Why is our hood so blahh...
12-28-2010, 10:44 AM
#1
Why is our hood so blahh...
I've done some moderate web browsing looking for some aftermarket hoods. The stock hood is just too plain. I am not looking for anything crazy like luvers or "pontiac-esc" hood scoops but I wish the stock hood was more aggressive.
Something like the IS-F's raised hood but not as extreme, see here , would really bring some of the sleek yet brutal styling that I love. I understand that style is subjective- but good taste isn't
The question is does anyone know of a decent aftermarket hood design(again I am not into scoops, vents, etc)? If not, a vendor should really make one- this simple mod could really make our Max's a little more aggressive while retaining a non-ricey sensibility. All the dots are there- just need someone to draw the lines.
Edit- I just made a really simple photoshop example so people can see wtf I am talking about
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Something like the IS-F's raised hood but not as extreme, see here , would really bring some of the sleek yet brutal styling that I love. I understand that style is subjective- but good taste isn't
The question is does anyone know of a decent aftermarket hood design(again I am not into scoops, vents, etc)? If not, a vendor should really make one- this simple mod could really make our Max's a little more aggressive while retaining a non-ricey sensibility. All the dots are there- just need someone to draw the lines.
Edit- I just made a really simple photoshop example so people can see wtf I am talking about
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Last edited by 95VQ30; 12-28-2010 at 11:05 AM.
optical illusion.
12-28-2010, 12:28 PM
#5
Personally, I think something like the raised center on the IS300, or the 07 350z would look good if executed properly...anything beyond that would be too much.
I still miss my little IS from time to time...
I still miss my little IS from time to time...
12-28-2010, 02:01 PM
#12
Yeah... I purchased a "4 door sports car" Maxima not a Buick. At this point, when the car was made, the Maxima was the flagship vehicle in America.
I want a little performance looks with my civil four door- a perfect example is a lip kit(it provides minimal downforce- people buy it for the looks). If I wanted straight performance, I'd be on an F-Body forum right now.
All in all, I see soooo many complaints about the grill and the tail lights when the biggest design flaw on the car is the hood.
I want a little performance looks with my civil four door- a perfect example is a lip kit(it provides minimal downforce- people buy it for the looks). If I wanted straight performance, I'd be on an F-Body forum right now.
All in all, I see soooo many complaints about the grill and the tail lights when the biggest design flaw on the car is the hood.
12-28-2010, 03:30 PM
#13
If there's a bulge in the hood, there should be a reason for it.
Otherwise, you're just another punk with a sock in their pants.
Otherwise, you're just another punk with a sock in their pants.
Last edited by trooplewis; 12-28-2010 at 09:17 PM.
12-28-2010, 03:36 PM
#14
This...
LMAO!!!!! hence the reason I have an i30. Too bad the i30 rear end looks so much like the mazda millenia. 
You've got the right idea. 
12-28-2010, 03:48 PM
#15
The more I think about it, I actually really like the concept of a bulge similar to those on the Z on the hood of the Maxima. Maybe not quite as aggressive as Z's, though. A little more subtle and clean would probably look decent.
But then again, when it comes down to how much it would cost to make a custom hood, would I be better going custom, or just getting a CF hood and calling it a day?
But then again, when it comes down to how much it would cost to make a custom hood, would I be better going custom, or just getting a CF hood and calling it a day?
12-28-2010, 04:12 PM
#16
That design looks great not to over the top like wtf just right, and feeling the 350z UIM, my friend was telling me to bust a 350 z engine since his shop put a Skyline motor in a 04 or 05 Maxima from The NYC AREA I was like too much cash...
12-28-2010, 06:12 PM
#19
I don't dislike our hoods, per say, but I do agree with OP in that the aftermarket hoods available for our cars are...lacking. To say the least.
Every hood out there, aside from OEM or OEM-style, is pretty rice-tastic IMO.
Every hood out there, aside from OEM or OEM-style, is pretty rice-tastic IMO.
12-28-2010, 10:31 PM
#23
Everyone trying to argue doesn't change the fact that the hood is lame.
12-29-2010, 06:07 AM
#24
12-29-2010, 09:01 AM
#27
I think you're right, though. Maybe with a Stillen lip kit or something, the raised hood would look good. I don't know about a fully stock exterior.
The new Altima has a raised hood, too.
Jussayin', 'cause the CVT is anything but sporty.
12-29-2010, 08:07 PM
#29
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I'm liking the idea of a subtle hood design as well. Everything I've seen on the market is really aggressive looking. I was actually thinking of modding my hood for an offset naca duct similar to the R34 Skyline hood, which I think is on the Nismo hoods. Something that looks clean and to help feed fresh air to the air intake.
05-02-2011, 12:05 PM
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The more I think about it, I actually really like the concept of a bulge similar to those on the Z on the hood of the Maxima. Maybe not quite as aggressive as Z's, though. A little more subtle and clean would probably look decent.
But then again, when it comes down to how much it would cost to make a custom hood, would I be better going custom, or just getting a CF hood and calling it a day?
But then again, when it comes down to how much it would cost to make a custom hood, would I be better going custom, or just getting a CF hood and calling it a day?
05-02-2011, 04:28 PM
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