[jstanton]

Curious for those who have or had an Iroc-Z ZR1 style hood how you liked it?

I'm digging the look but wondering how the sound is as it dosen't appear to come with any insulation underneath. Also wondering about driving in the rain, if it just let's a ton of water in?

[jstanton]

This is the one I am referring to.

[cheeze9878]

I have the IROC-Z (as its called now I guess). First make sure you know a really good body guy that enjoys working with Fiberglass because the hood is POS according to my guy when we got it. He worked on it for almost 2 weeks to get it to look good and we still found flaws in it after we painted it. The louvers are just holes, my guy put gutter guard screens in the louvers to keep leaves and everything else out. the noise i didn't really notice a difference but I didn't have my car for almost a month since the whole car was being repainted through insurance. And water, well yea the water just pours in especially like during a car wash. The center portion on that hood I'm sure will do the same thing but you will have water pouring onto your belt so that will be nasty I'm thinking.
The screens were put fiber glassed in before paint so that he could paint them and they would match.
Sorry I don't have any pics from the underside to see how he did. you can message me if you want me to take some.

[jstanton]

Originally Posted by cheeze9878

I have the IROC-Z (as its called now I guess). First make sure you know a really good body guy that enjoys working with Fiberglass because the hood is POS according to my guy when we got it. He worked on it for almost 2 weeks to get it to look good and we still found flaws in it after we painted it. The louvers are just holes, my guy put gutter guard screens in the louvers to keep leaves and everything else out. the noise i didn't really notice a difference but I didn't have my car for almost a month since the whole car was being repainted through insurance. And water, well yea the water just pours in especially like during a car wash. The center portion on that hood I'm sure will do the same thing but you will have water pouring onto your belt so that will be nasty I'm thinking.
The screens were put fiber glassed in before paint so that he could paint them and they would match.
Sorry I don't have any pics from the underside to see how he did. you can message me if you want me to take some.

That looks good! I also like that hood a lot too! Thanks for the pictures!

[ste6000]

i like the second hood better. think the original post hood just way to much going on with it for my taste. if the rest of the car isn't as aggressive it may not looks right.

[kropscamaro16]

my buddy has one on his blue v6 rs but i didnt like the quality and fitment of it in photos and in person...

[cheeze9878]

Originally Posted by kropscamaro16

my buddy has one on his blue v6 rs but i didnt like the quality and fitment of it in photos and in person...

And to tell you the truth, for $1800 there is no way I would buy this hood. When I bought the hood, it just came out by the scammer at 6LE ( cant remember if that's the exact name or not) I got it for $800 and with how much work my buddy had to do to it, he said it was expensive still.

[jstanton]

Originally Posted by cheeze9878

And to tell you the truth, for $1800 there is no way I would buy this hood. When I bought the hood, it just came out by the scammer at 6LE ( cant remember if that's the exact name or not) I got it for $800 and with how much work my buddy had to do to it, he said it was expensive still.

The more I look at your hood, the more I like it better, especially with those screens you added. I've found it for as low as $1500 but that's still pricey. I've been reading mixed reviews on quality and fitment. There are some videos out there that claim quality is great and only needs minor adjustments on the new models.

[cheeze9878]

I will say fitment was spot on, Quality on the other hand, be ready to work on it.
And I will say it changes the whole car and I get compliments on it all the time. People know me for my hood. I have had people walk up to me knowing who I am and I have no clue. So it is a pretty awesome hood. But I like more subtle and functional than crazy. That hood is more on the crazy side for me.

[kropscamaro16]

Originally Posted by cheeze9878

And to tell you the truth, for $1800 there is no way I would buy this hood. When I bought the hood, it just came out by the scammer at 6LE ( cant remember if that's the exact name or not) I got it for $800 and with how much work my buddy had to do to it, he said it was expensive still.

yup i know him well hes on my block list lol i had a cf hood from my old work and the fitment and finish on it was horrible anderson composites makes nice stuff but most aftermarket hoods and parts are terrible and all made overseas



acs wing i got was one of the nicest pieces ive ever seen still wants some sideskirts

[Start The Machine]

You have an amazing paint and body guy. Hard to find sometimes. Hood and car looks awesome man.

[cheeze9878]

Originally Posted by Start The Machine

You have an amazing paint and body guy. Hard to find sometimes. Hood and car looks awesome man.

Thanks, this is what he started with, the reason it got repainted.
Those were some of the worst ones, every panel got hit, and they smashed the hood

[Corky]

Ouch, not surprising what a jealous bastard will do...

[Cp Rooks]

Looks Great But Yeah Fiberglass Is A PITA. Pass