slipnotovk

with my tax return coming soon (in a months time) i was looking to get the CDC chin spoiler and POSSIBLE the CDC shaker. 1 question for the hood. I, myself, would be too friggin scared to take a saw and cut a hole in it for the scoop. Does anyone know of any body shops in NYC (perferably in staten island) that would do it for me? I really would just need the hole cut and the trim wrapped around it. I could install the ram air scoop myself. Mechanically speaking im pretty good, but cosmetically im not all there.

one other quick question. with the aftermarket hoods. where are your windshield wiper jets re-located? Every pic I see doesnt have those annoying little nubs. If I dont go with the shaker I may go with the RKSport Mustang California Dream Ram Air Hood

tom281

Yo Jason, I know you don't think you would do it but honestly, it really is easy to do. Get your ***** outta the sling and save your money by installing it yourself. If you do, you'll have the money you need for your CDC classic.

slipnotovk

i probably could do it, its just that little guy on my shoulder saying "if you fu<k it up..........your soooo screwed"

OKCMustangGT

Yea, definitely do it yourself. I know Tom (Tom281), Tom (89Trooper) Bill (TacoBill), Leo (Leo_06GT) and Myself have all installed these ourselves. Measure several times and cut once.
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neil07gt

some aftermarket hoods have holes for the wiper nozzles, while others (RKsport) require a kit that relocates the nozzles to the wiper arms.

tom281

Really man, take your time, read the instructions, take your time, and go for it. There are many threads here with alot of detail on how to do it. Do some research, study it, and you'll be good to go. Just remember, patience is the most important thing.

Did I remember to tell you to take your time??? LOL, you can do it.

LEO_06GT

Count me out I wussed out and had JBA do it. If I could go back in time I'd do it myself. The cutting part doesn't need to be perfect. They give you a template and as long as you can keep a fairly straight line you'll be fine. I kick myself in the butt everyday for giving away $300. That and now I can't say I've installed everything on the car myself.

LEO_06GT

Not really. You'll just have an excuse to buy the RKsport hood. Then just return or sell the Shaker kit and you've lost nothing.

Sneak preview of what your car will look like.

tom281

Oooh, that's super sexy!! Looks bada$$!!!!

LEO_06GT

Ahhhh shucks thanks. Your car's one of my favorites on the site.

89Trooper

You can definitely do it yourself!

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TacoBill

Hey Tom! There can be only 1 BadAss GT here... and that's me!



Oh yeah... +1 on what everybody else said.. go for the Shaker install yourself!

Check it out here

WB2005GT

Did mine myself. No problem, you can do it!

tom281

Hahaha LOL! Ok you got me on that one!

Louie

Me too. It's really much easier than expected. Just take your time and don't rush it. Good and careful prep is the key.

backafter20

+1 on do-it-yourself. BTW, RKS CD hood has factory washers in factory location. Love both hoods.

Yellow05

I plan on picking up my shaker today, I do have one dilema, I have a black boss style decal on my hood. I spent a lot for it, I want to know, if once , I cut into the hood, will the decal be salvaged? if not Id rather just buy a cheap takeoff hood and cut that . Thanks

TacoBill

Vinyl decal will be fine. I already had my racing stripes on when I cut my hood. Just do as the directions say, and make sure you press hard with the razor (utility knife) to score all the way down to the paint to prevent chipping and peeling when cutting the hole in the hood.

OKCMustangGT

+1 My stripes were on prior to cutting the hole too. Actually I think it is easier to have the vinyl on the car before you cut than to try and apply the vinyl around the hole.

WB2005GT

+1