HEX Vents vs. 2014 SS Hood Vent

[Ashley@HPE]

Originally Posted by Glasstop2010RS

I like the Hex Vent Design will you guys be at Indy in August ?

Yes we will be! We're looking forward to seeing everyone out there Last year was great.

[Ashley@HPE]

Originally Posted by 2013BlackLS

Thanks Ashley, I love them! I am up in Seattle, so not sure if you ever make it up this way or not.

I want to get them, just no way I'd feel remotely comfortable hacking into my hood myself.

No problem! I don't think we will be because we're in Florida, but if we ever do head that way then we would love to install. If you're going to the Fest this year, we will be installing there. A lot of our customers feel that way too, I believe that a lot of them just go to shops to get it done. Anyway you do it, they'll look great

[Ashley@HPE]

Originally Posted by Chaotic73

I'm not sure how you can make this statement about something you haven't tested. Just because yours didn't work with the forward location doesn't mean the OEM one would have the same results you had with your design.

Also it seems a bit of a hassle to have to reattach the trays when it rains.

We have a 2013 ZL1 with the forward location heat extraction vent, and it is barely functionable. Again, we don't know for sure, but it is a reasonable thought that the more forward they were place the less heat they extracted. We have tested it. Although we might not know for sure how the forward placement will be on your car, we have a pretty good idea.

[Angrybird 12]

People forget the ZL1 and new Stingray's vents primary purpose is for reduction of front end lift at high speed, not heat extraction. Heat extraction is just a side benefit. But not as effective for heat extraction as vents designed just for that purpose.

[pannhead51]

Originally Posted by Angrybird 12

People forget the ZL1 and new Stingray's vents primary purpose is for reduction of front end lift at high speed, not heat extraction. Heat extraction is just a side benefit. But not as effective for heat extraction as vents designed just for that purpose.

+1 ...THIS.

[Steve@HPE]

Originally Posted by Angrybird 12

People forget the ZL1 and new Stingray's vents primary purpose is for reduction of front end lift at high speed, not heat extraction. Heat extraction is just a side benefit. But not as effective for heat extraction as vents designed just for that purpose.

Agreed, somewhat.

The ZL1 has a panel that virtually seals the underside of the engine compartment (the entire underside of the front end back to the transmission actually). This prevents air entering the front grill/ports from going under the car and causing lift. But with the bottom front being sealed, the air flowing into the front grill has to flow someplace or it would simply build pressure in the engine compartment. This is where the ZL1 hood vent comes into play, it relieves that pressure and enables adequate airflow through the front end. So, the ZL1's hood vent works in tandem with its skid plate to prevent lift at higher speeds.

[1sikss]

Originally Posted by camaro_RS

I like both the HEX vents and the new OEM vent. Especially the carbon fiber look.

that looks so sick but cause its the z/28 the ss looks nothing like that lol it looks simple and cheap

[ZWA SS]

Originally Posted by 2010SLVRBULIT

If I had to choose, it would be the SEMA HW version FTW!

This!! I've been searching for them online. So far I have found some similar, but aren't functional. Attach with 3M tape.
Is there any chance of the Hex Vent guys making vents in this style?

What would the MY14 vents look like farther back to ai heat extraction? And maybe two of them. Photoshop gurus..

[Steve@HPE]

Originally Posted by ZWA SS

This!! I've been searching for them online. So far I have found some similar, but aren't functional. Attach with 3M tape.
Is there any chance of the Hex Vent guys making vents in this style?

What would the MY14 vents look like farther back to ai heat extraction? And maybe two of them. Photoshop gurus..

I'm not sure which vents you're talking about, but as an engineer I can't bring myself profit from designs created by others, I find it reprehensible. There are vendors that do that almost exclusively for their Camaro offerings, I'm sure they would jump on copying it if there was enough interest.

[ZWA SS]

The design is from the SEMA Hot Wheels Camaro.
http://blog.caranddriver.com/hot-whe...s-biggest-toy/
Just think its a more aggressive design.

[ZWA SS]

Also I want insinuating you steal another design. Simply showing my true preference. And even your hex vents are 1st generation inspired.
Just giving you some inspiration for possible update to your hex vents.

[BowtieBelle]

Yeah I don't think he was insinuating you're gonna rip off anyone's ideas. People do variations on things all the time. I'd love to see the ones he posted, made for my cowl. I don't see how that's stealing anything

[The 2010 Sin]

id also like to see the more husky hotwheels version available too.. Id want these!

[caper]

the hotwheels ones look good at first glance, but not sure I would want them on my car and see them every day... at least not how they are in the link. sometimes things can be over done