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Old 09-25-2007, 08:02 AM
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Originally Posted by daytona350z
good ish cheston

maybe i can steal brandons hood so i dont have to chop mine up
if you want it, its yours, cheap
Old 09-26-2007, 09:36 AM
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Originally Posted by ihatethatbobbarker
if you want it, its yours, cheap
depending on when cheston can get these, will most likely go that route
Old 09-26-2007, 11:57 AM
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^^

for you Ant-
i'll let you be my beta tester. i'll rig your car with some temp sensors. cuz i need some data from drifting cars
Old 09-26-2007, 12:20 PM
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I am very interested in a CF set, with my Stillen s/c temps under the hood get ridiculously hot and since I don't have very many hood options im screwed as far as vents go. Let me know when you have the final product ready or if you need a test car I would be more then happy to volunteer. Thanks!
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Originally Posted by Chebosto
^^

for you Ant-
i'll let you be my beta tester. i'll rig your car with some temp sensors. cuz i need some data from drifting cars
just let me know when
Old 09-27-2007, 10:07 AM
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Originally Posted by reptile718
I am very interested in a CF set, with my Stillen s/c temps under the hood get ridiculously hot and since I don't have very many hood options im screwed as far as vents go. Let me know when you have the final product ready or if you need a test car I would be more then happy to volunteer. Thanks!

definately. let me know the clearance issues you have for your supercharger, these vents will go on the sides of the hood, behind the radiator, about inline with the head lights..
Old 09-27-2007, 10:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Chebosto
definately. let me know the clearance issues you have for your supercharger, these vents will go on the sides of the hood, behind the radiator, about inline with the head lights..
That would be perfect since the s/c sits in the middle I don't think I would have any clearance issues in the locations mentioned above.

I have included some pics of my ride so you can get an idea of what im talking about.

Let me know what you think, thanks!

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Old 09-27-2007, 10:26 AM
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I am interested in the final results.........
Old 09-27-2007, 12:38 PM
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Chebosto:

I'm interested if the price is right.
Old 09-27-2007, 01:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Quamen
the price is right.

zing!
Old 10-01-2007, 05:14 PM
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any updates? pics? price? installed price? my hood has gotten pretty beat up now and heat evacuation is always a good thing.
Old 10-01-2007, 06:26 PM
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Originally Posted by shinkuu
any updates? pics? price? installed price? my hood has gotten pretty beat up now and heat evacuation is always a good thing.
+1 have not heard anything, still very interested!
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prototype is in production, and mold making is after that.

still waiting from the shop on the first word of when they'll be ready.

then test fit on my donor hood, and then we'll see

thanks for hanging in there.
Old 10-02-2007, 06:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Chebosto
prototype is in production, and mold making is after that.

still waiting from the shop on the first word of when they'll be ready.

then test fit on my donor hood, and then we'll see

thanks for hanging in there.
Thanks for the update let me know when you have that proto available. Also did you get a chance to look at the pics above? Think I will have any clearance issues?

-Luis
Old 10-03-2007, 06:38 PM
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IN...

but, would you advise against driving with these in the rain.. just curious..
Old 10-03-2007, 06:41 PM
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I dont see why you'd have anything to worry about?
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i dont know maybe too much water getting into the engine bay while driving in a heavy rain or something... no?
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Originally Posted by ginobetterfly
i dont know maybe too much water getting into the engine bay while driving in a heavy rain or something... no?

IMHO- i think you'll have to worry about traction issues rather than getting your engine wet. besides. when does the Z owner take out their car in heavy rain, especially in So Cal?
Old 10-04-2007, 04:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Chebosto
IMHO- i think you'll have to worry about traction issues rather than getting your engine wet. besides. when does the Z owner take out their car in heavy rain, especially in So Cal?
Will covers still be made for the vents? I think it would be usefull for when the car is being washed or at night when its not in use. Just dont want all sorts of crap getting in there all the time. Thanks!
Old 10-04-2007, 07:33 AM
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^^

thats something i'll think about if i can sell enough of these vents.

covers = more plugs & molds = more money


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