Vented Hood Inserts Intrest

OptionZero · 11-09-2017, 11:37 AM

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.

Jayhovah · 11-09-2017, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by OptionZero

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.

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...

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Originally Posted by OhioYJ

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?

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.

OptionZero · 11-09-2017, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Jayhovah

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.

Rain guards are supposed to be removable, otherwise . . . whats the point? Put them on when bumming around in bad whether, remove them when you need to go fast

Rain CHANNELs, however . . . obviously are not removable if they're molded

Jayhovah · 11-09-2017, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by OptionZero

Rain guards are supposed to be removable, otherwise . . . whats the point? Put them on when bumming around in bad whether, remove them when you need to go fast

Rain CHANNELs, however . . . obviously are not removable if they're molded

Yup! I am pretty sure I can fab some channels to dump water down the gap in front of the motor and the positioning of these vents leads me to believe they will still be effective this way.

I'm not a fan of adding additional maintenance items to the car, so anything I would have to take on and off is a non-starter if I can do it differently.

AlWakRa · 11-09-2017, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by OptionZero

Rain guards are supposed to be removable, otherwise . . . whats the point? Put them on when bumming around in bad whether, remove them when you need to go fast

Rain CHANNELs, however . . . obviously are not removable if they're molded

This is what I meant about rain guards. Something removable, so I can leave them on when it is raining.

and count me in, I should check if he ships internationally or I should use forward mail service, will check if anybody in my local 370z group would be interested.

1. Chuck33079
2. Jayhovah
3. Rusty
4. Canolinumber1
5. rainman1ne, sides only
6. Quincy Burk
7. JARblue
8. Krylon
9. OhioYJ
10. Chad Mitram
11. Bimbimbop
12. ihiryu
13. Astro932
14. Madwi
15. fmayi1101
16. Spooler
17. redondoaveb
18. AlWakRa

bimbimbop · 11-09-2017, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by AlWakRa

1. Chuck33079
2. Jayhovah
3. Rusty
4. Canolinumber1
5. rainman1ne, sides only
6. Quincy Burk
7. JARblue
8. Krylon
9. OhioYJ
10. Chad Mitram
11. Bimbimbop
12. ihiryu
13. Astro932
14. Madwi
15. fmayi1101
16. Spooler
17. redondoaveb
18. AlWakRa

So we have more than the 10 suggested...lets figure out who to deposit the money to...i know i know its only been 12 hours since the list came out but time is ticking and i need these in production now so i have a winter project to do.......

OhioYJ · 11-09-2017, 11:58 AM

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?

Eagle · 11-09-2017, 01:07 PM

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.

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!!!!

Eagle

carlitos_370z · 11-09-2017, 01:17 PM

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

BTW what is the price for the group buy?

Chuck33079 · 11-09-2017, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Eagle

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!!!!

Eagle
Chuck33079

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

Jayhovah · 11-09-2017, 01:33 PM

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.

Chuck33079 · 11-09-2017, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Jayhovah

Will there be templates or any kind of instructions?. Can we see the underside of the hood with the vents installed?

This too.

carlitos_370z · 11-09-2017, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

This too.

Eagle · 11-09-2017, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by carlitos_370z

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

BTW what is the price for the group buy?

Working on getting pricing info right now, hopefully John will have an answer for us when I see him later tonight. He may be waiting for a more concrete number from us so if we assume that these will be around $360 or less?
E85 Z4 (03-09) - BMW - SHOP BY VEHICLE
Who's in?
As you all know, the more people he gets...the more that number drops. I'm just quoting that number from his site, so it could be less to start...i highly doubt it would be more.

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Originally Posted by Jayhovah

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.

I'll ask him about the templates and instructions. It should be fresh in his head since he did it within the past two nights.

Whjaxn17 · 11-10-2017, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Jayhovah

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.

I'm curious about this as well.

11-09-2017, 11:37 AM	#1 (permalink)
OptionZero A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,257 Drives: 15 370Z Nismo 6MT Rep Power: 214101	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. __________________ OptionZero Build Thread

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Eagle Track Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: South Orange County, CA Posts: 899 Drives: 2011 370z Red 6MT Rep Power: 10657	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. 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!!!! Eagle __________________ nismo\| EVO-R High Wing \| *Stillen* Gen 3 CAI \| SEIBON TS Hood \| Z1 34 Row Oil Cooler \| VMR 810 Wheels \| Endless MX72 Pads \|*Sabelt* GT-140 Seat \|Fly1Motorsports RS1 Fenders \| Hotchkis Front Sway Bar \| Berk HFC \|

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OhioYJ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Ohio Posts: 261 Drives: 2016 370Z Rep Power: 953	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?

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