Author Topic: Norm's Fiberglass One-Off Hood? (Read 14819 times)

DaveOC · « **on:** October 08, 2011, 09:21:06 PM »

I suspect Norm did a custom hood for Performance AutoWerks, does this look a bit familiar?

Sly Bob · « **Reply #1 on:** October 08, 2011, 09:26:34 PM »

It sure does look familiar Dave.

Arabas · « **Reply #2 on:** October 09, 2011, 06:19:21 AM »

i like this hood better than the one that has the air scoop on the front.
looks great!!

Arabas · « **Reply #3 on:** October 09, 2011, 08:29:01 AM »

BSS i like them both, i just like the non scoop better. it's just a matter of personal taste.
i know from ur avatar that u have the one with the scoops and it looks great as well!!

DeepBlueGXP · « **Reply #4 on:** October 09, 2011, 08:40:48 AM »

Kinda looks like a photoshop job of the Norm's GTO style hood. The reason I say this is because there isn't any visible lines/seams on the front of the hood.

Sly Bob · « **Reply #5 on:** October 09, 2011, 08:51:29 AM »

One way to find out. I emailed Norm to ask him.

J_Bond · « **Reply #6 on:** October 09, 2011, 10:04:31 AM »

Looks like a Ferrari 599 GTO hood. Nice!

elff · « **Reply #7 on:** October 09, 2011, 10:06:22 AM »

That's is the exact amount I would like the Viper hood relaxed to.

NORM
If you are listening. I would buy a sky version of that hood.

Let me repeat

NORM I WILL BUY A SKY VERSION OF THAT HOOD!!!!!!

DaveOC · « **Reply #8 on:** October 09, 2011, 10:28:52 AM »

Quote from: DeepBlueGXP on October 09, 2011, 08:40:48 AM

Kinda looks like a photoshop job of the Norm's GTO style hood. The reason I say this is because there isn't any visible lines/seams on the front of the hood.

I can guarantee it is not a photoshop, since I took the picture, and I've seen the hood in person.

DaveOC · « **Reply #9 on:** October 09, 2011, 10:31:14 AM »

Quote from: Sly Bob on October 09, 2011, 08:51:29 AM

One way to find out. I emailed Norm to ask him.

I'm trying to remember where it was that Dave posted that he had just received the hood from Norm, it was just before the race before this weekend, so a couple of weekends ago. Probably on the BB.

2.0 tspeed · « **Reply #10 on:** October 09, 2011, 10:35:15 AM »

i would so buy that hood

DaveOC · « **Reply #11 on:** October 09, 2011, 10:39:16 AM »

Here's one that Dave posted on the BB from Mid-Ohio Raceway. He posted it on 9/1/11.

normsf · « **Reply #12 on:** October 09, 2011, 02:22:39 PM »

Hello, I have been wondering how the hood turned out, as these are the only pics Ive seen so far. Yes we built that as a one off, modding one of our GTO hoods. Thanks again for the very nice comments, Norm

idkfa · « **Reply #13 on:** October 10, 2011, 10:08:11 AM »

Excuse my ignorance but it's still possible to modify a 'finished' fiberglass piece, right? With proper feathering and surface preparation could someone effectively remove the intakes from the GTO hood and fill the gaps?

normsf · « **Reply #14 on:** October 10, 2011, 10:21:20 AM »

Hello, no ignorance at all, were all learning something here. This is effectivily what we did for this hood in question, modify our exsisting GTO hood. Thanks Norm

idkfa · « **Reply #15 on:** October 10, 2011, 04:29:35 PM »

Phantastic! You might have a customer soon, I'd really like some heat dissipation with this more subdued look.

elff · « **Reply #16 on:** October 10, 2011, 06:56:23 PM »

Norm

Im not sure If I already posted this, so I am going to repeat.

IF YOU MAKE THAT FOR THE SKY I HAVE $1500 just dying to go to your checking account.
Hell, I'd pay $2000

Just saying.

Sly Bob · « **Reply #17 on:** October 10, 2011, 07:40:15 PM »

If you guys are serious I would contact Norm to make it happen. A pending price increase on the hoods was announced some time ago but hasn't happened yet.

Just saying...

DaveOC · « **Reply #18 on:** October 10, 2011, 08:44:09 PM »

I'll second what Sly Bob said, call Norm, or email him, and tell him you want that hood. Confirmed orders and money talk, very loudly. The worst that can happen is that he says no.

Racer_X · « **Reply #19 on:** October 18, 2011, 01:49:53 PM »

Quote from: DaveOC on October 10, 2011, 08:44:09 PM

I'll second what Sly Bob said, call Norm, or email him, and tell him you want that hood. Confirmed orders and money talk, very loudly. The worst that can happen is that he says no.

Norm, knows I want THAT hood!

idkfa · « **Reply #20 on:** October 18, 2011, 04:05:45 PM »

Thanks for the PM, Norm. It's definitely on my list and it's great to know you'll take care of the modifications.

cdflint · « **Reply #21 on:** October 18, 2011, 08:51:31 PM »

I like the no scoop look too. If I had to do it over, I like my scoops.

Call Norm, tell him what you want, put down a deposit and do it. Get enough buyers and he may make the mold. The hood is totally worth it. It's light as all get out. But you have to CALL him. Great Guy to work with. Worth waiting for custom hood. You don't pay all at once. At least I didn't. Deposit, upon hood completion/prior to paint, final completion & shipping. 3 payments. I'd imagine a bit more time to create but he can do anything.

NORM! are you still coming to Phoenix?

idkfa · « **Reply #22 on:** December 28, 2011, 03:29:10 PM »

Speaking of weight, i can't seem to find it listed in any of these old threads (sorry for the bump). Do you know Flint?

cdflint · « **Reply #23 on:** December 28, 2011, 07:18:47 PM »

Sorry I don't off hand. If I guessed it would be more than half the weight of OEM or say 40 pounds. I'd take it off and weight it but the realigning would be a nightmare. Wednesdays was the best day I could reach Norm. About 6-7 his time.

cdflint · « **Reply #24 on:** December 28, 2011, 07:25:25 PM »

Found the thread. It is 38 pounds.

http://www.solsticeforum.com/forum/f62/norms-new-ram-air-hood-57284/

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Author Topic: Norm's Fiberglass One-Off Hood? (Read 14819 times)