Custom GA hood

intmd8r · 08-16-2007, 10:59 AM

I was cruising th local classifieds, and I came accross an add that said "Custom GA Hood for Sale". So I E-mailed the guy, and he tells me that it is a stock GA hood (Steele), with the Ram Air scoops molded from a Firebird T/A. This is very apealing, since the guy is colse by, adn the hood is already painted the same color as my car. Let me know what you think.

Exodus · 08-16-2007, 11:15 AM

I used to think it looked good, but my tasted changed alot- thank god. Go cowl induction like my avatar.

DrFabulous · 08-16-2007, 12:49 PM

Looks good on some cars, sticks out too much on others. If you have a SC/T spoiler, rims, and lowered, it would look good. On a totally stock car, it looks odd.

intmd8r · 08-16-2007, 01:27 PM

Yeah, my 'GAGT is a stock (for now) 4 door, similar to the one in the pic. I don't think that it loooks all that bad, but I haven't seen it in person yet. I do plan on lowering the car, adding the SC/T spoiler, and cross drilled/slotted rotors to my car at some point. But I've priced out the stock non-functional SC/T hood for $700.00+shipping (CDN),. and then I would have to paint it after. I've found a place 'bout 2 1/2 hour away from me that make a functional fiber glass hood like the SC/T for $500.00 (CDN), but again, I would have to get it painted. The same shop also make that hood in Carbon Fiber for $700.00 (CDN). This guy is selling the hood for $500.00 o.b.o.(CDN), and it's the correct color for my car. Truth be told, I shouldn't even be looking at this hood right now, but the price and color are too hard to pass up.

GT_turbo · 08-16-2007, 01:40 PM

I want a hood that only vents air out... Too bad no one makes one, as far as I know. My engine is getting very hot and there is no where for the air to go. Its just bakin under there.

SikMindz · 08-16-2007, 02:06 PM

The SD hood as intakes and vents.

williamGT · 08-16-2007, 09:48 PM

this is the tread on this hood.
FS: Galaxy Silver Warbird Style Hood

Trigga-T · 08-26-2007, 09:29 PM

****s sweet

cardude007617 · 08-26-2007, 09:52 PM

ya, i'm kind of beginning to think that a hood is the last thing you should do as it kind of "finishes" off the package

Bryan · 08-26-2007, 10:00 PM

I'd say don't do it. The money can be much better spent towards new wheels or something. Like said above you'd need other mods to compliment the hood otherwise it just looks out of place.

WeibSunder · 08-27-2007, 06:31 AM

The hood looks like **** on the SE, on a GT I think it would look wicked. Get the exact same hood in CF...now THAT would look awesome.

onesexyga · 08-27-2007, 07:25 AM

It doesnt really look that good to begin with, but it really clashes with the stock bumpers. Maybe on something like an RK or *** it would be okay, since youre changing the lines anyways.

intmd8r · 08-27-2007, 10:18 AM

I think that I will pass on the hood. Something 'bout fiberglass bonded to metal worries be 'bout possible body work down the road. Since the scoops aren't functional, it is nothing more than a big bug catcher. I want a SC/T hood bad, just don't want to pay for the shipping.

Ajaxus · 08-27-2007, 11:30 AM

There is alot of upkeep on these hoods. From what I know they are riveted to the car, then fiberglassed for a clean look. But the rivets from what I've read pop out over time and you have to get them reworked to keep the appearance.

Now I would wonder if we could find a company to produce this hood in a solid piece, fiberglass or cf. Perhaps email PFYC and see if they can contact one of their suppliers?

WeibSunder · 08-27-2007, 01:06 PM

That hood in CF would be sweeeeeeeeeeet. But I'm still a big fan of the SD hood.

PhantomLover007 · 08-27-2007, 04:19 PM

I thought that that hood was done by another GAGT member?

timberwoof · 08-27-2007, 10:00 PM

I think it looks like crap. But hey maybe the guy didn't want to be able to see over his hood. Or maybe he wanted to have difficulty parking fowards, which is why he was backed into the spot. I don't know, but I wouldn't put that horrific thing on my car. To each their own I guess.

Grreen99GT · 08-27-2007, 10:13 PM

even with proper modifications, i do not think this hood will look good. the lines of the hood don't match the car at all. i really think the only nice hoods for our car are the sc/t or sd hoods.

Trunks · 09-20-2007, 04:08 PM

I did mine and I love it. I have gotten lots of compliments on it. But then again mine is a 97 GT

Ajaxus · 09-20-2007, 04:31 PM

uhhh, i think those scoops are too high up on the hood..it ruins the flow. don't worry, i like the ws6 scoops..im just not fond of your placement.

08-16-2007, 10:59 AM	#1
intmd8r GAGT - Member AKA: Steve Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Niagara Falls, Ontario Posts: 129 Vehicle: 2003 Grand Am GT Sedan	Custom GA hood I was cruising th local classifieds, and I came accross an add that said "Custom GA Hood for Sale". So I E-mailed the guy, and he tells me that it is a stock GA hood (Steele), with the Ram Air scoops molded from a Firebird T/A. This is very apealing, since the guy is colse by, adn the hood is already painted the same color as my car. Let me know what you think. Attached Thumbnails __________________

08-16-2007, 11:15 AM	#2
Exodus Down Rodeo AKA: Minchione Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Marlboro/LBI, NJ Age: 39 Posts: 1,734 Vehicle: 12 Altima \| 08 TL/S	I used to think it looked good, but my tasted changed alot- thank god. Go cowl induction like my avatar. __________________ Choices always were a problem for you. What you need is someone strong to guide you. Deaf and blind and dumb and born to follow, What you need is someone strong to use you —Opiate, T O O L

08-16-2007, 12:49 PM	#3
DrFabulous FIGJAM AKA: Matt Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: MN Posts: 9,675 Vehicle: Acura\|Chevy\|Porsche	Looks good on some cars, sticks out too much on others. If you have a SC/T spoiler, rims, and lowered, it would look good. On a totally stock car, it looks odd. __________________ '18 Acura MDX Kid hauler '15 Chevrolet Tahoe Toy Hauler '01 Porsche Boxster Project

08-16-2007, 01:27 PM	#4
intmd8r GAGT - Member AKA: Steve Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Niagara Falls, Ontario Posts: 129 Vehicle: 2003 Grand Am GT Sedan	Yeah, my 'GAGT is a stock (for now) 4 door, similar to the one in the pic. I don't think that it loooks all that bad, but I haven't seen it in person yet. I do plan on lowering the car, adding the SC/T spoiler, and cross drilled/slotted rotors to my car at some point. But I've priced out the stock non-functional SC/T hood for $700.00+shipping (CDN),. and then I would have to paint it after. I've found a place 'bout 2 1/2 hour away from me that make a functional fiber glass hood like the SC/T for $500.00 (CDN), but again, I would have to get it painted. The same shop also make that hood in Carbon Fiber for $700.00 (CDN). This guy is selling the hood for $500.00 o.b.o.(CDN), and it's the correct color for my car. Truth be told, I shouldn't even be looking at this hood right now, but the price and color are too hard to pass up. __________________

08-16-2007, 09:48 PM	#7
williamGT 09 G8 GT AKA: william Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: yellowknife Age: 37 Posts: 1,390 Vehicle: 2009 Pontiac G8 GT	this is the tread on this hood. FS: Galaxy Silver Warbird Style Hood __________________ 2009 Pontiac G8 GT, Panther black. Mods: Doug Thorley shorties, Solo mach unbalance cat-back, catless, Roto-Fab intake, HP tuned and atari style center gauge

08-16-2007, 01:40 PM	#5
GT_turbo GAGT - Member AKA: Nick Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: LaCrosse WI Posts: 287 Vehicle: 2004 Ford F-150	I want a hood that only vents air out... Too bad no one makes one, as far as I know. My engine is getting very hot and there is no where for the air to go. Its just bakin under there.

08-26-2007, 09:29 PM	#8
Trigga-T GAGT - Member AKA: Tony Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Age: 36 Posts: 446 Vehicle: 1999 Grand Am GT Coupe	****s sweet __________________ Pics of the Whip http://www.cardomain.com/id/kandydripper Pioneer DEH-P880PRS, 2 SETS AMERICAN BASS 5.25 COMPONENTS 2 SETS AMERICAN BASS 6X9S AMERICAN BASS VFL 160.4 2 AMERICAN BASS XD 12" SUBS 1 AMERICAN BASS VFL 80.1 AMP (1000 WATTS RMS)

08-26-2007, 09:52 PM	#9
cardude007617 mmm turbo boost AKA: Paul Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Milwaukee WI Age: 31 Posts: 4,870 Vehicle: 2005 WRX Sedan 5 Speed	ya, i'm kind of beginning to think that a hood is the last thing you should do as it kind of "finishes" off the package __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2565053 -2005 World Rally Blue Subaru Impreza WRX Sedan: Tanabe Touring 3in catback, ERZ bellmouth catted downpipe, catless uppipe, SPT Pink springs, SPT short shifter, SPT intake, stereo, Cobb Accessport stage II, Prosport boost/oil temp/volt gauges, 35%, 17x8 Rota Torques, F/R strut braces It's what makes a Subaru, a Subaru.

08-26-2007, 10:00 PM	#10
Bryan GAGT - Junkie AKA: Bryan Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Sterling Heights, MI Age: 32 Posts: 4,269 Vehicle: '09.5 G6	I'd say don't do it. The money can be much better spent towards new wheels or something. Like said above you'd need other mods to compliment the hood otherwise it just looks out of place. __________________ CarDomain (Updated 10/9)

08-27-2007, 06:31 AM	#11
WeibSunder Got Airway? AKA: Matt Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Evergreen,NC Age: 36 Posts: 1,337 Vehicle: 06 Dodge Magnum	The hood looks like ** on the SE, on a GT I think it would look wicked. Get the exact same hood in CF...now THAT would look awesome. __________________ Kenntnis ist Kraft Air goes in and out, blood goes round and round. Any variation in this, is a bad thing!**

08-27-2007, 07:25 AM	#12
onesexyga onesexyfiero AKA: Kevin Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Vermont/New Hampshire Age: 35 Posts: 1,534 Vehicle: 00 GAGT, 88 Fiero GT	It doesnt really look that good to begin with, but it really clashes with the stock bumpers. Maybe on something like an RK or *** it would be okay, since youre changing the lines anyways.

08-27-2007, 10:18 AM	#13
intmd8r GAGT - Member AKA: Steve Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Niagara Falls, Ontario Posts: 129 Vehicle: 2003 Grand Am GT Sedan	I think that I will pass on the hood. Something 'bout fiberglass bonded to metal worries be 'bout possible body work down the road. Since the scoops aren't functional, it is nothing more than a big bug catcher. I want a SC/T hood bad, just don't want to pay for the shipping. __________________

08-27-2007, 01:06 PM	#15
WeibSunder Got Airway? AKA: Matt Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Evergreen,NC Age: 36 Posts: 1,337 Vehicle: 06 Dodge Magnum	That hood in CF would be sweeeeeeeeeeet. But I'm still a big fan of the SD hood. __________________ Kenntnis ist Kraft Air goes in and out, blood goes round and round. Any variation in this, is a bad thing!

08-27-2007, 10:00 PM	#17
timberwoof Law Dawg AKA: Cody Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Portland Tx Posts: 1,827 Vehicle: 2004 Grand Am SE1	I think it looks like crap. But hey maybe the guy didn't want to be able to see over his hood. Or maybe he wanted to have difficulty parking fowards, which is why he was backed into the spot. I don't know, but I wouldn't put that horrific thing on my car. To each their own I guess.

08-27-2007, 10:13 PM	#18
Grreen99GT GAGT - Senior Member AKA: Josh Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: MI Age: 35 Posts: 1,999 Vehicle: 2011 Cruze LTZ	even with proper modifications, i do not think this hood will look good. the lines of the hood don't match the car at all. i really think the only nice hoods for our car are the sc/t or sd hoods.

09-20-2007, 04:08 PM	#19
Trunks GAGT - Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Cedar Rapids, IA Age: 42 Posts: 63 Vehicle: 1995 Grand Am SE Coupe	I did mine and I love it. I have gotten lots of compliments on it. But then again mine is a 97 GT Attached Thumbnails

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