What do you think of the 03 cobra hood?
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I think the hood looks great and couldnt see changing it for any other.
I think the '03 hood is the best I have seen and cannot see myself changing it out. As far as being heavy...join the gym brutha!
Gotta question for those of you who have hood mod'd... Is there any draw back to doing this? Such as water draining into the engine compartment? Not that that is a big issue or anything...
Gotta question for those of you who have hood mod'd... Is there any draw back to doing this? Such as water draining into the engine compartment? Not that that is a big issue or anything...
The 2003 Cobra Hood simply rocks! I love the looks of it. It is a bit heavy though. I love the looks it brings out the car well. -Mat-
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JMO. like the '03 hood but would prefer a SVO Cobra R style hood with ram air. But mainly I just like the looks. Only down side is that it would take away some of the sleeper potential. LOL.
KevinJKD - can you give us any idea of how much the weight savings will be, or how much the CF hood weighs?
all I can go by is how heavy it feels. When I pick it up it feels pretty light. I am sure that the stock hood would feel MUCH heavier if I lifted it. I don't think it will be a huge weight savings but I think it will be worth it, especially since it will look great.
Once I get the new one in I will post another thread with a bunch of pics and I will try to weigh both hoods somehow. Sorry I don't have any info yet.
Once I get the new one in I will post another thread with a bunch of pics and I will try to weigh both hoods somehow. Sorry I don't have any info yet.
Thanks Kev...we'll be waiting for the pics and other info. I took a look at it on their web site, but you couldn't tell much from that picture of it they had.
http://www.seanhylandmotorsport.com/mustang_svt_cobra_2003_pg1.shtml
http://www.seanhylandmotorsport.com/mustang_svt_cobra_2003_pg1.shtml
yea they don't have a good pic. Here, the guy I bought the hood from sent me this pic. Its not my hood or my car.
Like I mentioned, as soon as I get the other hood I will take a bunch of pics for you guys.
Like I mentioned, as soon as I get the other hood I will take a bunch of pics for you guys.
That is going to look great i like the look of it on the black car!! what is cleaning process for something like that??? it looks awsome.
Sorry, but " the best looking hood ever put on a stock mustang... Cobra R included" is the 96-98 Cobra hood. The 03 looks good, but IMO, the 96-98 hood wins hands down. Too bad it isn't as functional too.Originally posted by 03CobraBro
I think its the best looking hood ever put on a stock mustang... Cobra R included. The Cobra R's hood looks good relative to its down force fascia and rear spoiler, but I just couldnt picture anything looking any better than the stock 03 Cobra's hood on the 03 Cobra.
As far as the weight goes... Its supposed to be made out of "composit material". How much does our hood weigh in comparison to the Mustang GT?
As far as you guys having trouble lifting your hood... Its time to step away from your Cobra, put down the keys, and take all that money you planned on using to mod your car with and invest in a membership at your local health club.
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Kevin,
Most Carbon products come with atleast one layer. If your going to leave it bare CF then take it and get atleast 2 more lays of clear put on also having it wet sanded. By doing this you make the CF much stronger, help it not yellow/fade, and best of all you extend its life before it falls apart.
Most Carbon products come with atleast one layer. If your going to leave it bare CF then take it and get atleast 2 more lays of clear put on also having it wet sanded. By doing this you make the CF much stronger, help it not yellow/fade, and best of all you extend its life before it falls apart.
2JZ - when I bought it I was told that it had 3 layers of clearcoat. So I am hoping it really does, thanks for the heads up though, I appreciate it. Would you recommend putting a good coat of Zaino on it?
Absolutely treat it as you would the car.. but it wouldn't hurt to make sure no one leans on it or sits on it too. Polymer based products are great for CF really bonding to the clear coat and helping it stay fresh for years.
Make sure to get us some more pics, hope everything works out well for ya. :thumbsup:
Make sure to get us some more pics, hope everything works out well for ya. :thumbsup:
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