like CrazyCracker more. (hah)

So, you only vendor these hoods or what?
he makes them. and damn..........ive been tellin everyone crazycracker for the longest. you must have missed a bunch of pm's. oops. i just figured you were a crazy white boy.

[protegeric]

hey, that makes sense! anyway, me and maybe two other guys wanna get this hood. have anything special maybe to say about that? and two of us live near eachother.


i just figured you were a crazy white boy.

[CrazyCaker]

hey, that makes sense! anyway, me and maybe two other guys wanna get this hood. have anything special maybe to say about that? and two of us live near eachother.

PM sent

[protegeric]

CrazyCracker here is a pretty nice guy...


PM sent

[MP3Architect]

hey, that makes sense! anyway, me and maybe two other guys wanna get this hood. have anything special maybe to say about that? and two of us live near eachother.
you and leo? if you get that hood ill have to take you down though. i dont want my friends going to SA to think i put my wing back on. ewwwwwwwww j/k

[CitizenPro]

Mp3's car is weak sauce............or maybe im just jealous (boom07)

[protegeric]

don`t worry his is titanium and mine is blue, but I`m not puttin my wing back on. i gonna get a CF trunk too. we twins!


you and leo? if you get that hood ill have to take you down though. i dont want my friends going to SA to think i put my wing back on. ewwwwwwwww j/k

[MP3Architect]

dammit!!!!!!! theres an mp3 here in houston that wants to copy my car too. we're gonna have 3 identical cars in texas. and i bought the damn mazdaspeed to be different. and i bought the damn hood to be different. guess ill be selling my speed soon.

[protegeric]

HA! sorry man, I didn`t even know u had the hood and I just GUESSED you had a CF trunk. Maybe I`ll get the Gemini hood just for your sake?


dammit!!!!!!! theres an mp3 here in houston that wants to copy my car too. we're gonna have 3 identical cars in texas. and i bought the damn mazdaspeed to be different. and i bought the damn hood to be different. guess ill be selling my speed soon.

[MP3Architect]

the blue msp in post 11 is my mazdaspeed. come to houston sometime for one of our friday meets and you can see how your msp would look in person.

[MP3Architect]

all angles of da hood in different lighting.

http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123620113

[protegeric]

I was in Houston not long ago. But, I think that one big meet will probably be in Houston. So, I`ll come down then probably. Maybe if ********** will sell me the Gemini hood for $550, I`ll get that one. But otherwise me and Leo gonna probably get the same one.


the blue msp in post 11 is my mazdaspeed. come to houston sometime for one of our friday meets and you can see how your msp would look in person.

[germsmazda5]

mp4 architect your mps is nice

[protegeric]

Yeah it is... Gonna look exactly like MINE! MUWAHAHA!


mp4 architect your mps is nice

[Scott]

Seibon makes a CF hood as well. Haven't seen one in person yet so i can't attest to their quality.

[Ryoga28]

Seibon is very well received on Nasoic and other communities. They are known for great fitment and quality.

I will be purchasing one from horsepowerfreaks mid-jan.

[slug420]

Wings West functional EVO style sheds tons of heat....

http://www.msprotege.com/members/slug420/hood/hood-yellow.jpg

someone else in MA was selling a fiber images EVO8 replica hood (painted yellow) not too long ago....

[Rush]

As far as I know, the only hoods available that're genuinely functional are the WW EVO hood, the Gemini Composites reverse cowl, and the one CrazyCaker sells.

I went with Gemini:
http://www.msprotege.com/members/Rush/Install14.jpg

http://www.msprotege.com/members/Rush/LastSun12.jpg

http://www.msprotege.com/members/Rush/LastSun2.jpg

[sweetlou69]

Wings West functional EVO style sheds tons of heat....

http://www.msprotege.com/members/slug420/hood/hood-yellow.jpg

someone else in MA was selling a fiber images EVO8 replica hood (painted yellow) not too long ago....

ya i believe it was terbow.. i think he still has it and only wants like 350 or so for it

[vcinsanity1523]

As far as I know, the only hoods available that're genuinely functional are the WW EVO hood, the Gemini Composites reverse cowl, and the one CrazyCaker sells.

I went with Gemini:
http://www.msprotege.com/members/Rush/Install14.jpg

http://www.msprotege.com/members/Rush/LastSun12.jpg

http://www.msprotege.com/members/Rush/LastSun2.jpg


Look AMAZING and functional not a bad deal lol

[vcinsanity1523]

Wings West functional EVO style sheds tons of heat....

http://www.msprotege.com/members/slug420/hood/hood-yellow.jpg

someone else in MA was selling a fiber images EVO8 replica hood (painted yellow) not too long ago....

Hey slug where did u buy your hood from

[slug420]

from mitch at protege5online.com way back.

it came direct from wings west in their first batch of evo hoods...I think they stopped making them now though as I was just looking for a pic on their site and didnt see it.

[vcinsanity1523]

from mitch at protege5online.com way back.

it came direct from wings west in their first batch of evo hoods...I think they stopped making them now though as I was just looking for a pic on their site and didnt see it.

Damn lol i want that hood

[Rush]

...I think they stopped making them now though as I was just looking for a pic on their site and didnt see it.
I'm 95% sure that you're right. The last I heard, WW discontinued the hoods and never started production again.

So if you want one, your best chance is to keep an eye out on the forums for somebody that's selling one -- or there might be a VERY obscure chance of randomly finding one on Ebay.

[slug420]

ill trade mine - rain guards and mesh grill powdercoated black and the same pearl as the rest of the spicy orange MSP (goldish) for a reverse cowl hood if you will pay to have the outside section on it painted spicy orange =D

[Leonardo]

I just sold my WW hood. I will be ordering the excelerated concepts hood shortly and it looks like i've maybe convinced protegeric to get in on one as well. (thumb)

[vcinsanity1523]

ya im gunna just have to keep an eye out for one thanks guys

[503MSP]

hey i was reading up about the evo hood and it says that we needed hood pins but i see a lot of cars that have the hood w/out the pins. so do you really need the pins if you get the hood or should it hold down just fine

[slug420]

depends on the hood.

shitty ass hood? yes you need hood pins.

decent quality hood? no hood pins

[Demonic-Speed]

Dgm Oem

[MP3Architect]

Yeah it is... Gonna look exactly like MINE! MUWAHAHA!
well..........you'd need another 2k for rims/tires like mine though! plus..........my frontmount is already.

[protegeric]

Yeah, I like the Racing Hart wheels and with my Wilwood Huge Brake Kit, I would have to go try on the wheels one at a time or find out the EXACT measurements and offset needed and stuff, and I`m lazy. But, I like the wheels that came on the car so I wanna keep `em on. And I have a frontmount in my car and I don`t know... BUT, I hope you`re not too mad cause I`ll just represent over heer in SA and you take care of Houston. Sounds good to me, eh?


well..........you'd need another 2k for rims/tires like mine though! plus..........my frontmount is already.

[protegeric]

WELL, I`m thinkin about gettin wheels now. Could u post a pic. of your wheels? I don`t wanna get the same wheels you have... Or Do I?!


well..........you'd need another 2k for rims/tires like mine though! plus..........my frontmount is already.

[MP3Architect]

they're 5zigen mk-5's
http://www.msprotege.com/members/MP3Architect/msp/5zigen.jpg
http://www.msprotege.com/members/MP3Architect/msp/new29.jpg
http://www.msprotege.com/members/MP3Architect/5zigen3.jpg

[protegeric]

oh poo! u know what? I was thinkin about getting the Racing Hart CP-035R, they look almost the same... HA! man...... here are the wheels I`m gonna get (http://www.wheelspecs.com/specs/wheelmodels/517)

[MP3Architect]

eh.........they look like rotoras or whatever their called. i like mine way better personally.

[protegeric]

your wheels look more clean/machined/one-piece. yeah, I like the stock wheels pretty much for the same reasons also. I`ll have to think about it some more. Maybe those wheels are too flashy/racey. thanks for the pic.s


eh.........they look like rotoras or whatever their called. i like mine way better personally.

[ping]

WW c/f with black grilles, on a black mica '03 MSP, with '035 wheels, for those interested... and no hood pins, the hood's pretty sturdy (but does flex a little at high speed)

I really like the WW hood but the area around the hood prop rod has the prop rod resting on the underside of the top surface of the hood. It's worked so far, but I certainly don't want the prop rod through the top of the hood so I've been careful...

It's certainly lighter than the stock hood, but not 50lb lighter, maybe ~5lb.

Can definitely see heat escaping through the grilles in summer - I put the black hail dinged steel one back on in winter... anyone got a black NON-hail dinged steel hood they want to get rid of?

[jESSEfAMILIA]

my personal favorite (first)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v148/ticklemypickle/P1210020.jpg