CF fender vents
11-09-2004, 12:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Xyntax
BIU, those are nice! Do you have a chrome version of the RX-8 or your car's jusr so smooth and shiney?! 
That's some wash you did.
That's some wash you did.
lol it just looks that shiney in the pictures so how.... i need a good waxing...
Dont judge it from the pics... lol :D
11-09-2004, 12:33 PM
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Originally Posted by bureau13
Damn, I'm liking those.
When you say that they're functional...you mean, just like the stock ones are functional, right? I mean, they do the same thing, vent air. Or am I missing something?
jds
When you say that they're functional...you mean, just like the stock ones are functional, right? I mean, they do the same thing, vent air. Or am I missing something?
jds
11-09-2004, 06:24 PM
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those do look really nice, i take back what i said, it looks better in the light. Id rather spend the 200 dollars elsewhere though honestly like on the new RB intake system. but yah when i said u could get a cf hood for under 235 i meant for other cars like on a civic or an accord which cost like 150... sorry shouldve been more clear.
11-10-2004, 06:07 PM
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I ordered ... thx BIU
hey anyone know if I need to take the wheel off do install it. I read somewhere that to install it you loosen the rear plastic guard and push the old one out -.. anyone knwo where the thread is?
hey anyone know if I need to take the wheel off do install it. I read somewhere that to install it you loosen the rear plastic guard and push the old one out -.. anyone knwo where the thread is?
11-10-2004, 06:13 PM
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Found this in the DIY forum - may be useful
https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...t=vent+install
https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...t=vent+install
11-10-2004, 06:51 PM
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nope you dont need to take off the wheel at all..
it only takes less than a minute to pop them off
just turn your wheel to one side accordingly and take out the 3 pop rivets and voila you can reach in the back and pop the vents off
it only takes less than a minute to pop them off
just turn your wheel to one side accordingly and take out the 3 pop rivets and voila you can reach in the back and pop the vents off
11-10-2004, 09:37 PM
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So I guess I'm out, I wanted the vents in Red Kevlar to match the hood, and this is the message I received from Marc at Geminicomposites today:
Hello Brian,
The fender vents are now available, the cost for the RX-8 club members is 215.00 CDN or 180.00 USD, that includes shipping. Unfortunately, there is no way to change the colour of the carbon material. We have no immediate plans for the trunk or the gas door, but we hope to start working on the mirror covers soon. As far as other parts go, if there is enough demand and people are willing to wait for us to do the tooling for the molds, we are open to most any new product suggestions.
Best regards,
Marc
Hello Brian,
The fender vents are now available, the cost for the RX-8 club members is 215.00 CDN or 180.00 USD, that includes shipping. Unfortunately, there is no way to change the colour of the carbon material. We have no immediate plans for the trunk or the gas door, but we hope to start working on the mirror covers soon. As far as other parts go, if there is enough demand and people are willing to wait for us to do the tooling for the molds, we are open to most any new product suggestions.
Best regards,
Marc
11-11-2004, 02:33 AM
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Originally Posted by devious12
So I guess I'm out, I wanted the vents in Red Kevlar to match the hood, and this is the message I received from Marc at Geminicomposites today:
Hello Brian,
The fender vents are now available, the cost for the RX-8 club members is 215.00 CDN or 180.00 USD, that includes shipping. Unfortunately, there is no way to change the colour of the carbon material. We have no immediate plans for the trunk or the gas door, but we hope to start working on the mirror covers soon. As far as other parts go, if there is enough demand and people are willing to wait for us to do the tooling for the molds, we are open to most any new product suggestions.
Best regards,
Marc
Hello Brian,
The fender vents are now available, the cost for the RX-8 club members is 215.00 CDN or 180.00 USD, that includes shipping. Unfortunately, there is no way to change the colour of the carbon material. We have no immediate plans for the trunk or the gas door, but we hope to start working on the mirror covers soon. As far as other parts go, if there is enough demand and people are willing to wait for us to do the tooling for the molds, we are open to most any new product suggestions.
Best regards,
Marc
Lemme talk to Marc for you about this...
im pretty sure he misunderstood what you said....
they should be available in colored kevlar CF
wait for my word Bro i'll get an answer for you
11-11-2004, 03:06 AM
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When I emailed him, he asked me if I want Black or Silver....
I guess he meant the mesh right?
Anyway, I ordered and wanted all black anyway, since my car is black. I want one just like yours BIU.
EDIT: have a closer look on yours - look like silver
.... I think I still want black. Black is better as it does not show up as much and it is still have the classy look of CF.
I guess he meant the mesh right?
Anyway, I ordered and wanted all black anyway, since my car is black. I want one just like yours BIU.
EDIT: have a closer look on yours - look like silver
.... I think I still want black. Black is better as it does not show up as much and it is still have the classy look of CF.
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11-11-2004, 01:03 PM
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Originally Posted by takahashi
When I emailed him, he asked me if I want Black or Silver....
I guess he meant the mesh right?
Anyway, I ordered and wanted all black anyway, since my car is black. I want one just like yours BIU.
EDIT: have a closer look on yours - look like silver .... I think I still want black. Black is better as it does not show up as much and it is still have the classy look of CF.
I guess he meant the mesh right?
Anyway, I ordered and wanted all black anyway, since my car is black. I want one just like yours BIU.
EDIT: have a closer look on yours - look like silver
.... I think I still want black. Black is better as it does not show up as much and it is still have the classy look of CF.i have all black.... maybe it was just the lighting of the picture...
it looks HOTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT i love the piece so much i always like to stare at the car's side from a ways away now lol :D
11-11-2004, 03:15 PM
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Ok he was answering the question that I asked about making a hood with more grey than usual. I misunderstood what question he was answering, I'm back in and getting these vents!
Hello Brian,
When i said the colour couldn't be changed i was referring to making a hood more grey for your friends car. We can make the fender vents with the red carbon/kevlar for you.
Best regards,
Marc
Hello Brian,
When i said the colour couldn't be changed i was referring to making a hood more grey for your friends car. We can make the fender vents with the red carbon/kevlar for you.
Best regards,
Marc
11-12-2004, 02:48 AM
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Originally Posted by devious12
Ok he was answering the question that I asked about making a hood with more grey than usual. I misunderstood what question he was answering, I'm back in and getting these vents!
Hello Brian,
When i said the colour couldn't be changed i was referring to making a hood more grey for your friends car. We can make the fender vents with the red carbon/kevlar for you.
Best regards,
Marc
Hello Brian,
When i said the colour couldn't be changed i was referring to making a hood more grey for your friends car. We can make the fender vents with the red carbon/kevlar for you.
Best regards,
Marc
SEE? what did i tell ya?..lol :p
11-14-2004, 04:24 PM
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About the vented hood from Gemini...
Is the vent going to get water into the engine bay? You see the winds will gather the water at the central part of the hood when the car is moving????~!
Is the vent going to get water into the engine bay? You see the winds will gather the water at the central part of the hood when the car is moving????~!
11-14-2004, 04:31 PM
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Originally Posted by takahashi
About the vented hood from Gemini...
Is the vent going to get water into the engine bay? You see the winds will gather the water at the central part of the hood when the car is moving????~!
Is the vent going to get water into the engine bay? You see the winds will gather the water at the central part of the hood when the car is moving????~!
yeah water is going to get in no matter where your vents are...
but if you have your engine cover on the water doesnt really affect anything because it will just roll off the edges of the cover........ and i wouldnt really recommend having the cover off if you have the vented hood because the alternator is around that area where the vents are... you dont really want water on there
11-22-2004, 05:17 AM
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receive the goodie and IT LOOK GREAT
Only one question, is the double tap enough for the job.
There are one top, one bottom, 3 at the sides and 2 between the meshes.??? confused?
receive the goodie and IT LOOK GREAT
Only one question, is the double tap enough for the job.
There are one top, one bottom, 3 at the sides and 2 between the meshes.??? confused?
11-22-2004, 01:07 PM
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Originally Posted by takahashi
BIU
receive the goodie and IT LOOK GREAT
Only one question, is the double tap enough for the job.
There are one top, one bottom, 3 at the sides and 2 between the meshes.??? confused?
receive the goodie and IT LOOK GREAT
Only one question, is the double tap enough for the job.
There are one top, one bottom, 3 at the sides and 2 between the meshes.??? confused?
yup just keep the tape where they are...Marc already has them all at the right spots...just take off the OEM vents, peel off the backings of the tape...and pop them babies on
