FE-Design Carbon Fiber Fender Vents
 

Fender Vents details are now available for Pre-Order now.
Message us if you have any questions.

MSRP: $800 (Pre-order Discount available)

• A minimum of 30 committed orders required before production can start.
• The Fender Vents will be made using Prepreg (Dry) Carbon Fiber – which is the same material used in Formula 1 chassis and body panels. Unlike wet lay-up Carbon Fiber, Prepreg is superior in both appearance and performance.
• Fender Vents are designed in 3D CAD software with a Laser-scanned 370z fender.
• 3D Printed & Carbon Fiber prototypes are test fitted and track tested (Seen in 2016 Super Street Continental Tire Shootout).
• Metal Molds will be made using 3D CAD files with a CNC for accurate dimensions and consistent results.

Deposit Amount (2 options available):
o Option 1: $500 (Discount: $300 Off MSRP)
o Option 2: $325 (Discount: $150 Off MSRP)

o A minimum of 30 committed orders are required. If the minimum order quantity is not met by 7/4, full deposits will be refunded within 30 days.
o Once production has begun, refunds cannot be request. In the event we have any production issues and cannot deliver your part, we issue the deposit amount.

Timeline:
o 6/3 – 7/4: Pre-order period for first batch.
o 7/4 – 8/22 (45 working days): Production of mold and sample part test fit
o 8/22 – 10/17 (45 working days) First batch of Qty: 30 will start production
o 11/1: Orders shipped

The website (FE-Designs.com or finiteelementdesign.com) will be refreshed this week to track number of committed members & status of this product.

Have you looked to to putting this on the g37? or does this fit the g37?

very interested... so this would help with the turbulent air and what other benefits? brake cooling?

Can't see how much it cools the brakes, but it probably helps engine temp and aero

It's pretty cool, but I'm a little confused. If you run a fender liner, isn't there really no aero benefit? And if you don't run a fender liner, does road debris get shot all over the car through the vents?

maybe could mesh the vents, or would that also destroy airflow?

This helps with reducing lift from the turbulent air generated around the wheel. The highest pressure point is at the top. It will also help with brake cooling since it also allows air to exit.

There will be a need to modify and cut the fender liner to allow air to exit.
Our car that gets driven often on the road and tracked often fortunately hasn't seen debris kicked up through the vents.

Closest experience was driving thru a huge pool of water at Laguna Seca and water shot up thru the vents at slow speed. Debris usually has some weight to it and kicks back towards the door than up.

30 people might be tough to get.

Cool. So some paint protection film on the door would be all I would need to keep the side of the car from getting sandblasted?

Post your front splitter and Canards please. I have your Carbon Nismo brake cooling ducts. Also, do you have something to provide more air to the front area, Radiator and intercooler for boosted folks. Rear wing too.

We understand, that's why we are giving huge incentives for the people pre-buying the first batch.

These 30 people can be a combination between both 350z and 370z owners.

Unfortunately making a quality product with dry carbon fiber with a CNC machined metal mold, there must be a minimum qty order to justify for the initial up front cost.

Aside from looks, it's a functional part and been track tested, featured in the 2016 Super Street Continental Tire Challenge Shootout. The development of these vents goes back to 2yrs+. We hope that there's enough interest and support from the Z community for us to bring these Fender Vents to production.

We're open to hear any feedback and suggestions. Thanks!

Sonoma Raceway (Infineon) Rain
 

Here's a photo of the Z in extreme rain condition at the track. Heavy rain or road debris with some weight will still kick backward towards the end of the car. Where as high pressure turbulent air built up is still escaping at the top/rear end of fender.

:iagree::iagree:

I want a set.

1. Spooler (Option ?)
2.

:excited:
I'm in for Option 1 (already paid)

I saw these vents last year and was disappointed that they weren't going to be sold so, I'm very excited to see this. 30 people is going to be hard to get but the price is good and I think many people are going to like the design. Get the word out if you want to see these produced!

FYI FE Design's web site is up and running.
(FE-Designs.com or finiteelementdesign.com)

I just paid my deposit. :tup:

I am totally all in on this mod. It is a must if you want to optimize front in down force!

I have been following or should I say stocking these guys since Scruffdog used to post here on a regular basis. I saw these on the pictures they posted on Facebook and in the YouTube videos they would post from time to time and always wondered if they were going to produce them.

are you saying that this would inherently create downforce up front? or do you mean it'll help if you have splitter/flat bottom etc

It would help regardless. As they stated above the area in the wheel wells is a high pressure area which means a speed air gets trapped in there and acts like a parachute so to speak and cause some lift as there is no good place for the air to escape. The vent alone will not reduce this pressure unless the wheel well line is removed or an opening made for the air to escape through the vents.

Edit: I guess I should have said it increase aerodynamics and aids in downforce to be more precise with my statement.

Do you all have a picture of how your fender liners are modified? I'd really hate to remove mine completely because I've experienced the aftermath of a fender liner-less car and not trying to go that route again if necessary...

I have asked FE for some assistance with this. Hopefully they will provide us with some information.

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Here's a picture of the fender liner on the Z. Only the rear half of the fender liner needs to be modified. With shears, it's relatively easy to cut thru, and there are existing fold lines that makes it easy to cut straight to follow.

Installation of Fender Vents
 

Here's a sneak peek at the installation for the Fender Vents for the prototype:

(1) Align 3D Template to fender.
(2) Cut the fender with rotary cutting tool. (i.e. Dremel, or cut off wheel). There's plenty of material the flange of the Vent covers. If you take your time here, it's pretty straight forward
(3) Optional: Spray paint exposed area
(4) Optional: Modify Fender Liner (only rear sections) with shears, it's relatively easy to cut
(5) Attachment of Fender Vents. (Choice of drill and use hardware i.e. Rivets, or Round Head screws or permanently bond to fender with epoxy, etc)

Ask and you will receive...than you for the quick response.

F'ing bad ***. These will match my Nimso brake ducts I got from ya.

How do we keep track of the number of folks that have paid deposits. Is the $500 the total cost for the part, just need to pay for shipping?

That is correct.

Option 1 ($500 deposit) - This is the total discount price. Shipping cost is due before product is shipped
Option 2 ($325 deposit) - Another $325 + Shipping is due before product is shipped.

I will also generate a list of people who paid so far, but for privacy of customers, I will leave their names undisclosed.

We have 6 orders so far that's paid. There's a handful of people that are very interested but haven't completed check out yet.

If there's any concerns or questions that people are worried about, I'd be happy to answer. (for example a write up with pictures of the install, or anything we haven't addressed)

Also, if anyone here can spread the word to any 350z owners would be great. Thanks!

I'm IN, I just want to wait until we have more folks. It will be option 1 for me when the time comes.

If you’re in, I suggest to just pay and be on the list now. You’ll get your deposit refunded if we don’t hit the minimum Qty required to production.

Chances are there are a more people out there in the same boat - just waiting for more people to commit first before buying themselves even though they made up their mind of buying.

I will be submitting my payment today!

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You will, thanks!!!!

Just ordered 2 sets. :happydance:

The want is real....one more permanent surgery to consider....this never stops sigh

Payment made!!! Let's do this!!!:driving:

Thank you all.

This is awesome guys, there are currently 9 people already committed to the Dry Carbon Fiber Fender Vents and all took advantage of the $500+shipping deal. Please continue to spread the word to the 350z & 370z community if you guys want to see these vents go to production.

One for you and one for me? Thank you.

Where is Rusty at? Hotrodz and I need to spend some of his retirement. LOL

Paid in full and subbed.

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