Thanks for the clarification. I'm sure people will still be excited.

 

I've actually heard the fitment isn't that great on the original, and even the $3k dry carbon version doesn't have rolled edges. If you go to all the trouble of making a mold that fits like OEM for the FEED hood, I'd just copy and graft the AD9 vents on to it.

 

Shine, i want this more then the feed !! The temptation is too strong from the other company located in socal

is this in the foreseeable future ?
worst come to worst I'll order a authentic FRP one as a mold for you guys to get the ball rolling to help out the community

 

The other company builds hoods with half-*** jimmy-rigged latches. I wouldn't trust those unless you plan on hoodpins.

Look at the latch striker on an authentic RE-Amemiya hood. THAT is properly built. Look at the latch striker on an S2000 Mugen hood. That is properly built. The rod needs to be welded onto a flat plate so when it is bonded to the hood, is has enough bonding surface.

We'll be testing the original RE-Hood soon !

 

boy, are those words from you lovely

 

will be in for a RE hood!

 

Correct. I've seen two authentic ones in person. Fitment is just okay. Personally wouldn't I'd shell out $800 USD to $1200 USD whatever it costs for it.

 

I have an authentic feed hood, doesn't vibrate or anything at speeds over 220km/h (NO HOOD PINS). An authentic feed frp hood doesn't fit well though.

Group A Motoring is making a RE-A Hood. Fitment looks good.

 

There's more to building a quality, reliable hood than simply having good fitment. I personally wouldn't bet my car on a poorly made hood.

My buddy who had a RHD FD decided he wanted those cheaply made Scoot hoods on ebay because he liked the look. Went over 90 mph on the way to vegas. Hood de-latched, swung back and smashed the windshield and dented in the roof. We have always been weary about how we build hoods ever since that incident. Hoods see alot of lift. It's always best to over engineer these than to under engineer them.

My buddy Ivan is known in the SoCal Rx7 community. Lucky 7 , DNA Garage, and Nelson from RRR Tuning can all confirm this story.

 

I couldn't wait and recently got myself a legit RE-A FRP AD9 hood.

And well, im having the same problem as almost all the pictures I see of this hood .

There is a gap between the hood and the front bumper...

Another thing to notes is that the original bolts are too big...this hood uses smaller studs.
Not that it matters too much.

 

Fitment of an authentic FEED FRP Hood:

 

that looks so bad, if i paid 1500 for this i would be so pissed...

 

What front bumper are you aligning the hood up with? In most pics I've seen with an authentic RE front bumper, yes there is a gap, but the it has more to do with the bumper than the hood. Could be the hood to, but we'll have to find out. We documented this when we replicated the RE 05 front bumper. Huge gap between bumper and OEM hood.

Ken

 

We had very similar issues when we imported one years ago. We mentioned this as we were working on the FEED hood project for the first time. However, to be fair, I believe FEED has a new revised version. Probably a whole new mold if they realized their mold has gone bad. Fitment looks to be pretty good on those. Vent cut outs are a bit different.

 

Here's a sample showing how lift a hood sees at high speeds....

 

Here's my buddy's hood. He's been needing it for Super Lap Battle, which just past, which is why I haven't bothered him with it.

Not a Seibon hood although there is a SEIBON sticker on it. It is 100% Authentic RE-Amemiya.

 

Hey Ken sorry for the late reply.

this with a stock 93 bumper & fender , I removed the OEM hood which had perfect fitment and replace it with the AD9 , the gap is not drastic but it's there about 3/8 of an inch , which really annoys me personally.

It also close & open without a problem.

 

 

Would you guys make the Mazdaspeed hood?

 

Please make this! I would so be in for a high quality AD9 replica!

 

Patiently waiting

 

We test fitted an Authentic RE-Amemiya hood and it does have about a 3/8 inch gap in the front. I think it is official. It is definitely not OE spec. Perhaps a body shop can add filler and extend an FRP hood, but if you want an exposed carbon look, there is no solution. The gap is noticeable in person up close, but if you take a picture of it 2-3 feet away it doesn't really show up in the pictures.

We align OEM fenders, headlight covers, and a bumper to an OEM hood prior to any test fitting to make sure all parts surrounding the hood are exactly where they need to be. We then test fit the RE Hood. It is definitely short .... and noticeable.

 

Test fit pics. Aside from the front gap, everything else seems fine.

 

As you can see... the gap is barely noticeable in a picture taken 2-3 feet away. However, it is definitely there and significant.

 

Sooo.... when is shine gonna make this hood .. the mola is burning a hole in my pocket lol.