photochopped AAR hood... :D

supertrick_05 · Post by **supertrick_05** » Sun Jul 23, 2006 12:39 pm

Here's a few pictures I took today after washing my car. I put the hood on the car to bring it to a few body shops to get quotes on how much it would cost to get it painted and installed (doing that tomorrow), so I thought I'd snap a few pictures and photochop the hood black to see how it'd look. I think it's gonna look REAL good. And yes, I decided I'm going to cut the hole out of the scoop...not be a lame poser who puts a fiberglass hood on with absolutely NO funtionality what-so-ever. Anyways, here's the pics. Lemme know what ya think!

It's hard to get the glossiness out of the picture, so it really doesn't look "flat", but it gives you an idea.

blazesxt · Post by **blazesxt** » Sun Jul 23, 2006 12:48 pm

y?? dont cut the hood.... that wouldnt help your car at all. It would only help if you had a turbo underneath that hood. It isnt going to help on a 2.0 na sohc. Just my 2 cents

Jenni · Post by **Jenni** » Sun Jul 23, 2006 12:55 pm

Looks good! And I agree supertrick absolutely!
Specialhood with megascoop and without intake looks very cheap.
Doesn't matter if it helps the engine - it helps the overall impression...

supertrick_05 · Post by **supertrick_05** » Sun Jul 23, 2006 1:02 pm

I'm hoping I can make it funtional by fabricating a "ram-air" system. I have to fab a box that will sit on top of the intake manifold and have a flat air filter on top, with weather stripping around the top and cut a hole on the bottom of the hood and the air box will have a sealed fit against the hood when closed and suck in the air that the scoop picks up. I just have to think of how I can keep the water/rain out of it...I'll try to get a quick sketch of what I'm talking about.

MyNeonSaysHi · Post by **MyNeonSaysHi** » Sun Jul 23, 2006 1:12 pm

Not really a fan of that hood, well then again I am not a fan of any aftermarket hood on a Neon. the hood looks like it belongs on a Camaro/Firebird. But then again you are doing the "AAR" thing on your Neon, so it will go well I guess.

03sxt · Post by **03sxt** » Sun Jul 23, 2006 1:24 pm

raul-01 wrote:Not really a fan of that hood, well then again I am not a fan of any aftermarket hood on a Neon. the hood looks like it belongs on a Camaro/Firebird. But then again you are doing the "AAR" thing on your Neon, so it will go well I guess.

supertrick_05 · Post by **supertrick_05** » Sun Jul 23, 2006 1:46 pm

The "ram-air" system I'm thinking of fabbing up is kindof the same concept as the WRX's intercooler set-up. It would look similar, but with a rectangle top-mount K&N air filter. For those of you who don't know what I'm talking about, here's a pic of the WRX's engine bay:

scneonchic · Post by **scneonchic** » Sun Jul 23, 2006 1:58 pm

I think it will look good, just get some less blingy wheels.

2003silverneonsxt · Post by **2003silverneonsxt** » Sun Jul 23, 2006 2:02 pm

personally i dont think the hood would look good ALL black.. i think u should do the hood silver and the "Scoop" should be black...

crappy MS PAINT try at it
probably look better photoshoped

supertrick_05 · Post by **supertrick_05** » Sun Jul 23, 2006 2:22 pm

I've tried photochopping that, and to me, it looks like a big black lobster claw. LoL...so no.

And about the wheels...I'd like to get some new ones, but I can't afford them at the moment.

eastwoodsn352 · Post by **eastwoodsn352** » Sun Jul 23, 2006 2:29 pm

im not fan of the hood....but remember if u do a big flat filter below the scoop to have fun while driving in the rain lol

BlackRoseRacing · Post by **BlackRoseRacing** » Sun Jul 23, 2006 2:50 pm

Thats why im running the PVO desinged ram air, its designed to get rid of the water and what not.....

supertrick_05 · Post by **supertrick_05** » Sun Jul 23, 2006 3:04 pm

eastwoodsn352 wrote:if u do a big flat filter below the scoop to have fun while driving in the rain lol

Yeah, I know...that's what I'm worried about. I think it would be a really cool set-up, but I'm not sure how I'd keep the filter from getting wet in the rain?

MyNeonSaysHi · Post by **MyNeonSaysHi** » Sun Jul 23, 2006 3:07 pm

^^^ That front is teh hotness! (Brr)

If you do the hood, flat black all the way dude!

dblsg · Post by **dblsg** » Mon Jul 24, 2006 11:50 am

me personally, i don't think the hood flows witht he bumper

supertrick_05 · Post by **supertrick_05** » Mon Jul 24, 2006 5:45 pm

Eh, oh well...I'm not switching the bumper...just got it repaired and got the lip kit for it.

kc2005ptgt · Post by **kc2005ptgt** » Mon Jul 24, 2006 7:35 pm

You got what lip kit??? Lets see it!!

LowNSlow · Post by **LowNSlow** » Mon Jul 24, 2006 7:38 pm

kc2002acr wrote:You got what lip kit??? Lets see it!!

exactly..

Maybe with a lip kit itll be a different story.. i still frown when I see those rims :<

bad04srt · Post by **bad04srt** » Mon Jul 24, 2006 7:50 pm

also not a big fan of the hood....do however like the wrx setup idea....very cool and would like 2 see it done....but i would say no to the black....cause u know some1 is gonna say u were just 2 cheap 2 go cf and its your cf wannabe....car looks good though considering your accident and all....good luck w/the setup man and best wishes

KrackstaR · Post by **KrackstaR** » Mon Jul 24, 2006 8:23 pm

i like the hood on the car it looks good def go with the lip kit and flat black that too, that would complete the look.

supertrick_05 · Post by **supertrick_05** » Mon Jul 24, 2006 10:28 pm

Here's a few pics of my front and rear lip kit. I haven't put it on cuz I'm waiting to get the side skirts. I'm going to put the order in tomorrow cuz I have the money now. YAY!

And here's what it looks like ON a car...a silver one at that:

silentneon01 · Post by **silentneon01** » Mon Jul 24, 2006 10:44 pm

Once the lip kit and hood are on. It'll be a looker and gl on the ram air

bigbird · Post by **bigbird** » Tue Jul 25, 2006 12:45 am

I'm an old school mopar lover, so I say go for it! And that chebby spoiler is perfect with the hood and stripes!

Jenni · Post by **Jenni** » Tue Jul 25, 2006 4:04 am

supertrick_05 wrote:

THAT's absolutely what I still need!!