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Old 07-07-2011, 03:51 PM
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Can anyone give feedback on the company or manufacturer? Thanks

1997-2004 Chevy Corvette Carbon Creations ZR Edition 2 Hood

http://www.bodykits.net/hoods/chevy/corvette-c5/173746/
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I'm not sure if it's them but I've seen a CF hood with unacceptable gaps around the headlights...close to 3/4 "...take it for what it's worth.
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Originally Posted by $$$frumnuttin'
I'm not sure if it's them but I've seen a CF hood with unacceptable gaps around the headlights...close to 3/4 "...take it for what it's worth.
Sounds like you still can't figure out who is on first, second or third. Take it for what it's worth but make sure you consider the source.
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I can tell you my cf carbon creations hood has unacceptable gaps at the headlights.
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CC is known for bad fitment. don't do it
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I appreciate the response guys. I am looking for a vented hood anyone have any recommendations??

Thanks
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Originally Posted by dquagliaroli
Sounds like you still can't figure out who is on first, second or third. Take it for what it's worth but make sure you consider the source.
Either way, judging by the subsequent replies, I hit a home run...
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Either way, judging by the subsequent replies, I hit a home run...
Appears you did because your WAG appears to be backed up by fact. But in your case it was a matter of putting your pants on backwards, putting zipper down, and pulling some ______out.
Then again, it appears you hit the nail on the head.
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Originally Posted by dquagliaroli
Appears you did because your WAG appears to be backed up by fact. But in your case it was a matter of putting your pants on backwards, putting zipper down, and pulling some ______out.
Then again, it appears you hit the nail on the head.
Even a blind squirrel finds a nut once in a while...
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Originally Posted by michaelcerv
I appreciate the response guys. I am looking for a vented hood anyone have any recommendations??

Thanks
I have been looking for a vented hood for the last few weeks. This is probably what im getting, higher in price yes, but you get what you pay for.

http://www.acproducts.us/CorvetteHoods.htm

look here :http://www.vetteweb.com/tech/vemp_10...ods/index.html

I have been doing some research on hoods, after many hours with google and searching forums the cheaper hoods seam to not fit very well, need extra work to close gaps (add material), sag , corners flip up, underside looks like crap and excessive waviness in finish.
Some have had good luck, others not so much.
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I'm surprised Pete (quikZ06) has gotten in here yet. I will say that there is a biiig difference between his products and what is sold on eBay. contact him for product questions and pricing. He'll def help you out
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Mine came from Pete.
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Originally Posted by ZachLegend
CC is known for bad fitment. don't do it



My bumper is crap. I would by real products and not knock offs. Sorry to CC but hey, its the truth.
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Originally Posted by PostShawn



My bumper is crap. I would by real products and not knock offs. Sorry to CC but hey, its the truth.
Where did you buy it? Have any pics to share?
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This hood biz would be great if the sellers were located in your home town so you could pay them a visit and see what you are getting into. Something this bulky can't simply be returned priority mail...you are basically stuck with it and that is the part that scares most of us off this mod.
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Originally Posted by ZO6ME
I can tell you my cf carbon creations hood has unacceptable gaps at the headlights.
Really?

I dont see what's not acceptable...Here's my Z (its all about adjustments)



Customers car's (doesn't look unacceptable to me)




The ZR2 hood is a different story and I wont argue that. Which is why I haven't been selling them. We have a new revised version that we are going to test fit, and if it fits well we will release it. As I have mentioned before do not buy from e-bay, you will get stuck with a bad fitting hood, whereas I can get them replaced if there are issues.
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Originally Posted by Quik Z06

The ZR2 hood is a different story and I wont argue that.
Unfortunately thats the hood I was wanting.

Originally Posted by Quik Z06
We have a new revised version that we are going to test fit, and if it fits well we will release it.
Any idea when you might have them available ?

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Old 07-09-2011, 03:46 AM
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Originally Posted by SB99NassauBM
Unfortunately thats the hood I was wanting.



Any idea when you might have them available ?
Well, im hoping they will get them test fit next week. Once they do that and I see that they fit well, I will post pix and then I will release them. I believe they should have some available in the next couple weeks.
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Originally Posted by Quik Z06
Well, im hoping they will get them test fit next week. Once they do that and I see that they fit well, I will post pix and then I will release them. I believe they should have some available in the next couple weeks.
I hope so too, I been waiting for mine for a while, as soon as I get it I'll post some pics of it, with details
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I don't have those gaps either...? To the OP... Everyone has an opinion... I really like mine.


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