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spike_africa 04-10-2010 11:34 AM

Anyone heard of or used this cowl hood?
 
I have been looking around for a cowl hood and found a few I like. Has anyone used these before or know about them?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/99-04...Q5fAccessories

I also really like the VIS carbon fiber cowl hood, but that little line in the front of the hood in the center of the cowl pisses me off. If it was able to be sanded down a bit right there before paint to make it go away I would be for it. Lighter hood, plus cowl makes for a win.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/99-04...Q5fAccessories

stanger00 04-10-2010 11:43 AM

Never heard of them and the hood will still cost 450-480 bucks if you include shipping.

spike_africa 04-10-2010 12:07 PM

I don't really care about the price. I found another guy who told me to look into these who has one and likes it. I know your not getting a hood without spending $450 before paint regardless. I'm just checking out my options and whats out there now. Back when I had my F150 there was two choices for hoods lol.

j_gutta870 04-10-2010 01:05 PM

I'm in the market for a cowl hood also.. I haven't heard of any of those cowls but the first one looks very nice...

Steeda21 04-10-2010 01:30 PM

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3122861

vis carbon viber cowl looks badass

spike_africa 04-10-2010 02:07 PM

See that line that goes down the center of the cowl. I hate that. It looks like a cowl hood for a old 60's camaro or Chevy truck. Why couldn't it be smooth. Th

Though I still like it and I am considering it. I need a new hood here soon so I need to make up my mind.

Any other opinions on whats out there?

SeanStang 04-10-2010 05:57 PM

When I was looking for a cowl hood awhile back I looked at HO Fibertrends. I heard nothing but great things about the fitment/quality and they had a good prices. I was looking at the 2.5".

http://hofibertrends.com/1999-2004mustang.aspx

spike_africa 04-10-2010 06:22 PM

I have seen their 4" in person and its really nice quality, but that 4" is huge!

I wonder what the weight difference is between stock and each one. I would love to know that.

SeanStang 04-10-2010 10:35 PM

Yeah 4" ones look out of place just on daily driven street cars.

spike_africa 04-11-2010 09:14 AM

That's the other thing. I don't want a huge one because well I only make 380rwhp so its not that fast lol.

Wombozi17 04-11-2010 07:05 PM

That VIS one looks pretty lame, I can see why you dont like it! That line is crap.

spike_africa 04-11-2010 07:22 PM


Originally Posted by Wombozi17 (Post 454900)
That VIS one looks pretty lame, I can see why you dont like it! That line is crap.

Yeah the line down the center ruins it for me. Otherwise I wouldn't of made this thread at all. Only reason I still like it is due to the really light weight.

But does anyone know the weight of a stock 99-04 mustang hood with the scoop?

Ok I just found out the stock 01-04 hood with scoop is 43lbs. So I would drop almost 20lbs. with a hood swap and have a cowl hood. That's a win/win for me!

SeanStang 04-11-2010 07:34 PM

Yeah the 2.5" is perfect. 4" is way too tall if not needed.

spike_africa 04-11-2010 08:03 PM

Sean I think you are leaning me in the right direction lol.

SeanStang 04-11-2010 09:39 PM

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I looked at cowl hoods forever before I finally just got a Mach 1 instead because a good deal came around. Cowl hoods look great on our cars, gives them such an american sports look. Here are some pics of the 3" one from TruFiber.com which I was really really considering. I couldn't decide between this one or the 2.5 from H.O.Fibertrends.com.

http://www.trufiber.com/Trufiber_Mus...0023-a49-3.htm . :)

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http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j7...acka/today.jpg

Steeda21 04-11-2010 11:53 PM


Originally Posted by SeanStang (Post 454925)

that is a clean stang

um you have a mach 1 now? or mach 1 hood?

j_gutta870 04-12-2010 04:38 AM

Thats a bad ass stang

SeanStang 04-12-2010 09:51 AM


Originally Posted by Steeda21 (Post 454928)
that is a clean stang

um you have a mach 1 now? or mach 1 hood?

Just a Mach 1 hood, I wish I had a Mach 1 lol.

WNRacing 04-12-2010 11:09 AM

I don't think you can go wrong with Kaenen or Trufiber.. I think I'm going to end up getting a '95 Cobra R cowl..

spike_africa 04-12-2010 03:39 PM


Originally Posted by WNRacing (Post 454972)
I don't think you can go wrong with Kaenen or Trufiber.. I think I'm going to end up getting a '95 Cobra R cowl..

Your stock hood is weak shit. You need a hood really badly.

I think this pic on HOfibertrends page sold me.
http://hofibertrends.com/images/prod...ail/054bwx.jpg






Who is it here that has hood pins with metal lines that connect the pins to the car and go into the front grill opening? That setup is awesome!

WNRacing 04-12-2010 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by spike_africa (Post 455008)
Your stock hood is weak shit. You need a hood really badly.

Who is it here that has hood pins with metal lines that connect the pins to the car and go into the front grill opening? That setup is awesome!

Not as much as I need a window switch and a FP gauge... :rolleyes: :D But I am working on it, found one on CList that is a possibility depending on the fundage.

Umm.... It's one of the red V6's.. "Must See" I think..

Yep:

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Not a big fan of them TBH.

probiker427 04-12-2010 05:11 PM

after seeing that picture dustin, i want a cowl hood now lol. there growing on me alot man

spike_africa 04-12-2010 05:53 PM

I love that old school look with the pins and the lines holding them on. I think it looks bad ass.

SeanStang 04-13-2010 11:26 AM

I think the hood pins with the lines would look awesome on your car Dustin. They'd flow with your car, I do agree that they look out of place on some mustangs though.

JayC 04-13-2010 07:03 PM

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Spike, why not get a Kaenan. They are made in Florida, hell you may could just pick it up and save shipping. Here's my Kaenan 3' 95 Cobra R.

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spike_africa 04-15-2010 06:47 PM

I like that hood and I called Kaenan to see if I could stop by and get one. But with no call backs I got pissed.

I bought a hood though, so now everyone has to wait for it to be painted.

SeanStang 04-15-2010 07:17 PM

I can't wait to see your car with all these new planned mods.

spike_africa 04-16-2010 03:49 PM

Its getting there slowly but surely. Then I am just going to save to build the motor and up the spray.

TUFF 4.6 04-16-2010 04:34 PM

I can't wait to see what hood you went with and what it looks like on our color cars.
Since we live 700 miles apart, I might copycat your setup. Sorry :(

spike_africa 04-17-2010 07:35 PM


Originally Posted by TUFF 4.6 (Post 455386)
I can't wait to see what hood you went with and what it looks like on our color cars.
Since we live 700 miles apart, I might copycat your setup. Sorry :(

I will punch you in public.


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