hoods
 

hi, i own a 02 protege es, and somehow, my hood got all dented in, i've put a few dollars under my hood, nothing to spectacular. but now that i have to replace the hood i was wondering if anyone knew where i could get a hood for my car. preferably, light and functional. if anyone could start me off in the right direction, that would be great. i want to start making my hot rod hardcore

I too am interested in an aftermarket hood...

You say "light and functional" so I assume you want a carbon fiber one. I know of three that are made for the Protege:

Wings West (EVO style)
http://www.wingswest.com/product_images/1797/2128_l.jpg

DG Motorsports (OEM style)
http://www.dgmotorsports.com/graphic...oge_hood_1.jpg

APC (contoured style) (cheapest of the C/F)
http://www.corksport.com/content/00/...onhoodapc2.jpg


Erebuni also makes a non-carbon fiber "racing" hood:
http://www.erebunicorp.com/images/ac...otege258gr.jpg


btw...got any pics of your pro?

I believe iON Performance also makes one, but their website must be under construction because no products are listed.

thanks a million, if i were to start my project on my mazda, where should i start?

They make a great one. I had it on my car when I hit the deer, and the one I'm getting now to replace it is going to be better than the first. :D

Any place I can see or purchase it online?

Well, as for seeing it, you can look in my pre-accident album here:

http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=4289792677

If you'd like to get more info, email Jack Ho at

jack@ionperformance.com

VIS also has their hood
http://www.protege5.com/vbb225/showt...threadid=19892