Heat soak - vented hood options that are not "louvered"

Alstann · 11-26-2013, 04:58 PM

Holy christ I want that hood. That is the business!!!!!!

1slow370 · 11-27-2013, 01:36 AM

something about the center vent on the duraflex hood makes me throw up a little, also something about the side vents too, possibly that the side vents have an awkward tapered shape that doesn't match **** on the car, or that there are two small but conspicuous ovals cut into an up-sloped back face of what should be a large cutout.

wheee! · 11-27-2013, 07:35 AM

I think it flows nice with the car. Each to their own I guess.

JWillis72 · 11-27-2013, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by wheee!

I think it flows nice with the car. Each to their own I guess.

what hood is that?

wheee! · 11-27-2013, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by JWillis72

what hood is that?

DuraFlex JP-R

sells for under $500

theDreamer · 11-27-2013, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by wheee!

I think it flows nice with the car. Each to their own I guess.

I know 2theextreme had this hood years ago and had issues, fitment was solid but after a few months the center started to cave downward and hit the strut bar.
Overall he liked it, minus the dip in the middle, he later solid it for a Varis hood.

wheee! · 11-27-2013, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

I know 2theextreme had this hood years ago and had issues, fitment was solid but after a few months the center started to cave downward and hit the strut bar.
Overall he liked it, minus the dip in the middle, he later solid it for a Varis hood.

Good to know. Mann has mentioned that there has been some sagging as well, so maybe I can fab some support in there before I mount it to prevent that from happening. Fitment was reported as solid so, that is good. I am curious to know how effective the venting will be. It looks well placed and subtle enough to do the job yet still look stealthy.

as for Varis....

JWillis72 · 11-27-2013, 10:09 AM

Has anyone seen the Carbon Creations Hot Wheels hood installed on a car in person? I think I have decided to order that one because it looks like the one that will vent the most heat.

Unique_Z · 11-27-2013, 10:44 AM

JWillis72 · 11-27-2013, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Iwan72

Is that the Hot Wheels hood? If so do you like it?

KaienZ34 · 11-27-2013, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by JWillis72

Is that the Hot Wheels hood? If so do you like it?

No that's the stock hood with the carbon signal hood vent inserts molded in.

Unique_Z · 11-27-2013, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by JWillis72

Is that the Hot Wheels hood? If so do you like it?

Nope, it's Carbon Signal's vented hood and yes i do like it

1slow370 · 11-27-2013, 11:17 AM

I mean the duraflex is a hell of a deal but I would take the vsii over it anyday

JWillis72 · 11-27-2013, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by 1slow370

I mean the duraflex is a hell of a deal but I would take the vsii over it anyday

If I do the Hot Wheels hood I will do it in CF.

Sh0velMan · 11-27-2013, 12:16 PM

All I'm saying is, for this price, I probably have to have one, even tho it weighs more than stock.

Amazon.com: 2009-2013 Nissan 370Z Duraflex JP-R Hood - 1 Piece: Automotive

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1slow370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: In the D Posts: 3,733 Drives: v8 74 260z ;) Rep Power: 7253	something about the center vent on the duraflex hood makes me throw up a little, also something about the side vents too, possibly that the side vents have an awkward tapered shape that doesn't match ** on the car, or that there are two small but conspicuous ovals cut into an up-sloped back face of what should be a large cutout. __________________ ANSWER PRICE LIST** Answers - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $0.75 Answers (requiring thought) - - - - $1.25 Answers (correct) - - - - - - - - - - $12.50

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1slow370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: In the D Posts: 3,733 Drives: v8 74 260z ;) Rep Power: 7253	I mean the duraflex is a hell of a deal but I would take the vsii over it anyday __________________ ANSWER PRICE LIST Answers - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $0.75 Answers (requiring thought) - - - - $1.25 Answers (correct) - - - - - - - - - - $12.50

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JWillis72 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Fort Myers FL Posts: 2,002 Drives: 2009 370Z yellow 7AT Rep Power: 46	Has anyone seen the Carbon Creations Hot Wheels hood installed on a car in person? I think I have decided to order that one because it looks like the one that will vent the most heat.

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