FE-Design Carbon Fiber Fender Vents

Rusty · 12-26-2018, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by madwi

I certainly appreciate the time and effort you have put into this.

derraj06 · 12-28-2018, 05:19 PM

So small update, at the request of a friend on here I put a few of my passenger side progress pictures in a public album on my profile. Check them out if you want an idea of what you’ll go through.

I plan to put together a DIY next week highlighting the following:

-Basic install with things I personally ran into.
-My version of cutting the fender liner with optional adding mesh to protect the vent from debris
-tools I used
-many photos to document the whole thing.

I don’t really plan to go down to the nut and bolt level as this isn’t something simple so I’ll make an assumption that a basic understand of finding clips and bolts is a skill the reader will have. Anyone want to see anything else?

madwi · 12-28-2018, 05:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by derraj06

So small update, at the request of a friend on here I put a few of my passenger side progress pictures in a public album on my profile. Check them out if you want an idea of what you’ll go through.

I plan to put together a DIY next week highlighting the following:

-Basic install with things I personally ran into.
-My version of cutting the fender liner with optional adding mesh to protect the vent from debris
-tools I used
-many photos to document the whole thing.

I don’t really plan to go down to the nut and bolt level as this isn’t something simple so I’ll make an assumption that a basic understand of finding clips and bolts is a skill the reader will have. Anyone want to see anything else?

Works for me.

Rusty · 12-28-2018, 06:02 PM

Cutting torch works for me.

Hotrodz · 12-28-2018, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

Cutting torch works for me.

And a sledgehammer and chisel for meà

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Ni55anPat · 12-30-2018, 08:35 PM

I’m assuming it’s to late to order a set?

Rusty · 12-30-2018, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Ni55anPat

I’m assuming it’s to late to order a set?

I don't think so. But I don't think you would get the same pricing. Get in contact with them to make sure.

gbrettin · 01-01-2019, 07:47 PM

Wow! These things look great!

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JTM88 · 01-01-2019, 10:32 PM

Damn those look good!

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cv129 · 01-01-2019, 11:18 PM

That blue GT3RS....I meant Z....looks super duper awesome!

OptionZero · 01-02-2019, 12:37 PM

I am not doubting the functionality of these - i'm sure they work

however

from an aesthetic standpoint, the large black "frame" that actually surround the vents and mount to the fender are kinda too much for me

Is there room to mount these on the BACK of the fender?

again - purely for the appearance

NorthStyle · 01-02-2019, 07:48 PM

Could always paint the frame... Unless you meant the actual frame itself is what's bothering you?

OptionZero · 01-02-2019, 10:36 PM

frame itslelf bothers me

no biggie, i'm leaving my fenders as it as i dont track and therefore dont need these until i do

Asus_ · 01-03-2019, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by OptionZero

frame itslelf bothers me

no biggie, i'm leaving my fenders as it as i dont track and therefore dont need these until i do

I can think of a few ways to fix that so I'm sure any decent bodyshop can make it sit flush with the fender so its all smooth with no borders sticking out, might involve painting the entire fenders but i think would look soo dam good it all flush.

FE Design · 01-03-2019, 04:17 PM

Hi All,

This is Kevin here. Apologize for the delayed update.

We found a way to produced the 3D templates for Fender Vents. We really appreciate the pre-order customers so they will be included with the order. The first batch of Qty: 15 fender vents are all completed and just waiting for the templates to be made (which should take roughly 12-15 days additional production time days. Thank you for all the support!

12-28-2018, 05:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
derraj06 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 406 Drives: MB 370z Rep Power: 12	So small update, at the request of a friend on here I put a few of my passenger side progress pictures in a public album on my profile. Check them out if you want an idea of what you’ll go through. I plan to put together a DIY next week highlighting the following: -Basic install with things I personally ran into. -My version of cutting the fender liner with optional adding mesh to protect the vent from debris -tools I used -many photos to document the whole thing. I don’t really plan to go down to the nut and bolt level as this isn’t something simple so I’ll make an assumption that a basic understand of finding clips and bolts is a skill the reader will have. Anyone want to see anything else? __________________ 2010 Monterey Blue 370Z

12-28-2018, 06:02 PM	#4 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 69 Posts: 35,433 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684438	Cutting torch works for me. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

01-01-2019, 10:32 PM	#9 (permalink)
JTM88 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 276 Drives: 2012 370Z Rep Power: 14	Damn those look good! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 2012 Base Gun Metallic MT6 -CNT Racing CBE-Swift Sport Springs-Sport Akebono BBK-Z1 Motorsports Intakes-König Oversteer Wheels-1320 Resonated Test Pipes -RJM Rev 2.1 Clutch Pedal-

01-01-2019, 11:18 PM	#10 (permalink)
cv129 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,265 Drives: 09 Nismo, 16 Nismo Rep Power: 163995	That blue GT3RS....I meant Z....looks super duper awesome! __________________ Setrab \| RE-71 \| SPL \| JRZ \| Nismo \| ARK \| Whiteline \| RacingBrake \| CJM Oil Pan \| Ti shield

01-02-2019, 12:37 PM	#11 (permalink)
OptionZero A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,261 Drives: 15 370Z Nismo 6MT Rep Power: 214101	I am not doubting the functionality of these - i'm sure they work however from an aesthetic standpoint, the large black "frame" that actually surround the vents and mount to the fender are kinda too much for me Is there room to mount these on the BACK of the fender? again - purely for the appearance __________________ OptionZero Build Thread

12-30-2018, 08:35 PM	#6 (permalink)
Ni55anPat A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,831 Drives: Zed Rep Power: 19	I’m assuming it’s to late to order a set?

01-01-2019, 07:47 PM	#8 (permalink)
gbrettin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Portage, MI Posts: 2,297 Drives: Tricycle Rep Power: 589151	Wow! These things look great! Sent from my SM-G930P using Tapatalk

01-02-2019, 07:48 PM	#12 (permalink)
NorthStyle A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Deutschland + SC/FL USA Posts: 1,298 Drives: 2011 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 24277	Could always paint the frame... Unless you meant the actual frame itself is what's bothering you?

01-02-2019, 10:36 PM	#13 (permalink)
OptionZero A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,261 Drives: 15 370Z Nismo 6MT Rep Power: 214101	frame itslelf bothers me no biggie, i'm leaving my fenders as it as i dont track and therefore dont need these until i do __________________ OptionZero Build Thread

01-03-2019, 04:17 PM	#15 (permalink)
FE Design Base Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: California Posts: 31 Drives: 2010 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 8	Hi All, This is Kevin here. Apologize for the delayed update. We found a way to produced the 3D templates for Fender Vents. We really appreciate the pre-order customers so they will be included with the order. The first batch of Qty: 15 fender vents are all completed and just waiting for the templates to be made (which should take roughly 12-15 days additional production time days. Thank you for all the support! __________________ Finite Element Design FE-DESIGNS.COM

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