Functional Vent Fender

Slinky · 02-13-2018, 10:49 PM

I wanna start by apologizing if this exists in another thread. I looked as best I could but I'm not the best with the search function.

The idea of a functional venting fender from places such as Fly1motorsports excites for sure. However, I cant for the life of me find a source that can confirm how its functional without modification to the inner fender liner. I cant find the installation instructions and every installation source I find online just installs it without modification to the inner fender liner. Can anyone on here identify or explain if there is a modification required for the functionality of the RS1 or the VF1?

AlWakRa · 02-14-2018, 03:20 AM

As far as I know, they are cosmetic only. but they compliment the look if they are paired with a bodykit.

I think it is possible to make them functional but it needs some testing especially in track as it is where benefits the most from cooling.

DeliriousClam · 02-14-2018, 08:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlWakRa

As far as I know, they are cosmetic only. but they compliment the look if they are paired with a bodykit.

I think it is possible to make them functional but it needs some testing especially in track as it is where benefits the most from cooling.

Fenders you wouldn't see benefits from cooling as much as you would benefits from lowering the high pressure area in the wheel arch

AlWakRa · 02-14-2018, 10:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeliriousClam

Fenders you wouldn't see benefits from cooling as much as you would benefits from lowering the high pressure area in the wheel arch

You mean like they did with the acr viper and gt3rs

I am not that expert here, I thought it could evacuate some of the brake and tire heat.

Hotrodz · 02-14-2018, 01:20 PM

Awhile back, several years ago I remember someone posting in thread that they simply put small vents in the wheel well liner.

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OptionZero · 02-14-2018, 02:07 PM

I guarantee that the "vented" fenders from Fly1 and even Carbon Signal aren't functional. They're purely aesthetic.

if you want functional vents, you should contact Finite Element:

https://www.facebook.com/finiteelementdesign/

Used on a track car, positioning seems similar to what Porsche uses on the GT3 RS:

axmea? · 02-14-2018, 05:20 PM

The liner will need modification for Fly1 to remotely function. Would probably benefit when combined with stillen's brake ducts.

cooltoy · 02-14-2018, 06:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OptionZero

I guarantee that the "vented" fenders from Fly1 and even Carbon Signal aren't functional. They're purely aesthetic.

if you want functional vents, you should contact Finite Element:

https://www.facebook.com/finiteelementdesign/

That looks pretty sweet. Probably the best fender to match the shape of the Z that I have seen so far.

redondoaveb · 02-14-2018, 06:45 PM

It is an insert, they show them on their facebook page.
https://m.facebook.com/finiteelement...pe=3&source=54

OptionZero · 02-14-2018, 06:54 PM

They look very sweet indeed

Bet it would suck as a DD

If there was a way to mold the "outline" and have it painted body color, leaving the vents carbon . . . i'd do that. I'm sure its possible, but just $$$/time

Slinky · 02-15-2018, 12:36 AM

I really appreciate your input here. I was truly hoping that I was missing something and that they were indeed functional. But alas, it does not appear that way. They are pretty, but in the land of finite wallet depth it's function over form for me. If I come up with a way to manufacture my own Inner Fender modifications to pair with these you will all be the first to know.

02-13-2018, 10:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
Slinky Base Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: ND Posts: 16 Drives: 13' 370 Base Sport Rep Power: 9	Functional Vent Fender I wanna start by apologizing if this exists in another thread. I looked as best I could but I'm not the best with the search function. The idea of a functional venting fender from places such as Fly1motorsports excites for sure. However, I cant for the life of me find a source that can confirm how its functional without modification to the inner fender liner. I cant find the installation instructions and every installation source I find online just installs it without modification to the inner fender liner. Can anyone on here identify or explain if there is a modification required for the functionality of the RS1 or the VF1? __________________ "Everyone Loves A Slinky!"

02-14-2018, 03:20 AM	#2 (permalink)
AlWakRa Track Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Qatar Posts: 600 Drives: 10 370Z PW 6MT Rep Power: 13450	As far as I know, they are cosmetic only. but they compliment the look if they are paired with a bodykit. I think it is possible to make them functional but it needs some testing especially in track as it is where benefits the most from cooling. __________________ 2010 370Z Touring Sport Pearl White 6MT Powered by: Fast Intentions - Motordyne - Stillen - OS Giken - CJ Motorsports - Mishimoto - MCA Suspension - SPL - SuperPRO - RJM - Z1 Motorsport - Zspeed - Volk My Humble Journals

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Hotrodz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NW, AZ Posts: 9,330 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 2684385	Awhile back, several years ago I remember someone posting in thread that they simply put small vents in the wheel well liner. Sent from my SM-N910P using Tapatalk axmea? 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\|

02-14-2018, 02:07 PM	#6 (permalink)
OptionZero A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,225 Drives: 15 370Z Nismo 6MT Rep Power: 214100	I guarantee that the "vented" fenders from Fly1 and even Carbon Signal aren't functional. They're purely aesthetic. if you want functional vents, you should contact Finite Element: https://www.facebook.com/finiteelementdesign/ Used on a track car, positioning seems similar to what Porsche uses on the GT3 RS: AlWakRa, axmea? and cooltoy like this. __________________ OptionZero Build Thread

02-14-2018, 05:20 PM	#7 (permalink)
axmea? A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,235 Drives: WELL ZED PW 6MT Rep Power: 53241	The liner will need modification for Fly1 to remotely function. Would probably benefit when combined with stillen's brake ducts. Hotrodz likes this. __________________ >MyZ's Album< NISMO Convert/ECUTEK/Takeda CAI/F.I. HFC NR CB Carbon/F.I. 34 Row Oil Cooler/4.08 Final Drive /Powertrix+Swifts/Hotchkis/SPL/Whiteline/TWM/Zoom Engineering/EVO-R/AeroJacket Vented CF Fenders + CF Spoiler/Avant Garde-WORK/NST/Morimoto Halo/STi Clear Lenses/Carbon Signal Automotive/RJM Performance/ZSpeed Clutch Flywheel CSC delete

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redondoaveb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: So. Commiefornia Posts: 6,361 Drives: 2014 Nismo Gunmetal Rep Power: 2684374	It is an insert, they show them on their facebook page. https://m.facebook.com/finiteelement...pe=3&source=54 __________________ Fast Intentions "Stage Seb" twin turbo #098- Specialty Z/Tial-Xonarotor/CJM/Ecutek/HKS/KW/SPL/Hotchkis/Rohana/Toyo 700+whp

02-14-2018, 06:54 PM	#10 (permalink)
OptionZero A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,225 Drives: 15 370Z Nismo 6MT Rep Power: 214100	They look very sweet indeed Bet it would suck as a DD If there was a way to mold the "outline" and have it painted body color, leaving the vents carbon . . . i'd do that. I'm sure its possible, but just $$$/time __________________ OptionZero Build Thread

02-15-2018, 12:36 AM	#11 (permalink)
Slinky Base Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: ND Posts: 16 Drives: 13' 370 Base Sport Rep Power: 9	I really appreciate your input here. I was truly hoping that I was missing something and that they were indeed functional. But alas, it does not appear that way. They are pretty, but in the land of finite wallet depth it's function over form for me. If I come up with a way to manufacture my own Inner Fender modifications to pair with these you will all be the first to know. Hotrodz likes this. __________________ "Everyone Loves A Slinky!"

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