Mikelly Posted May 7, 2007 Share Posted May 7, 2007 You guys may want to hold off before installing them... There's some pertinent data in the windtunnel testing we did that may make you want to place them further away from the windshield... Stay tuned. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chino 240Z Posted May 7, 2007 Share Posted May 7, 2007 For vents not yet installed good idea, but also make sure you check the vent shape with the normal curve of the hood in the area you plan to install before you make the first cut, might not fit the ideal areo location. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chino 240Z Posted May 8, 2007 Share Posted May 8, 2007 Got word back that the Hood Vents may be available in the near future. Got a nice email saying... "I can say that we are currently in the process of having more made and should have them available within the next couple of weeks (we had hope to get them at the MSA show, but couldn't quite swing it). I'll let you know when they become available and perhaps you could then pass the word on." So sit tight and perhaps more will be up for sale soon. Then save them for installation after more testing may give heads up for best placement. Craig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
260Mopar Posted May 8, 2007 Author Share Posted May 8, 2007 Chino 240Z, great leg work. Thanks for taking the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravRMK Posted May 8, 2007 Share Posted May 8, 2007 yes, thanks Chino 240Z! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Maudlin Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 I should have put in more louvers, I think. These look much better than the tack on type. If I would have totally ripped the hood, I could have let all that air out of the engine bay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chino 240Z Posted June 2, 2007 Share Posted June 2, 2007 For those who where interested in the hood vents in this thread, I just got an update from Steve. Another batch has been made and are now up for sale. With all the aerodynamics talk lately, perhaps this can help some? Here are his comments... "Just wanted to bring you up to date with regards to the hood vents. We just received our first shipment from our new supplier and we are now able to offer them back up for sale. I've already listed them again on Ebay - Datsun Z Hood Vents. . People can also contact me directly if they are not Ebay users and wish to purchase a set. - grndfx@pacbell.net. I'm also hoping to have a website up and running soon that people can go to as well. I had to put the price up a bit as our cost have increased with this new supplier." Z-ya Craig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aziza z Posted June 3, 2007 Share Posted June 3, 2007 i know the person who makes those vents. same person who is making me the carbon fiber rear taillight panels. Steve. He just made a batch of about 20 vents this week. said that he would have them on ebay. Im sure i can convince him to sell straight to the hybridz crew if enough want it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aziza z Posted June 3, 2007 Share Posted June 3, 2007 btw the orange car is steves (the person im talkin about) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RB26powered74zcar Posted June 3, 2007 Share Posted June 3, 2007 I'd like a pair, but $125 is a bit steep to me..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chino 240Z Posted June 3, 2007 Share Posted June 3, 2007 I'd like a pair, but $125 is a bit steep to me..... And you built that crazy red twin turbo Z monster? Impressive and beautiful! You say a buck-twentyfive is too steep...... You're suppose to ignore the price tag if you really want something. What's one more receipt on that mountain of purchases. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shift Posted June 3, 2007 Share Posted June 3, 2007 And you built that crazy red twin turbo Z monster? Impressive and beautiful! You say a buck-twentyfive is too steep...... You're suppose to ignore the price tag if you really want something. What's one more receipt on that mountain of purchases. everybody likes to save money, regardless of how rich you are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RB26powered74zcar Posted June 3, 2007 Share Posted June 3, 2007 everybody likes to save money, regardless of how rich you are. Haha... rich?, I wish... I was a working man when I started the RB project in 05', but soon after fell ill to the big C word. I've since recouped, but I'm still disabled due to it eating up a couple disc in my back. So... I have to pinch pennies where I can. $1,140 a month ain't much to have a expensive hobby with.... I really really like those vents, and need them bad. My under hood temps are unacceptable.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aziza z Posted June 3, 2007 Share Posted June 3, 2007 heres the link to the auction for them. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Datsun-240Z-260Z-280Z-HOOD-VENTS-240-Z-280_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33646QQihZ013QQitemZ230137553309QQrdZ1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chino 240Z Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 LOL... no body is rich any more once you start tinkering on these cars, there is always one more item you would like to change or add! I will say the vents do work good. After a 30 minute session at the the track, we don't remove the hood any more (getting lazy), just turn on the electric fan for about 5 to 10 minutes and it pushes the heat right out. I understand about the big C word... Mrs. Chino (second driver) works at City of Hope in Duarte as an RN, glad to here you are doing better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buZy Posted June 6, 2007 Share Posted June 6, 2007 http://altecproducts.com/products_hoodduct.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texis30O Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 will they be made in Carbon Fiber? I think that would go great with my theme of the car that I am going after.....after all I am about to hack up my Carbonfiber-titanium HKS exhaust from my IS 300 to put on the Z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
award280 Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 I have a pair of the altec vents linked to above. Still in the box with hardware and mounting instructions. If anyone wants them, shoot me a PM and we can work something out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v8wannabe2 Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 I cut up a spare set I had and epoxied a screen in place of the slats, here's a couple of pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RB26powered74zcar Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 SOLD!! I have a pair of the altec vents linked to above. Still in the box with hardware and mounting instructions. If anyone wants them, shoot me a PM and we can work something out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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