Vented Hood Inserts Intrest

shadow85 · 08-22-2017, 01:08 AM

I know we will see them soon enough. But I just wanted to know, will these vents be purely for functional purpose, i.e. venting air, or will they be designed to actually look good too for aesthetics point of view?

Hotrodz · 08-22-2017, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by shadow85

I know we will see them soon enough. But I just wanted to know, will these vents be purely for functional purpose, i.e. venting air, or will they be designed to actually look good too for aesthetics point of view?

The goal is to have a highly functional vent to move air out and create down force and look good doing it. If you look at their website their products are pretty dang nice.

Hotrodz · 08-21-2017, 04:37 PM

Here is something to consider as well. I increased the flow of air into my front bumper as suggested by Chase and others and the results are awesome. It was over a 100* at Auto Club Speedway and my water temperature never exceeded 220 and my oil temp high was 240*.

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cigarclifford · 08-22-2017, 03:52 PM

[QUOTE=Hotrodz;3687080]Here is something to consider as well. I increased the flow of air into my front bumper as suggested by Chase and others and the results are awesome. It was over a 100* at Auto Club Speedway and my water temperature never exceeded 220 and my oil temp high was 240*.

[IMG]

Imagine seeing this beast in your mirror at the race track

Outstanding Mr. Bob

Jayhovah · 08-22-2017, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by cigarclifford

Imagine seeing this beast in your mirror at the race track

Only way I'd see him in my mirror is if he was about to lap me. =)

Hotrodz · 08-22-2017, 05:12 PM

[QUOTE=cigarclifford;3687342]

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Originally Posted by Hotrodz

Here is something to consider as well. I increased the flow of air into my front bumper as suggested by Chase and others and the results are awesome. It was over a 100* at Auto Club Speedway and my water temperature never exceeded 220 and my oil temp high was 240*.

[IMG]

Imagine seeing this beast in your mirror at the race track

Outstanding Mr. Bob

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Originally Posted by Jayhovah

Only way I'd see him in my mirror is if he was about to lap me. =)

Lmao...thanks guys I really appreciate all the love and respect!

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ChaseZ · 08-22-2017, 02:36 AM

She ain't pretty she just looks that way

fmayi1101 · 08-22-2017, 02:10 PM

man the fugi hood looks damn good, and the car looks awesome so mean in front lol.

Hotrodz · 08-22-2017, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by fmayi1101

man the fugi hood looks damn good, and the car looks awesome so mean in front lol.

Thank you bro...I got numerous compliments at the track and a lot people took pictures and asked question about the Z.

SOUTHZZ · 08-22-2017, 03:46 PM

Good to see the hood vent project is still going on.

May be good to have a separate thread for those who's major purpose is to track their car
regardless how it will look.
like ,it is function not style.

I really like the looks of Hotrodz Z for the track.
Open up the front as much as possible.
Love the hood.

Hotrodz · 08-22-2017, 05:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SOUTHZZ

Good to see the hood vent project is still going on.

May be good to have a separate thread for those who's major purpose is to track their car
regardless how it will look.
like ,it is function not style.

I really like the looks of Hotrodz Z for the track.
Open up the front as much as possible.
Love the hood.

I actually considered putting the thread in the track section however after some consultation with other members of the formum it was decided that there are lot non-track goers that would also be interested and that is the case. I think for most of those that track or are boosted it is function over form. However we all want it to compliment our cars.

The real story is that I had contacted Jonh about their universal vents and when he called me back he said you know they will probably work just fine but it will look like crap. He then said maybe it is time for me to build one specifically for the Z. I have been getting more and more calls about vents from Z owners. So my job was to find him a donor hood and gauge interest on the forum. I pmed Eagle...never met him but I knew he was track guy and lived near the shop and from there the rest is history. So long story longer we should get both...form and function!

And thanks for the compliment!

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SOUTHZZ · 08-22-2017, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Hotrodz

I actually considered putting the thread in the track section however after some consultation with other members of the formum it was decided that there are lot non-track goers that would also be interested and that is the case. I think for most of those that track or are boosted it is function over form. However we all want it to compliment our cars.

The real story is that I had contacted Jonh about their universal vents and when he called me back he said you know they will probably work just fine but it will look like crap. He then said maybe it is time for me to build one specifically for the Z. I have been getting more and more calls about vents from Z owners. So my job was to find him a donor hood and gauge interest on the forum. I pmed Eagle...never met him but I knew he was track guy and lived near the shop and from there the rest is history. So long story longer we should get both...form and function!

And thanks for the compliment!

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My compliments for seeing this project through.
Comments from me have not been negative. I've been involved with forums
for our cars(z33&z34+original 240z)for many years.
For sure,there are the purists that strive to get the best out of the car.
But,from my experience,there are the lurkers,wannabe's and those that
want the looks etc.
These tend to be the majority.
I've done the true performance stage myself.
Riveted fender extensions. Anything to make it go faster.

Your Z has the pro clean go fast look.

I'm sure it's as fast as it looks!

Chuck33079 · 08-23-2017, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by SOUTHZZ

Comments from me have not been negative.

********. You've had plenty of negative comments in this thread. If you're not the target market for this, have a Coke and a smile and shut the **** up on the way to your Early Bird Special. There are those of us who want this product. Go back to gluing carbon fiber stickers to your car.

Quote:

Originally Posted by SOUTHZZ

I've done the true performance stage myself.
Riveted fender extensions. Anything to make it go faster.

Yeah, those riveted fender extensions add all kinds of crazy power. It's a miracle you're still alive.

DeliriousClam · 08-23-2017, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

********. You've had plenty of negative comments in this thread. If you're not the target market for this, have a Coke and a smile and shut the **** up on the way to your Early Bird Special. There are those of us who want this product. Go back to gluing carbon fiber stickers to your car.

Yeah, those riveted fender extensions add all kinds of crazy power. It's a miracle you're still alive.

Spooler · 08-24-2017, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by SOUTHZZ

I'm sure it's as fast as it looks!

Yeah, but he can't drive worth a crap. Ask Rusty.

08-21-2017, 04:37 PM	#3 (permalink)
Hotrodz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NW, AZ Posts: 9,330 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 2684385	Here is something to consider as well. I increased the flow of air into my front bumper as suggested by Chase and others and the results are awesome. It was over a 100* at Auto Club Speedway and my water temperature never exceeded 220 and my oil temp high was 240. Sent from my SM-N910P using Tapatalk __________________ Fast Intentions TT Installed and Tuned by Seb at SpecialtyZ 610whp 560tq:\|Fast Intentions 3" TT-TDX*\|SpecialtyZ/Fast Intentions 72 Row Oil Cooler\|SZ 6 Puck Clutch & Flywheel\|3GsCustoms\|Z1\|Wavetrac\|Hotchkis\|Whiteline \|Blitz\|Fortune Auto 500\|Fujimura\|SPL\|H&R\|TK\|TWM\|RPM Rollbar\|Sparco\|Next Level Performance\|TrackSpec\|AeroFlow Dynamics\|Pioneer\|

08-22-2017, 03:52 PM	#4 (permalink)
cigarclifford A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Cali State Hospital Posts: 13,351 Drives: 2017 Corvette Z06 Rep Power: 458714	[QUOTE=Hotrodz;3687080]Here is something to consider as well. I increased the flow of air into my front bumper as suggested by Chase and others and the results are awesome. It was over a 100* at Auto Club Speedway and my water temperature never exceeded 220 and my oil temp high was 240*.[IMG] Imagine seeing this beast in your mirror at the race track Outstanding Mr. Bob __________________ -Clifford

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08-22-2017, 01:08 AM	#1 (permalink)
shadow85 Track Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: South Australia, Austra Posts: 921 Drives: 15' 370Z A/T AMM TT Rep Power: 26	I know we will see them soon enough. But I just wanted to know, will these vents be purely for functional purpose, i.e. venting air, or will they be designed to actually look good too for aesthetics point of view?

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ChaseZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2016 Location: Calgary Posts: 3,799 Drives: 16 370z Rep Power: 94684	She ain't pretty she just looks that way

08-22-2017, 02:10 PM	#8 (permalink)
fmayi1101 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 68 Drives: 2010 NISMO 370Z Rep Power: 15	man the fugi hood looks damn good, and the car looks awesome so mean in front lol.

08-22-2017, 03:46 PM	#10 (permalink)
SOUTHZZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: ALABAMA Posts: 305 Drives: 09 NISSAN 370Z CS M6 Rep Power: 3401	Good to see the hood vent project is still going on. May be good to have a separate thread for those who's major purpose is to track their car regardless how it will look. like ,it is function not style. I really like the looks of Hotrodz Z for the track. Open up the front as much as possible. Love the hood.