From oww to wow

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From oww to wow

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Got backed into by a very large truck in walmarts parking lot. Luckily they had a trailer hitch and the damage was very localised. I thought since I was replacing the hood I'd go with a bit of an upgrade. I've got to say I love the look of the hood, its not too over the top. I have to give a shout out to ls1_98 ebay member for the genvibe discount and super fast shipping.
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Very nice. Boy, you didn't clear that curb by much.
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Now you did it. now I want one (oh wait...shipping to HI...that's right...) oh well...Very nice:P
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Only damage was to the hood I take it. Are those hood top vents functional or just for looks?
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Post by lowincash »

usually i don't like those kinds of hoods but wow i must say this one looks great! good choice man!
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Post by Amtron »

I wish there were more pictures of an '05 front end so I could see what it would look like on mine
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Post by Caretaker »

I agree with Lowincash. Normally I think scoops look dumb. That is the nicest one I have ever seen. Great choice gottabstick. HawaiiPontiacLover: As for shipping to Hawaii, I would think NUMMI could toss one out into San Fran Bay and float one out to you!! Oh yeah, that salt water thing!!
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Post by ramenboy... »

that's the best looking hood out there for th vibe... too bad its so hard to find! glad you got it, stickby the way, jake, its a fully functional ram air hood. the original came with an intake that fit plumb with the hood.
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Quote, originally posted by HawaiiPontiacLover »Now you did it. now I want one (oh wait...shipping to HI...that's right...) oh well...Very nice:P You could get Capone's to install it.
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I like that...I wonder how it would look on a black one?
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Thanks all. Yeah I have to say this looks so natural on the 03 GT shouldve came out like this stock. I like how theyre so subtle and stylish, some of the other scoops are too in your face for my liking. They've done a great job with making the scoops fit in with the existing curves of the car, it kinda looks like the G8s little bro. Definately worth the $800. The wife agrees too, which is nice because I promised we wouldn't put a dime into this car other than for maintainance. Now I've been hooked by the mod bug though. Please oh god of craigslist, bring to me a beautiful set of 18s w/rubber for under $700
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looks good, although i prefere RKSports hood, but thats me.
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I guess I'm in the minority here, but I've never been a big fan of a scoop hood on the vibe. Dunno why, this one reminds me of Jabba the Hutt's nostrils.but I'm also a big nerd, so don't mind me .
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Quote, originally posted by bodhi_tree777 »I guess I'm in the minority here, but I've never been a big fan of a scoop hood on the vibe. Dunno why, this one reminds me of Jabba the Hutt's nostrils.but I'm also a big nerd, so don't mind me .hahaha I personally would have never made the connection between the two...
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I think Bodhi's been smoking some his tattoo ink.
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Quote, originally posted by Amtron »hahaha I personally would have never made the connection between the two... me either, but i too am not a fan of the hood(s)
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Quote, originally posted by K-NINE »I think Bodhi's been smoking some his tattoo ink. Quote, originally posted by K-NINE »You could get Capone's to install it. Hey K-NINE...
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