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Mr.Riviera
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| | Subject: FAQ: Riviera Hoods Fri Mar 23, 2007 9:07 pm | |
| who was it that buffed their hood to a mirror shine? _________________ 1996 with 254k miles, L32 4" FWI -> ported N* -> Ported Gen V w/3.0" Pulley, Stage 3 Phenolic I/C, ZZP FMHE, 1.84 RR, Headers and 3" pipe to mufflers, F-body brakes, and lowered on Eibachs. -RIP AMG C400 White on black. Stage 2 w/E30 - 11.9@117 -daily  | |
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AA
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| | Subject: Re: FAQ: Riviera Hoods Fri Mar 23, 2007 9:09 pm | |
| urbs, I think. Pretty cool. _________________ '05 GTO 6.0L • 6-spd • 95k miles • 0-60: 4.8s • 16.9 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:26'95 Celica GT 2.2L • 5-spd • 165k miles • 0-60: yes'98 SC Riviera • 281k miles • 298 HP/370 TQ • 0-60: 5.79s • ET: 13.97 @ 99.28 • 4087 lb • 20.1 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:30
3.4" pulley • AL104 plugs • 180º t-stat • FWI w/K&N • 1.9:1 rockers • OR pushrods • LS6 valve springs • SLP headers • ZZP fuel rails
KYB GR2 struts • MaxAir shocks • Addco sway bars • UMI bushings • GM STB • Enkei 18" EV5s w/ Dunlop DZ101s • F-body calipers
EBC bluestuff/Hawk HP plus • SS lines • Brembo slotted discs • DHP tuned • Aeroforce • Hidden Hitch^^^ SOLD ^^^  '70 Ninety-Eight Holiday Coupe 455cid • 116k miles^^^ SOLD ^^^ | |
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gosloriv
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| | Subject: Re: FAQ: Riviera Hoods Fri Mar 23, 2007 9:10 pm | |
| wHAT YEAR DID THEY START THE ALLOY HOODS ? | |
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AA
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| | Subject: Re: FAQ: Riviera Hoods Fri Mar 23, 2007 9:12 pm | |
| They're aluminum, I think they started in '95. _________________ '05 GTO 6.0L • 6-spd • 95k miles • 0-60: 4.8s • 16.9 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:26'95 Celica GT 2.2L • 5-spd • 165k miles • 0-60: yes'98 SC Riviera • 281k miles • 298 HP/370 TQ • 0-60: 5.79s • ET: 13.97 @ 99.28 • 4087 lb • 20.1 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:30
3.4" pulley • AL104 plugs • 180º t-stat • FWI w/K&N • 1.9:1 rockers • OR pushrods • LS6 valve springs • SLP headers • ZZP fuel rails
KYB GR2 struts • MaxAir shocks • Addco sway bars • UMI bushings • GM STB • Enkei 18" EV5s w/ Dunlop DZ101s • F-body calipers
EBC bluestuff/Hawk HP plus • SS lines • Brembo slotted discs • DHP tuned • Aeroforce • Hidden Hitch^^^ SOLD ^^^ '70 Ninety-Eight Holiday Coupe 455cid • 116k miles^^^ SOLD ^^^ | |
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gosloriv
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| | Subject: Re: FAQ: Riviera Hoods Fri Mar 23, 2007 9:13 pm | |
| Hmmmmm......I have a 95 but i aint sure that its aluminum......has sum paint bubbling.....wonder if its corrosion? | |
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AA
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| | Subject: Re: FAQ: Riviera Hoods Fri Mar 23, 2007 9:28 pm | |
| The paint they used didn't like to stick to aluminum as well. A lot of them flaked off. Shouldn't be corroding, but might want to get it looked at before it starts to get bad. _________________ '05 GTO 6.0L • 6-spd • 95k miles • 0-60: 4.8s • 16.9 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:26'95 Celica GT 2.2L • 5-spd • 165k miles • 0-60: yes'98 SC Riviera • 281k miles • 298 HP/370 TQ • 0-60: 5.79s • ET: 13.97 @ 99.28 • 4087 lb • 20.1 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:30
3.4" pulley • AL104 plugs • 180º t-stat • FWI w/K&N • 1.9:1 rockers • OR pushrods • LS6 valve springs • SLP headers • ZZP fuel rails
KYB GR2 struts • MaxAir shocks • Addco sway bars • UMI bushings • GM STB • Enkei 18" EV5s w/ Dunlop DZ101s • F-body calipers
EBC bluestuff/Hawk HP plus • SS lines • Brembo slotted discs • DHP tuned • Aeroforce • Hidden Hitch^^^ SOLD ^^^ '70 Ninety-Eight Holiday Coupe 455cid • 116k miles^^^ SOLD ^^^ | |
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Mr.Riviera
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Name : Matthew
Age : 38
Location : Florida
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| | Subject: Re: FAQ: Riviera Hoods Sat Mar 24, 2007 1:14 am | |
| mine has 2 corrosive/bubbling spots by the grill. my uncle (had the car b4 me) sprayed the back of it with something to stop it and it has not been a problem, that was 6-7 years ago. _________________ 1996 with 254k miles, L32 4" FWI -> ported N* -> Ported Gen V w/3.0" Pulley, Stage 3 Phenolic I/C, ZZP FMHE, 1.84 RR, Headers and 3" pipe to mufflers, F-body brakes, and lowered on Eibachs. -RIP AMG C400 White on black. Stage 2 w/E30 - 11.9@117 -daily | |
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gosloriv
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| | Subject: Re: FAQ: Riviera Hoods Sat Mar 24, 2007 11:56 am | |
| Went out with a magnet this morning sure enough its aluminum!!! | |
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gosloriv
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| | Subject: Re: FAQ: Riviera Hoods Sat Mar 24, 2007 1:27 pm | |
|   " border="0" alt=""/> Heres what the hood is doin.Plan on a complete paint this summer. | |
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99Rivman
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Name : Randall
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| | Subject: Re: FAQ: Riviera Hoods Sat Mar 24, 2007 2:48 pm | |
| They are all made out of aluminum and yes it will corrode as bad or worse than steel once it gets started!
As an aircraft structures mechanic I have see plenty of aluminum eaten completely through with corrosion, the only true repair when that happens is to remove that piece of metal and replace it! | |
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palermocorey90
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| | Subject: the riviera hood Mon Jan 07, 2008 7:37 pm | |
| what is the riviera hood made out of. is it fiberglass, i was told all hood now a days are fiber glass  | |
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jax95riv
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| | Subject: Re: FAQ: Riviera Hoods Mon Jan 07, 2008 8:01 pm | |
| Sheetmetal. I don't think there is any fiberglas on our cars. It would be nice...no door dings. | |
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palermocorey90
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| | Subject: Re: FAQ: Riviera Hoods Mon Jan 07, 2008 8:05 pm | |
| from reading some other post said it was aluminum is that true | |
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jax95riv
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| | Subject: Re: FAQ: Riviera Hoods Mon Jan 07, 2008 8:06 pm | |
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99Rivman
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| | Subject: Re: FAQ: Riviera Hoods Mon Jan 07, 2008 8:57 pm | |
| - palermocorey90 wrote:
- from reading some other post said it was aluminum is that true
That is True! They were trying to save weight at the end of the production line and used an aluminum hood. The difference between the trunk and the hood is very noticeable, even though the trunk is smaller it weighs a good bit more! | |
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1998 Riv
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| | Subject: Re: FAQ: Riviera Hoods Mon Jan 07, 2008 10:24 pm | |
| Yeah, they'd have needed some biga$$ struts up front if the hood wasn't aluminum. My 68's hood weighs a ton, can barely manage to remove and install it by myself, w/o damaging it. | |
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Mr.Riviera
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Name : Matthew
Age : 38
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| | Subject: Re: FAQ: Riviera Hoods Mon Jan 07, 2008 10:43 pm | |
| i cant remember who it was, but someone actualy pollished their riv hood to mirror shine. looked...different. there were pics up on regalgs, but of course i cant find anything there  _________________ 1996 with 254k miles, L32 4" FWI -> ported N* -> Ported Gen V w/3.0" Pulley, Stage 3 Phenolic I/C, ZZP FMHE, 1.84 RR, Headers and 3" pipe to mufflers, F-body brakes, and lowered on Eibachs. -RIP AMG C400 White on black. Stage 2 w/E30 - 11.9@117 -daily | |
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98riv
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| | Subject: Re: FAQ: Riviera Hoods Fri Jan 11, 2008 11:45 am | |
| - Mr.Riviera wrote:
- i cant remember who it was, but someone actualy pollished their riv hood to mirror shine. looked...different. there were pics up on regalgs, but of course i cant find anything there
It was urbsnspices.
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1998 Supercharged Riviera - Custom CAI, Alpine spx-13ref, Infinity 6x9's, Alpine 4 Channel Amp, Kicker KX3, Silverstars, STB, Hawk Brake Pads, Monroe Air Shocks, KYB GR2
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Mr.Riviera
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Name : Matthew
Age : 38
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| | Subject: Re: FAQ: Riviera Hoods Fri Jan 11, 2008 11:56 am | |
| thanks Jason! http://www.regalgs.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=33715&highlight=hood  _________________ 1996 with 254k miles, L32 4" FWI -> ported N* -> Ported Gen V w/3.0" Pulley, Stage 3 Phenolic I/C, ZZP FMHE, 1.84 RR, Headers and 3" pipe to mufflers, F-body brakes, and lowered on Eibachs. -RIP AMG C400 White on black. Stage 2 w/E30 - 11.9@117 -daily | |
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TonySmooth89
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| | Subject: Re: FAQ: Riviera Hoods Fri Jan 11, 2008 11:57 am | |
| thats pretty ballin... it would look really cool on a silver arrow. | |
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T Riley
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| | Subject: Re: FAQ: Riviera Hoods Fri Jan 11, 2008 3:30 pm | |
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1998 Riv
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| | Subject: Re: FAQ: Riviera Hoods Fri Jan 11, 2008 4:22 pm | |
| I'd worry about the sun's glare, but it looks fantastic! | |
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AA
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| | Subject: Re: FAQ: Riviera Hoods Fri Jan 11, 2008 5:16 pm | |
| Wonder how it's holding up? _________________ '05 GTO 6.0L • 6-spd • 95k miles • 0-60: 4.8s • 16.9 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:26'95 Celica GT 2.2L • 5-spd • 165k miles • 0-60: yes'98 SC Riviera • 281k miles • 298 HP/370 TQ • 0-60: 5.79s • ET: 13.97 @ 99.28 • 4087 lb • 20.1 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:30
3.4" pulley • AL104 plugs • 180º t-stat • FWI w/K&N • 1.9:1 rockers • OR pushrods • LS6 valve springs • SLP headers • ZZP fuel rails
KYB GR2 struts • MaxAir shocks • Addco sway bars • UMI bushings • GM STB • Enkei 18" EV5s w/ Dunlop DZ101s • F-body calipers
EBC bluestuff/Hawk HP plus • SS lines • Brembo slotted discs • DHP tuned • Aeroforce • Hidden Hitch^^^ SOLD ^^^ '70 Ninety-Eight Holiday Coupe 455cid • 116k miles^^^ SOLD ^^^ | |
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99Rivman
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Name : Randall
Location : North Carolina
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| | Subject: Re: FAQ: Riviera Hoods Fri Jan 11, 2008 5:17 pm | |
| Looks interesting! I might have to try it for shits and grins?  | |
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99Rivman
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Name : Randall
Location : North Carolina
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| | Subject: Re: FAQ: Riviera Hoods Fri Jan 11, 2008 5:18 pm | |
| - AA wrote:
- Wonder how it's holding up?
I was wondering the same thing since those pictures were from July 2006? | |
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