Hood-Cowl vs. Cobra R

90lxracer · 10-10-2002, 08:35 PM

I am trying to decide what hood to put on. Its between a 2.5'' or 3'' cowl hood or a Cobra R hood. Anybody have pictures of their's? Which one do you prefer. Also anyone had any problems with a bolt-on hood popping up suddenly...happened to my friend twice although it was a hood for a different year car. thanx

fiveohpatrol · 10-10-2002, 08:52 PM

I have the cobra R style on mine, click the link for my website for plenty of pictures of it.

I'm the kind of guy that likes change. I used to love the hood, but now I'm ready for something else. I'd like to get rid of the spoiler, and put on a 3" cowl. As well as some 99cobra wheels. But that costs money that I dont have

90lxracer · 10-10-2002, 08:56 PM

Very sweet lookin car! I love that hood, i think im going to go with that one. thanx alot

FivePointOhh · 10-11-2002, 08:11 AM

I like the CobraR hood. It's still a cowl hood, just a little more style. Check my website for more pix that my avatar.

LX XLR8R · 10-11-2002, 08:29 AM

IMO i love the "R" hood..but on sn95s''its too curvy for a foxbox unless you are running a kinda roundish body kit

just my opinion

Ackbar00 · 10-11-2002, 09:02 AM

Make sure whatever one you buy, do not buy a cheap one. I did And I am still paying for it

fiveohpatrol · 10-11-2002, 10:32 AM

I highly suggest Design Concepts. Thats who I got my hood from, and not only was it a good price, it also fits perfectly. I didn't do ANY triming at all, and just blocked it out just to make sure it was flat, although I'm pretty sure we coulda just scuffed and sprayed it.

If you buy a cowl hood, and dont like it, then I'll trade ya

drudis · 10-11-2002, 12:18 PM

I am VERY satisfied with the Harwood hood I got. This hood (no sh*t) is NOT painted, but is factory gel coat. Maybe will bet around to painting it this winter...

Radon · 10-11-2002, 12:37 PM

Almost all the compliments I get on my car are for my Cervini's Cobra 'R hood or the color.

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fiveohpatrol · 10-11-2002, 12:53 PM

Darius, I've heard of alot of people having to really trim the Harwood hoods, especially around the headlights. How was the fit on yours?

Wanna trade? black for black

90lxracer · 10-11-2002, 04:56 PM

has anybody heard of ageclassic.com....i found a ''r'' hood for $320. Good or bad idea? how much does cervini charge for one?

dlb1982 · 10-11-2002, 11:54 PM

Well i see these hoods for 200 and below From COBRA AUTO DESIGNS that come with a full underside liner and claim there is no cutting trimming, or grinding and not a cheap primer. I guess they would be the cheap ones yours suspossed to stay away from?

Ackbar, where did you get your cheap hood from and what problems did you run into?

fiveohpatrol · 10-12-2002, 01:05 AM

The only cheap-priced company that I've never heard a complaint from is Design Concepts. The reason may be that they are rumored to use Cervini's molds. Just compare the part numbers. Design concepts just adds a "0" to the cervini's number for the same hood.

GodStang · 10-12-2002, 01:36 PM

I love the "R". But it looks better on a sn95. Cowl looks better on a fox

10-10-2002, 08:35 PM	#1
90lxracer Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: houston, Texas Posts: 65	Hood-Cowl vs. Cobra R I am trying to decide what hood to put on. Its between a 2.5'' or 3'' cowl hood or a Cobra R hood. Anybody have pictures of their's? Which one do you prefer. Also anyone had any problems with a bolt-on hood popping up suddenly...happened to my friend twice although it was a hood for a different year car. thanx __________________ 1990 lx 5.0L 5 spd. BBk Lt's/BBK o/r x-pipe/2 chamber flows/holley systemax upper intake/holley systemax lower intake/holley systemax heads/Lunati cam/timing chain/fms 1.6 rr's/ pro-m 80mm mass air/ 24# injectors/ 190lbh./fuel pressure regulator/BBK 70mm tb/BBK 70mm egr spcr/fms 3.73 gear/Fluidyne Aluminum Radiator/Ford Racing Water pump/Underdrive pulleys 1997 Chevy Silverado Z71 4x4 6'' Pro-comp triple shock lift / 35x12.5 Pro-comp x-terrains on 15x10 welds / 4.56 gear / hypertech power programmer / Flowmaster 40 series exhaust / 2 12'' Audiobahn subs powered by houston acoustic 900 watt amp / white face gauges

10-10-2002, 08:52 PM	#2
fiveohpatrol I'd rather be basketweaving Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,551	I have the cobra R style on mine, click the link for my website for plenty of pictures of it. I'm the kind of guy that likes change. I used to love the hood, but now I'm ready for something else. I'd like to get rid of the spoiler, and put on a 3" cowl. As well as some 99cobra wheels. But that costs money that I dont have __________________ NMRA O/C 9516 NA pumpgas stickshift 347 10.65@125.6, 6.73@100, 1.41 60ft

10-10-2002, 08:56 PM	#3
90lxracer Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: houston, Texas Posts: 65	Very sweet lookin car! I love that hood, i think im going to go with that one. thanx alot __________________ 1990 lx 5.0L 5 spd. BBk Lt's/BBK o/r x-pipe/2 chamber flows/holley systemax upper intake/holley systemax lower intake/holley systemax heads/Lunati cam/timing chain/fms 1.6 rr's/ pro-m 80mm mass air/ 24# injectors/ 190lbh./fuel pressure regulator/BBK 70mm tb/BBK 70mm egr spcr/fms 3.73 gear/Fluidyne Aluminum Radiator/Ford Racing Water pump/Underdrive pulleys 1997 Chevy Silverado Z71 4x4 6'' Pro-comp triple shock lift / 35x12.5 Pro-comp x-terrains on 15x10 welds / 4.56 gear / hypertech power programmer / Flowmaster 40 series exhaust / 2 12'' Audiobahn subs powered by houston acoustic 900 watt amp / white face gauges

10-11-2002, 08:11 AM	#4
FivePointOhh Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: 19007 PA, USA Posts: 25	I like the CobraR hood. It's still a cowl hood, just a little more style. Check my website for more pix that my avatar. __________________ LTownRacing.Org goDragRacing.Com My Webshots Photo Page <--<< Lots of Carshow Pix 1989 Mustang GT Convertible - 210K Miles 306 CID/15k Miles, AOD Trans, 3:27 Gears, GT40 Intake, Ford Motorsport 65mm Throttle Body & 67mm EGR Spacer, 73mm C&L MAF, March Underdrive Pulleys, MAC Headers, Rear Girdle & Cold Air Induction System, Three Chamber Flowmasters with 2.5 in. Cat Backs, Factory Five Racing Polyurethane Upper and Lower Rear Control Arms, PST Polygraphite Front End Components

10-11-2002, 08:29 AM	#5
LX XLR8R Dirk Diggler Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: SLOATSBURG, NY Posts: 1,931	IMO i love the "R" hood..but on sn95s''its too curvy for a foxbox unless you are running a kinda roundish body kit just my opinion __________________ 95 undecided cubes, AFR 185s,undecided cam, undecided intake, and a 150 hit 89 "turbonotch" 2.3T You might want to hold on..i saw this on a cartoon once

10-11-2002, 09:02 AM	#6
Ackbar00 Rebel Fleet Commander Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Huber Heights, OH Posts: 1,003	Make sure whatever one you buy, do not buy a cheap one. I did And I am still paying for it __________________ 1993 Mustang GT, PTK w/ T-64 - My Cardomain Webpage 11.25@123.5 on only 8 psi. 10.84@121 on only 1 headgasket "The Truth is, Your the Weak, and I am the Tyranny of Evil Men!"

10-11-2002, 10:32 AM	#7
fiveohpatrol I'd rather be basketweaving Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,551	I highly suggest Design Concepts. Thats who I got my hood from, and not only was it a good price, it also fits perfectly. I didn't do ANY triming at all, and just blocked it out just to make sure it was flat, although I'm pretty sure we coulda just scuffed and sprayed it. If you buy a cowl hood, and dont like it, then I'll trade ya __________________ NMRA O/C 9516 NA pumpgas stickshift 347 10.65@125.6, 6.73@100, 1.41 60ft

10-11-2002, 12:18 PM	#8
drudis Moderator Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Livonia, MI, USA Posts: 1,194	I am VERY satisfied with the Harwood hood I got. This hood (no sh*t) is NOT painted, but is factory gel coat. Maybe will bet around to painting it this winter... __________________ Darius Rudis, Moderator Corner Carvers Delight 1989 Mustang LX - Open Track Car http://www.dariusrudis.com

10-11-2002, 12:37 PM	#9
Radon Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 68	Almost all the compliments I get on my car are for my Cervini's Cobra 'R hood or the color. http://www.kveder.net/mustang/images...xterior-10.jpg http://www.kveder.net/mustang/images...xterior-04.jpg __________________ '87 Performance Red Notch Carb'd 306 w/ nitrous

10-11-2002, 12:53 PM	#10
fiveohpatrol I'd rather be basketweaving Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,551	Darius, I've heard of alot of people having to really trim the Harwood hoods, especially around the headlights. How was the fit on yours? Wanna trade? black for black __________________ NMRA O/C 9516 NA pumpgas stickshift 347 10.65@125.6, 6.73@100, 1.41 60ft

10-11-2002, 04:56 PM	#11
90lxracer Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: houston, Texas Posts: 65	has anybody heard of ageclassic.com....i found a ''r'' hood for $320. Good or bad idea? how much does cervini charge for one? __________________ 1990 lx 5.0L 5 spd. BBk Lt's/BBK o/r x-pipe/2 chamber flows/holley systemax upper intake/holley systemax lower intake/holley systemax heads/Lunati cam/timing chain/fms 1.6 rr's/ pro-m 80mm mass air/ 24# injectors/ 190lbh./fuel pressure regulator/BBK 70mm tb/BBK 70mm egr spcr/fms 3.73 gear/Fluidyne Aluminum Radiator/Ford Racing Water pump/Underdrive pulleys 1997 Chevy Silverado Z71 4x4 6'' Pro-comp triple shock lift / 35x12.5 Pro-comp x-terrains on 15x10 welds / 4.56 gear / hypertech power programmer / Flowmaster 40 series exhaust / 2 12'' Audiobahn subs powered by houston acoustic 900 watt amp / white face gauges

10-11-2002, 11:54 PM	#12
dlb1982 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Macomb IL Posts: 42	Well i see these hoods for 200 and below From COBRA AUTO DESIGNS that come with a full underside liner and claim there is no cutting trimming, or grinding and not a cheap primer. I guess they would be the cheap ones yours suspossed to stay away from? Ackbar, where did you get your cheap hood from and what problems did you run into?

10-12-2002, 01:05 AM	#13
fiveohpatrol I'd rather be basketweaving Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,551	The only cheap-priced company that I've never heard a complaint from is Design Concepts. The reason may be that they are rumored to use Cervini's molds. Just compare the part numbers. Design concepts just adds a "0" to the cervini's number for the same hood. __________________ NMRA O/C 9516 NA pumpgas stickshift 347 10.65@125.6, 6.73@100, 1.41 60ft

10-12-2002, 01:36 PM	#14
GodStang College Stanger Join Date: May 1999 Location: Aiken,south carolina, usa Posts: 1,097	I love the "R". But it looks better on a sn95. Cowl looks better on a fox __________________ 2003 Sonic Blue Cobra

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