misterZ Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 I came across these from the pics of MSA's Z Fest 2009; are these vent 'scoops' available after-market or were they fabricated? I don't recognize them as being 'stock' or available anywhere. Fitted to a 280Z. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff81 Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 Those are aftermarket. MSA did have them for a while, but their supplier whom also is on this site has been unable to get a new supplier. Search Hood vents and you will find the thread about it. Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterZ Posted June 1, 2009 Author Share Posted June 1, 2009 These are really nice vents--excellent fitment--I'm quite pleased with them. Found them! Another member had them for sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DREW RBZ Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 Im looking to do hood vents on my 240z...came across these...thinkin about getting a set. http://www.theviperstore.com/Pictures_Viper2_Hood_Vent_Grille_Set.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pharaohabq Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 hmm still unavailible from MSA... Didn't see it on their catalogue anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo7MN Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 Those look stellar... too bad they went unavailable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pharaohabq Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 I'll try to remember to ask about them next time I call MSA. Does anyone know who makes them for MSA? sometimes it's easier to get stuff directly. Phar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterZ Posted June 8, 2009 Author Share Posted June 8, 2009 I'll try to remember to ask about them next time I call MSA. Does anyone know who makes them for MSA? sometimes it's easier to get stuff directly. Phar This is what I found: Posted by fhptom (5/6/07) I earmarked those vents when they were on ebay. seller was "grndfx" You can try emailing the seller direct @ grndfx@pacbell.net but that was a couple years ago... he is a HybridZ member 'grndfx' ---------------- http://forums.hybridz.org/showthread.php?t=121612&page=3 We are the suppliers of these vents and unfortunately they are currently out of production (due to QC issues from our current supplier). MSA is our only outlet for the vents and as soon as we have re-established production we will once again have them available through MSA. Steve. IMO they're worth the ~$100. I paid but also saw someone fab they're own look-a-like (without the 'spoiler' effect): I cut up a spare set I had and epoxied a screen in place of the slats, here's a couple of pics. Good luck!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grndfx Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 As the topic of our Hood Vents has become quite active again, I thought I'd respond with some info. We have not yet managed to procure a new supplier for the vents, and are currently looking into an alternative production process that we will be able to do 'in-house'. A few members of the forum had PM'd us recently, inquiring about availability, and we offered them the option of purchasing a set of blemished vents at a discounted price. The few sets of 'blems' we had have now all been sold, so we currently have nothing available. For a while we were not sure what sort of demand there might still be for the vents, but it appears that there is still quite a lot of interest in them. We do intend on having these available again, and hopefully we can do something sooner than later. For those interested in obtaining a set, we appreciate your patience, and as soon as we have the vents in production again we shall post the news here on the forum. Thanks again for everyone's support. Steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pharaohabq Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 Well Hey, let us know, Maybe we can put together some sort of a group buy to get you going again. maybe give us like $20 off for pre-ordering and once you get like 20 or so orders however many you need for a production run, then you'll have extras to sell via MSA or Ebay or anywhere you'd like, and we'd get the first few around how does that sound? Phar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Zowner Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 I'd be in on that...if someone can get me a set, I could reproduce them in Carbon Fiber... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldazguy Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 Reaction Research has these scoop type available in both fiberglass and carbon fiber: http://www.reactionresearch.com/hoodvents.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apossiblehybrid Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 Reaction Research has these scoop type available in both fiberglass and carbon fiber:http://www.reactionresearch.com/hoodvents.html has anyone bought these? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RB26powered74zcar Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 I have a pair of the CF from John @ Reaction Research. I just have not put them to use yet. I'm going to install them in my new CF hood, if I ever get around to doing that.... John is a great guy, and great service!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMortensen Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 I believe two Dans have those. Dan Juday and 74_5.0L_Z. Need to get a set for Baldwin... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pharaohabq Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 The Reaction Research Vents are nothing like the ones Mister Z. has on his car, and what I want.... Group buy Group buy.... ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jyz77 Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 im down for the g/b on the above vents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RB26powered74zcar Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 I want a pair to, but how do you group buy something thats NLA? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jyz77 Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 i think up the page here , the vendor was talking about searching for another mfgr to make these particular vents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pharaohabq Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 i think up the page here , the vendor was talking about searching for another mfgr to make these particular vents. exactly... though he hasn't said how many people he'd need for a production run. I would bet he's also worried about accidentally giving away his design to whomever makes the moulds. If I could borrow a pair I could probably make a mould to recreate, but being that he's still interrested in finding a production house I wouldn't want to step on any toes... that being said, I bet Klearz.com could make them. They made my Taillights, but they're not cheap. and I think they might want to keep the mould. Phar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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