Zelek
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I'm currently considering replacing my hood for multiple reasons. Reason #1 is this sheared hood bolt which was repaired with a tack weld but I hate it. This was sheared with just a ratchet and hand tightened not that tight. These bolts are real flimsy.
How it looks post repair:
Reason #2. My hood is not straight and also won't allow hood struts because it runs on the bracket on the passenger side and also the hood sits up too high on the passenger side fender towards the windshield and then sits too low on the driver's side when the struts are on. Before anyone asks, I am aware of every adjustment point on the hood with the latch, hood bolts, and rubber stoppers. It does not matter, hood struts don't work. I've done both Ford Performance and Redlines. The hood only looks decent without any struts.
So with all of this, I am considering the Vicrez GT500 style hood.
https://www.vicrez.com/vicrez-hood-air-vent-scoop-gt500-style-vz102169-ford-mustang-2018-2019-2020
The GT500 hood vent measures 28 inches wide, 31 inches long. The Mach 1 vinyl decal leaves about 4 inches on each side after measuring my own emblem.
I'll get the hood painted to match FJG then see if they can somehow color match my spoiler with the rain tray and do that. I'll have to buy a new decal and have the decal custom cut around the tray and still use it down towards the front of the hood to retain that OEM look. This will also fix my sheared hood bolt and may fit better than my current hood.
How it looks post repair:
Reason #2. My hood is not straight and also won't allow hood struts because it runs on the bracket on the passenger side and also the hood sits up too high on the passenger side fender towards the windshield and then sits too low on the driver's side when the struts are on. Before anyone asks, I am aware of every adjustment point on the hood with the latch, hood bolts, and rubber stoppers. It does not matter, hood struts don't work. I've done both Ford Performance and Redlines. The hood only looks decent without any struts.
So with all of this, I am considering the Vicrez GT500 style hood.
https://www.vicrez.com/vicrez-hood-air-vent-scoop-gt500-style-vz102169-ford-mustang-2018-2019-2020
The GT500 hood vent measures 28 inches wide, 31 inches long. The Mach 1 vinyl decal leaves about 4 inches on each side after measuring my own emblem.
I'll get the hood painted to match FJG then see if they can somehow color match my spoiler with the rain tray and do that. I'll have to buy a new decal and have the decal custom cut around the tray and still use it down towards the front of the hood to retain that OEM look. This will also fix my sheared hood bolt and may fit better than my current hood.
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