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

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....

Miata_mx5 · 10-05-2008, 10:49 PM

You need a front lip or different front bumper sir.

RCCAZ 1 · 10-06-2008, 12:14 PM

....ahhhh, did you read the entire post? I said it was a quick mockup to check color match. No bolts were attached, and YES, I have the R1 front spoiler in my garage. Trust me... things will fit perfectly...

To_Slow · 10-06-2008, 12:57 PM

Looking good... I hope my stuff gets here soon.

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..

toyzzzz · 10-08-2008, 10:15 PM

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

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.

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.

10-05-2008, 10:49 PM	#18
Miata_mx5 Rotary Fan in Training Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Irvine, Southern California Posts: 99 Rep Power: 18	You need a front lip or different front bumper sir. __________________ Endless USA My Livejournal Blog

10-06-2008, 12:57 PM	#20
To_Slow Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Shelby Twp MI. Posts: 315 Rep Power: 18	Looking good... I hope my stuff gets here soon. __________________ My link Last edited by To_Slow; 10-07-2008 at 06:07 AM.

10-06-2008, 02:34 PM	#21
Brent Sua Sponte Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Killeen, TX Posts: 839 Rep Power: 18	looks good! __________________ Road Atlanta August 2011 NASA TT 1:33 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFY00PAK_Ps Traqmate's video of my car from the 2011 UTCC at VIR http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Zcn6...layer_embedded Video of Yellow LS1 FD at NASA TT at VIR http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6k0lJkcwrM

10-07-2008, 02:55 AM	#22
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	#29
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!

10-06-2008, 12:14 PM	#19
RCCAZ 1 Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 288 Rep Power: 17	....ahhhh, did you read the entire post? I said it was a quick mockup to check color match. No bolts were attached, and YES, I have the R1 front spoiler in my garage. Trust me... things will fit perfectly...

10-07-2008, 11:41 AM	#24
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	#25
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	#27
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	#30
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.