Vented hood thread

Hotrodz · 02-03-2015, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by jwick

Notice any temp reductions?

I don't have a water temp gauge so I can't say. My oil cooler temps, run on the low side in cool temps 160* to 180*!

GaleForce · 02-03-2015, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Hotrodz

I bought this hood on impulse even it looked so sexy I had to have it. Here is my assessment of the hood:

First off, pictures do not do it any justice it look much better in person. According to my brother the hood was extremely well packed and took him about half an hour to unwrap. The installation was simple and straight forward. The fitment is spot on, no adjustment needed.

The hood is fully functional and reeks of quality. As you can see in the photos, you can not see daylight from the inside vents. The hood is scooped so the air flows into the vents and is funneled to the outside vents which are place vertically on the side of the hood which gives it a unique look. The vents have gutters to move water down the hood and drain in front of the engine bay.

I drove back home on Sunday night and the temperature was in the mid 50s. Let's just say the 3.5 to 4 hour trip went by quickly as I40 is lonely highway late at night on a Sunday. The hood performed flawlessly, there were no strange vibrations, no noticeable or weird flexing or unusual sounds. This included runs in the mid triple digits...oops!!!

When I got home I did the most used method for checking for heat coming through the vents...I waved my hand in front of the vents and hot air was being emitted from the side vent in a significant way. The vent near the windshield didn't seem to have as much heat coming from them but there was warm air non the less. It could simply be a function of the length of the vent and the opportunity for the air to cool by the time it reach that far back as well.

All in all I believe the hood is differently worth the money. Saving for a clear bra now!!!

Very nice! Looks great!

Hotrodz · 02-03-2015, 10:29 PM

Thanks for the props my friend!!!

tturbo370z · 02-03-2015, 11:04 PM

Looks badace my friend. Can't wait to see this gem in person

Hotrodz · 02-03-2015, 11:28 PM

We should meet at Vivid when I come down!!!

jwick · 02-04-2015, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Hotrodz

We should meet at Vivid when I come down!!!

Vivid, like porn

carlitos_370z · 02-04-2015, 08:26 AM

Subscribed... I want one in the near future

tturbo370z · 02-04-2015, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Hotrodz

We should meet at Vivid when I come down!!!

You bet it's like 10mins from me and down the street from where I work . Whatcha heading to vivid for? Besides the obvious porn videos

Hotrodz · 02-04-2015, 09:45 AM

Todd wants takesome sexy photos of the Z car since I purchased the hood through them. She's a porn star wanna be and I said okay to the request!!!

Flybyenature · 02-11-2015, 03:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Jasonle

From the first page of this thread I had some lexan glass put on...but Ended up taking the lexan glass out and just have the mesh.

You don't have any problems with rain or anything? I'm thinking about gettin this same hood

JWillis72 · 02-11-2015, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Flybyenature

You don't have any problems with rain or anything? I'm thinking about gettin this same hood

No not really, just make sure you cover any electronic. It will leave you with a dirty engine bay.

sandersd · 04-06-2015, 05:13 PM

Does anyone know if the 2014 hood is the same as the 2012 hood? No one makes any for the 2014 but choices abound for the 2012.

I want a Seibon BD. One site listed it for the 2014 but no one else did. I also don't want to get a knock off - I want the real deal. Does $625-$875 sound like the cost of a genuine Seibon? The MSRP is $1020.

cooltoy · 04-06-2015, 05:21 PM

It's the same. The only change on the car is the front bumper.

sandersd · 04-06-2015, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by cooltoy

It's the same. The only change on the car is the front bumper.

Cool, thanks!

Z34_Nismo · 04-06-2015, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by sandersd

Does anyone know if the 2014 hood is the same as the 2012 hood? No one makes any for the 2014 but choices abound for the 2012.

I want a Seibon BD. One site listed it for the 2014 but no one else did. I also don't want to get a knock off - I want the real deal. Does $625-$875 sound like the cost of a genuine Seibon? The MSRP is $1020.

Dude you'll love the hood! Not sure if I already spoke to you or not but I would check the vendors on here that sell Seibon parts, they might be able to get you a better deal. PM me if you have any questions.

Since I'm already here I'll drop this one on y'all:

02-03-2015, 10:29 PM	#168 (permalink)
Hotrodz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NW, AZ Posts: 9,330 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 2684385	Thanks for the props my friend!!! __________________ *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\|

02-03-2015, 11:04 PM	#169 (permalink)
tturbo370z Track Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Az Posts: 622 Drives: 09 370z sport 6mt Rep Power: 128	Looks badace my friend. Can't wait to see this gem in person Hotrodz likes this. __________________ JUST STUFF 800whp700wtq Tturbo370z 800whp build https://instagram.com/jdm_370z

02-03-2015, 11:28 PM	#170 (permalink)
Hotrodz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NW, AZ Posts: 9,330 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 2684385	We should meet at Vivid when I come down!!! __________________ *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\|

02-04-2015, 08:26 AM	#172 (permalink)
carlitos_370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 7,157 Drives: 13 Nissan 370Z SP M6 Rep Power: 7586	Subscribed... I want one in the near future Hotrodz and littlejuanito like this.

02-04-2015, 09:45 AM	#174 (permalink)
Hotrodz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NW, AZ Posts: 9,330 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 2684385	Todd wants takesome sexy photos of the Z car since I purchased the hood through them. She's a porn star wanna be and I said okay to the request!!! tturbo370z 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\|

04-06-2015, 05:13 PM	#177 (permalink)
sandersd Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Houston, TX, USA Posts: 280 Drives: 2014 370z Nismo Rep Power: 11	Does anyone know if the 2014 hood is the same as the 2012 hood? No one makes any for the 2014 but choices abound for the 2012. I want a Seibon BD. One site listed it for the 2014 but no one else did. I also don't want to get a knock off - I want the real deal. Does $625-$875 sound like the cost of a genuine Seibon? The MSRP is $1020. __________________ 2014 370Z NISMO -- HKS Hi-Power Exhaust -- Swift Springs -- BC ER Coilovers -- SPL Suspension Components -- Nismo R-Tune Intake -- Seibon BD CF Hood Last edited by sandersd; 04-06-2015 at 05:23 PM.

04-06-2015, 05:21 PM	#178 (permalink)
cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 13,973 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 243722	It's the same. The only change on the car is the front bumper. __________________ Member of kenchan's "photoshopped mods" and "proper offsets" gang.

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