New England Winter Mods

[FAIRNOT LZ1]

Guess you'll have to keep it closed so we can see it!

Probably looks tuff closed anyway low to the ground front end shots with a camera off to one side ... oh ya I see it now!

[CFD]

Originally Posted by TRC-SS

Wish there was bud...but we just cant get it to look right. We can get it to work fine. however im left with the hood lines higher and a large gap. Only way to fix that is to re glass the top of the bumper and repaint and thats not going to happen either.

Instead of being known for the reverse hood ill be known for the only one in the eastern coast with the Rideskinz front end

Plus ill still have my custom hood, just will open normal, not reverse.

Tim, I've got a question, can the existing hinge be modified or is there a specific part of the hinge that is the problem. I do quite a bit of fabrication and may be able to make something that will work. If you think it's possible let me know I'd be glad to help if I can.

[One-Bad-ZL1]

Tim - it's gonna look bitchin when it's done. And welcome back to the world of normal.

[TRC-SS]

Originally Posted by FAIRNOT LZ1

Guess you'll have to keep it closed so we can see it!

Probably looks tuff closed anyway low to the ground front end shots with a camera off to one side ... oh ya I see it now!

Well on a side note, with the hood going back to normal, you will be able to view my upcoming SLP TVS2300 Supercharger alot easier!. Will be putting out 600HP.

Originally Posted by CFD

Tim, I've got a question, can the existing hinge be modified or is there a specific part of the hinge that is the problem. I do quite a bit of fabrication and may be able to make something that will work. If you think it's possible let me know I'd be glad to help if I can.

We spent a solid 6 hours trying everything. The hinge itself is fine. Its the new bumper thats got more of a larger aggressive nose and the hood being pointed. When thie hinge opens the point of the hood goes down allowing the back to swing up. When it does this its scraping the new bumper. So really the only way to fix it that wont effect the hood lines is to shave the new bumper down and repaint, but no way im doing that.

Heres a pic showing how much more is actually in the nose. you can tell the top of the bumper is actually higher and longer, as well as the center part of the bumper.

Originally Posted by One-Bad-ZL1

Tim - it's gonna look bitchin when it's done. And welcome back to the world of normal.

Ill figure something else out to be completely insane with dont you worry!

[CFD]

Originally Posted by TRC-SS

Well on a side note, with the hood going back to normal, you will be able to view my upcoming SLP TVS2300 Supercharger alot easier!. Will be putting out 600HP.

We spent a solid 6 hours trying everything. The hinge itself is fine. Its the new bumper thats got more of a larger aggressive nose and the hood being pointed. When thie hinge opens the point of the hood goes down allowing the back to swing up. When it does this its scraping the new bumper. So really the only way to fix it that wont effect the hood lines is to shave the new bumper down and repaint, but no way im doing that.

Heres a pic showing how much more is actually in the nose. you can tell the top of the bumper is actually higher and longer, as well as the center part of the bumper.



Ill figure something else out to be completely insane with dont you worry!

I may not be understanding this correctly but if the hood is scraping the bumper when opened wouldn't a shorter arm on the hinge stop it from going down so far. I've not seen your hinge but making one from what I've seen on other applications may not be a big deal

[One-Bad-ZL1]

Originally Posted by TRC-SS

Well on a side note, with the hood going back to normal, you will be able to view my upcoming SLP TVS2300 Supercharger alot easier!. Will be putting out 600HP.

Uhh Mr. Officer, I think someone robbed a bank. We know there is no money tree in his backyard, yet this Tim guy seems to have a lot of cash for mods. I think an investigation is warranted!

[Evil-Bee-NH]

Originally Posted by One-Bad-ZL1

Uhh Mr. Officer, I think someone robbed a bank. We know there is no money tree in his backyard, yet this Tim guy seems to have a lot of cash for mods. I think an investigation is warranted!

He has a sugar mama. How else would you explain this guys endless supply of cool and unique ideas.

[TRC-SS]

Originally Posted by One-Bad-ZL1

Uhh Mr. Officer, I think someone robbed a bank. We know there is no money tree in his backyard, yet this Tim guy seems to have a lot of cash for mods. I think an investigation is warranted!

Originally Posted by KDimond

He has a sugar mama. How else would you explain this guys endless supply of cool and unique ideas.

HAHA... I do have a sugar momma, She a RN in the operating room at Saint Vincents Hospital in Worcester. So put her salary and my salary together and we do ok.

[Evil-Bee-NH]

Originally Posted by TRC-SS

HAHA... I do have a sugar momma, She a RN in the operating room at Saint Vincents Hospital in Worcester. So put her salary and my salary together and we do ok.

Nothing wrong with a sugar momma, i got one to she takes good care of me and loves buying stuff for my car. So long as i do the install or have someone i know do it.


Fog Lights going on tomorrow yay no more driving in heavy fog with crappy visibility options.

[TRC-SS]

Originally Posted by CFD

I may not be understanding this correctly but if the hood is scraping the bumper when opened wouldn't a shorter arm on the hinge stop it from going down so far. I've not seen your hinge but making one from what I've seen on other applications may not be a big deal

No...sorry hard to explain. Its fine when is opened. Its when im closing the tip of the hood is hitting the top tip of the bumper when its just about closed. So in therory i would shave the bumper down and it will clear. The reason i have the blue tape on the bumper is cause it was hitting. So we raised the hood and hinge a bit so it now clears the bumper, but in doing that the hood gap is now big enought to fit fingers in.

[Evil-Bee-NH]

20" OEM SS Black Wheels on the way!!! Among many other goodies in the works i do so love a decent tax return.

[600hp-lpe]

Tim, donate the hood to me.. It'll work on my race car. I'll get rid of all the hinges and use hood pins.
I'll make it a lift off hood. There's enough holes in it for me to grab it to lift it off.

now about the color..

[One-Bad-ZL1]

Originally Posted by KDimond

20" OEM SS Black Wheels on the way!!! Among many other goodies in the works i do so love a decent tax return.

Dude you can thank me later, I always have to pay uncle sam. At least I'm happy to see you're getting something nice with my money!

[Evil-Bee-NH]

Originally Posted by One-Bad-ZL1

Dude you can thank me later, I always have to pay uncle sam. At least I'm happy to see you're getting something nice with my money!

I consider it a return on your investment i've been spending money keeping your wife happy so now your money is keeping me happy.