euro hoods...
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euro hoods...
i was just browsing the internet and i saw this civic with a plexiglass hood...it was clear...and it looked realy sweet to me...
there was also colored ones, but i liked the clear...
the only thing is i havent been able to find them anywere on ebay or the internet (google)
so im asking you guys if you know were to get one, and whats your guyses thoughts are on them!
Thanks!!!!
there was also colored ones, but i liked the clear...
the only thing is i havent been able to find them anywere on ebay or the internet (google)
so im asking you guys if you know were to get one, and whats your guyses thoughts are on them!
Thanks!!!!
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Re: (fatpride111)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by fatpride111 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">... eww 
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why ewww???
is it ricer??
</TD></TR></TABLE>why ewww???
is it ricer??
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Re: (justinrl613)
those hoods are beyond rice... welcome to 2001... however its your car, but i wouldnt want people to see whats under my hood.. it kinda screams.. "hey come steal me"
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Re: (justinrl613)
Not super good for daily use. Think about it:
During daily use, it will get dirty, subjected to harsh weather, and pummeled with rocks from the road. After a bit of that, you won't have a clear hood anymore.
That, and a good hood will need to be well reinforced, meaning having a skeleton supporting it. Clear hoods require that there is very little/no reinforcement so people can see through them well. Safety standards of your state may also restrict this part to only be applied in off-road applications. Also think about if you have a clean enough engine bay to even want to show off.
This causes another problem, as thieves who wonder what's under your hood need only look to see what to get, and just schedule a time to come by and take it.
Notice how I'm not voicing my personal opinion, as my philosophy is that it should hold no relevance to the cosmetic upgrades you put on your car. However, these are not practical, as they are show hoods, meant for cars that are standing still at shows, and safety is a little vague.
Recap-
-Not reinforced well
-Hard to maintain clarity of finish
-The wrong people can see what you have under the hood
-May not meet safety standards of state, something to look into
-You might have a dirty *** engine bay, not even worth showing off
Modified by BlackoutVTi at 8:05 PM 11/14/2007
During daily use, it will get dirty, subjected to harsh weather, and pummeled with rocks from the road. After a bit of that, you won't have a clear hood anymore.
That, and a good hood will need to be well reinforced, meaning having a skeleton supporting it. Clear hoods require that there is very little/no reinforcement so people can see through them well. Safety standards of your state may also restrict this part to only be applied in off-road applications. Also think about if you have a clean enough engine bay to even want to show off.
This causes another problem, as thieves who wonder what's under your hood need only look to see what to get, and just schedule a time to come by and take it.
Notice how I'm not voicing my personal opinion, as my philosophy is that it should hold no relevance to the cosmetic upgrades you put on your car. However, these are not practical, as they are show hoods, meant for cars that are standing still at shows, and safety is a little vague.
Recap-
-Not reinforced well
-Hard to maintain clarity of finish
-The wrong people can see what you have under the hood
-May not meet safety standards of state, something to look into
-You might have a dirty *** engine bay, not even worth showing off
Modified by BlackoutVTi at 8:05 PM 11/14/2007
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Re: (BlackoutVTi)
I seen people use them at couple car shows personally for that purpose i think its not a bad idea because people still are able to see your work but it will keep them from touching or stealing anything like the oil caps and stuff like that which happened to my friend alot lol but to have it on for DD
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unless if u actualy have a really clean, and good lookin motor that you're not ganna DD, then it might be worth it, but even i still wouldnt buy one... its a little too much rice for me.
i'd say get a CF hood or something if u want to be different...
i'd say get a CF hood or something if u want to be different...
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Re: (fatpride111)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by fatpride111 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">unless if u actualy have a really clean, and good lookin motor that you're not ganna DD, then it might be worth it, but even i still wouldnt buy one... its a little too much rice for me.
i'd say get a CF hood or something if u want to be different...</TD></TR></TABLE>
CF hood different???
thats why i was asking about the clear hoods...i want to be diffrent...i dont want carbon fiber hood....and i want something thats not stock or rice!
haha but thanks for the help guys!
i'd say get a CF hood or something if u want to be different...</TD></TR></TABLE>
CF hood different???
thats why i was asking about the clear hoods...i want to be diffrent...i dont want carbon fiber hood....and i want something thats not stock or rice!
haha but thanks for the help guys!
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Re: (FastLife617)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by FastLife617 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">kind of hard being different with a honda if u ask me 
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haha i love tha quote!!!
its sad but true.....
</TD></TR></TABLE>haha i love tha quote!!!
its sad but true.....
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Re: (justinrl613)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by justinrl613 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
CF hood different???
thats why i was asking about the clear hoods...i want to be diffrent...i dont want carbon fiber hood....and i want something thats not stock or rice!
haha but thanks for the help guys!</TD></TR></TABLE>
According to most in this thread, the clear hood would be rice.
And what is with this common urge to do somethign JUST because it's different?
CF hood different???
thats why i was asking about the clear hoods...i want to be diffrent...i dont want carbon fiber hood....and i want something thats not stock or rice!
haha but thanks for the help guys!</TD></TR></TABLE>
According to most in this thread, the clear hood would be rice.
And what is with this common urge to do somethign JUST because it's different?
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Re: (justinrl613)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by justinrl613 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">because i dont want to be the normal honda guy...
why do you want to be like everyone else</TD></TR></TABLE>
lol
Trust me, I don't think my car looks like anyone else's on here. Mine also isn't ugly though.
I also wouldn't sacrifice my car looking good or running well just so it's different.
why do you want to be like everyone else</TD></TR></TABLE>
lol
Trust me, I don't think my car looks like anyone else's on here. Mine also isn't ugly though.
I also wouldn't sacrifice my car looking good or running well just so it's different.
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