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Steve@HPE · 10-10-2013, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Cincy10SSRS

I'm still trying to wrap my brain around this new design. Obviously, I'll take Steve's word on it being better in every way. One of my only concerns is this cavaet from his original post above:

I know the front edge of my pans currently come real close to the bowtie indent where I, like a number of people on here, have an $125 EmblemPros piece. I'm concerned, apparently justifiably, that the new pans would extend a bit into that area.

In that case you would probably want to stick with the ones you have.

dcoates18481 · 10-10-2013, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Steve@HPE

In that case you would probably want to stick with the ones you have.

Darn... i really like the look of the new style!!!

sycraft · 10-10-2013, 09:03 AM

Will the new style fit the strut brace? and where will it drain

Turtle 2ss · 10-10-2013, 09:11 AM

Hey Steve, I still trying to figure out how this works. I can see the water channel but it looks from the pic once it all together that heat can't come thought the top because the splash pan is there. The new pans have the 4 vet holes but the splash in on top of it. Also is there room for my Led's ?

Cincy10SSRS · 10-10-2013, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Steve@HPE

In that case you would probably want to stick with the ones you have.

No biggie. It's great that you're still trying to improve your product but I think most people, especially those who are just considering the vents but don't have them, overstate the rain/water "problems" caused by the current design. I live in Greater Cincinnati and we get our share of rain and snow and I wash my car regularly and I've never had any real problem with excess water "inundating" my engine compartment.

Steve@HPE · 10-10-2013, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by camaro66

Yes Steve will it work with the strut bar. I was going to order them. Untill I seen the new ones you are working on.i sent you a pic of my engine bay with the bmr bar and you told me the vents will work. Now I am waiting to see if the new vents will work.

The strut brace clearance is something we still need to test. It should clear, we just need to confirm it.

Steve@HPE · 10-10-2013, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Turtle 2ss

Hey Steve, I still trying to figure out how this works. I can see the water channel but it looks from the pic once it all together that heat can't come thought the top because the splash pan is there. The new pans have the 4 vet holes but the splash in on top of it. Also is there room for my Led's ?

The splash plate sits 1/4" above those 4 vent holes (on standoffs/pegs), which allows air to pass up through the holes and around it.

yzark99 · 10-12-2013, 01:55 PM

If you screened the hex pattern onto the splash pan deflector, you could remove the hex vents from the top cover and lower the price. Alternately, make the deflector flat black standard so that it becomes invisible.

sycraft · 10-12-2013, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by yzark99

If you screened the hex pattern onto the splash pan deflector, you could remove the hex vents from the top cover and lower the price. Alternately, make the deflector flat black standard so that it becomes invisible.

UMMMM, no ! Price is great already

redleader · 10-12-2013, 02:24 PM

MOD
Halo Light Ring
inside the Hex Vents
QED
:-)

Steve@HPE · 10-12-2013, 06:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redleader

MOD
Halo Light Ring
inside the Hex Vents
QED
:-)

I must say, the LED accented HEX Vents look fantastic.

Camaro Dude · 11-17-2013, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by camaro66

i will run them with out the pans as the water will hit the top of the engine cover. i am sure i will be fine. i have seen these pans on many camaros and the look like crap.

Is this because the pan is left bare metal?

If such is the case, why not paint them black?

I would of thought the pans would come in black as standard equipment.

TRC-SS · 11-17-2013, 10:37 PM

I would definately buy the updated bottom part of the pan.

ka1 · 11-18-2013, 07:16 AM

Are the new ones the same size as the old? If I were to upgrade would it be a direct swap?

View Poll Results: Your thoughts on the HEX Vent design change
Like it, will effect my decision to buy HEX Vents	11	25.00%
Like it, but will NOT effect my decision to buy HEX Vents	14	31.82%
Like it, I already have HEX Vents	15	34.09%
Don't like it	4	9.09%
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10-10-2013, 09:03 AM	#17
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11-17-2013, 10:37 PM	#27
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10-10-2013, 09:11 AM	#18
Turtle 2ss TBC Drives: 2017 Fifty 2ss Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: St Petersburg Fl Posts: 196	Hey Steve, I still trying to figure out how this works. I can see the water channel but it looks from the pic once it all together that heat can't come thought the top because the splash pan is there. The new pans have the 4 vet holes but the splash in on top of it. Also is there room for my Led's ?

10-12-2013, 02:24 PM	#24
redleader redleader Drives: 2010 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: UK Posts: 2,202 View My Garage	MOD Halo Light Ring inside the Hex Vents QED :-)

11-18-2013, 07:16 AM	#28
ka1 Drives: 2011 2SS Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,149	Are the new ones the same size as the old? If I were to upgrade would it be a direct swap?