SC2 fiberglass hood for 99 eclipse

99 GST-R · 06-20-2008, 09:53 PM

I was in a bad fender-bender today

and I am now in search of a new hood for my 99 GST. As much as I liked the stock one I was thinking about a aftermarket one from bodykits.com. The SC2 hood made out of fiberglass. Heres a link to it.Mitsubishi Eclipse 95-99 3-DR SC2 Hood | FIBERGLASS :: Mitsubishi Eclipse 95 - 99 :: Mitsubishi Eclipse Hoods :: Mitsubishi Hoods :: Japanese Hoods :: Hoods :: Bodykits.com - Car Body kits and Ground Effects - 1-877-7BODY-KITS I know it says its a stock image so I was also wondering if anyone has a pic of it on a 97-99 Eclipse?

playitlouddsm · 06-20-2008, 10:48 PM

I'm pretty sure there is something in the tech section where a member had trouble getting that hood to mount correctly.

h8r · 06-21-2008, 11:04 AM

Not sure about the fiberglass version, but I purchased the CF version. Horrible fitment, no way was it going to be a decent fit. I tried everything. I would pass on it if I were you.

king_of_HTX · 06-21-2008, 05:01 PM

Do you have any pics h8r?

99 GST-R · 06-21-2008, 08:33 PM

Where did you get the cf version? Im not putting it on anyway, it's all gonna be done at a body shop, because I need a new front bumper, side markers, intercooler, headlights, and radaitor along with the hood. I would be very gratefull if you could post some pics of it even if it's not installed.
Thanks,
99 GST-R

99 GST-R · 06-22-2008, 01:02 PM

No-one has a pic? I thought that with all the rides on this site ranging from stock to all out ricer that someone would have a pic....

h8r · 06-23-2008, 08:50 AM

Well, sorry to say I do not have pics because They were shitty cell phone shots. The phone has since been replaced because of it being broken. I purchased the hood from Chaser (aerokits.com). I even took it to a body shop... No go, they laughed at it when trying to fit it to the car. Piss poor. There was another guy that installed it on his 2G N/T... Search Scoote2 hood.. You should be able to find him.

playitlouddsm · 06-26-2008, 11:11 AM

Scoote 2 CF Hood (keycompositesgroup)

Parts review section

99 GST-R · 06-28-2008, 10:53 AM

thanks so much! i went ahead and got it because the guys that are rebuilding my car said they'll make it fit.

h8r · 06-28-2008, 12:00 PM

Slippi has one.

GSX · 08-14-2008, 11:09 AM

Bringing this back, would love to hear additional reviews, see pictures on your car 99 GST-R. Thanks.

prostreetdsmx1 · 08-14-2008, 11:29 AM

I have had a car come into the shop with one like a year ago. It was a 97 GST and the hood was poop. Didn't fit, showed all of the layers in the finish and just hated it.

h8r · 08-14-2008, 11:31 AM

I actually found some photos that the body shop took... I will post them when I get home from work.

GSX · 08-14-2008, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by h8r

I actually found some photos that the body shop took... I will post them when I get home from work.

Thanks to prostreetdsmx1 and h8r, I appreciate it very much.

Quote:

Originally Posted by BoostedinSoFla

Here's his explanation:

Supra style wide-body kit

Sorry, not sure I follow?

h8r · 08-14-2008, 03:08 PM

99 GST-R · 08-15-2008, 01:08 PM

Thanks guys, it turned out really good unlike what was said, it fit very well and would have fit even better if it wasn't banged up a little during shipping. My only gripe with it was its not very sturdy, and the vents were not functional. Im glad GSX brought this back up because I wanted to ask about cutting the vents out myself, would rain be a factor? But overall Im very happy with it, the whole hood is raised to accomodate , as where on the stock hood just had a bump, and I like the way it makes it look. (Kinda Muscle car-ish, with a bigger hood so there's room for the engine) I bought the fiberglass version. Overall I give it

after it's made to work instead just look cool. On a side note; it came with a hood latch thats worked well so far, I opted out on hood pins because it would have costed me around 100 bucks for the body shop to reinforce the area where the pins will go.(Like I said not very sturdy)Heres some pics: Ill post some more when I get home, cars a little dirty, please ignore it

Oh and the spot on the right side where it looks like its smashed in, is just glare.

GSX · 08-15-2008, 02:07 PM

^^ Looks amazing ^^

IIv SHaDoW vII · 08-15-2008, 03:33 PM

Wow man that does look good.. Although, for the money spend I would have just got a CF hood.. just my .02.. Like I said, it looks great!

It almost looks awkward without the hump on the driverside.. (O.o)

99 GST-R · 08-15-2008, 03:54 PM

Here's a few more pics for ya'll wondering about the fitment & overall looks.

The underside of the hood, it came pre-cut for the windsheild washer squirter thingies and the lines!
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The side view
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99 GST-R

99 GST-R · 08-15-2008, 04:08 PM

Thanks! You can see my gripe with it not being functional. What do yall think: Would I have a problem with rain or washing it if I cut the vents out my-self on the underside so heat can escape? (That's the whole reason I picked this hood, and man, was I mad when I found out the vents weren't functional.)

GSX · 08-15-2008, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by 99 GST-R

Thanks! You can see my gripe with it not being functional. What do yall think: Would I have a problem with rain or washing it if I cut the vents out my-self on the underside so heat can escape? (That's the whole reason I picked this hood, and man, was I mad when I found out the vents weren't functional.)

I think you should be able to remove the plastic portions covering the vents from the underside based on what I see in the pictures. Also, I believe user slippi84 explained in one of his posts thi