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Old 05-26-2010, 07:59 PM
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Originally Posted by MikeR
The heck with the poll.... we want to see more pics of the hood....or updates on vents.... or other good stuff...

All of that is on the way. Stay posted.
 
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Are you coming to INDY>>????????? Let me know....
 
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Are you coming to INDY>>????????? Let me know....
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Mad, I have your cell number, but like I said, my and the girl are headed to the lake to play in the boat and leaving Saturday. If you will be around Saturday, I will alter my plans accordingly to meet up, but if you will not have time, I do not want to alter my plans. Thanks Mad.
 
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Originally Posted by oledoc2u
Are you coming to INDY>>????????? Let me know....
If I go = 95% chance!

I will be skipping the Saint Louis Crossfire meet.

Regardless, "She wants to go home for the weekend to see her family" So I'm basically going to be there....
 

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Originally Posted by BoilerUpXFire
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Mad, I have your cell number, but like I said, my and the girl are headed to the lake to play in the boat and leaving Saturday. If you will be around Saturday, I will alter my plans accordingly to meet up, but if you will not have time, I do not want to alter my plans. Thanks Mad.
Man,

I will text you guys the address! I'm Thinking sometime Friday around 7pm or Sat whenever. We can get those high quality pic's in also. It might be nice to have another crossfire in the picture. As far as the different mesh, I will be receiving a information on the different types that are available really soon. I will also have a answer on the jag design soon.

FYI,
I picked up a scale yesterday. I will bring it with me so we can see this carbonfiber/fiberglass Biggest Looser project real numbers


Thanks
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Originally Posted by Mad_Med05X
If I go = 95% chance!

I will be skipping the Saint Louis Crossfire meet.

Regardless, "She wants to go home for the weekend to see her family" So I'm basically going to be there....
Would it be possible to come to u ,during STL meet and see hood TKS DANNY
 
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Man,

I will text you guys the address! I'm Thinking sometime Friday around 7pm or Sat whenever. We can get those high quality pic's in also. It might be nice to have another crossfire in the picture. As far as the different mesh, I will be receiving a information on the different types that are available really soon. I will also have a answer on the jag design soon.

FYI,
I picked up a scale yesterday. I will bring it with me so we can see this carbonfiber/fiberglass Biggest Looser project real numbers


Thanks
Med
You are the man, Med. I was just trying to make sure I would not have to **** off my girl, and then not even get to see it

Trust me when I say, weather is great and having Doc's pristine Black SRT roadster and my black coupe in some shots with this hood will be EPIC.

Looking forward to seeing it, and I will be around Friday night and Saturday earlier in the day, whatever works for you and Doc.

John
 
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Originally Posted by texas t
Would it be possible to come to u ,during STL meet and see hood TKS DANNY

I will be helping out during CAA. So don't worry about that. I just hope I can have the Final Design delivered by then, because my prototype has a couple DHL birth defects...
 
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I would love to see the hood and validate the quality for you if you need Max.
Thanks man for the late notice sneak peek. Let the guys know your thoughts. I'm headed to Indy tomorrow around 2
 

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Originally Posted by Mad_Med05X
Thanks man for the late notice sneak peek. Let the guy know your thoughts.
Not a problem Max thanks for the chance to see it in person.

First off fitment was a priority to me and the hoodplacement and spacing and gap seemed very close to OEM. The only issue was at the back of the hood where the hindges were and max stated he was aware of this and the production versions would have slot adjustments so you can raise and lower the back for a perfect fit.

The vent design was my other area of interest. I stated in an earlier post that the vents flowed well with the cowl but somehow seemed slightly off with the angle of the back of the hood line against the window. In person it wasnt as noticeable and didn't seem awkward when compared to the picture Max provided on the forum. Max mentioned possible revisions with tighter mesh and a possible option of the Jag vents that many have seemed to approve.

The design i liked most about this hood was the raised center or cowl. It flowed extremely well with the car and gives it an exotic/muscular look. The height of the raised portion is enough to give it this quality without appearing gawdy or tacky in my opinion.

The weight of the hood was another area of interest to me. I'm always intested dropping wieght off the car as i enjoy any excuse to put this thing on the track and less weight means improved performance. I got to open Max's hood and i instantly noticed this thing felt a fraction of the stock hood. I guessed slightly over 10lbs and Max said the manufactures stated that most hoods end up less than 20lbs.
 
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Thanks for the update and for providing your observations ProjechMahem. I can't wait to see the final version with the improved vents. As always, thanks for all of your hard work Mad_Med05X.
 
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Originally Posted by BoilerUpXFire
You are the man, Med. I was just trying to make sure I would not have to **** off my girl, and then not even get to see it

Trust me when I say, weather is great and having Doc's pristine Black SRT roadster and my black coupe in some shots with this hood will be EPIC.

Looking forward to seeing it, and I will be around Friday night and Saturday earlier in the day, whatever works for you and Doc.

John
thanks for showing up.... Let the guys know your thoughts!
 
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Hood looks GREAT!!!!!!Been out of town for a few months,how much?when,how can i get one?Chrome vents for the hood???





 

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So where are the pics???..... how rude...
 
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Default Re: Vented Carbon Fiber Hood Design Status

Originally Posted by Mad_Med05X
If I go = 95% chance!

I will be skipping the Saint Louis Crossfire meet.

Regardless, "She wants to go home for the weekend to see her family" So I'm basically going to be there....
Excuse me!?!

We thought yo were involved with the roadcourse??????

PM me.


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Old 05-29-2010, 08:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Franc Rauscher
Excuse me!?!

We thought yo were involved with the roadcourse??????

PM me.


franc

Franc,

the meet yesterday, not CAA
 
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Franc,

the meet yesterday, not CAA
We didn't have one yesterday. I got confused? .

That said, what plans have you for the road coiurse event?

PM me.


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Default Re: Vented Carbon Fiber Hood Design Status

Originally Posted by MikeR
So where are the pics???..... how rude...
INDY Pics!!!


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I've been a little busy with family.


Thanks

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hey, Mad... I was on the road late Friday thru Saturday morning long run for the seed company...Anyway, it's Sunday morning catching up on things...if you will be around today...I would love to see the hood....let me know...sorry I missed the messages from John and you guys Friday...
 
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hey, Mad... I was on the road late Friday thru Saturday morning long run for the seed company...Anyway, it's Sunday morning catching up on things...if you will be around today...I would love to see the hood....let me know...sorry I missed the messages from John and you guys Friday...

I gave you a call. I will be in town till 6am tomorrow morning.
 


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