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i saw an integra the other day with a clear hood on it... well, it was like a translucent blue. i asked the driver about it and he said it was acrylic and custom made. i thought it was actually kinda neat to be able to see his junk under the hood. anybody else seen one of these or have any info on them?

yeah, there's a company that makes them called <A HREF="http://www.sho-um.com" TARGET=_blank>sho um</A>

thanks man... what do you think an acrylic hood would do in the event of a head on collision?

Acrylic is absolutaly the worst thing for heat, its heavy and I'm sure it would scrath pretty freaken quickly. But except for that, I guess its looks kinda cool.<P> just a thought

they are not DOT approved. they are for show only.

I think it would be a little too ricey for me to drive around in. I don't think it's too practical for use on the road. However if you are just using it for shows then it's alright.

I think that unless you got some big mods for people to see (intake, turbo, CHROME)then an acrylic hood wouldn't be worth it. Actually I don't think they make too much difference at a show anyway. Go with custom paint instead, find someone who can mix colors well, a little House of Kolor paint goes a long way.