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Old Jan 20, 2007 | 12:56 PM
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well, i was scanning the recent issue of super street and came across an ad for aerokits.net. I was looking at their hoods and it seems they have two that appeal to me. one is a design i don't recall seeing anywhere else, caled the Drifter hood, the other (which i am seriously considering) is the VIS knockoff of their Fuzion hood. They have two different versions of this hood in both CF and fiberglass (which is the one i'm wanting). I made sure to ask them if this was just a relabled VIS hood (which we all know fits like crap). They assured me that these are not and that they fit very well. So I guess I'm just wanting to know if maybe anyone here has ordered from these guys or what your thoughts are.

Drifter Hood:


Scoote Hood V.1:


Scoote Hood V.2:
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Old Jan 20, 2007 | 02:23 PM
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Never heard of them.
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Old Jan 20, 2007 | 02:26 PM
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me neither. do they make any other styles though?
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Old Jan 20, 2007 | 02:38 PM
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The Drifter Hood looks like the one found on the Amuse CSL 350Z. Also, is it just me or does the flaps look all bent up on that pic?
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Old Jan 20, 2007 | 03:34 PM
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hmmm, could be the lighting
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Old Jan 20, 2007 | 04:12 PM
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I wouldnt waste my money Just my opinion.
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Old Jan 20, 2007 | 04:24 PM
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First ones ok, but the second and third...



not my cup of tea, but If you like it who cares what I think.
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Old Jan 20, 2007 | 05:16 PM
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they ship them out the door looking like that? interesting concept
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Old Jan 20, 2007 | 07:16 PM
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Don't do it. Even reputable companies have fitment probs. from time to time, these could be a disaster. Keep looking.
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Old Jan 20, 2007 | 10:29 PM
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i think i might just get one for the hell of it and report back with what i find. probably a 50/50, but i'm curious none the less.
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Old Jan 21, 2007 | 05:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Mr_Drifter
i think i might just get one for the hell of it and report back with what i find. probably a 50/50, but i'm curious none the less.
Best of luck, the quality looks pretty crappy from those photos. Report back
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Old Jan 21, 2007 | 07:54 AM
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Yeah- let us know!
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Old Jan 21, 2007 | 08:03 AM
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If I was going to risk it, I'd take the first one, but the thin strips don't look straight at all. Good luck. Def report back. I like the look of the drifter hood, if the quality is okay.

How much are they asking?
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Old Jan 21, 2007 | 09:28 AM
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here is a pics of a g that has one
https://my350z.com/forum/autocross-road/241755-laguna-seca-january-7-2007-a.html
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Old Jan 21, 2007 | 09:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Ichigo
First ones ok, but the second and third...



not my cup of tea, but If you like it who cares what I think.
LOL!!!! +1!
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Old Jan 21, 2007 | 09:42 AM
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Originally Posted by 06r33z
here is a pics of a g that has one
https://my350z.com/forum/showthread.php?t=241755
are you saying you know he got the hood from them, or is that just the VIS Fuzion hood? If it is, the fit looks pretty good.
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Old Jan 21, 2007 | 06:44 PM
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Originally Posted by GTNPU Z
The Drifter Hood looks like the one found on the Amuse CSL 350Z. Also, is it just me or does the flaps look all bent up on that pic?
I agree on both points....

LOL at Vader!

"Chaser Aerodynamics" is within driving distance, I wonder how much the 1st hood costs. I wonder if they'd let me "try before buy."
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Old Jan 21, 2007 | 07:55 PM
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man, it would be great if you could go by there and at least take a look at the hoods to verify if they are wavy or not. that would help me with my decision
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Old Jan 22, 2007 | 06:17 AM
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I hope you're not serious.
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