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Considering a Diamond S hood for the Dragon, does anyone have any pics that they could share?
Diamond S Hood for Dragon
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Here's a couple of mine. No heat problems whatsoever and still on the original belt.
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You can also check out SKINZ for another similar concept.
We used to make our own frame and fabric hoods back in the PRE 2 COOL Airvents days...now the stock hoods are so light (stripped) and super durable (many a daily roll over) that you don't get the performance gain as you once did. HOT PIPE and COOL AIR TO THE AIRBOX all equals my sled goes faster then yours if you don't have it going on. We now have to vent in different ways to equal what the fabric hood is doing so maybe it's a toss up.
We used to make our own frame and fabric hoods back in the PRE 2 COOL Airvents days...now the stock hoods are so light (stripped) and super durable (many a daily roll over) that you don't get the performance gain as you once did. HOT PIPE and COOL AIR TO THE AIRBOX all equals my sled goes faster then yours if you don't have it going on. We now have to vent in different ways to equal what the fabric hood is doing so maybe it's a toss up.
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skinz hood
the skinz hood is the best looking mesh hood i have seen for the dragon, and it is ups shippable, and includes cold air intake setup.
the skinz hood is the best looking mesh hood i have seen for the dragon, and it is ups shippable, and includes cold air intake setup.
got any pis of the skinz hood?
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Well, that is how Vinnee got his name... "Vinnie the Vent" because he vented his Dragon RIGHT up! lol
Man, the mesh hoods are still ***ly............ lol
Skinz hood is on the sled solutions site.
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I like the looks of the Diamond S ones better. The prices of both are getting out of hand though.
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I agree I like the looks of the skinz going to order up a few to put in stock Fri.
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Well, that is how Vinnee got his name... "Vinnie the Vent" because he vented his Dragon RIGHT up! lol
Man, the mesh hoods are still ***ly............ lol
That's right! With all those vents, I'm basically running a custom mesh hood right now
Cept it's brokeI'm kinda likin the looks of that Skinz hood
I see a new nickname coming on
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I see a new nickname coming on
You change your name more than I change my roos! lol
I'm putting the skinz hood on my dragon this year. I ended up doing the front end conversion to the 09. And I figured rather than taking a dremel to another belly pan. I can get better cooling and less weight with the new hood. So, I'm going for it. Ok, I was persuaded slightly by the Skinz crew. I was actually quite impressed with the prototype they had last year.
Both look like good options. The fact that the Skinz is shippable by ups etc. might sway a person one way or the other.
I was actually quite impressed with the prototype they had last year. Both look like good options. The fact that the Skinz is shippable by ups etc. might sway a person one way or the other.
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How tight is the fabric on that Skinz hood? Looks kinda loose?
It does seem a little loose. I believe this is due to how it mounts on the frame. Looks like it velcros on. I assume this is for easy removal. I appoligize, I haven't even seen mine yet. So, I can't answer all the specifics yet.
I'm not familiar with the Diamond S so I don't know how it attaches. Or, if the cover is easilly removable. It does look like a very nice unit as well.
They both seem to share the fact that the hood still hinges, they keep the guages and have a spot for aftermarket lighting.
As was stated, the skinz is ups shippable.
Not sure if it really matters, but I do like the removable panel for extra venting. The Diamond S is always open. Which I guess if you are running a mesh hood thats what you want anyway. Sorry, just comparing the 2.
I'm not familiar with the Diamond S so I don't know how it attaches. Or, if the cover is easilly removable. It does look like a very nice unit as well.
They both seem to share the fact that the hood still hinges, they keep the guages and have a spot for aftermarket lighting.
As was stated, the skinz is ups shippable.
Not sure if it really matters, but I do like the removable panel for extra venting. The Diamond S is always open. Which I guess if you are running a mesh hood thats what you want anyway. Sorry, just comparing the 2.
Mesh hoods
I like the looks of the diamond s. Does anyone know how much they cost??
Thank you
I like the looks of the diamond s. Does anyone know how much they cost??
Thank you
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HAHA!!! Thats funny right there
Well, that is how Vinnee got his name... "Vinnie the Vent" because he vented his Dragon RIGHT up! lol
Man, the mesh hoods are still ***ly............ lol
HAHA!!! Thats funny right there
