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Tech, Repairs, Upgrades => Capri XR-2 89-94 => Topic started by: AndyGodinez94 on May 03, 2014, 06:04:40 PM

Title: thoughts on hoods
Post by: AndyGodinez94 on May 03, 2014, 06:04:40 PM
I want to buy a hood with vents for my 91
I just wanted to know if it's frowned upon beforehand.

Thanks  :)
Title: Re: thoughts on hoods
Post by: tonlaw71 on May 03, 2014, 10:34:54 PM
There really isn't much that's frowned upon with these cars and especially not in this forum! As long as you like it...Not sure where you would find a hood that fits that already has vents, though. You would be better off designing something and modifying the stock hood.

The idea has been kicked around a bit on here and in the Facebook groups. A few people have come up with working vents and others have added scoops and so forth for looks. The best example (IMHO) so far is the F-40 style hood that Russ Carlson (CapriTypeR) used for his "Super-Roo". I'm sure he would be more than willing to post up a pic, I can't locate any at the moment.

Whatever you decide to do, post up some pics and build info so we can all see how awesome it turns out to be!
Title: Re: thoughts on hoods
Post by: AndyGodinez94 on May 04, 2014, 02:17:40 AM
Awesome!
I found a place that does custom carbon fiber hoods. Most likely though, I would probably modify the stock hood.
And I will put pics up when I start the build :)
Title: Re: thoughts on hoods
Post by: Rocketman on May 04, 2014, 06:50:42 AM
This group is pretty open to modifications, as there isn't much aftermarket out there. The more tasteful/well done the better I guess. heh
Title: Re: thoughts on hoods
Post by: CapriTypeR on June 03, 2014, 12:37:57 PM
Ferrari F-50 styled hood...

(http://photos.imageevent.com/roosport/thecapris/websize/104_5269.JPG)