Harwood hood quality?????
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Harwood hood quality?????
I am looking into getting a Harwood "SS" hood for my 2002 Z28, and was wondering about the quality of Harwood hoods. How is the quality and fitment? Any pics would be helpful. Thanks, Shawn
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Not sure with the LS1 style, but I've heard the LT1 style is crap, doesn't fit good, large gaps, and the finish is junk. Heard it takes a lot of time/work to get it look good. In general with body parts, you get what you pay for. I have an SLP and it is perfect, but it was also like 200$ more. Well worth it IMO.
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Originally posted by kevkop94TA
Not sure with the LS1 style, but I've heard the LT1 style is crap, doesn't fit good, large gaps, and the finish is junk. Heard it takes a lot of time/work to get it look good. In general with body parts, you get what you pay for. I have an SLP and it is perfect, but it was also like 200$ more. Well worth it IMO.
Not sure with the LS1 style, but I've heard the LT1 style is crap, doesn't fit good, large gaps, and the finish is junk. Heard it takes a lot of time/work to get it look good. In general with body parts, you get what you pay for. I have an SLP and it is perfect, but it was also like 200$ more. Well worth it IMO.
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i have to DISAGREE. i have a harwood cowl hood on my lt1 and it fit perfect. i have pics on MY PAGE
WHAT YOU SEE IN THE PICS IS HOW THE HOOD CAME TO ME. I didn't do ANYTHING to the hood. the finish was super smooth and very professional. the fit was great also. yes i had to work it alittle but my Z had frontend damage before I bought it,so that was the cars fault not HARWOODS.
i WILL buy from them again 
WHAT YOU SEE IN THE PICS IS HOW THE HOOD CAME TO ME. I didn't do ANYTHING to the hood. the finish was super smooth and very professional. the fit was great also. yes i had to work it alittle but my Z had frontend damage before I bought it,so that was the cars fault not HARWOODS.
i WILL buy from them again
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ive seen one harwood hood in person and it was the cowl.. and i loved it.. i want the cowl with the ram air now so bad i can taste it
SLP ultra Z is to Rich for my tastes..
or bank acct i should say
SLP ultra Z is to Rich for my tastes..
or bank acct i should say
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Originally posted by 93Z286Speed
ive seen one harwood hood in person and it was the cowl.. and i loved it.. i want the cowl with the ram air now so bad i can taste it
SLP ultra Z is to Rich for my tastes..
or bank acct i should say
ive seen one harwood hood in person and it was the cowl.. and i loved it.. i want the cowl with the ram air now so bad i can taste it
SLP ultra Z is to Rich for my tastes..
or bank acct i should say
As for the SLP ultra Z hood I personaly don't like the way it levels off at the top. I like the way my harwood stay with the cowl all the way to the top
I second redvette8012, I will buy form them again if needed.
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Originally posted by redvette8012
i have to DISAGREE. i have a harwood cowl hood on my lt1 and it fit perfect. i have pics on MY PAGE
WHAT YOU SEE IN THE PICS IS HOW THE HOOD CAME TO ME. I didn't do ANYTHING to the hood. the finish was super smooth and very professional. the fit was great also. yes i had to work it alittle but my Z had frontend damage before I bought it,so that was the cars fault not HARWOODS.
i have to DISAGREE. i have a harwood cowl hood on my lt1 and it fit perfect. i have pics on MY PAGE
WHAT YOU SEE IN THE PICS IS HOW THE HOOD CAME TO ME. I didn't do ANYTHING to the hood. the finish was super smooth and very professional. the fit was great also. yes i had to work it alittle but my Z had frontend damage before I bought it,so that was the cars fault not HARWOODS.
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After seeing the cowl hood, I gave Harwood a call. The guy I talked to(dont remember his name) seemed more than happy to help me even though I told him that I was just shopping around. To me, that says alot for the company right there.
BTW, he said they have that hood in stock for something like $429. Could be wrong on the price but its in that range. I would assume the SS would be similar in price.
BTW, he said they have that hood in stock for something like $429. Could be wrong on the price but its in that range. I would assume the SS would be similar in price.
