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Old Jul 17, 2007 | 06:17 AM
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I have a feeling this might be a stupid question but...

The hood I see on the Top Secret cars, it doesn't seem to have them for sale?

http://www.topsecretjpn.com/wbz334.jpg
http://www.topsecretjpn.com/z33widelongnose.shtml

I want that hood so bad. Anyone know what it is and where I can buy?
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Old Jul 17, 2007 | 06:21 AM
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here you go. Its the top secret hood.

http://www.intensepower.com/topseho35.html
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Old Jul 17, 2007 | 06:22 AM
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the links you provided even say they are topsecret
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Old Jul 17, 2007 | 06:23 AM
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Top secret makes the authentic one. I believe Seibon and Vis both make replicas of it.
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Old Jul 17, 2007 | 06:44 AM
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Originally Posted by sibble
I have a feeling this might be a stupid question but...

The hood I see on the Top Secret cars, it doesn't seem to have them for sale?

http://www.topsecretjpn.com/wbz334.jpg
http://www.topsecretjpn.com/z33widelongnose.shtml

I want that hood so bad. Anyone know what it is and where I can buy?
Go with the Seibon TS2, I've got a group buy going on....
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Old Jul 17, 2007 | 07:27 AM
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Hello,

You can not replace authenticity!

-Mike
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Old Jul 17, 2007 | 08:25 AM
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^ can't replicate the COST of auhenticity, either, LOL.
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Old Jul 17, 2007 | 08:40 AM
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Originally Posted by MustGoFastR
^ can't replicate the COST of auhenticity, either, LOL.
Hello,

JDM FTW!

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Old Jul 17, 2007 | 09:56 AM
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Originally Posted by IntenseMike
Hello,

JDM FTW!

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1/3 the price, FTW !
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Old Jul 17, 2007 | 01:26 PM
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Originally Posted by IntenseMike
Hello,

JDM FTW!

-Mike

LOL, just joking, Mike. I know the authentic stuff is great and the real TS hood is probably lighter than replicas. Jim stocks some nicely priced alternatives, though, for those on a budget. Something for everyone!

Hey, Jim, you ever get a price on that TCS Varis replica in FRP for me? PM me. Also, is Vis GTC available in FRP?
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Old Jul 17, 2007 | 01:46 PM
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sorry jim! authentic top secret ftw!

(i could be biased because i have one)
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Old Jul 17, 2007 | 02:03 PM
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Originally Posted by IntenseMike
Hello,

You can not replace authenticity!

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Except when it's veilside (the one I got from intense that doesnt fit)

In that case the replicas are BETTER than the authentic ones.
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Old Jul 17, 2007 | 02:08 PM
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Originally Posted by taurran
Except when it's veilside (the one I got from intense that doesnt fit)

In that case the replicas are BETTER than the authentic ones.
Hello,

Bad Feedback FTL!!! LOL J/K

Unfortunately that is the reality of the beast with aftermarket products. Some companies focus more on quantity then quality. I will say that I have had fitment issues with both replica and authentic. More so on the Replica side.

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Old Jul 17, 2007 | 02:18 PM
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I think seibon design is better than the real TS hood.
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Old Jul 17, 2007 | 02:24 PM
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Originally Posted by IntenseMike
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Bad Feedback FTL!!! LOL J/K

Unfortunately that is the reality of the beast with aftermarket products. Some companies focus more on quantity then quality. I will say that I have had fitment issues with both replica and authentic. More so on the Replica side.

-Mike
Yep, I hate veilside, and the idiot body guy who painted it before he fitted it on my car.
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Old Jul 17, 2007 | 02:34 PM
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Originally Posted by IntenseMike
Hello,

You can not replace authenticity!

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Some people like Footlocker. Some like Payless.

Too each their own.
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Old Jul 17, 2007 | 07:28 PM
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Now I know who's been hotlinking that pic of Zippy's red Z.
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Old Jul 17, 2007 | 07:29 PM
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I have to concur with taurran, Veilside hoods suck ballllllls!!! Worst quality, EVER.
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Old Jul 18, 2007 | 05:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Cannysage
I think seibon design is better than the real TS hood.

Why? the authentic Top Secret is made much better and supposedly fitment is perfect.
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Old Jul 18, 2007 | 04:55 PM
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Originally Posted by 35ounces
Why? the authentic Top Secret is made much better and supposedly fitment is perfect.
true about fitment and better material.. but I like the seibon design better.. .the vents are cooler.
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