Finally... My N1 Hood has arrived from Japan - Page 2

KaiFD3S · 06-19-2008, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by MichiganRotary.com

Nice looking hood. But dam 8 months for a hood to come in. I'm puting in a order tomorow for RE-Amemiya AC037 Front Body Kit with RE-Amemiya AC 987 Rear Body Kit. I hope it does not take that long for my order to come in.

Enjoy your Hood

It will probably take just as long, as everything is made to order, I waited 4 months just for my Fender Mirrors and 5 months for my bumper, what more a whole kit...

But you never know....

RCCAZ 1 · 06-20-2008, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by KaiFD3S

It will probably take just as long, as everything is made to order, I waited 4 months just for my Fender Mirrors and 5 months for my bumper, what more a whole kit...

But you never know....

Did you just call and work directly with Yuneki (sp)?

RCCAZ 1 · 10-05-2008, 08:52 PM

All parts are back from paint (nose, headlight covers and hood) so I just did a quick mockup without bolting everything back down, hence the fender-to-nose seam gap. However, this will give everyone an idea on how it will look...

Engine build to come back next week....

Brent · 10-06-2008, 02:34 PM

looks good!

blwnrtr93 · 10-07-2008, 02:55 AM

Hood looks great, but I just never have liked the stock front bumpers on the 93-98 FDs. Maybe a 99+ bumper would help set it off a little more.

RCCAZ 1 · 10-07-2008, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by blwnrtr93

Hood looks great, but I just never have liked the stock front bumpers on the 93-98 FDs. Maybe a 99+ bumper would help set it off a little more.

I hear what you're saying and I appreciate the input. Believe me, I went back on forth on whether to keep the stock front end or go '99 spec, but in the end, I wanted a look that was truer to the original U.S. spec CYM, with some J-spec flair. It's just a matter of taste, and for now I'm going to try out this look for awhile!

10-07-2008, 11:41 AM

OK fc guy in the FD world... lol

I dont want to say the wrong thing but my .02 is this..

I never liked that style hood, and painting carbon fiber IMO usually never seems to be worth it (especially if u have a stock alum hood and goign to carbon fiber normally u dont gain much but looks)

On your car.. (since that is what we are talking about)

I LOVE IT..

it looks real good, the hood after being painted looks MUCH BETTER KUDOS TO YOU SIR!!!

Looks great and thx for sharing.. u have alot of patience for waiting 8mo though

btw that hood on an FC.. I never liked..

tom93r1 · 10-10-2008, 11:40 AM

Its looking very good Tim! Makes me think maybe I should paint my hood soon.

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Originally Posted by SpooledupRacing

... painting carbon fiber IMO usually never seems to be worth it (especially if u have a stock alum hood and goign to carbon fiber normally u dont gain much but looks)

With a vented hood you indeed do gain alot. Maybe only a pound of weight but oh so much is the cooling improved.

toyzzzz · 10-08-2008, 10:15 PM

Tim, that looks awesome! Can't wait to see the car back on the road.

10-10-2008, 11:55 AM

yeah this is true.. cooling is improved is if the hood is vented well. however with the drip tray on I cant see how this hood will be really all that extra effective at cooling with those little slots in it.

jinxtacy · 10-23-2008, 04:05 AM

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Originally Posted by SpooledupRacing

yeah this is true.. cooling is improved is if the hood is vented well. however with the drip tray on I cant see how this hood will be really all that extra effective at cooling with those little slots in it.

Well if you ever join the 3rd gen. then you'll start to understand the many reasons for a vented hood. A lot of it is just to release the hot air and keeps engine bay temps down especially after a drive. Prolongs life for all rubber, plastic, and wiring components.

evelution75 · 10-23-2008, 01:24 PM

Nice hood man, painful wait time, but doesn't matter now that you have it. I would've left it carbon fiber with just a clear coat, but it looks good either way.

albertomg · 11-04-2008, 02:45 PM

Looks great. Fitment actually looks better than most pics I've seen. How is fitment in person?

Good choice on sticking with the 93-95 front bumper. I think its the best looking option out there.

RCCAZ 1 · 11-13-2008, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by albertomg

Looks great. Fitment actually looks better than most pics I've seen. How is fitment in person?

Good choice on sticking with the 93-95 front bumper. I think its the best looking option out there.

albertomg... thanks for the compliment. Yes, I know that most brag about how fitment on their aftermarket hoods is "perfect" only to see the hood in person and find that it has "some" gaps that weren't mentioned, but this one is incredible. Dead nuts perfect in keeping with the stock hood's dimensions.

As others have mentioned, cooling is the main benefit. I took data with my old "RotaryExtreme" AD9 hood and compared to the stock hood, I saw an average 3 to 5C drop in engine operating temps. That makes a big difference here in Phoenix duing the summertime.

To Slow... awesome kit. Would like to see more detailed pics of that motor??

To_Slow · 11-13-2008, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by RCCAZ 1

albertomg... thanks for the compliment. Yes, I know that most brag about how fitment on their aftermarket hoods is "perfect" only to see the hood in person and find that it has "some" gaps that weren't mentioned, but this one is incredible. Dead nuts perfect in keeping with the stock hood's dimensions.

As others have mentioned, cooling is the main benefit. I took data with my old "RotaryExtreme" AD9 hood and compared to the stock hood, I saw an average 3 to 5C drop in engine operating temps. That makes a big difference here in Phoenix duing the summertime.

To Slow... awesome kit. Would like to see more detailed pics of that motor??

Here you goo....

10-06-2008, 02:34 PM	#4
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10-07-2008, 02:55 AM	#5
blwnrtr93 Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: AL Posts: 379 Rep Power: 18	Hood looks great, but I just never have liked the stock front bumpers on the 93-98 FDs. Maybe a 99+ bumper would help set it off a little more. __________________ 1993 BB RX-7 2005 Black Mazda 6i 1991 Primer Celica GT 1968 Camo Chevy P/U Garfinkle's Airpump Idler Pulley: Keep the stock contact patch on your water pump w/o running Airpump!

10-23-2008, 01:24 PM	#12
evelution75 The Newbie Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 7 Rep Power: 0	Nice hood man, painful wait time, but doesn't matter now that you have it. I would've left it carbon fiber with just a clear coat, but it looks good either way. __________________ Zoom Zoom!

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10-07-2008, 11:41 AM	#7
SpooledupRacing Guest Posts: n/a	OK fc guy in the FD world... lol I dont want to say the wrong thing but my .02 is this.. I never liked that style hood, and painting carbon fiber IMO usually never seems to be worth it (especially if u have a stock alum hood and goign to carbon fiber normally u dont gain much but looks) On your car.. (since that is what we are talking about) I LOVE IT.. it looks real good, the hood after being painted looks MUCH BETTER KUDOS TO YOU SIR!!! Looks great and thx for sharing.. u have alot of patience for waiting 8mo though btw that hood on an FC.. I never liked..

10-08-2008, 10:15 PM	#9
toyzzzz The Newbie Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Tucson, Az Posts: 20 Rep Power: 0	Tim, that looks awesome! Can't wait to see the car back on the road.

10-10-2008, 11:55 AM	#10
SpooledupRacing Guest Posts: n/a	yeah this is true.. cooling is improved is if the hood is vented well. however with the drip tray on I cant see how this hood will be really all that extra effective at cooling with those little slots in it.

11-04-2008, 02:45 PM	#13
albertomg Rotary Fan in Training Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Bay Area CA Posts: 91 Rep Power: 18	Looks great. Fitment actually looks better than most pics I've seen. How is fitment in person? Good choice on sticking with the 93-95 front bumper. I think its the best looking option out there.