Buick Regal and Grand National Cowl Hood Poll

[tobyp]

Here is a picture of a new Cowl Hood to hit the market soon which we have developed. This hood has the same style rise as the Goodmark hood for the Monte Carlo.

Do you like it?

Do you not?

Would you rather see the rise stop at the edge of the hood and not "sweep" toward the windshield?

 

[XCESSIV6]

I like it and it gives plenty of room for air intake and exit.

 

[online170]

Perfect balance between curves and straight. It looks like it was put there by GM. Dont change a thing.

 

[autowizard]

I like it. Send me one and ill be a test mule for ya

 

[-83MONTESS-]

Wow that looks great! I dont know why anyone would want to have the scoop stop and not sweep toward the windshield.

 

[454muscle]

I like it. Sweep towards windshield is good. Pefect design for production and for meeting greatest demand. :wink:

 

[AlamoCity210]

i dont see the aftermarket hood. why would you take pics of the OEM hood? jk (compliment)
I dont own a buick but if i did, id buy one. great work.

 

[307 Regal]

I think it looks great. I'm not sure exactly what the "rise" is, but if you're referring to the way it slowly and consistently ramps upward down the whole hood then I would do it differently. I would get it to the desired height closer to the front of the hood and then have the rest of the scoop level with the rest of the hood but that's just my preference. You guys absolutely nailed the lines and you didn't put that Chevy crease down the center. :wink: If I'm ever in the market for a cowl hood, I'll know where to go.

EDIT: I just realized what you mean. I have no problem with the extension as long as it doesn't contact the windshield when you open the hood. You guys probably thought of that though. The only thing I would do is make it less of a curve. But once again, I don't mean to nitpick.

 

[Bar50]

Looks great, I would buy it.

If it was my design, the seams for the raise/edge of the 'cowl' would start just a little further back (1-2 inches) from the leading edge of the hood. Or, to maybe explain, it looks like the cowl/raised portion should continue onto the header panel. I think the trailing edge of the cowl looks fine.

Would I buy one over a turbo/GN style hood yes.

To be honest, I really want a steel hood, bolt on for the Malibu that was taller than 2 inch, even if it was a 2-1/2", but, that is a personal opinion. After the dawn of big monster cowl hoods, the 2 inch almost looks like a normal body line.

 

[MD13ailey]

I personally like the vfn fiber hood better. But that was is still very nice and does go good with the car