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bigsquirrel · 06-01-2012, 07:03 PM

So I Just got a brand new hood and paint job. I was a little nervous to do this myself but I took My time and it was pretty easy. They have hands down the best install instructions and video of any product I've ever installed. This won't be a how to because they've covered everything.
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I wrapped my saw horses pretty well I can be a bit clumsy.
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I was taking the hood off by myself so I taped rags to the edges to prevent scratches.
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Hood off, it's not heavy but I wouldn't recommend trying it yourself unless you've got above average, or as I refer to it "Squirrel Strength"
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Taped it up, per recommendation I did it twice, glad I did. The jig jumped at one point but didn't scratch the hood through the tape. I also taped the edges to prevent other scrapes.
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Taking the pad off, pretty simple I have a trim tool you probably don't need one.
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Mark on the inside the flip trace and cut, simple as that.
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I'm really impressed with how they came out. Two things I've noticed, there's no doubt my engine is running cooler and it already feels a little more stable at speed. It'll be another month or so before I do any top speed runs and can read out on improvments.
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67motorcat · 06-01-2012, 07:19 PM

Dude,that little squirrel did a great job

bigsquirrel · 06-01-2012, 07:21 PM

Yeah, he stayed sober for this install. Didn't even need to lorax.

GunnyG · 06-01-2012, 07:25 PM

That looks AWESOME!!!

YOUNGnRECKLESS · 06-01-2012, 07:45 PM

Looks great

bigsquirrel · 06-01-2012, 08:17 PM

I think this has replaced the side view markers as best cost effective cosmetic install.

Rickey · 06-01-2012, 08:27 PM

That looks completely AWESOME! Great job

bigsquirrel · 06-01-2012, 09:04 PM

Someone else has the vent painted IOM with the outside black, looks incredible.

TRC-SS · 06-01-2012, 09:20 PM

Looks great bud....I agree with you, by far the best install instructions for anything i have ever seen!!

bigsquirrel · 06-01-2012, 09:55 PM

TRC yours look awesome!

TRC-SS · 06-02-2012, 10:09 AM

Thanks bud....I think Hines Performance Hit a gold mine with these vents.

They are Fantastic

overhaulengines · 06-02-2012, 02:16 PM

came out really good.

lupe

plan-b · 06-02-2012, 08:36 PM

That squirrel cracks me up!

bigsquirrel · 06-03-2012, 03:19 AM

First time at the strip since the install. Really helped with heat. No doubt the car was running cooler and cooled down a little quicker when we were running back to back and staging.

pierre777 · 06-03-2012, 03:25 AM

Great build man very clean install ,good job bro.

camaro_RS · 06-03-2012, 09:02 AM

Damn those look killer! Nice job, man.

Steve@HPE · 06-05-2012, 10:19 PM

Great job squirrel! The vents compliment the fender stripes very well! Please e-mail a couple high-res pictures to me. steve@hinesperformance.com

Linker239 · 06-05-2012, 10:56 PM

That looks awesome!

CamaroIOM · 06-07-2012, 09:30 PM

I must say you inspired me along with TRC. Getting ready to purchase the TR3 vents and the Hex vents as seen on TRC ride. My local shop is going to install both for $225. Thought that was a great deal!! Looks like I need to have the TR3 painted IOM though first

TRC-SS · 06-08-2012, 02:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CamaroIOM

I must say you inspired me along with TRC. Getting ready to purchase the TR3 vents and the Hex vents as seen on TRC ride. My local shop is going to install both for $225. Thought that was a great deal!! Looks like I need to have the TR3 painted IOM though first

SSlim · 06-08-2012, 03:04 PM

Send the squirrel to do mine. Looks great!

Steve@HPE · 06-11-2012, 08:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SSlim

Send the squirrel to do mine. Looks great!

That squirrel does good work.

RedRocketSS · 06-11-2012, 10:43 PM

Those look awesome on your car! I like your style.

lscamaro · 06-12-2012, 02:56 AM

Quick question, do you think they will be unsafe in the rain? I really want something that will help cool down my car but can't take the chance with rain since mine is a daily driver

LS3 SS · 06-12-2012, 07:25 AM

I saw a picture of these with and without the water deflection trays. How does the setup work with and without??

06-01-2012, 07:03 PM	#1
bigsquirrel My car runs on acorns.... Drives: 2010 SS RS Inferno Orange Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 1,334 View My Garage	Hex Vent Install So I Just got a brand new hood and paint job. I was a little nervous to do this myself but I took My time and it was pretty easy. They have hands down the best install instructions and video of any product I've ever installed. This won't be a how to because they've covered everything. I wrapped my saw horses pretty well I can be a bit clumsy. I was taking the hood off by myself so I taped rags to the edges to prevent scratches. Hood off, it's not heavy but I wouldn't recommend trying it yourself unless you've got above average, or as I refer to it "Squirrel Strength" Taped it up, per recommendation I did it twice, glad I did. The jig jumped at one point but didn't scratch the hood through the tape. I also taped the edges to prevent other scrapes. Taking the pad off, pretty simple I have a trim tool you probably don't need one. Mark on the inside the flip trace and cut, simple as that. I'm really impressed with how they came out. Two things I've noticed, there's no doubt my engine is running cooler and it already feels a little more stable at speed. It'll be another month or so before I do any top speed runs and can read out on improvments. __________________ My car runs on acorns, the tears of ricers and these other slightly less important things... 2.9 Polished Whipple, Kooks LT 1 7/8 headers, HiFlow Cats, Kooks Sleeper catback, Cooling Mist Methanol Injection, PFADT Sport Sways, PFADT Springs, PFADT rear trailing arms, ADM intake, JDP stainless brake lines, Jegs Catch can, Stock SS wheels widened to 10 3/4, Hawks HPS Pads, Pedders Rear Subframe Bushing Inserts, BMR Center Brace, MSD BAP, AAC side markers, Emblem Pro's Custom Lighted Door Sills, Dash-Floor-Cupholder ABL lighting and other stuff.... Last edited by bigsquirrel; 06-01-2012 at 07:16 PM.

06-01-2012, 07:19 PM	#2
67motorcat Blown Cool Breeze Drives: 2011 Black on Black 2SS M6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Pinehurst NC Posts: 926 View My Garage	Dude,that little squirrel did a great job __________________ 2011 Black on Black 2SS M6 Had a 2010 IBM 2SS M6 Enjoy life.Think of all the women on the Titanic who passed up dessert.

06-01-2012, 07:21 PM	#3
bigsquirrel My car runs on acorns.... Drives: 2010 SS RS Inferno Orange Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 1,334 View My Garage	Yeah, he stayed sober for this install. Didn't even need to lorax. __________________ My car runs on acorns, the tears of ricers and these other slightly less important things... 2.9 Polished Whipple, Kooks LT 1 7/8 headers, HiFlow Cats, Kooks Sleeper catback, Cooling Mist Methanol Injection, PFADT Sport Sways, PFADT Springs, PFADT rear trailing arms, ADM intake, JDP stainless brake lines, Jegs Catch can, Stock SS wheels widened to 10 3/4, Hawks HPS Pads, Pedders Rear Subframe Bushing Inserts, BMR Center Brace, MSD BAP, AAC side markers, Emblem Pro's Custom Lighted Door Sills, Dash-Floor-Cupholder ABL lighting and other stuff....

06-01-2012, 07:25 PM	#4
GunnyG Da WHALE Drives: 2010 Satin Black 2SS Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Oceanside, Ca - Originally from KCMO Posts: 7,626 View My Garage	That looks AWESOME!!! __________________

06-01-2012, 07:45 PM	#5
YOUNGnRECKLESS Building the Beast Drives: 2010 VR LS3 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Queens, New York Posts: 1,385 View My Garage	Looks great __________________

06-01-2012, 08:17 PM	#6
bigsquirrel My car runs on acorns.... Drives: 2010 SS RS Inferno Orange Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 1,334 View My Garage	I think this has replaced the side view markers as best cost effective cosmetic install. __________________ My car runs on acorns, the tears of ricers and these other slightly less important things... 2.9 Polished Whipple, Kooks LT 1 7/8 headers, HiFlow Cats, Kooks Sleeper catback, Cooling Mist Methanol Injection, PFADT Sport Sways, PFADT Springs, PFADT rear trailing arms, ADM intake, JDP stainless brake lines, Jegs Catch can, Stock SS wheels widened to 10 3/4, Hawks HPS Pads, Pedders Rear Subframe Bushing Inserts, BMR Center Brace, MSD BAP, AAC side markers, Emblem Pro's Custom Lighted Door Sills, Dash-Floor-Cupholder ABL lighting and other stuff....

06-01-2012, 08:27 PM	#7
Rickey IOM4EVR Drives: 2010 Camaro LT1/RS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Jacksonville, NC Posts: 242 View My Garage	That looks completely AWESOME! Great job __________________

06-01-2012, 09:04 PM	#8
bigsquirrel My car runs on acorns.... Drives: 2010 SS RS Inferno Orange Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 1,334 View My Garage	Someone else has the vent painted IOM with the outside black, looks incredible. __________________ My car runs on acorns, the tears of ricers and these other slightly less important things... 2.9 Polished Whipple, Kooks LT 1 7/8 headers, HiFlow Cats, Kooks Sleeper catback, Cooling Mist Methanol Injection, PFADT Sport Sways, PFADT Springs, PFADT rear trailing arms, ADM intake, JDP stainless brake lines, Jegs Catch can, Stock SS wheels widened to 10 3/4, Hawks HPS Pads, Pedders Rear Subframe Bushing Inserts, BMR Center Brace, MSD BAP, AAC side markers, Emblem Pro's Custom Lighted Door Sills, Dash-Floor-Cupholder ABL lighting and other stuff.... Last edited by bigsquirrel; 06-01-2012 at 09:13 PM. Reason: drunk grammar

06-01-2012, 09:20 PM	#9
TRC-SS TIM "COTW 2-25-13" Drives: 2011 SuperCharged 600HP SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Shrewsbury Massachusetts Posts: 3,977 View My Garage	Looks great bud....I agree with you, by far the best install instructions for anything i have ever seen!! __________________ View Build HERE>>>>>MY 2011 2SS/RS JOURNAL

06-01-2012, 09:55 PM	#10
bigsquirrel My car runs on acorns.... Drives: 2010 SS RS Inferno Orange Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 1,334 View My Garage	TRC yours look awesome! __________________ My car runs on acorns, the tears of ricers and these other slightly less important things... 2.9 Polished Whipple, Kooks LT 1 7/8 headers, HiFlow Cats, Kooks Sleeper catback, Cooling Mist Methanol Injection, PFADT Sport Sways, PFADT Springs, PFADT rear trailing arms, ADM intake, JDP stainless brake lines, Jegs Catch can, Stock SS wheels widened to 10 3/4, Hawks HPS Pads, Pedders Rear Subframe Bushing Inserts, BMR Center Brace, MSD BAP, AAC side markers, Emblem Pro's Custom Lighted Door Sills, Dash-Floor-Cupholder ABL lighting and other stuff....

06-02-2012, 10:09 AM	#11
TRC-SS TIM "COTW 2-25-13" Drives: 2011 SuperCharged 600HP SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Shrewsbury Massachusetts Posts: 3,977 View My Garage	Thanks bud....I think Hines Performance Hit a gold mine with these vents. They are Fantastic __________________ View Build HERE>>>>>MY 2011 2SS/RS JOURNAL

06-02-2012, 02:16 PM	#12
overhaulengines Drives: Red 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 3,210	came out really good. lupe __________________ Custom painted Bowties, Tail light bezels, engine covers, strut braces, emblems and custom painted interior parts. Installation of vertical doors, lighting, reverse hood kits, hex vents, ACS product etc. See www.camarocustoms.com Visit us on Facebook for regular updates

06-02-2012, 08:36 PM	#13
plan-b No Compromise Drives: '02 Maxima, '04 996 C4S, '11 2SS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: SFBA, California Posts: 197	That squirrel cracks me up!

06-03-2012, 03:19 AM	#14
bigsquirrel My car runs on acorns.... Drives: 2010 SS RS Inferno Orange Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 1,334 View My Garage	First time at the strip since the install. Really helped with heat. No doubt the car was running cooler and cooled down a little quicker when we were running back to back and staging. __________________ My car runs on acorns, the tears of ricers and these other slightly less important things... 2.9 Polished Whipple, Kooks LT 1 7/8 headers, HiFlow Cats, Kooks Sleeper catback, Cooling Mist Methanol Injection, PFADT Sport Sways, PFADT Springs, PFADT rear trailing arms, ADM intake, JDP stainless brake lines, Jegs Catch can, Stock SS wheels widened to 10 3/4, Hawks HPS Pads, Pedders Rear Subframe Bushing Inserts, BMR Center Brace, MSD BAP, AAC side markers, Emblem Pro's Custom Lighted Door Sills, Dash-Floor-Cupholder ABL lighting and other stuff....

06-03-2012, 03:25 AM	#15
pierre777 HT5 COTW 9/3/2012 Drives: Cyber Bullet Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: lebanon Posts: 4,025 View My Garage	Great build man very clean install ,good job bro. __________________

06-03-2012, 09:02 AM	#16
camaro_RS Emerald Coast Camaros Drives: A lot of show, not much go. Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Emerald Coast Posts: 2,940	Damn those look killer! Nice job, man. __________________ -White Mary Jane....build thread [COTW 6/11/12] :

06-05-2012, 10:19 PM	#17
Steve@HPE Drives: 2010 SS/RS Twin Turbo Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: North East Florida Posts: 409	Great job squirrel! The vents compliment the fender stripes very well! Please e-mail a couple high-res pictures to me. steve@hinesperformance.com

06-05-2012, 10:56 PM	#18
Linker239 Drives: 2010 VR 1LT RS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Searcy, Arkansas Posts: 637 View My Garage	That looks awesome!

06-07-2012, 09:30 PM	#19
CamaroIOM Drives: IOM Join Date: May 2012 Location: Spokane Posts: 36	I must say you inspired me along with TRC. Getting ready to purchase the TR3 vents and the Hex vents as seen on TRC ride. My local shop is going to install both for $225. Thought that was a great deal!! Looks like I need to have the TR3 painted IOM though first

06-08-2012, 03:04 PM	#21
SSlim Drives: 2011 Cyber Grey 1SS/RS A6 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Needville TX Posts: 161	Send the squirrel to do mine. Looks great! __________________ Whipple, ARD tune, CAI inc, OBX headers, Dynomax bullet cat back, VMAX TB, ADM Scoop, RX catch can, Eibach prokit plus, Eurotek Mesh 33 wheels, P13w DRLs, Pioneer/Massive Audio/Vibe/JL interior goodies. 524 RWHP/494 TQ on 7.5 lbs boost.

06-11-2012, 10:43 PM	#23
RedRocketSS BSHU Drives: 2011 Red Jewel SS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Phoenix Posts: 193	Those look awesome on your car! I like your style. __________________ CAI and Ported TB,Loud Pedal Motorsports Tune, Pfadt Lowering Springs, and more.

06-12-2012, 02:56 AM	#24
lscamaro Drives: 2011 CGM Camaro LS A6 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 5,407	Quick question, do you think they will be unsafe in the rain? I really want something that will help cool down my car but can't take the chance with rain since mine is a daily driver __________________ Current Mods: Vararam \| Borla ProXS Custom Axle-Back \| Mace 25mm Insulator \| MACE Ported Intake Manifold \| And a few other things Click here to visit my Build Thread!

06-12-2012, 07:25 AM	#25
LS3 SS Drives: 2010 CGM Camaro 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Ft. Campbell, KY Posts: 1,290	I saw a picture of these with and without the water deflection trays. How does the setup work with and without??