View Poll Results: Best looking hood to match 99 Spec front and wing?
Stock Hood with Stock Baby!
13
26.53%
Mazdaspeed Classic Design!
17
34.69%
Knightsports Hood.
8
16.33%
RE-AD Hood.
5
10.20%
Other (Specify)
6
12.24%
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Best looking hood to match 99 Spec Upgrades?
11-23-03, 08:34 AM
#1
Best looking hood to match 99 Spec Upgrades?
What hood do you guys think goes best with the 99 Front and Wing?
Something that is not overly aggressive (Scoot) but flows with the lines well.
I like the Mazdaspeed one, the Knightsport one looks nice as well.
Maybe the new RE one would be okay, too aggressive maybe?
Something that is not overly aggressive (Scoot) but flows with the lines well.
I like the Mazdaspeed one, the Knightsport one looks nice as well.
Maybe the new RE one would be okay, too aggressive maybe?
11-23-03, 09:25 AM
#3
Yes car is VR red, though I've thought about a color change, I think I'll stick with the red.
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11-23-03, 04:18 PM
#8
Originally posted by Fd3BOOST
I'd lose the stripes and get Velocity red mica (off the rx8) And do either a stock hood or a mazdaspeed hood.
I can photoshop it if you take a good pic that is stright on.
I'd lose the stripes and get Velocity red mica (off the rx8) And do either a stock hood or a mazdaspeed hood.
I can photoshop it if you take a good pic that is stright on.
http://www.ddearborn.net/images/rx7/rx7.html
I've thought about losing the stripes since I was rear ended and decided to go with the 99 bumper. I'm just not sure if it would look right with stripes and the front plate holder.
I've also thought changing the color, from Spirit R Ti Grey, to IBM, even Velocity Red, and Spicy Orange Mica. I really do like the stock R1 Vintage Red, but if I went with Velocity Red, I probably could get away without doing under the hood or the jams. As I recall my buddies Spicy Orange Mazdaspeed Protege only has the metallic flakes applied on the exterior coat and not under the hood, etc...
I believe the RX-8 is the same way.
Unfortunately I didn't think about then when I took it for a test drive, and forgot to check it out.
Thanks Guys, keep the opinions coming!
BTW: Is your Mazdaspeed hood still for sale?
11-23-03, 05:23 PM
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I prefer the one made by ODULA. That's the one i'm going with in a few months.
From your list i think Mazdaspeed is a good one but too expensive if you compare it with the odula's one.
From your list i think Mazdaspeed is a good one but too expensive if you compare it with the odula's one.
11-23-03, 05:38 PM
#10
Originally posted by racer1
I prefer the one made by ODULA. That's the one i'm going with in a few months.
From your list i think Mazdaspeed is a good one but too expensive if you compare it with the odula's one.
I prefer the one made by ODULA. That's the one i'm going with in a few months.
From your list i think Mazdaspeed is a good one but too expensive if you compare it with the odula's one.
11-25-03, 01:20 PM
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quick question....what exactly are the vents on the new mazdaspeed venting? It seems to me the Knightsports hoods are more functional, since the rearward passenger vent is venting hot air from the turbo....j/ a thought.
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11-27-03, 01:49 PM
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Originally posted by herblenny
Here is a pic before the scoot (faspac CF painted black)
Here is a pic before the scoot (faspac CF painted black)
11-28-03, 11:07 AM
#25
Originally posted by fd3virgin
i might get a vis ks carbon fiber hood. will i have clearance issues also? i have a greddy t78 with a two row front mount. thanks kvn
i might get a vis ks carbon fiber hood. will i have clearance issues also? i have a greddy t78 with a two row front mount. thanks kvn
I recommend it if you are having clearance issue..
Also, I feel that hood pin was not necessary.. I went testing the hood going about 145MPH.. and passed a state trooper.. and not paying attention because I was looking at the hood.. Luckily, I out ran him.