WTB: 993 hood
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WTB: 993 hood
A long time ago, back during the summer, a girl at a BBQ thought it would be really cool to drink a Corona while sitting on the hood of my car. I was not present to explain to her that doing this is actually not cool at all, and she caved my hood in. I've been using a fiberglass replacement since then, but it just don't fit quite right and I've decided that it's time to get a real one.
If you're within driving distance of New Haven, CT, all the better.
And if you know of, or have, a fiberglass/CF hood that fits well enough to be presentable on the street, please let me know.
If you're within driving distance of New Haven, CT, all the better.
And if you know of, or have, a fiberglass/CF hood that fits well enough to be presentable on the street, please let me know.
She deserves a spanking!
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Noah,
There are two dismantlers local to me that have a good stock of OEM 993 hoods. PM me if you need info. IMO, MA Shaw makes a damn good CF hood that fits well. Mike can make something to your specs re. weight/strength.
There are two dismantlers local to me that have a good stock of OEM 993 hoods. PM me if you need info. IMO, MA Shaw makes a damn good CF hood that fits well. Mike can make something to your specs re. weight/strength.
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A long time ago, back during the summer, a girl at a BBQ thought it would be really cool to drink a Corona while sitting on the hood of my car. I was not present to explain to her that doing this is actually not cool at all, and she caved my hood in. I've been using a fiberglass replacement since then, but it just don't fit quite right and I've decided that it's time to get a real one.
If you're within driving distance of New Haven, CT, all the better.
And if you know of, or have, a fiberglass/CF hood that fits well enough to be presentable on the street, please let me know.
If you're within driving distance of New Haven, CT, all the better.
And if you know of, or have, a fiberglass/CF hood that fits well enough to be presentable on the street, please let me know.
What the f*ck is wrong with people??
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In this case, it was just alcohol and stupidity...she's not a bad person, just a city type who never owned a car and apparently didn't realize that cars are made of thin, easily dented sheet metal. Annoying, but I'm over it.
I would love to put a fiberglass hood on the car, but I'm reluctant because I fear ending up with a hood that doesn't fit. My experience of fiberglass parts is that fitment is a crapshoot, and largely depends on how used up the mold was when your particular piece was made. I'll give Mike a call and see what he thinks...having my hood sat on could be made less annoying if I end up with a good lightweight hood out of the deal.
I would love to put a fiberglass hood on the car, but I'm reluctant because I fear ending up with a hood that doesn't fit. My experience of fiberglass parts is that fitment is a crapshoot, and largely depends on how used up the mold was when your particular piece was made. I'll give Mike a call and see what he thinks...having my hood sat on could be made less annoying if I end up with a good lightweight hood out of the deal.
