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Old Jul 13, 2004 | 09:21 PM
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Just got a Knightsports CF hood. Makes the car look way better

I don't know why I though the stock hood would satisfy me. Ths CF hood looks awesome and is functional as well. Justus and I also modified it by adding some reflective shields, don't want to burn my hood on the first week now Haven't had a chance to really test out the shielding since my car overheated today The good news is now I know the vents work. Nothing like sitting at a red seeing all the heat fumes blur your vision







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Old Jul 14, 2004 | 01:48 AM
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Looking good bro!! definitely paint your 7 a different color, with the carbon fiber hood and color your 7 looks like the NX(Nitrous Express) Rx7. I think the pearl you were talking about would look sick!! Oh, and for my project, soon brutha, I just need to finish bitch-*** school, and I'll be hitting you up soon
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Old Jul 14, 2004 | 02:44 AM
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Looks awesome, but yeah, it does look like the NX car. Still looks good though.

By the way, what front end is that? It looks great. And it works well with the c west side skirts.
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Old Jul 14, 2004 | 11:20 AM
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where did you get it
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Old Jul 14, 2004 | 08:20 PM
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Looks sweet, really works well about the car. If it looks like the nx car so what, it obviously has to look good since is their sponsored car. Anyways looks like the front bumper and the front of the hood need to be aligned a little better, or it could just be me. Anyway sweet hood.
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Old Jul 14, 2004 | 09:41 PM
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Hood looks good
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Old Jul 15, 2004 | 12:22 AM
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Damn guys, I think he just got done painting the car. Red is best anyways.

I'm also curious to hear about the fit especially between the hood and bumper there. Could you tell us where you picked up the hood from or what type it is? I am really thinking about getting the VIS "KS(KnightSport)" hood.
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Old Jul 15, 2004 | 12:40 AM
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Thanks for all the compliments guys, even the one about my car looking like the NX FD The hood is a VIS that I got from a local shop. Finished is absolutly amazing!! The best CF hood I've seen yet. It'll look even better after I clear coat it.

That gap in the front is probably my fault. I haven't gotten around to it, but all I need to do is push the front bumper back alittle. I had the gap even with a stock hood, so I know this hood isn't the problem. Fit is perfect. I was worried about hood clearance with my exhaust manifold and intake manifold but the hood actually gave me more clearance, I was really happy about that. I just hope those shields will support the heat now
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Old Jul 15, 2004 | 07:39 PM
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I love that hood I'm goting to get the fiberglass one though
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Old Jul 15, 2004 | 09:50 PM
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...That gap in the front is probably my fault. I haven't gotten around to it, but all I need to do is push the front bumper back alittle. I had the gap even with a stock hood, so I know this hood isn't the problem....
You can also slot the holes in the hinges. That lets you move the hood forward without moving the bumper skin. If nothing else, it gives you one more adjustment to play with to get everything to line up the way that you want.
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Old Jul 15, 2004 | 10:20 PM
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You can also slot the holes in the hinges. That lets you move the hood forward without moving the bumper skin. If nothing else, it gives you one more adjustment to play with to get everything to line up the way that you want.
that actually won't work cause then my hood would overlay my headlights, they're almost hitting as it is
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Old Jul 16, 2004 | 02:47 AM
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Do you still have any part of the rebar under that bumper or did you take it out completly?
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Old Jul 16, 2004 | 06:22 AM
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the rebar is completly out, it has been for some time now. I'm thinking of going to mazda for a new one
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Old Jul 16, 2004 | 10:26 AM
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Holy ****. Is that a twin turbo LT-1? amazing, I wanna see more!
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Old Jul 16, 2004 | 12:47 PM
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Looks good man. I agree, VIS uses the best clear coat I have EVER seen on a carbon fiber hood and that includes all the $1000+ hoods from Japan companies. Also the wrapped sides are a plus.
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Old Jul 18, 2004 | 04:55 AM
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looking good, i'd need a b4 and after pic side by side but definatly looking smooth!
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Old Jul 18, 2004 | 11:17 AM
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I like it, and I'm usually not of hoods that don't match the paint color. But on your car it looks pretty good.
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Old Jul 18, 2004 | 05:02 PM
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are those 19s?
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Old Jul 18, 2004 | 08:16 PM
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Hood looks good, but im going to try and forget what I saw under it.
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Old Jul 19, 2004 | 03:20 AM
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Before and after shot even though the before shot has no lights
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Old Jul 19, 2004 | 09:57 PM
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Holy mackerel, that is some serious engine work. Any idea on how much hp you're pushing out?
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Old Jul 19, 2004 | 11:29 PM
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I'll be boosting next week when the rest of my silicone couplers show. I'm hoping to make anywhere from 450-500rwhp. Next year when I stroke the motor and run a decent amount of boost, I should have anywhere from 800rwhp to 1000rwhp, it's hard to tell right now
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Old Jul 19, 2004 | 11:51 PM
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very nice ride, wven with the lt1 set up, I'm sure you get a lot of compliments with that..
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Will the KS hood fit with the M2 SMIC?
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Old Jul 20, 2004 | 01:41 AM
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Will the KS hood fit with the M2 SMIC?
sure, why not
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