Skyer Carbon Hood Interest?

[ZeD4Mr]

Originally Posted by F360C

I love the idea of the GTLM look.

Any teaser pics Skyer?

Originally Posted by Mgineer

Another vote for a Varis style hood here. Would see how I like it in unpainted carbon before potentially painting the top minus the vents.

There isn't much space depth-wise underneath the hood. There're only a few places that has a possibility to go lower into the engine bay.

Probably an inch max.. If anyone run a strut bar or still have the OE air box/AFE (I have Eventuri which provide more room), clearance is less.

Goal is to fit for all situations and all Z4s so this affects the design.

Many designs that I come across are really cool but unless you're willing to start relocating parts under the hood, most won't work.

My fab guy, who I visited couple of days ago, was the guy that built the whole carbon Slek Z4M roadster that you could find pictures all over the Net.

The Slek kit was not very well built and the fitment was not on point, he said. At some places, they're off by an inch.

The Slek hood itslef needed lots of tweaking to get it to fit.

You know that's not the Skyer way.

So he is going to take on this project and build the prototype for the Z4 vented hood.

We will start by using a design similar to Slek and without being too motorsport (Varis) but still have venting function..

This was a e89 mock-up that he did a couple of years ago but we are looking at doing something similar to this..

I hope this is a good update for you guys and let me know what you think..

[WickedNy]

In

[Steeler]

ZeD4Mr
Jordan, get some input from those in the know to location and design functionality. If you did not already.
Personally I want function as much as aesthetics.
I think that's doable.

[Piper1]

Any update on sneak peeks? I know I'm not the only one jonesing for a new hood

[ZeD4Mr]

Originally Posted by Piper1

Any update on sneak peeks? I know I'm not the only one jonesing for a new hood

If you are on our Facebook or IG.. you'll see lots of posts there..

We haven't come to a final conclusion as to design so we haven't updated here.

Essentially, M hood is being shipped to the factory for

#1 OE style M hood
#2 Vented style M hood.

Since my hood is being shipped, I needed a hood for the upcoming track days..

I bought a non-m hood and started hacking it up for development/prototype purpose.

We did a i8 style water fall center vent. The opening sits right on top of the radiator vents.

Next week we are going to put foam/rubber strip around that opening and smoke test it.

Hope to see this becomes functional and will create a downforce/vacuum with this center drop.

If this works, then we will use this as a part of the design and add dual vent for heat extraction on the sides.

Lots of pictures and discussion on our social media.

[Piper1]

Originally Posted by ZeD4Mr

If you are on our Facebook or IG.. you'll see lots of posts there..

We haven't come to a final conclusion as to design so we haven't updated here.

Essentially, M hood is being shipped to the factory for

#1 OE style M hood
#2 Vented style M hood.

Since my hood is being shipped, I needed a hood for the upcoming track days..

I bought a non-m hood and started hacking it up for development/prototype purpose.

We did a i8 style water fall center vent. The opening sits right on top of the radiator vents.

Next week we are going to put foam/rubber strip around that opening and smoke test it.

Hope to see this becomes functional and will create a downforce/vacuum with this center drop.

If this works, then we will use this as a part of the design and add dual vent for heat extraction on the sides.

Lots of pictures and discussion on our social media.

awesome, I had a look on some of the social media posts, but I dropped off the FB band wagon long time ago now so all my online social are a few forums. For the side vents, has there been thought on placement for those of us F/I to expel some of the added blower heat? Also being prefacelift concerning latches, I wouldn't mind going hood pins over using the latch. I know there's plenty that don't like pins but if you've ever experienced a seized latch and the panic of not being able to get the hood open I really wouldn't want that panic with this hood even after taking precautions with the latch.



Pic from a post here with the varis vent at the blower:

[ZeD4Mr]

Originally Posted by Piper1

awesome, I had a look on some of the social media posts, but I dropped off the FB band wagon long time ago now so all my online social are a few forums. For the side vents, has there been thought on placement for those of us F/I to expel some of the added blower heat? Also being prefacelift concerning latches, I wouldn't mind going hood pins over using the latch. I know there's plenty that don't like pins but if you've ever experienced a seized latch and the panic of not being able to get the hood open I really wouldn't want that panic with this hood even after taking precautions with the latch.



Pic from a post here with the varis vent at the blower:

If you're pre-06, you are fine going with post-06..it's a simple swap of latches.

The problem is post-06 going to pre-06, most don't have a reason to do that except in my case..

07M and bought a 03 hood for temp use and development

I had to use hood pins.

As for side hood vents, we will have these vents to be functional with placements that make sense for blower and other things since I track mine as well.

The hardest part is to create the center vent that make sense and functional.

If we can do something that Varis didn't do (create downforce), then it'll be a success in our eyes.

We do want this to be functional and pleasing to the eyes as well.. not just a carbon fiber hood with a bunch of holes.

Once we have a few designs in mind, we will also have you guys vote on them.

So we can create something that most will love.

This has been the Skyer way and many have participated in designing our products.

Thank you all for all the support and we will continue to serve this chassis.

Jordan

[WickedNy]

Had no idea that there was any forward movement on this and thought maybe it staled...Just like piper, this is as far as my social networks go. Progress looking good

[ZeD4Mr]

Originally Posted by WickedNy

Had no idea that there was any forward movement on this and thought maybe it staled...Just like piper, this is as far as my social networks go. Progress looking good

Got it!

I will update here more often..

So OE style M hood will be done this year!

Vented M hood will be right after that..

and before all that

M rear diffuser and Aero side skirt rep will be available for ordering.

[maupineda]

In for aero side skirt

[Piper1]

Interested in the side skirts as well, what price point were you expecting on them? I'm also wanting to pick up a set of side blades too

[ZeD4Mr]

Originally Posted by Piper1

Interested in the side skirts as well, what price point were you expecting on them? I'm also wanting to pick up a set of side blades too

We are phasing out side blades..

So if you want to grab the last set, go to the website.

They're hard to ship for us and too expansive to make. Just a decision that had to be made.

:

[Piper1]

Originally Posted by ZeD4Mr

We are phasing out side blades..

So if you want to grab the last set, go to the website.

They're hard to ship for us and too expansive to make. Just a decision that had to be made.

:

DONE

[ZeD4Mr]

Originally Posted by Piper1

DONE

Wow.. that was you? Action Taker

OK guys.. 3D Side Blades are out.. we'll not stock them anymore.

[Piper1]

Originally Posted by ZeD4Mr

Wow.. that was you? Action Taker

OK guys.. 3D Side Blades are out.. we'll not stock them anymore.

lol yep they've been in the shopping cart least 2 weeks you just gave the motivation needed to finalize my clicking

[ZeD4Mr]

Originally Posted by Piper1

lol yep they've been in the shopping cart least 2 weeks you just gave the motivation needed to finalize my clicking

Speed always wins..

Right after you bought them, someone asked me if I ship them to Spain.. oh well.. :

[Piper1]

Originally Posted by ZeD4Mr

Speed always wins..

Right after you bought them, someone asked me if I ship them to Spain.. oh well.. :

Just double checking with ya, sent few messages hadn't gotten a reply if these went out?

[ZeD4Mr]

Originally Posted by Piper1

Just double checking with ya, sent few messages hadn't gotten a reply if these went out?

Yes they did.. waiting for tracking number to send it to you.. thank you for your patience..

[Piper1]

Originally Posted by ZeD4Mr

Yes they did.. waiting for tracking number to send it to you.. thank you for your patience..

awesome for sure thanks

[krisb604]

What’s the Facebook group name so I can check out pictures?

I want a hood too!

[ZeD4Mr]

Originally Posted by krisb604

What’s the Facebook group name so I can check out pictures?

I want a hood too!

z4 group by skyer or just search skyermotorsport
all links are in signature..

[ZeD4Mr]

Hey guys,

Lots of updates and New Vented hood thread >> Click HERE