Seriously, these are my Christmas present to myself. Let's get this ball rolling, dammit. :rofl2: Take my damn money.

Seriously will the side vents be able to be purchased separately from the center?

That seems to be the case with most of the other models they sell. I plan to get all three, but paint match the middle vent and see how that looks. I don't like the aesthetics of the middle one, but I'm sure its very functional, so painting it is going to be my attempt to blend it into the hood.

Lol, they will be coming available soon. I'm sure you will be able to purchase them as a set or separately.

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I think this are going to be my Z next mod :stirthepot:

I know the answer is probably no, but is there any chance of getting rain guards for these?
Also - how do rain guards work?

(If my question doesn't make sense, it's because I've never had a vented hood and don't know much about them).

I am also interested in rain guards, as last track season we drove through a couple of rainy trackdays.

I may end with them any way :icon17:

Rain guards are just a panel that attaches from underneath the hood to block the vents. Like sticking a drain plug in your sink so u can fill it up to wash the dishes, or wash a pet or whatever.

Some hoods (that are $$$) have molded channeling to divert water to safe areas.

I THINK Varis hoods do , but don't quote me on that.

Anything that diverts water will also divert air. I'd be worried about this defeating the purpose of having the vents in the first place if you start blocking things too much.

You guys do realize things in the engine bay can get wet right? Some dielectric grease on electrical connectors will help prevent problems down the road, but most of the connectors are already water resistant.

If you're worried about looks, some they do make high temp clear coat to keep the aluminum from corroding?

Thanks for the explanation!

The bolded is what I would be after as my car is a fairweather DD (doesn't usually see rain...but #Florida so it happens)

The way you are describing it, though... the channels sound like something I could fab on my own with a little fiberglass as an add-on to the underside. I wonder if anyone has one of the said $$$ hoods that I could take a look at locally...
Not really worried about moisture, I just like the idea of not immediately having a filthy engine compartment every time I get caught in the rain.... point taken about defeating the purpose though. It will take some thought.

Pix of the vents installed, John's bringing the hood back to me tonight, so I'll probably install it and take some more pix of it mounted on the car tonight or tomorrow.

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4576/...ca05a414_b.jpg

Jon is ready to start getting names for the group buy...so lets get the list started. If you want in on the deal reply to the most recent post that has a buyer added, copy paste the names of the others who signed up before you and add your name to the end of the list.

Once we have the list finalized he'll need a couple weeks for production.

Group by list....AND GO!!!! :driving:

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Looks great bro! I want to see now that hood installed on the Z.

BTW what is the price for the group buy?

How about that price, though. I mean, I'm in but it would be nice to know.

Damnit that looks great. I had never intended to buy these but I don't see any way out of it now.

I'd also like to know the price and the level of difficulty for DIY installation (will there be templates or any kind of instructions?). Can we see the underside of the hood with the vents installed?

edit: Would also like to know what the normal price will be.. I am in the middle of two moves and a home renovation so if its not a substantial discount I might just wait until I am ready to install.

This too.