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STONE SS · 02-25-2015, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by SSE 4 2SS

Posting these pics for a friend....

Is that a custom piece or is that available somewhere? I have been interested in adding something like that to mine.

EDIT: Never mind I can see now that the trunk was cut and can tell its a custom piece.

Burt · 02-25-2015, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by SSE 4 2SS

Posting these pics for a friend....

That's pretty damn brilliant. Is it flat (i.e. level when the car is at ride height) or is there a little bit of an angle to it, like in a lot of diffuser designs? Inquiring minds want to know.

CamaroSkooter · 02-25-2015, 11:53 AM

From what I remember, the function of this piece was to reduce turbulence under the rear end of the car and also secure the bottom half of the rear fascia so the bumper doesn't act like a parachute at 200mph.

The piece has a slight bend in it (see the first photo) just past those two bolts in the middle that secure it to the fuel cell support frame. Then another slight bend to flatten it out right in front of the four bolts that secure the rear fascia to it.

f5journal · 02-25-2015, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Merc

Not worried about measuring and cutting................................ just the hood integerty after it's cut.

Yes...I am going to get the hex vents...but I did read where one guy posted that the hood vibrates at high speed.

"I read it on the internet"

Fabulous eye candy/car porn Robert..good luck

Burt · 02-25-2015, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroSkooter

From what I remember, the function of this piece was to reduce turbulence under the rear end of the car and also secure the bottom half of the rear fascia so the bumper doesn't act like a parachute at 200mph.

The piece has a slight bend in it (see the first photo) just past those two bolts in the middle that secure it to the fuel cell support frame. Then another slight bend to flatten it out right in front of the four bolts that secure the rear fascia to it.

OK, I see what you're saying.

*SSE 4 2SS* · 02-25-2015, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by f5journal

Yes...I am going to get the hex vents...but I did read where one guy posted that the hood vibrates at high speed.

"I read it on the internet"

Fabulous eye candy/car porn Robert..good luck

A curiosity about this is the use of the splash tray or not...

I do not use the splash tray on my and I haven't noted any hood vibration worth mentioning at speeds over 200 mph...

It might be a one off issue as well...

Merc · 02-25-2015, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by SSE 4 2SS

A curiosity about this is the use of the splash tray or not...

I do not use the splash tray on my and I haven't noted any hood vibration worth mentioning at speeds over 200 mph...

It might be a one off issue as well...

No splash tray might be why your all good. I no of a car that was done at Baytown and had to be taken out and have the cut ribs glued to the hood to the stop vibration. When I asked Hex Vent they told me they havn't heard of any cases of vibration and the use on a adehive was not required. I don't believe them.

f5journal · 02-26-2015, 08:28 AM

Good info Merc..again, I just read it on one of the hex vent threads maybe a year ago..

sorry for the extra PM Merc...C5 acting weird today

Merc · 02-26-2015, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by f5journal

Good info Merc..again, I just read it on one of the hex vent threads maybe a year ago..

sorry for the extra PM Merc...C5 acting weird today

No problem! I will be installing the Hex Vent late March and I'll post the how to pic's in my build thread. I will be using a construction adeshive (Home Depot) when I install them to make up structal strength for cutting the ribs in the hood.

JusticePete · 02-26-2015, 10:49 AM

Panel Bond

http://3mcollision.com/3m-panel-bond...ive-08115.html

Merc · 02-26-2015, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by JusticePete

Panel Bond

http://3mcollision.com/3m-panel-bond...ive-08115.html

Do you really think the 3M product is necesary. There are some very good construction adhesive's on the market that also bond, wood, steel, alumimum and fibreglass together.

JusticePete · 02-26-2015, 11:51 AM

With the heat from the engine and the sun I wouldn't use anything but a high quality automotive grade adhesive.

Merc · 02-26-2015, 12:23 PM

^^^ Good point! That's why they pay you the Big Buck's.

*SSE 4 2SS* · 02-26-2015, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by JusticePete

With the heat from the engine and the sun I wouldn't use anything but a high quality automotive grade adhesive.

lol, sun aint an issue in the Canucks area... they only have sun about three days a year...

I'm ordering a carbon fiber hood for Brandi... COPO style...

02-25-2015, 11:53 AM	#8473
CamaroSkooter Retarded One-Legged Owl Drives: 2010 Black Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 9,745	From what I remember, the function of this piece was to reduce turbulence under the rear end of the car and also secure the bottom half of the rear fascia so the bumper doesn't act like a parachute at 200mph. The piece has a slight bend in it (see the first photo) just past those two bolts in the middle that secure it to the fuel cell support frame. Then another slight bend to flatten it out right in front of the four bolts that secure the rear fascia to it. __________________ My VIN = 2G1FK1EJ9A9105017 Build Date: 04-23-2009 according to: http://www.compnine.com/vid.php

02-26-2015, 08:28 AM	#8478
f5journal Senior Camaro Fanatic Drives: 2011 SS/RS manual - White Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: aiken, sc Posts: 1,980	Good info Merc..again, I just read it on one of the hex vent threads maybe a year ago.. sorry for the extra PM Merc...C5 acting weird today __________________ Former '68 and '69 Z/28 Owner...........Now sporting around in a 2011 RS/SS with........Kooks LT's and cats, JRE tune, CAI, scoop, ZL1 Bumper conversion, custom ZL-1 grille, halo harness, Painted silver stripes, GM GFX, black painted lower edge of skirts and rear bumper. MGW shifter.....and now a 3.91 1LE diff

02-26-2015, 12:23 PM	#8483
Merc In The Circle Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SSRS IOM M6 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Abbotsford BC Canada Posts: 11,310	^^^ Good point! That's why they pay you the Big Buck's. __________________ My Build Thread

02-26-2015, 10:49 AM	#8480
JusticePete Drives: Camaro Justice Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 20,171	Panel Bond http://3mcollision.com/3m-panel-bond...ive-08115.html

02-26-2015, 11:51 AM	#8482
JusticePete Drives: Camaro Justice Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 20,171	With the heat from the engine and the sun I wouldn't use anything but a high quality automotive grade adhesive.