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Vented Carbon Fiber Hood Design Status
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Re: Vented Carbon Fiber Hood Design Status
Originally Posted by Franc Rauscher
I agree with all of the above.
Love the look.
I wonder, can the position of the vents be moved or are they to be in the mold that way?
I would prefer them to be aligned differently and farther back.
And Hell Yes, I'm seriously interested.
franc
Love the look.
I wonder, can the position of the vents be moved or are they to be in the mold that way?
I would prefer them to be aligned differently and farther back.
And Hell Yes, I'm seriously interested.
franc
Edit: After looking at MoparBursts hood again, it would not be easy to retro fit the Jag vents into the hood. It is a shame, because these vents looks soooo much better IMO.
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Re: Vented Carbon Fiber Hood Design Status
Originally Posted by Mad_Med05X
I'm actually working on that now! We are trying to get a flush vent design with the layers. That's the hold up. Those vents by themselves are over 300 a piece. Nevertheless, we will see what happen. If not, its a $300 mod, and the hood is 999.. If someone have Jag vents to send...That would help.... I bet you cant get anyone to fork 300 bucks away to finish it up .... FYI...I'm out 3 Grand. I'm trying my best.
Re: Vented Carbon Fiber Hood Design Status
Here you go
the ones off the bond xkr
Jaguar XKR Bond Bonnet Vents: eBay Motors (item 330341605905 end time May-27-10 05:37:21 PDT)
style posted above
Jaguar XKR Supercharged Bonnet Vents - 2008 Style: eBay Motors (item 380135237590 end time May-27-10 05:31:30 PDT)
the ones off the bond xkr
Jaguar XKR Bond Bonnet Vents: eBay Motors (item 330341605905 end time May-27-10 05:37:21 PDT)
style posted above
Jaguar XKR Supercharged Bonnet Vents - 2008 Style: eBay Motors (item 380135237590 end time May-27-10 05:31:30 PDT)
Re: Vented Carbon Fiber Hood Design Status
Originally Posted by Infinite
Here you go
style posted above
Jaguar XKR Supercharged Bonnet Vents - 2008 Style: eBay Motors (item 380135237590 end time May-27-10 05:31:30 PDT)
style posted above
Jaguar XKR Supercharged Bonnet Vents - 2008 Style: eBay Motors (item 380135237590 end time May-27-10 05:31:30 PDT)
Thanks for all the help!
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Re: Vented Carbon Fiber Hood Design Status
Good find by Infinite, but those do not appear to me as being quite the same - 2006 XKR vents vs. the ones Moparrbust used which were from a 2007 XKR I believe. The 2007 was a redesign and thus longer and thiner. I think these are to replace the hood scoops on the older Jags to make them look more like the newer SC vents on the 2007 and up jags.
I am only throwing this out there as a lot of people Really like the style of the vents Moparrbust used. The ones he used are longer and more narrow than the ones for sale on ebay.
If you are going to go through the trouble of tweaking your design and want a lot of people to jump in on the GB, this might be something to think about.
just my $.02
edit: just found these: Custom Painted Jaguar XKR/XFR Chrome Insert Hood Louver: eBay Motors (item 180378559340 end time Jun-01-10 05:55:14 PDT)
Cheers,
KrzyFast
I am only throwing this out there as a lot of people Really like the style of the vents Moparrbust used. The ones he used are longer and more narrow than the ones for sale on ebay.
If you are going to go through the trouble of tweaking your design and want a lot of people to jump in on the GB, this might be something to think about.
just my $.02
edit: just found these: Custom Painted Jaguar XKR/XFR Chrome Insert Hood Louver: eBay Motors (item 180378559340 end time Jun-01-10 05:55:14 PDT)
Cheers,
KrzyFast
Re: Vented Carbon Fiber Hood Design Status
Originally Posted by KrzyFast
Good find by Infinite, but those do not appear to me as being quite the same - 2006 XKR vents vs. the ones Moparrbust used which were from a 2007 XKR I believe. The 2007 was a redesign and thus longer and thiner. I think these are to replace the hood scoops on the older Jags to make them look more like the newer SC vents on the 2007 and up jags.
I am only throwing this out there as a lot of people Really like the style of the vents Moparrbust used. The ones he used are longer and more narrow than the ones for sale on ebay.
If you are going to go through the trouble of tweaking your design and want a lot of people to jump in on the GB, this might be something to think about.
just my $.02
edit: just found these: Custom Painted Jaguar XKR/XFR Chrome Insert Hood Louver: eBay Motors (item 180378559340 end time Jun-01-10 05:55:14 PDT)
Cheers,
KrzyFast
I am only throwing this out there as a lot of people Really like the style of the vents Moparrbust used. The ones he used are longer and more narrow than the ones for sale on ebay.
If you are going to go through the trouble of tweaking your design and want a lot of people to jump in on the GB, this might be something to think about.
just my $.02
edit: just found these: Custom Painted Jaguar XKR/XFR Chrome Insert Hood Louver: eBay Motors (item 180378559340 end time Jun-01-10 05:55:14 PDT)
Cheers,
KrzyFast
There is no guarantee!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Last edited by Mad_Med05X; 07-20-2010 at 11:49 AM.
Re: Vented Carbon Fiber Hood Design Status
just thought of something. Rather than purchase these vents for a pattern, does anyone know someone with a 2007 or later jag xkr that wouldn't mind letting someone take some measurements and an outline of their hood vents? Would Moparrbust mind for that matter giving Mad Med the measurements and an outline of the vents to incorporate into his design?
I don't know if this would work, it is just a thought.
KrzyFast
I don't know if this would work, it is just a thought.
KrzyFast
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Re: Vented Carbon Fiber Hood Design Status
Originally Posted by Infinite
Here you go
the ones off the bond xkr
Jaguar XKR Bond Bonnet Vents: eBay Motors (item 330341605905 end time May-27-10 05:37:21 PDT)
style posted above
Jaguar XKR Supercharged Bonnet Vents - 2008 Style: eBay Motors (item 380135237590 end time May-27-10 05:31:30 PDT)
the ones off the bond xkr
Jaguar XKR Bond Bonnet Vents: eBay Motors (item 330341605905 end time May-27-10 05:37:21 PDT)
style posted above
Jaguar XKR Supercharged Bonnet Vents - 2008 Style: eBay Motors (item 380135237590 end time May-27-10 05:31:30 PDT)
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Re: Vented Carbon Fiber Hood Design Status
Originally Posted by KrzyFast
Good find by Infinite, but those do not appear to me as being quite the same - 2006 XKR vents vs. the ones Moparrbust used which were from a 2007 XKR I believe. The 2007 was a redesign and thus longer and thiner. I think these are to replace the hood scoops on the older Jags to make them look more like the newer SC vents on the 2007 and up jags.
I am only throwing this out there as a lot of people Really like the style of the vents Moparrbust used. The ones he used are longer and more narrow than the ones for sale on ebay.
If you are going to go through the trouble of tweaking your design and want a lot of people to jump in on the GB, this might be something to think about.
just my $.02
edit: just found these: Custom Painted Jaguar XKR/XFR Chrome Insert Hood Louver: eBay Motors (item 180378559340 end time Jun-01-10 05:55:14 PDT)
Cheers,
KrzyFast
I am only throwing this out there as a lot of people Really like the style of the vents Moparrbust used. The ones he used are longer and more narrow than the ones for sale on ebay.
If you are going to go through the trouble of tweaking your design and want a lot of people to jump in on the GB, this might be something to think about.
just my $.02
edit: just found these: Custom Painted Jaguar XKR/XFR Chrome Insert Hood Louver: eBay Motors (item 180378559340 end time Jun-01-10 05:55:14 PDT)
Cheers,
KrzyFast
Re: Vented Carbon Fiber Hood Design Status
Guys Guys Guys,
I'm going to see what options are available! As of right now, We are stuck with modifying the current space that's available for the vents in the mold. After seeing heat waves escape through the vents, I know they help out a lot with engine temperature.
I'm going to see what options are available! As of right now, We are stuck with modifying the current space that's available for the vents in the mold. After seeing heat waves escape through the vents, I know they help out a lot with engine temperature.
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Re: Vented Carbon Fiber Hood Design Status
I know you guys are making improvements right now, but will the hood be sold with a clear coat or two? Everyone I know tells me the carbon fiber will get damaged by the sun without it. Since I won't paint it, I rather it come with the clear coat on it already. Maybe it can be optional clear coat or not.
Re: Vented Carbon Fiber Hood Design Status
Originally Posted by psuperti
I know you guys are making improvements right now, but will the hood be sold with a clear coat or two? Everyone I know tells me the carbon fiber will get damaged by the sun without it. Since I won't paint it, I rather it come with the clear coat on it already. Maybe it can be optional clear coat or not.
Last edited by Mad_Med05X; 05-18-2010 at 04:51 PM.
Re: Vented Carbon Fiber Hood Design Status
Originally Posted by ProjectMayhem
Love the Hood Max looks great. The cowl came out amazing! The vents throw me off just a tad, they line with the cowl but seem a little off with the outside fenders.
9/10 design and 10/10 fit and finish.
Just contructive critisim btw. I think it looks better than a stock hood for sure...
Having the same hood as a sebring bothers me after sitting next to one at a stoplight. I think they are great cars but just bland and hate shareing any desing similarites!
Was there any wieght difference between this and the stock hood?
9/10 design and 10/10 fit and finish.
Just contructive critisim btw. I think it looks better than a stock hood for sure...
Having the same hood as a sebring bothers me after sitting next to one at a stoplight. I think they are great cars but just bland and hate shareing any desing similarites!
Was there any wieght difference between this and the stock hood?
Help with the scale will be nice!!!!
Last edited by Mad_Med05X; 05-18-2010 at 04:28 PM.
Re: Vented Carbon Fiber Hood Design Status
Mad,
I know you are in early stages with changing these vents, but I have to speak up here. Every vent that has been listed as an 'upgrade' says supercharged on it. As you well know, a majority of XFs are not supercharged so I am wondering if you are still going to allow for the plain vents as well??
I am looking out for the bulk buy mostly and think you willl be hard pressed to find 20+ SRTs for this hood if they only come as SC
I know you are in early stages with changing these vents, but I have to speak up here. Every vent that has been listed as an 'upgrade' says supercharged on it. As you well know, a majority of XFs are not supercharged so I am wondering if you are still going to allow for the plain vents as well??
I am looking out for the bulk buy mostly and think you willl be hard pressed to find 20+ SRTs for this hood if they only come as SC
Re: Vented Carbon Fiber Hood Design Status
Originally Posted by BoilerUpXFire
Mad,
I know you are in early stages with changing these vents, but I have to speak up here. Every vent that has been listed as an 'upgrade' says supercharged on it. As you well know, a majority of XFs are not supercharged so I am wondering if you are still going to allow for the plain vents as well??
I am looking out for the bulk buy mostly and think you willl be hard pressed to find 20+ SRTs for this hood if they only come as SC
I know you are in early stages with changing these vents, but I have to speak up here. Every vent that has been listed as an 'upgrade' says supercharged on it. As you well know, a majority of XFs are not supercharged so I am wondering if you are still going to allow for the plain vents as well??
I am looking out for the bulk buy mostly and think you willl be hard pressed to find 20+ SRTs for this hood if they only come as SC
Last edited by Mad_Med05X; 07-20-2010 at 11:50 AM.