plexiglass hood for my 87.
03-11-09, 08:21 PM
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plexiglass hood for my 87.
im trying to be different here. i know call me weird. or whatever you want, but i want a plexiglass hood. i dont know where to look and what to look for. if anyone knows please lemme know i have no clue where to even begin searching
03-11-09, 10:12 PM
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and put a civic front clip on it too, that would be dope.
and put a civic front clip on it too, that would be dope.
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03-11-09, 11:28 PM
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ya serious.
but your choice.
make one yourself if you want,
when i was making a cover for my friend subwoofers, i got plexiglass from home depot, wll i dunno what sizes they have but i got a pretty decent sized sheet for not much. oh im not sure it was plexiglass, although it was similar, acrylic.
man, instead of going rice, just roll with your hood off, damn.
but your choice.
make one yourself if you want,
when i was making a cover for my friend subwoofers, i got plexiglass from home depot, wll i dunno what sizes they have but i got a pretty decent sized sheet for not much. oh im not sure it was plexiglass, although it was similar, acrylic.
man, instead of going rice, just roll with your hood off, damn.
03-12-09, 12:43 AM
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A plexiglass hood wont last. The amount it will cost you to have a custom one made becasue no one makes one, time and effort you will have to put into it to try to do it your self not to mention frustration.. It just won't last. plexiglass has a tendency to crack, turn foggy from heat etc..... Lexan might work. It is stronger then glass and plexiglass and also impact resistant. I have worked with lexan before doing custom lighting and audio for cars. Lexan is what you will need to do.
As for having one made what I would do is contact one of these people who make a fiberglass or carbon fiber hood for the rx7 and see if they would be willing to use the mold they have with lexan to make a hood for you. Who knows they might be able to sell one or two more off your idea.
Good luck and if you get one or make one I would love to see it.
As for having one made what I would do is contact one of these people who make a fiberglass or carbon fiber hood for the rx7 and see if they would be willing to use the mold they have with lexan to make a hood for you. Who knows they might be able to sell one or two more off your idea.
Good luck and if you get one or make one I would love to see it.
03-12-09, 12:52 AM
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You've been watching too much fast + furious.
Also, in a magazine article I read 2398472 years ago about that supra w the clear hood, they said that the hood would become pliable because of the heat. Now imagine what the extra heat of a rotary engine would do to it.
= FAIL
Also, in a magazine article I read 2398472 years ago about that supra w the clear hood, they said that the hood would become pliable because of the heat. Now imagine what the extra heat of a rotary engine would do to it.
= FAIL
03-12-09, 01:44 AM
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Get one of those colored clear hoods, APC mufflers (bonus points if they're crooked), spray paint your taillights, sidemarkers, headlights & mirrors black, and get some NAWS (2 of the big ones) They don't actually need to be connected to anything either, as soon as people see the bottles they'll be like 'ZOMG!'. Top it off with some aftermarket wheels meant for a Honda Civic and you're set.
03-13-09, 05:18 AM
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i've thought of doing something similar to this before.
Lexan is the best bet.
the main problem is the heat, which is why they only make clear hoods for puny hybrids and stuff.
did you want it like permanent?
i've seen people make clear hoods and trunks for show cars, that way they don't have to worry about people touching the super expensive stuff but can't still see the work.
another thing, you can't have a super heat resistant hood because it can kind of trap the heat only making it worse.
anyways, yeah.
my thoughts are said.
Lexan is the best bet.
the main problem is the heat, which is why they only make clear hoods for puny hybrids and stuff.
did you want it like permanent?
i've seen people make clear hoods and trunks for show cars, that way they don't have to worry about people touching the super expensive stuff but can't still see the work.
another thing, you can't have a super heat resistant hood because it can kind of trap the heat only making it worse.
anyways, yeah.
my thoughts are said.
03-13-09, 05:52 AM
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What could be more "heat resistant" than the stock hood with the thermal blanket?
You make it sound like the hood acts as a heatsink, transferring engine bay heat to the outside via convection...which is clearly not the case.
03-14-09, 10:35 AM
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ive heard of him and ive watched some of his vids too. but what does a cuda with a hemi in the back have to do with me trying to find a lexan hood?