New Hood Louvers Done

Diokaef · 12-17-2010, 04:15 PM

I installed this hood louvers, Let me know what you think.

The car is garaged for the winter so it doesn't look very clean, Sorry for that. I will post better pictures on the spring after some waxing

Thisisdudewhoru · 12-17-2010, 04:30 PM

....Are those stick ons or did you cut your hood? I'm on the fence on them and your grilles. But, I do like your wheels if that counts. Wish I had a set.

inTgr8r · 12-17-2010, 04:39 PM

Sorry.... I just can't get on board with this one.

Diokaef · 12-17-2010, 04:44 PM

Wait I'm posting more pictures and a little explanation in a minute.

Diokaef · 12-17-2010, 04:56 PM

They are cut but the thing is I'm not done with the full exterior modifications so now some stuff may look out of place, I will be getting a new Bumper, new side skirt, new splitter, new wing spoiler, new paint job and maybe some new mirrors.

The Hood Louvers are functional, I did not want spend 5k for a VRS Hood if it did not look as bad this way.

the vent's are 17" long and 6" wide and they are heat extractors for nature.

Diokaef · 12-17-2010, 04:58 PM

I also have not painted the Louvers yet since I will be painting the car later.

Samjam927 · 12-17-2010, 06:23 PM

ehhh, needs black grilles, ill wait till i see what it looks painted before chiming in

Diokaef · 12-17-2010, 06:45 PM

Honestly the pictures don't look good at all, but in person they look OEM, Anyways I'm very pleased with the results.

My roof will be Black and the A pillar, C pillar, Mirrors and spoiler also 15% tint all around and maybe 75% on windshield (have not decided about that yet) The front lip Also will be Black and Hamann rear splitter and Lower side skirts in black (custom)

Something in this line (see Picture)

johanness · 12-17-2010, 07:02 PM

I'd color match the louvers to save the look (IMO)
Wish someone made a proper hood w/scoop rather than only louvered.

Diokaef · 12-17-2010, 07:16 PM

Yes the hood louvers will be red if I keep the grills red, but I will decide that after I change the bumper.

Diokaef · 12-18-2010, 12:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thisisdudewhoru

....Are those stick ons or did you cut your hood? I'm on the fence on them and your grilles. But, I do like your wheels if that counts. Wish I had a set.

The wheels were custom made in Japan, they are Advan RS-D with Custom offset and lettering in red.

krnnerdboy · 12-18-2010, 03:22 PM

cant comment on the louvers yet, but I will say it looks better than imagined, and I love the functionality aspect of it

scoop would be pointless since we don't have an open intake or intrercooler under the hood

johanness · 12-18-2010, 04:11 PM

^^^ yet...

Caddyshk · 12-18-2010, 04:21 PM

To each his own...

onebluemcm · 12-18-2010, 10:37 PM

meh, sorry. Me thinks they will look glued on, functional or not, unless painted to match and even then, may still have a glued-on, after thought look. It's more the expansive, flat, rather featureless hood rather than those specific vents - if the hood had more or different contour, those vents might not look as bad.

But,

for having the cojones to cut holes in the hood for a functional mod.

Diokaef · 12-18-2010, 11:00 PM

In the end I really like and until the whole project is done, it's no way to say for sure, but they definitely will help with extracting the heat and I do Like it.

Thank's for the comments please keep them coming.

Shipkiller · 12-19-2010, 07:52 AM

IMHO, they are too far forward on the hood by at least three inches. Was there a specific reason for that particular placement?

Just wondering.

And I also wonder if they will reduce under-hood temperatures, but we won't know until spring...

lo-tek · 12-19-2010, 10:03 AM

I couldn't do it myself.

Diokaef · 12-19-2010, 10:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shipkiller

IMHO, they are too far forward on the hood by at least three inches. Was there a specific reason for that particular placement?

Just wondering.

And I also wonder if they will reduce under-hood temperatures, but we won't know until spring...

Yes, the placement is strategic to improve efficiency of the louver, but is very hard to explain. I may write a DIY on it later to and explain it because I need a side picture and a open hood picture for that.

Diokaef · 12-19-2010, 10:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lo-tek

I couldn't do it myself.

It takes 2 hours to cut, and takes about a hour or so to correct mark/place the second louver. so a 3 hour job.

Incompatible · 12-19-2010, 11:18 AM

Diokaef, Was there are reason you chose to use "add on" louvers instead of having the louvers stamped/cut directly into the metal of the hood?

Diokaef · 12-19-2010, 02:47 PM

^ I have for many months trying to find the perfect louver to add or make on my hood, and I choose this one for few reasons:

They are low profile with great designed louvers and offer a option to close in case of rain driving and keep functionality also they are great looking (in Person they really look OEM) and also they bolt to the car and not just glued.

Also cutting/stamp on vents you can't close them in raining days and keep it functional also cost way more then this ones cost.

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Diokaef Engineer 212 Rep 2,122 Posts Drives: M235I 2015, 335i 2011 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: TAMPA FL iTrader: (17) Garage List 2008 Z4M Coupe [6.33]	They are cut but the thing is I'm not done with the full exterior modifications so now some stuff may look out of place, I will be getting a new Bumper, new side skirt, new splitter, new wing spoiler, new paint job and maybe some new mirrors. The Hood Louvers are functional, I did not want spend 5k for a VRS Hood if it did not look as bad this way. the vent's are 17" long and 6" wide and they are heat extractors for nature. Attached Images
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