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PQ · 01-24-2012, 05:23 PM

I'll be leaving the aftermarket hoods to you guys.

I've seen many Camaros with aftermarket hoods, and no offense to any of you who's cars are in this group, but I've still yet to see one that matches up all the way around. The gap problems are always there.

*SSE 4 2SS* · 01-24-2012, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by PQ

I'll be leaving the aftermarket hoods to you guys.

I've seen many Camaros with aftermarket hoods, and no offense to any of you who's cars are in this group, but I've still yet to see one that matches up all the way around. The gap problems are always there.

They ought to fit right in with them slab sided wheels...

Darth_Emma · 01-24-2012, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by PQ

I'll be leaving the aftermarket hoods to you guys.

I've seen many Camaros with aftermarket hoods, and no offense to any of you who's cars are in this group, but I've still yet to see one that matches up all the way around. The gap problems are always there.

I agree, but Showstopper is advertising that hood as having perfect fit and finish. If anyone can do it, they can.

I'm going to wait and see.

PQ · 01-24-2012, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by SSE 4 2SS

They ought to fit right in with them slab sided wheels...

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Originally Posted by Darth_Emma

I agree, but Showstopper is advertising that hood as having perfect fit and finish. If anyone can do it, they can.

I'm going to wait and see.

I hope someone does. I do want one that can extract heat. If nobody had a fitting one then I'll just get a ZL1 hood.

I might want to do that anyway. I don't want to chance ordering and paying and getting one that isn't right.

Darth_Emma · 01-24-2012, 06:03 PM

I'm now thinking about the ZL1 hood and facia.

PQ · 01-24-2012, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Darth_Emma

I'm now thinking about the ZL1 hood and facia.

I really like the ZL1 hood and fascia. I do worry a little about the perception that I'm trying to pose. I know the real deal and I know it's all that matters but it is something to consider. Hood first for heat extraction.

Fascia is cosmetic. I'll leave those to Chris.

Darth_Emma · 01-24-2012, 06:19 PM

The hood and facia match though. The cowl is wider on the ZL1 and that line comes down (just a little) onto the facia. Also the hood has a bit steeper profile at the nose of the car that is continued onto the facia. It's subtle, but I would notice those things every time I look at the car. Yes, a good body shop could doctor the cowl lines on the facia, but eventually any putty work would show up and start to look bad.

Oh, as far as the facia being cosmetic, that's mostly true, but I think that largeer lower grill on the ZL1 may let in more air than the SS. (I'm speculating there.)

garcmol · 01-24-2012, 06:37 PM

....and me. Let's face it, I can't get the performance from my car that you all can get.

But that ZL1 fascia is just awesome. Not only will the lower grill allow more air in, it's angled to allow cooling to the front brakes. I've got the foglights already and I'm debating about leaving the ZL1 fascia bottom holes (smaller foglights) open to hit my Injen cold air intake head on and mounting a GoPro on the passenger side. The side pieces that fit in the front wheel well deflect air around the side of the car (saw this in wind tunnel testing) and I'm hoping that will save the rear gills from some chips.

The only downside I see is with the car lowered, I'm going to lose some more approach angle. We'll have to see how pans out.

You won't see a ZL1 badge on my grill.
I figure I'm bypassing the V6 guys getting an SS fascia and jumping right to the big dog.
The options for splitters are crap for the V6 fascia.
This fascia is just the bee's knees!

*GTAHVIT* · 01-24-2012, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Darth_Emma

I've also had my eye on that hood for a while... It looks like the final hood isn't going to look like that AND it's not going to be aluminum - it's going to be fiberglass. They released new info this week. Here are the recent pics.

Here is the thread: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=85029

Emma...
hey that thread looks familiar... OH!!! I know... that's the same thread I got my quoted post from...

just playin...

zebra · 01-24-2012, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by IRPQ

I'll be leaving the aftermarket hoods to you guys.

I've seen many Camaros with aftermarket hoods, and no offense to any of you who's cars are in this group, but I've still yet to see one that matches up all the way around. The gap problems are always there.

says the guy with the caboose from Rudolph

pretty much every aftermarket body panel is gonna have to have some glassing done to make the gaps perfect.

*TAG UR IT* · 01-25-2012, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by PQ

I'll be leaving the aftermarket hoods to you guys.

I've seen many Camaros with aftermarket hoods, and no offense to any of you who's cars are in this group, but I've still yet to see one that matches up all the way around. The gap problems are always there.

Exactly...not that I can get one anytime soon. But, I LOVE that hood!

JusticePete · 01-25-2012, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by GTAHVIT

OK my feeble attempt to bring this back to something like a build thread

Pete probably won't like this, but I had some time today so I finally installed my painted rear diffuser...

It needed to be wet sanded and polished, (part of the deal I worked out with my painter, Jason). So I hit it with 1500 twice then 2000 once to get rid of the orange peel.

Then I used the 4" green pad and severe swirl and haze remover on my PC to get it all polished out. I pretty much throttled the pad as there are a ton of nooks and crannies that were hard to reach.

I wasn't sure how much difference it was gonna make on the IBM but I'm pretty happy with it.

I like it so much I think I'll paint mine. Oh wait, maybe I did paint mine...

over two years ago

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Originally Posted by garcmol

....and me. Let's face it, I can't get the performance from my car that you all can get.

But that ZL1 fascia is just awesome. Not only will the lower grill allow more air in, it's angled to allow cooling to the front brakes. I've got the foglights already and I'm debating about leaving the ZL1 fascia bottom holes (smaller foglights) open to hit my Injen cold air intake head on and mounting a GoPro on the passenger side. The side pieces that fit in the front wheel well deflect air around the side of the car (saw this in wind tunnel testing) and I'm hoping that will save the rear gills from some chips.

The only downside I see is with the car lowered, I'm going to lose some more approach angle. We'll have to see how pans out.

You won't see a ZL1 badge on my grill.
I figure I'm bypassing the V6 guys getting an SS fascia and jumping right to the big dog.
The options for splitters are crap for the V6 fascia.
This fascia is just the bee's knees!

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Originally Posted by TAG UR IT

Exactly...not that I can get one anytime soon. But, I LOVE that hood!

Calling the Good Taste Police. You can never find a cop when you need one

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Originally Posted by GTAHVIT

No, Pete

I still didn't do my Radius Rod bushes... the guy who painted the diffuser had been bugging me for weeks to get it installed. Bushes are next

I did radius bushes for GM for SEMA in September of 2008

Darth_Emma · 01-25-2012, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by GTAHVIT

Emma...
hey that thread looks familiar... OH!!! I know... that's the same thread I got my quoted post from...

just playin...

Just wanted to make sure you saw this week's update from showstopper on it. What do you think of the new look of the hood?

garcmol · 01-25-2012, 09:15 AM

und mit diesem ZL1 fascia;

01-24-2012, 05:23 PM	#3571
PQ Booooosted. Drives: 2010 Supercharged SS Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 36,716 View My Garage	I'll be leaving the aftermarket hoods to you guys. I've seen many Camaros with aftermarket hoods, and no offense to any of you who's cars are in this group, but I've still yet to see one that matches up all the way around. The gap problems are always there. __________________

01-24-2012, 06:37 PM	#3578
garcmol Drives: 10 1LT SIM; 91 B4C sleeper Z Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ft. Mitchell, Alabama Posts: 7,199	....and me. Let's face it, I can't get the performance from my car that you all can get. But that ZL1 fascia is just awesome. Not only will the lower grill allow more air in, it's angled to allow cooling to the front brakes. I've got the foglights already and I'm debating about leaving the ZL1 fascia bottom holes (smaller foglights) open to hit my Injen cold air intake head on and mounting a GoPro on the passenger side. The side pieces that fit in the front wheel well deflect air around the side of the car (saw this in wind tunnel testing) and I'm hoping that will save the rear gills from some chips. The only downside I see is with the car lowered, I'm going to lose some more approach angle. We'll have to see how pans out. You won't see a ZL1 badge on my grill. I figure I'm bypassing the V6 guys getting an SS fascia and jumping right to the big dog. The options for splitters are crap for the V6 fascia. This fascia is just the bee's knees! __________________ Pedders Pace Car Package, Injen CAI, Flowmaster AT, AAC Lighting, ZL1 fascia/skirts, RKSport Ram Air hood, vented fenders, painted stripes (Gary's Customz), Honor and Valor badged (Thank you, John) Last edited by garcmol; 01-24-2012 at 06:48 PM.

01-25-2012, 09:15 AM	#3584
garcmol Drives: 10 1LT SIM; 91 B4C sleeper Z Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ft. Mitchell, Alabama Posts: 7,199	und mit diesem ZL1 fascia; __________________ Pedders Pace Car Package, Injen CAI, Flowmaster AT, AAC Lighting, ZL1 fascia/skirts, RKSport Ram Air hood, vented fenders, painted stripes (Gary's Customz), Honor and Valor badged (Thank you, John)

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01-24-2012, 06:03 PM	#3575
Darth_Emma Psssssssssshhhhhhhhhhhhh! Drives: under contruction Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Marysville, Ohio Posts: 12,996 View My Garage	I'm now thinking about the ZL1 hood and facia.

01-24-2012, 06:19 PM	#3577
Darth_Emma Psssssssssshhhhhhhhhhhhh! Drives: under contruction Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Marysville, Ohio Posts: 12,996 View My Garage	The hood and facia match though. The cowl is wider on the ZL1 and that line comes down (just a little) onto the facia. Also the hood has a bit steeper profile at the nose of the car that is continued onto the facia. It's subtle, but I would notice those things every time I look at the car. Yes, a good body shop could doctor the cowl lines on the facia, but eventually any putty work would show up and start to look bad. Oh, as far as the facia being cosmetic, that's mostly true, but I think that largeer lower grill on the ZL1 may let in more air than the SS. (I'm speculating there.)