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Veryflush · 03-12-2013, 04:41 PM

I'm trying to fab up a silvia hood out of my minty but old s13 pop up hood. Anyone have pics or links to pics or a how to thread? I get the basics of it just want to makr sure there is no easier way besides paying 400 for a sil hood which is dumb since its going on my track car.

Thanks in advance

Please no flaming. If it isn't a positive comment then don't type it.

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zerodameaon · 03-12-2013, 08:06 PM

Just weld in plates to the cutout areas, that's what I have always seen done. Only simpler way is find a used Silvia hood or buy a new one.

Sileighty_85 · 03-12-2013, 08:46 PM

yeah man just cut up some Computer tower cases and weld them on there

godrifttoday · 03-12-2013, 09:24 PM

No figure most cars look like shit

Punished · 03-12-2013, 10:41 PM

computer cases...... I have no words

*andrew600* · 03-12-2013, 10:44 PM

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Lol or you could do it the right way.

arsenics14 · 03-12-2013, 10:49 PM

checkout JDMHookup.com. I bet you could get a deal on hood.

Sileighty_85 · 03-13-2013, 02:50 AM

lol mine was just a temp til my hood arrived

Hashiriya415 · 03-13-2013, 03:23 AM

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Lol or you could do it the right way.

I got nothing against you, nothing personal. BUT, I WOULDN'T WANNA BE SEEN IN THIS THING. If this is the way of doing it right, then do it the wrong way or any other way.

Veryflush · 03-13-2013, 04:22 AM

Guys this is for a track car looks doesn't matter. I didn't know if the hood it's self was shorter then the oem silvia hood.

Thanks for the information guys!

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kamilitaryman · 03-13-2013, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Punished

computer cases...... I have no words

Good! He did what he had to do and it worked for him.

*andrew600* · 03-13-2013, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Hashiriya415

I got nothing against you, nothing personal. BUT, I WOULDN'T WANNA BE SEEN IN THIS THING. If this is the way of doing it right, then do it the wrong way or any other way.

how is an oem front end done the wrong way? no its not painted but i just got it back from fab shop. if oem is the wrong way, i dont wanna know what the right way is for you.

racepar1 · 03-13-2013, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Veryflush

Guys this is for a track car looks doesn't matter. I didn't know if the hood it's self was shorter then the oem silvia hood.

Thanks for the information guys!

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Half-assing shit just because "it's a track car" is not a valid excuse. That's just being a cheap-ass. So looks don't matter, but you bought the silvia front for LOOKS? You ponied up the rest of the money for the silvia front end, but you're cheaping out on the hood? LAME! Besides who the hell tries to sell a stock silvia hood for $400??? I could probably get one for $100... Why would you need a write-up on welding some metal panels in to fill the holes anyways? That's pretty self-explanatory dude...

tauntdevil · 03-13-2013, 02:27 PM

^ Because its not available... "Like" that post.

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Originally Posted by Sileighty_85

yeah man just cut up some Computer tower cases and weld them on there

This is funny because I do this all the time. Works great for just spare metal since where I work, we throw out many computers and server chassis.

Veryflush · 03-13-2013, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by racepar1

Half-assing shit just because "it's a track car" is not a valid excuse. That's just being a cheap-ass. So looks don't matter, but you bought the silvia front for LOOKS? You ponied up the rest of the money for the silvia front end, but you're cheaping out on the hood? LAME! Besides who the hell tries to sell a stock silvia hood for $400??? I could probably get one for $100... Why would you need a write-up on welding some metal panels in to fill the holes anyways? That's pretty self-explanatory dude...

In my area u can't find one for less then 400. My whole front end cost me that so why would I pay it 400 for the hood? I have origin 40mm fenders new and b magic front bumper which is also new plus triple projectors all of that was 400. Actually less since I sold my pig nose front end for 250 without the hood. I'm spending the money on more important things. If I fab the hood u won't be able to tell the diffrence as I don't half ass anything.
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racepar1 · 03-13-2013, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Veryflush

If I fab the hood u won't be able to tell the diffrence as I don't half ass anything.

If you look at the posted pics the hood doesn't line-up properly in the front. Also a real silvia hood is raised in the center section. The pop-up hood is recessed in the center section. It's not going to look right no matter what you do and anyone that knows will clearly be able to tell that it's not a silvia hood.

Veryflush · 03-13-2013, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by racepar1

If you look at the posted pics the hood doesn't line-up properly in the front. Also a real silvia hood is raised in the center section. The pop-up hood is recessed in the center section. It's not going to look right no matter what you do and anyone that knows will clearly be able to tell that it's not a silvia hood.

That's fine opinions will be overlooked at the end of the day it's still a 240sx. We're going to extend the center to sit flush with the lights and vent the center so no most people wont be able to tell unless they just feel the need to thoroughly examine my hood with a magnifying glass.

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240KA · 03-13-2013, 03:37 PM

post pics when youre done please

*andrew600* · 03-13-2013, 03:38 PM

if you have the knowledge and know how to do that, why make a thread asking how to do it in the first place.

iLagX · 03-13-2013, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Veryflush

That's fine opinions will be overlooked at the end of the day it's still a 240sx. We're going to extend the center to sit flush with the lights and vent the center so no most people wont be able to tell unless they just feel the need to thoroughly examine my hood with a magnifying glass.

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Post up some pictures when you are finish.

kamilitaryman · 03-13-2013, 03:43 PM

Holy fuck, people get so bent out of shape about the looks of a hood. lmfao I wonder what you haters act like over the smallest mistakes you or your family makes.

Veryflush · 03-13-2013, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by andrew600

if you have the knowledge and know how to do that, why make a thread asking how to do it in the first place.

Never hurt to get outside opinions. This will be my first time doing a hood like this. I was just going to weld the lids and cut to make it.flush but now I know the middle section is a tad bit shorter then the sil hood.

So ill weld lids in cut flush then cut the end section straight across and extend it however many mm” I need to make it flush over the head lights.

I'll post pics im also painting my carso ill post my finished product.

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Matej · 03-13-2013, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Veryflush

Guys this is for a track car looks doesn't matter.

The pop-up front end is more aerodynamic.

Veryflush · 03-13-2013, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Matej

The pop-up front end is more aerodynamic.

I have wide body aero I think ill be fine.

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racepar1 · 03-13-2013, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by kamilitaryman

Holy fuck, people get so bent out of shape about the looks of a hood. lmfao I wonder what you haters act like over the smallest mistakes you or your family makes.

The "hating" is about doing things the right way. I disagree with anyone doing anything in a half-assed manner. $400 is not very much money to spend on modifying a car. Realistically it would take more than $400 worth of labor to modify the pop-up hood to the OP's "specs" anyways. Labor is not free, even if it's your own.

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Originally Posted by Matej

The pop-up front end is more aerodynamic.

Who needs aerodynamics? It's a "track car"... It's supposed to look dope, be slammed, hellaflush, and get beat by spec miatas.

Veryflush · 03-13-2013, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by racepar1

The "hating" is about doing things the right way. I disagree with anyone doing anything in a half-assed manner. $400 is not very much money to spend on modifying a car. Realistically it would take more than $400 worth of labor to modify the pop-up hood to the OP's "specs" anyways. Labor is not free, even if it's your own.

Who needs aerodynamics? It's a "track car"... It's supposed to look dope, be slammed, hellaflush, and get beat by spec miatas.

Mine is deff not hell flush it's just for drifting. I will not pay drift tax on a metal hood just because its a sil hood.

I also have a spec miata.

If anything I'm bettering my fab skills. Should only take me 1hr/2 hr. So if I made 100hr ill still be coming out better then buying one.

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kamilitaryman · 03-13-2013, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by racepar1

The "hating" is about doing things the right way. I disagree with anyone doing anything in a half-assed manner. $400 is not very much money to spend on modifying a car. Realistically it would take more than $400 worth of labor to modify the pop-up hood to the OP's "specs" anyways. Labor is not free, even if it's your own.

I agree with you to a point. The point being budget. Not everyone can afford to drop $400 as needed. And no, track cars can look like shit, especially by today's "standards". I put that in quotes due to how big drifting has become. The drivers that decide to pickup the sport and the kinds of "pieces of shit" I've seen at the track. Racing is racing, who cares!

Also, you don't know the OP personally. You don't know anything other than what you assume by what he/she posts. Instead of flaming him for what he's trying to accomplish maybe instead throw some tips on how to do it right with what he has available. This goes for anyone. This is a fuckin forum, not a epeen fight.

I don't even know the OP nor do I know you. All I know is that the OP came here for advice.

Is that your car in your profile picture? Makes me wonder...

Veryflush · 03-13-2013, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by kamilitaryman

I agree with you to a point. The point being budget. Not everyone can afford to drop $400 as needed. And no, track cars can look like shit, especially by today's "standards". I put that in quotes due to how big drifting has become. The drivers that decide to pickup the sport and the kinds of "pieces of shit" I've seen at the track. Racing is racing, who cares!

Also, you don't know the OP personally. You don't know anything other than what you assume by what he/she posts. Instead of flaming him for what he's trying to accomplish maybe instead throw some tips on how to do it right with what he has available. This goes for anyone. This is a fuckin forum, not a epeen fight.

I don't even know the OP nor do I know you. All I know is that the OP came here for advice.

Is that your car in your profile picture? Makes me wonder...

You sir win the internet ! Thanks man.

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racepar1 · 03-13-2013, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by kamilitaryman

I agree with you to a point. The point being budget. Not everyone can afford to drop $400 as needed. And no, track cars can look like shit, especially by today's "standards". I put that in quotes due to how big drifting has become. The drivers that decide to pickup the sport and the kinds of "pieces of shit" I've seen at the track. Racing is racing, who cares!

Also, you don't know the OP personally. You don't know anything other than what you assume by what he/she posts. Instead of flaming him for what he's trying to accomplish maybe instead throw some tips on how to do it right with what he has available. This goes for anyone. This is a fuckin forum, not a epeen fight.

I don't even know the OP nor do I know you. All I know is that the OP came here for advice.

Is that your car in your profile picture? Makes me wonder...

Your statement about all the POS "drift" cars that kids are building these days is the exact reason for my attitude towards this thread. I understand about having a budget. I don't have a budget to go racing right now, but that doesn't stop me from doing things the right way on my cars. I'm posting my opinion and my opinion is as valid as anyone's. If you don't want OPINIONS then don't post. Not everyone is going to like what you're doing so deal with it. The OP didn't seem to come here for advice. According to him he already knows how he wants to do it. He came for opinions, well he got them. The car in the pic is not mine, it is my dad's. We'll be at WSIR this weekend for an event. BTW, what does "epeen" mean? I'm confused...

Veryflush · 03-13-2013, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by racepar1

Your statement about all the POS "drift" cars that kids are building these days is the exact reason for my attitude towards this thread. I understand about having a budget. I don't have a budget to go racing right now, but that doesn't stop me from doing things the right way on my cars. I'm posting my opinion and my opinion is as valid as anyone's. If you don't want OPINIONS then don't post. Not everyone is going to like what you're doing so deal with it. The OP didn't seem to come here for advice. According to him he already knows how he wants to do it. He came for opinions, well he got them. The car in the pic is not mine, it is my dad's. We'll be at WSIR this weekend for an event. BTW, what does "epeen" mean? I'm confused...

Well I don't want to destroy a 400 hood. Better now?

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03-12-2013, 04:41 PM	#1
Veryflush Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Georgia Age: 32 Posts: 465 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Silvia hood fab up I'm trying to fab up a silvia hood out of my minty but old s13 pop up hood. Anyone have pics or links to pics or a how to thread? I get the basics of it just want to makr sure there is no easier way besides paying 400 for a sil hood which is dumb since its going on my track car. Thanks in advance Please no flaming. If it isn't a positive comment then don't type it. Sent from my myTouch_4G_Slide using Tapatalk 2

03-12-2013, 08:46 PM	#3
Sileighty_85 Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Misawa, Japan Posts: 6,815 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	yeah man just cut up some Computer tower cases and weld them on there __________________ 後輪駆動車１番 1989 Built SR GT2871R -363whp 1998 S14 W/RB25- 250ish (For Now) 1986 SR86 - 200ish 1990 R32 GTR - 320hp Don't Buy Engines from JDM-Online http://zilvia.net/f/businesses/207457-jdm-online.html Don't Buy XS-Power or SSAC Shit

03-12-2013, 09:24 PM	#4
godrifttoday Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: los angeles Age: 37 Posts: 3,120 Trader Rating: (82) Feedback Score: 82 reviews	No figure most cars look like shit __________________ NEED Bolt kits for your car?

03-13-2013, 02:50 AM	#8
Sileighty_85 Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Misawa, Japan Posts: 6,815 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	lol mine was just a temp til my hood arrived __________________ 後輪駆動車１番 1989 Built SR GT2871R -363whp 1998 S14 W/RB25- 250ish (For Now) 1986 SR86 - 200ish 1990 R32 GTR - 320hp Don't Buy Engines from JDM-Online http://zilvia.net/f/businesses/207457-jdm-online.html Don't Buy XS-Power or SSAC Shit

03-13-2013, 03:43 PM	#21
kamilitaryman Zilvia Junkie Join Date: May 2008 Location: Buffalo, NY Age: 38 Posts: 377 Trader Rating: (14) Feedback Score: 14 reviews	Holy fuck, people get so bent out of shape about the looks of a hood. lmfao I wonder what you haters act like over the smallest mistakes you or your family makes. __________________ 400HP KA24DET in progress

03-12-2013, 10:41 PM	#5
Punished Leaky Injector Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Washington Posts: 135 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	computer cases...... I have no words

03-12-2013, 10:44 PM	#6
andrew600 ill tongue punch her fart box Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: bethalto, il Age: 31 Posts: 1,221 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	ImageUploadedByTapatalk1363149884.199459.jpg Lol or you could do it the right way.

03-12-2013, 10:49 PM	#7
arsenics14 Leaky Injector Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: St. Louis Posts: 121 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	checkout JDMHookup.com. I bet you could get a deal on hood.

03-13-2013, 04:22 AM	#10
Veryflush Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Georgia Age: 32 Posts: 465 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Guys this is for a track car looks doesn't matter. I didn't know if the hood it's self was shorter then the oem silvia hood. Thanks for the information guys! Sent from my myTouch_4G_Slide using Tapatalk 2

03-13-2013, 03:37 PM	#18
240KA Zilvia Addict Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: OK Age: 37 Posts: 805 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	post pics when youre done please

03-13-2013, 03:38 PM	#19
andrew600 ill tongue punch her fart box Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: bethalto, il Age: 31 Posts: 1,221 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	if you have the knowledge and know how to do that, why make a thread asking how to do it in the first place.

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