Interest, Hood Vent

[Boy-Dirt-Car]

Nothing final, concept only.

I would buy that for my RS!

 

[pbkn1p]

I would buy that for my RS!

Me 2


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[TrashbagGhost]

I make molds for special effects as well as prosthetics. I'd be willing to bet that I could mold one of your prints, then build a fiberglass composite. If you want molds made so you can try a different fabrication process let me know.


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[Llia]

Thanks for the offer. I will keep it in mind.

Got my vents in. They are installed differently on my car because of how I chose to cut the openings. So my slats flip upwards instead if receeding into the hood.

 

[carsNskis]

Such a tease, c'mon girl let's see it all! Lol

 

[Llia]

Such a tease, c'mon girl let's see it all! Lol

I didn't want to since mine are backwards. Don't look as nice or as flush with the fins sticking up. But it works.

My driverside vent didn't mount as well because I had to pry pretty hard to get the old abs vent off.

 

[carsNskis]

I didn't want to since mine are backwards. Don't look as nice or as flush with the fins sticking up. But it works.

My driverside vent didn't mount as well because I had to pry pretty hard to get the old abs vent off.

Still pretty dang cool, nice work!

 

[$ub$onic]

I love your new route with the metal!

Keep up the good work, I'll be waiting for your finished product with PayPal ready.

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[Llia]

Keehee!

it was 56-58 degrees out tonight so I put the black bbq spray paint under hot water and did a quick mask job.
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Did a late night test drive... to cure the paint Car felt very grounded up front.

 

[carsNskis]

Looks great with the black accent. Love bbq paint! On an old jeep I used it everywhere under the hood, takes abuse and heat really well

 

[Llia]

Maybe too much downforce with the fin up install. May have to make a custom one for myself.

 

[itzQue]

Too much downforce off that small ****?


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[Llia]

Too much downforce off that small ****?


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Just feels really tight up front. I'm going to have to do a mpg test to see if it's hurting mpg. Otherwise I love it.

 

[itzQue]

Mhm I see I see


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[$ub$onic]

I would also try a set reversing the fins, similar to how the sibon carbon hood is

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[Stew]

Maybe too much downforce with the fin up install. May have to make a custom one for myself.

The black bbq paint is just what those needed, looks good. I would be surprised if there's a meaningful change in down force or mpg but you definitely know your car best

 

[Llia]

The black bbq paint is just what those needed, looks good. I would be surprised if there's a meaningful change in down force or mpg but you definitely know your car best

Thanks.

It's not like it's giving a lot of downforce all the time. There is a mph range where it makes the car bite down and then it softens up again. It was also neat to feel the hood. It was cool, even the fins. Only the area directly behind the fins was hot.

 

[Llia]

Anyone know a good resource for raspberry pi? I'm thinking if I can get the raspberry thing with some pressure transducers on the hood I could map how much force there is in different places.

 

[carsNskis]

Anyone know a good resource for raspberry pi? I'm thinking if I can get the raspberry thing with some pressure transducers on the hood I could map how much force there is in different places.

Amazon, lots of kits out there. Arduino and IOT sensors may make a better combo for your objective.

 

[Llia]

First vent through my new bending clamp jig thingy.
This is #3 of 17 had a few issues so hopefully the next 14 will be perfect.