Vented Hood Inserts Intrest

cooltoy · 07-01-2017, 02:30 AM

40 min highway driving = warm up lap.

Zat_Zuma · 07-01-2017, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cooltoy

I wish we had a track here.

Didn't you have a great race track at one time and they shut it down?

I remember the IROC series being run there .... or is my memory jaded?

SOUTHZZ · 07-01-2017, 04:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hotrodz

Dude go troll somewhere else as you are not wanted here. Obviously you don't want to participate in this matter so be respectful of those that do.

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Point taken.
I thank you.

From a long time forum member with our Z back to the 240, I have noted
many evolutions.
First,could be that the current majority of Z34 members track their cars.

This is not the norm.

However,it would be great if we have a selective membership that does.
I applaud you.

My apologies as from my experience,most members are everyday guys that
drive their cars to&from work etc.

Focusing on the hood vent project to be specific,lets say-6 months from now,
are these vents being produced and bought by Z34 owners?

Report back to me.

All the best

ChaseZ · 07-01-2017, 06:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zat_Zuma

Didn't you have a great race track at one time and they shut it down?

I remember the IROC series being run there .... or is my memory jaded?

Yup. Until the city more or less grew around it and squeaky wheels complained and complained about noise until eventually it was shut down.

Hotrodz · 07-01-2017, 07:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SOUTHZZ

Point taken.
I thank you.

From a long time forum member with our Z back to the 240, I have noted
many evolutions.
First,could be that the current majority of Z34 members track their cars.

This is not the norm.

However,it would be great if we have a selective membership that does.
I applaud you.

My apologies as from my experience,most members are everyday guys that
drive their cars to&from work etc.

Focusing on the hood vent project to be specific,lets say-6 months from now,
are these vents being produced and bought by Z34 owners?

Report back to me.

All the best

Dude I really don't understand your point of view. I am not engaging this effort as something that is a must for all Z owners. It's a niche product. I don't see you criticizing any of the other cosmetic add ons like headlights, wraps, 20" wheels that weigh 30lbs or the dumb *** looking stance projects but you have the nerve to criticize a worthwhile project that by your own recognition people are interested. Hence the title of the thread, if you are not interested move along as there many threads to spend your time in. You don't have to bother yourself with over the top fanatics like us. If you don't understand what I'm talking about...read Jarblue's comments again!!! You should appreciate the fact that you haven't been flamed like many others who make no sense in their commentary.

Feel free to check in an see what happens unless you get banned for being stupid, just keep your dissenting comments to yourself.

Rusty · 07-01-2017, 09:05 PM

Hey Bobster. Did some digging. In one post, he says he is 72 yrs old. He likes fake carbon fiber. Doesn't like any mods that will improve the Z. Says the aero only works above 90 mph.

I'm left speechless.

Hotrodz · 07-01-2017, 09:23 PM

Lol, obviously he is a lone wolf with no concept of why we do what we do. He doesn't know that most the time we are between 60 and 90 mph at the track! Oh well I will keep all my real cf aero that does not work under 90 mph!

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Ghostvette · 07-03-2017, 09:36 AM

While I don't track my car, (seems I have a healthy respect/fear of concrete

) I'd be interested in something like this for the heat dissipation. Midwest summers get a little dicey, and while I drive mine daily, that will not always be the case. I'm interested.

On a side note..... the iggy list grew by one.

Hotrodz · 07-03-2017, 01:53 PM

I am always amazed at how hot the engine gets. I will lift the hood when I park her in the garage and then go inside for a bit and when I come back out it seems like temp in the garage has gone 20*! I think hood vents are useful mod regardless if track or are boosted. And I am with cooltoy, they look cool if they are done!

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SOUTHZZ · 07-03-2017, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hotrodz

Dude I really don't understand your point of view. I am not engaging this effort as something that is a must for all Z owners. It's a niche product. I don't see you criticizing any of the other cosmetic add ons like headlights, wraps, 20" wheels that weigh 30lbs or the dumb *** looking stance projects but you have the nerve to criticize a worthwhile project that by your own recognition people are interested. Hence the title of the thread, if you are not interested move along as there many threads to spend your time in. You don't have to bother yourself with over the top fanatics like us. If you don't understand what I'm talking about...read Jarblue's comments again!!! You should appreciate the fact that you haven't been flamed like many others who make no sense in their commentary.

Feel free to check in an see what happens unless you get banned for being stupid, just keep your dissenting comments to yourself.

Dude ,I was around long before they coined the phrase troll.

As you have appointed yourself as the leader of the "top fanatics",be sure to post in detail the success of getting these hood vents actually produced by
a reputable company.

Hey,I can relate to your passion for getting a project with a PERSONAL interest done.

Have done this a few times myself:
Cannot get it made,found a way to do it myself.

Can be a costly option my friend when you cannot get at least the minimum
order needed.
Also,think about the company making the pieces will be around long enough
to guarantee the product.

Best of luck to you and all that will join in the effort.

I've been there,done that.
You learn from experience.

Its only money and a feature on the car that may not add value at a possible
resale.

Give this some thought.

madwi · 07-03-2017, 05:53 PM

Just stop, please. Go find someplace else to peddle your sagely advice. It is not wanted nor needed in this thread.

Chuck33079 · 07-03-2017, 05:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SOUTHZZ

a feature on the car that may not add value at a possible resale.

Dude- the guys that this product is intended for gave up the idea of resale value a long time ago.

cooltoy · 07-03-2017, 06:49 PM

Please stop, or mods will come in and clean this up. Post only if valuable input is provided, or at least something funny.

Eagle · 07-03-2017, 07:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SOUTHZZ

Dude ,I was around long before they coined the phrase troll.

As you have appointed yourself as the leader of the "top fanatics",be sure to post in detail the success of getting these hood vents actually produced by
a reputable company.

Hey,I can relate to your passion for getting a project with a PERSONAL interest done.

Have done this a few times myself:
Cannot get it made,found a way to do it myself.

Can be a costly option my friend when you cannot get at least the minimum
order needed.
Also,think about the company making the pieces will be around long enough
to guarantee the product.

Best of luck to you and all that will join in the effort.

I've been there,done that.
You learn from experience.

Its only money and a feature on the car that may not add value at a possible
resale.

Give this some thought.

Imma let you finish but first you gotta stop typing words.

John from Trackspec Motorsports visited my home
He picked up my hood last week and made a mock up template of the vents already, which I am not able to share.
He is going to engineer the design in CAD and will be 3D printing the molds over the next few weeks
Once they are printed they will be test fitted
In order to test fit, they will be cutting up my OEM hood (that means I am the guinea pig, you're welcome)
Assuming all goes well, he will start mass producing them and put them up for sale.
Why is he approaching us for this? Because he doesn't want to have to spend money on a hood to test fit these vents. I assure you there will be a product after all is said and done.
Any questions?

Eagle · 07-03-2017, 07:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Dude- the guys that this product is intended for gave up the idea of resale value a long time ago.

Right? Track guys that care about resale value? That's probably the weirdest thing i've heard all day

07-01-2017, 02:30 AM	#61 (permalink)
cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 13,971 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 243722	40 min highway driving = warm up lap. Kingbaby likes this. __________________ Member of kenchan's "photoshopped mods" and "proper offsets" gang.

07-01-2017, 09:05 PM	#66 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 35,187 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684437	Hey Bobster. Did some digging. In one post, he says he is 72 yrs old. He likes fake carbon fiber. Doesn't like any mods that will improve the Z. Says the aero only works above 90 mph. I'm left speechless. Eagle, JARblue, Chuck33079 and 4 others like this. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

07-01-2017, 09:23 PM	#67 (permalink)
Hotrodz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NW, AZ Posts: 9,330 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 2684385	Lol, obviously he is a lone wolf with no concept of why we do what we do. He doesn't know that most the time we are between 60 and 90 mph at the track! Oh well I will keep all my real cf aero that does not work under 90 mph! Sent from my SM-N910P using Tapatalk Rusty likes this. __________________ *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\|

07-03-2017, 09:36 AM	#68 (permalink)
Ghostvette A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Shawnee KS Posts: 5,698 Drives: 15 Magma Red 6MT Rep Power: 2684377	While I don't track my car, (seems I have a healthy respect/fear of concrete ) I'd be interested in something like this for the heat dissipation. Midwest summers get a little dicey, and while I drive mine daily, that will not always be the case. I'm interested. On a side note..... the iggy list grew by one. Eagle, JARblue, Rusty and 2 others like this. __________________ 2015 Magma Red 6MT Sport Tech/2012 Fairlady MB 6MT Base (RIP 08032018)https://www.nicoclub.com/FSM/370Z/Coupe/

07-03-2017, 01:53 PM	#69 (permalink)
Hotrodz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NW, AZ Posts: 9,330 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 2684385	I am always amazed at how hot the engine gets. I will lift the hood when I park her in the garage and then go inside for a bit and when I come back out it seems like temp in the garage has gone 20! I think hood vents are useful mod regardless if track or are boosted. And I am with cooltoy, they look cool if they are done! Sent from my SM-N910P using Tapatalk Eagle and Rusty like this. __________________ 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\|

07-03-2017, 05:53 PM	#71 (permalink)
madwi A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: West Michigan Posts: 31,410 Drives: Granma red Z Rep Power: 2684429	Just stop, please. Go find someplace else to peddle your sagely advice. It is not wanted nor needed in this thread. Kingbaby, JARblue, cooltoy and 2 others like this.

07-03-2017, 06:49 PM	#73 (permalink)
cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 13,971 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 243722	Please stop, or mods will come in and clean this up. Post only if valuable input is provided, or at least something funny. Eagle, JARblue, Hotrodz and 2 others like this. __________________ Member of kenchan's "photoshopped mods" and "proper offsets" gang.

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