Carbon Fiber Hood Vents / Covers

[Andrew4Supra]

I’m considering a set of carbon fiber hood vents to complement the oem carbon mirrors. Not wanting to go carbon fiber crazy!

I know there are carbon fiber replacement vents with the mesh but ... I’m not sure I want to see the internal hood bracing in silver (could paint the inset) or water inside the hood.

I also noted an overlay carbon fiber vent cover. See photos. Question is... do these stick up above the hood itself when installed. Still hoping for a flush look when in place.

I’d love to have a set of the full replacement carbon fiber vents without the opening or mesh.

Thoughts?

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[puzzled]

I think that is the one on my car. Does not stick up beyond the hood like a submarine periscope which would suck.

When you install, be sure to painters tape the surrounding paint because you will be using a strong surface cleaner and be pushing down on the CF piece which can potentially blemish your surrounding paint.

 

[Andrew4Supra]

I think that is the one on my car. Does not stick up beyond the hood.

~ Can you share some photos? Thanks!

 

[2Cool]

If you are replacing them get a set that at least appears functional.

https://www.supra-star.com/store/product/2020-up-supra-a90-gr-carbon-fiber-hood-vents

Though you have to check daily for them to show up in stock.

 

[puzzled]

~ Can you share some photos? Thanks!

I think this is the worst angle for this piece so that you can decide whether the stack is too high or not.

For me it’s fine. But I will say I need reading glasses to see anything up close.. wait what am I typing(?)

 

[Andrew4Supra]

I think this is the worst angle for this piece so that you can decide whether the stack is too high or not.

~ Do you think the carbon fiber vent now makes the vent look larger in person than in the standard oem plastic one.

 

[puzzled]

~ Do you think the carbon fiber vent now makes the vent look larger in person than in the standard oem plastic one.

Not at all, the CF is very thin. It's a clean piece. I like it.

 

[Bruins71]

I like mine

 

[Loco38SUP]

If you are replacing them get a set that at least appears functional.

https://www.supra-star.com/store/product/2020-up-supra-a90-gr-carbon-fiber-hood-vents

Though you have to check daily for them to show up in stock.

Where does the water, pine needles and dirt go for these versions? Is it just a drain trap for future rust or rot?

-RJM

 

[Andrew4Supra]

Where does the water, pine needles and dirt go for these versions? Is it just a drain trap for future rust or rot?

~ That’s my concern as well with the mesh or exposed ones with the opening.

However... I do get that some owners then feel they have a functioning so called vent versus a faux vent.

 

[Andrew4Supra]

Purchased… and they look great!

Matching the oem carbon fiber mirrors.

 

[puzzled]

^ GJ! Looks good.

 

[Andrew4Supra]

^ GJ! Looks good.

~ thank you… one additional pic for others.

 

[Callabrator]

I bought the mesh versions, but sprayed the inside of the opening with black Plastidip first as I didn’t like the look of the blue through the mesh. Easy to do, came out great.

 

[Andrew4Supra]

I bought the mesh versions, but sprayed the inside of the opening with black Plastidip first as I didn’t like the look of the blue through the mesh. Easy to do, came out great.

~ Well done! ?

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