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Irukandji · 04-13-2006, 04:39 PM

^yea I only waited a few minutes until I started sanding down my bondo.. makes it much faster and you get the same results...

slideways2004 · 04-13-2006, 05:11 PM

where can you get a vent like that for cheap? i found some on some of the body kit web-site but it was pretty expensive.

**ThatGuy** · 04-13-2006, 05:20 PM

As was already stated in this thread. JSpec.
http://www.jspec.com/typenvent.html

Maeda · 04-13-2006, 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ritz S14

This is actually not true. You can start "sanding" bondo with a cheese grater, as soon as you let it flash for about 5 min or so. Makes a hell of a lot less mess.

Shit. I'll for taking a cheese grater to my car! Let the bondo work begin!

Ritz S14 · 04-13-2006, 07:41 PM

A cheese grater is as effective as 40 grit paper. It's used to tear down bondo, so that you can start using 120 with less mess.

*kognition* · 04-13-2006, 08:32 PM

Man, i just took another look at that vent, i guess you will have to cut the hole out first. My bad.

slideways2004 · 04-14-2006, 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThatGuy

As was already stated in this thread. JSpec.
http://www.jspec.com/typenvent.html

that's pretty expensive

Dousan_PG · 04-14-2006, 08:27 PM

180 is expensive? get job. or a new hobby.
i hate to see when you have to buy aero or coilovers.

*kognition* · 04-14-2006, 08:37 PM

I would make that damn thing outta CF and sell it all day for $180! LOL!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dousan_PG

180 is expensive? get job. or a new hobby.
i hate to see when you have to buy aero or coilovers.

ootranceformeroo · 04-14-2006, 10:49 PM

while were on the topic...
is it safe/easy to mold the vent in a CF hood? I think it will be too weak but not sure. I was thinking just get another oem hood and just put the vent in there.

had this thing forever and still waiting to get my money from the fucker that keyed my car. then i can install it =)

Fibercus · 04-14-2006, 11:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dousan_PG

180 is expensive? get job. or a new hobby.
i hate to see when you have to buy aero or coilovers.

no kidding,

aero + paint + install

slideways2004 · 04-15-2006, 05:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dousan_PG

180 is expensive? get job. or a new hobby.
i hate to see when you have to buy aero or coilovers.

i already have coilovers- jic flt-a2. and aero isn't that expensive if you search around and look for deals. and have backups when something breaks. i have a job and this hobby will hopefully never change. i say it is expensive b/c it's a little square peice of fiberglass. i buy front bumpers for that much $$$$. it is cheaper than fiberglass vented hoods

TokyoNights · 05-11-2006, 12:23 AM

I decided to do this myself
heres where Im at

what do I do to mount the vent before I smooth it out with fiberglass body filler?
I cant rivet it all around because they will stick out to far
so do I counter sink the rivets? I dont think the sheet metal is thick enough for that.
HELP!?

blackflag_Rms13 · 05-11-2006, 01:11 AM

Scotch tape?

Are rivets really to much of a problem even if they stick out? Or you probably just want it to look nice and clean huh?

red240 · 05-11-2006, 04:20 AM

3M makes an adhesive for bonding fiberglass as used on corvettes do a search on google
Do not bondo over rivets, when the hood heats up from the sun the rivets will show up as litte circles an the finish no matter how much fiberglass or bondo you put over them
The thermal expansion is diffreant on the rivet, hood and scoop so it will show up sooner or later , I've had 1 hood and a set of over fenders do this[ I didn't know until it was to late that the shop did it this way] now I have to pull them off and redo it
Jus use sheet metal screws to hold it in place while the adhesive dries then remove them and do your body work
Hope this helps
J

derek_s13 · 05-19-2006, 05:10 PM

my thoughts:

cut some sheetmetal into strips, and screw them to the underside of the vent to make a frame (much like a picture frame). leave an inch or so of overlap off the sides of the vent. place the vent up into the hood from underneath. weld it like you welded the rest of your car. bondo. paint. sexy hood.

04-13-2006, 05:20 PM	#33
ThatGuy Admin Asshole Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Retired Age: 45 Posts: 20,394 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: ThatGuy Feedback Score: 0 reviews	As was already stated in this thread. JSpec. http://www.jspec.com/typenvent.html __________________ "Speak softly,..." -Pres. Teddy Roosevelt "Be polite, be professional, ..." -Gen. James Mattis

04-14-2006, 08:27 PM	#38
Dousan_PG Post Whore! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Orange County, California Age: 46 Posts: 16,640 Trader Rating: (23) Rides Gallery: Dousan_PG Feedback Score: 23 reviews	180 is expensive? get job. or a new hobby. i hate to see when you have to buy aero or coilovers. __________________ Aaron Pink GodziRa www.geocities.com/pink_godzira

04-14-2006, 10:49 PM	#40
ootranceformeroo Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,978 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	while were on the topic... is it safe/easy to mold the vent in a CF hood? I think it will be too weak but not sure. I was thinking just get another oem hood and just put the vent in there. had this thing forever and still waiting to get my money from the fucker that keyed my car. then i can install it =) __________________ Gorgeous Garage Touge Friends CrabDrifting.com Drift Unit

04-13-2006, 04:39 PM	#31
Irukandji Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Compton Posts: 4,268 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	^yea I only waited a few minutes until I started sanding down my bondo.. makes it much faster and you get the same results...

04-13-2006, 05:11 PM	#32
slideways2004 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston Age: 38 Posts: 1,706 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	where can you get a vent like that for cheap? i found some on some of the body kit web-site but it was pretty expensive.

04-13-2006, 07:41 PM	#35
Ritz S14 Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: C A L I F O R N I A Age: 43 Posts: 3,586 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	A cheese grater is as effective as 40 grit paper. It's used to tear down bondo, so that you can start using 120 with less mess.

04-13-2006, 08:32 PM	#36
kognition Premium Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Santee California Posts: 2,107 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	Man, i just took another look at that vent, i guess you will have to cut the hole out first. My bad.

05-11-2006, 12:23 AM	#43
TokyoNights Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: garage Age: 42 Posts: 1,215 Trader Rating: (2) Rides Gallery: TokyoNights Feedback Score: 2 reviews	I decided to do this myself heres where Im at what do I do to mount the vent before I smooth it out with fiberglass body filler? I cant rivet it all around because they will stick out to far so do I counter sink the rivets? I dont think the sheet metal is thick enough for that. HELP!?

05-11-2006, 01:11 AM	#44
blackflag_Rms13 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bay Area Posts: 1,133 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Scotch tape? Are rivets really to much of a problem even if they stick out? Or you probably just want it to look nice and clean huh?

05-11-2006, 04:20 AM	#45
red240 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Florida Posts: 432 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	3M makes an adhesive for bonding fiberglass as used on corvettes do a search on google Do not bondo over rivets, when the hood heats up from the sun the rivets will show up as litte circles an the finish no matter how much fiberglass or bondo you put over them The thermal expansion is diffreant on the rivet, hood and scoop so it will show up sooner or later , I've had 1 hood and a set of over fenders do this[ I didn't know until it was to late that the shop did it this way] now I have to pull them off and redo it Jus use sheet metal screws to hold it in place while the adhesive dries then remove them and do your body work Hope this helps J

05-19-2006, 05:10 PM	#46
derek_s13 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: MA Age: 38 Posts: 733 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	my thoughts: cut some sheetmetal into strips, and screw them to the underside of the vent to make a frame (much like a picture frame). leave an inch or so of overlap off the sides of the vent. place the vent up into the hood from underneath. weld it like you welded the rest of your car. bondo. paint. sexy hood.