AkumaNoZeta Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 (This is what inspires me to do what I do ... That's a great looking Z in my opinion, maybe a few more lights than necessary. If it was mine I would just get rid of the bottom two and keep the ones in the upper grill. Also the flack black with the gloss red is a nice contrast, I was thinking about doing a two tone with purple and black...but I've had a lot of things go through my mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
007240z Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 I installed stainless steel louvers in my '72. I like the way they look. I think they sort of resemble the the Jag XKE. They really work well letting the hot air out of the engine compartment. I bought them here: http://www.hoodlouvers.com/index.html Pictures: http://home.comcast.net/~heimsothtn/DSC_1499.JPG http://home.comcast.net/~heimsothtn/DSC_1507.JPG http://home.comcast.net/~heimsothtn/DSC_1514.JPG My other 240Z pictures: http://home.comcast.net/~heimsothtn/240Z.htm Steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RB26powered74zcar Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 I installed stainless steel louvers in my '72. I like the way they look. I think they sort of resemble the the Jag XKE. They really work well letting the hot air out of the engine compartment. I bought them here: http://www.hoodlouvers.com/index.html Pictures: http://home.comcast.net/~heimsothtn/DSC_1499.JPG http://home.comcast.net/~heimsothtn/DSC_1507.JPG http://home.comcast.net/~heimsothtn/DSC_1514.JPG My other 240Z pictures: http://home.comcast.net/~heimsothtn/240Z.htm Steve. I like the look of those vents on your car, but WOW... talk about a nice restore!! I really enjoyed going through the pictures in your link> http://home.comcast.net/~heimsothtn/240Z.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comrade_Charlie Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 Those links do not work... ah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RB26powered74zcar Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 Those links do not work... ah They work for me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterZ Posted August 13, 2009 Author Share Posted August 13, 2009 Yeah, they worked for me also but I still think these vents look better, more aggressive and I'm willing to bet they vent heat better too. I'm very pleased with mine and get a lot of compliments. Different tastes I guess... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jyz77 Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 i cant wait!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grndfx Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 Good News !! We have finally got our production process sorted out and all the gremlins have been dealt with. Product is now on the shelf and orders are being taken. Yeah! Now if everybody can form an orderly line, and please ... no pushing or shoving. ........................................... As promised, HybridZ members are being offered the new Hood Vents first, and at a initial special discounted price. We plan to retail these vents at the same $125 price that the old ones sold for (costings work out about the same, even when produced in house). But as a way of thanking members for their patience, we will initially offer them to HybridZ members for the special introductory price of only $100 (plus shipping) We are going to try and make this a simple as possible. If you want to get a set, send me a PM with your shipping zip code (or country) and a suitable email address that I can send a Paypal invoice to. Please don't post in this thread saying you want a set, send me a PM. To obtain the special discounted price, requests for vents must come through HybridZ as a PM. We currently have several sets boxed and ready to ship, and are producing more on a daily basis. The vents come complete with grill material and hardware for installation. I'm sure there will be questions, and those will be addressed within the thread. This has been a long journey of discovery for us - new materials and production processes to learn, and their problems and issues to overcome - but its been worth it. We are happy with the results and feel we can once again offer the Z community a quality product at a reasonable price. I'd like to personally thank everyone for their support and continued interest throughout this endeavor. Steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterZ Posted August 28, 2009 Author Share Posted August 28, 2009 PM sent. :mparty: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RB26powered74zcar Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 +1 ^^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nullbound Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six_Shooter Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 Wow, those would almost convince me to swap to a 280Z hood. They look very good. I'd have to make my own though, just due to the way I would want the mesh to be shaped, looks like the productions ones wouldn't allow for an easy change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterZ Posted August 31, 2009 Author Share Posted August 31, 2009 I'd have to make my own though, just due to the way I would want the mesh to be shaped, looks like the productions ones wouldn't allow for an easy change. The mesh inserts can easily be changed as they're made from a heavy guage (~1/8") stock (aluminum, SS, etc)--fitted by a slot on one end of the (underside) vent and held in place by four screws (corners). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grndfx Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 The mesh inserts can easily be changed as they're made from a heavy guage (~1/8") stock (aluminum, SS, etc)--fitted by a slot on one end of the (underside) vent and held in place by four screws (corners). As misterZ explained. the grill material could easily be swapped out for something different. The vents are supplied with 1/16 (.063') aluminum perf (1/4" holes on 5/16 centers - giving 58% openness). We played with various mesh materials before settling on this on - its firm and rugged to withstand life on the cars exterior, wont rust, and allows for plenty of airflow. We liked the look of a thinner honeycomb mesh that could be manipulated into a more 3D shape, but felt it was much to soft to withstand the rigors of life on a car. The grill material supplied was chosen for its ability to withstand life out in all the elements, but the vents can accomdate any material up to 1/16 thinkness. And just to update everyone - we've already shipped out a half dozen hood vent sets, but we've still got more available so dont panic if you haven't ordered yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midnight-280Z Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Any news about these being available in carbon fiber? Just curious as it was brought up previously, but I wasn't too sure if you were going have them available in carbon fiber. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RB26powered74zcar Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 I received my box today with the new vents!! Very well packed, and plenty of illustrated instructions inside, along with the hardware. Thanks for the fast service!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nullbound Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Got mine today, too. I agree on the excellent packaging and instructions. Thanks very much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgautosport Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 Got mine today and same response hear. Excellent product, shipping is very professional the way everything was packaged. No cheesy handwritten instructions, everything couldn't be better. Thanks. just like everyone else Im sure when you opened the box, it felt like money well spent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterZ Posted September 2, 2009 Author Share Posted September 2, 2009 just like everyone else Im sure when you opened the box, it felt like money well spent. Absolutely, a superior product and must have for the Z (IMO); these vents will soon become a 'household' name and ranks up there with the tried & true MSA BRE products. I personnally like the choice of mesh inserts and they disapate heat very well! (...now, where's my endorsement check?) Any news about these being available in carbon fiber? Just curious as it was brought up previously, but I wasn't too sure if you were going have them available in carbon fiber. Yes, please let us know as soon as the CF become available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six_Shooter Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 No, for me, it's what the material is, but how it is shapped/fitted under the vent, it's just an asthetics thing. They look great as is, just a little touch, or shape of my own is what I'd want. I'm thinking about a 280Z hood more now after seeing this vent design though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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