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Orlando_Gator
06-08-2008, 03:54 PM
Searching these forums can be painstaking... so I decided to start a new one about one topic - hood mods.

What has everyone done for [home made] hood mods in the way of:
-straps?
-air intake block off?
-finger holds on the outside of the hood?
-reducing weight?

Most of these things can be done with creativity and a few hours, so I figured we'd put all the hood mods in one spot.

Most interesting to me at this point is where do you drill the secondary hood holes after you do the blockoff on the main hood hole in the front? If you put them in the back, how big of holes and how many (pics?)? And does anyone have any problems with too much water or too little air after they make the mods? Thanks very much!

wnb800
06-08-2008, 06:55 PM
just the entire liner out of your hood EXCEPT for the rear "box" that takes off about 6-8lbs depending if your waterlogged or not. then drill a hole in the back of the hood which allows for better breathing. then get some duct tape and put it over the intake hole in the front. no problems or issues that are hood related.

5810
06-08-2008, 11:36 PM
here you go, alot of failed barrel rolls & still holding strong.

wnb800
06-08-2008, 11:53 PM
thats what mine looks like haha

Orlando_Gator
06-09-2008, 12:09 AM
Sweeeet. That's what I was hoping for... nice, detailed pics. Very nice man. Thank you.

PS: the middle picture looks like you have a couple of oyster shells sitting in your hood. hehe

CD155MX
06-09-2008, 03:00 AM
here you go, alot of failed barrel rolls & still holding strong.

HEY 5810 thanks for posting the pics. Your hood looks good.

What is the turf for on the inside of the hood next to the hood seal???

5810
06-10-2008, 12:27 AM
keeps the hood from moving side to side & poping the latch loose. i would still recommend hood staps, saved my ski many times.

CD155MX
06-10-2008, 03:46 AM
keeps the hood from moving side to side & poping the latch loose. i would still recommend hood staps, saved my ski many times.

I will be taking your advice next week after my final are over. Thanks

SXRguyinMA
06-30-2008, 08:20 AM
nice pics, now I can cut my hood up and try it