violacleff Posted February 23, 2006 Share Posted February 23, 2006 Hey guys I was wondering how you guys think my car would look with the JohnC 4" cowl hood on my car. The L88 one I have now looks like crap and I figure a blemished cf/fiberglass hood may actually be an improvement even if I don't repaint it. What say you? Please hold the comments about the wheels. I didn't put those on, and can't afford new ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike kZ Posted February 23, 2006 Share Posted February 23, 2006 The 4" cowl would look good, but I also like the L88 hood, you don't see very many Zs with those, and it make the car stand out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
violacleff Posted February 23, 2006 Author Share Posted February 23, 2006 I also like the L88 scoop. Problem is, it's an add on and the thing is cracking really bad at the seams, needs to be rebonded/painted. This may sound stupid, but are there any visibility issues with a cowl that high? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bartman Posted February 23, 2006 Share Posted February 23, 2006 Since you're close I'd talk to John about seeing it placed on a car and then sitting in it. I think 4" is extremely high, and I wouldn't do it unless you really needed that space to fit your engine. Now about those wheels...what about some nice spinners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SR240Z Posted February 24, 2006 Share Posted February 24, 2006 Now about those wheels...what about some nice spinners. Dave you just got rocked!!! ROTA GRIDS FOR YOU NOW!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparks280zt Posted February 24, 2006 Share Posted February 24, 2006 I like your l88 better. I would buy a normal CF hood before the 4 inch cowl hood IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
violacleff Posted February 24, 2006 Author Share Posted February 24, 2006 Bart, spinners are definitely on the list, but not before I get some lambo doors installed. Looks like I'll save up and go OEM fiberglass/CF...Oh man more money to spend at Vildini! Actually Alex, I've been kinda jockin the wheels that were on the old L28 Z you guys used to have. I'm going to see if I can track down whoever stole it and see if he'll give 'em to me cheap! LOL No but really, I think I will go with those Rota wheels in 17" or the Hyermax primax ones that MSA have. BTW, you guys would honestly be amazed how many people compliment me on those rims. Hardcore Z and car guys don't like 'em but chicks and youngsters think they're cool. Maybe I'll just do a full Zbling them. Hmmm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nienberg.11 Posted February 24, 2006 Share Posted February 24, 2006 I too despise the bling rims, but back to the hood. In my opinion anything sticking up 4" is too flashy. Also, If you go with a cf hood, paint it. Nothing says rice like a black hood on an otherwise unblack car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z-TARD Posted February 24, 2006 Share Posted February 24, 2006 Having a black hood on an otherwise unblack car was something that probably started on Z's, with the Japanese 432 Z's. I think that on any other car, a black hood looks pretty ricey, but on the Z it just looks plain bad a$$. Why not fix up the L88 hood enough to take a mold off of it, and then make one from CF using the mold? Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Posted February 24, 2006 Share Posted February 24, 2006 I like your l88 better. I would buy a normal CF hood before the 4 inch cowl hood IMO my thoughts exactly. While i like the cowl hoods, I think a nice stock design in CF would look great on your car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunar240z Posted February 24, 2006 Share Posted February 24, 2006 i believe having a black hood started with rally racing as a way to reduce glare. get the cf hood, don't paint it. it would look awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnc Posted February 24, 2006 Share Posted February 24, 2006 So, I read this thread and I'm thinking, "I know I've got an in car picture of the hood somewhere..." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LS1 240Z Posted February 24, 2006 Share Posted February 24, 2006 get a stock hood or carbon fiber hood... JIMHO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nullbound Posted February 25, 2006 Share Posted February 25, 2006 i have one of john's 4" cowl hoods and it's a GREAT hood, extremely well made. i hope to be getting it painted soon for my silver car. here's a couple of shots i took after setting it on my 280. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Juday Posted February 25, 2006 Share Posted February 25, 2006 i believe having a black hood started with rally racing as a way to reduce glare... Yes. Please don't ascribe black hoods to ricers. Black hoods were used on rally cars long before most ricers were born. Now raw cf... Buy cf and paint it flat black. Let them think you cheaped out untill you lift the hood and let them see the raw cf on the bottom side. I also think a 4" cowl is a little severe unless you absolutely need the clearance. I prefer the SubtleZ or the SS hood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Lewis Maudlin Posted February 26, 2006 Share Posted February 26, 2006 I like my hood just fine. I would say it allows as much if not more air through its 82 louvers as a 4" cowl. Here is a pic: http://album.hybridz.org/showphoto.php?photo=5854&cat=618 I just got a junkyard hood and stripped the paint. Then I took it to a hot rod guy to punch the louvers. He charged $1/louver. Hood at the local pick and pull $20 82 louvers $82 Custom equipment Priceless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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