NISMO HOOD VENTS Template
03-19-2008, 12:12 PM
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Anybody know how much it is from start to finish and how long it would take. I'm assuming with the prep to mask and cut then repaint maybe around $400.00? Wouldn't that be less than getting the FRP for $600.00+ and then having to repaint it from there?
03-19-2008, 12:14 PM
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The shop I took my car to quoted at least $950 to cut, reinforce, repaint, and mesh.
It would be a real finished piece, but still there are better options than that.
It would be a real finished piece, but still there are better options than that.
03-19-2008, 12:16 PM
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Originally Posted by MrKaira
The shop I took my car to quoted at least $950 to cut, reinforce, repaint, and mesh.
It would be a real finished piece, but still there are better options than that.
It would be a real finished piece, but still there are better options than that.
03-19-2008, 12:19 PM
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Originally Posted by MrKaira
The shop I took my car to quoted at least $950 to cut, reinforce, repaint, and mesh.
It would be a real finished piece, but still there are better options than that.
It would be a real finished piece, but still there are better options than that.
03-19-2008, 12:21 PM
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Originally Posted by MrKaira
The shop I took my car to quoted at least $950 to cut, reinforce, repaint, and mesh.
It would be a real finished piece, but still there are better options than that.
It would be a real finished piece, but still there are better options than that.
Holy S*** are you serious? Doesn't that seem a bit steep considering what's done?
03-19-2008, 12:23 PM
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Originally Posted by ni$mo350
Holy S*** are you serious? Doesn't that seem a bit steep considering what's done?
03-19-2008, 12:24 PM
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Originally Posted by ni$mo350
Holy S*** are you serious? Doesn't that seem a bit steep considering what's done?
I'm not having them do it, waiting for other options.
03-19-2008, 12:26 PM
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Originally Posted by MrKaira
well, for what they were going to do, I.E. make it look factory, no it doesn't seem steep, but for what else I could buy for $950, yeah its a little steep haha.
I'm not having them do it, waiting for other options.
I'm not having them do it, waiting for other options.
03-19-2008, 12:31 PM
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Well you could do it yourself, and it probably wouldn't look as good, unless you know exactly what you are doing. But, I'd want it with a finished look.
Yeah, I'd be interested if Jim did it, but don't know, will depend on the timing, seeing as I have other things ahead of that that need to be taken care of first.
Yeah, I'd be interested if Jim did it, but don't know, will depend on the timing, seeing as I have other things ahead of that that need to be taken care of first.
03-19-2008, 02:07 PM
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Originally Posted by ExBF Material
...I wish we just had a hole puncher for hoods that had choices for customizable punch templates.. 
I'd cut off my left nut for one...Although I never really cared for my left nut
03-19-2008, 02:10 PM
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Originally Posted by ni$mo350
I'd cut off my left nut for one...Although I never really cared for my left nut
03-19-2008, 02:13 PM
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Originally Posted by ExBF Material
... well at least with just one sack you won't have to worry much about the "pull and pray" method.
09-06-2008, 08:26 AM
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I'm going to attempt this soon. I will be doing all the cutting and the body shop will sand and paint it when I finish. Wil let you guys know how it goes. I'm looking for something like this.
10-19-2008, 10:35 AM
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I want to do this as well but I'm worried that the hood will look rough or be sharp as hell on those cut edges. Do you think a rolled edge is required? You could cut the vents a little small and notch the metal on the edges, fold it down, then re-weld. I have a Varis duct and the 1st thing people do is stick their friggin' fingers in it. I'm not trying to walk out from dinner to retrieve a finger and have a bloody mess on my car.
Also, is the hood just 1 layer of aluminum? You wouldn't see the space between 2 layers by cutting this? I am just assuming that welding is a must for this after cutting.
Also, is the hood just 1 layer of aluminum? You wouldn't see the space between 2 layers by cutting this? I am just assuming that welding is a must for this after cutting.
10-19-2008, 01:55 PM
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i think as long as you take your time with a dremel and just get the mesh right and everything u should b fine i think this is a way cleaner look then an aftermarket cf hood i know im supose to meet up wth some1 soon to try this if anyone has done this to their car alrdy i would say post a diy 
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heres the link.sorry im to lazy to post the picture.
https://my350z.com/forum/exterior-an...9-rs-hood.html
https://my350z.com/forum/media-share...-pictures.html
https://my350z.com/forum/exterior-an...9-rs-hood.html
https://my350z.com/forum/media-share...-pictures.html
