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Interior/Exterior Venting the Bonnet - A Unique Design

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Old 11-28-2007 | 08:03 PM
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Originally Posted by LordOfTheFlies
Looks sick Nate.

Don't know if you answered it already but any concerns on water (I was mostly focusing on all the nice pics)?

Does it ever rain in Texas? Up here in the NE we have to worry about these kinds of things.
Haven't done any testing on water issues. Placement is such that it really should not be a problem. The ECU is in a covered CAI and the fuse block next to it is sealed. On the other side I can see that some water might get on the valve cover but the plug wires have a nice seal. I can't think of other places it may be an issue. I'm sure I'll need to be a bit more careful when washing so I don't flood the area.
 
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Old 11-28-2007 | 08:04 PM
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Originally Posted by minimusprime
that is pure sex. can't wait to see more...

btw. I keep forgetting to send out the sprayer. I swear i'll get it sent out monday. I've been on the road from mon-friday each week for the last 10 weeks... so im a little out of sorts.

I was wondering....but for the price I am not complaining. No rush, best that you keep your whits about you when on the road then worrying if you sent a sprayer or not. I'm patient.
 
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Old 11-28-2007 | 08:13 PM
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Originally Posted by gnatster
Haven't done any testing on water issues. Placement is such that it really should not be a problem. The ECU is in a covered CAI and the fuse block next to it is sealed. On the other side I can see that some water might get on the valve cover but the plug wires have a nice seal. I can't think of other places it may be an issue. I'm sure I'll need to be a bit more careful when washing so I don't flood the area.
just a thought from when I was googling for vents. Old school Lumina SS hoods were vented. They had nice inserts with drain pans underneath. perhaps score some on ebay and somehow attach the pans under the vents to divert any water? I don't think it would be an issue in any case, but there might be an OEM solution out there for the issue.

 

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Old 11-29-2007 | 02:09 PM
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Looks good I can't wait to see some good daylight pics
 
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Old 12-03-2007 | 02:24 AM
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Any new updates, like daylight pics?
 
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Old 12-03-2007 | 06:07 AM
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That's pretty hot. Looking forward to the photo shoot!
 
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Old 12-03-2007 | 06:34 AM
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Got the car back after dark on Friday...

Saturday was cloudy all day, photos came out horrid

Sunday I was baking cookies all day for the MM.org cookie exchange and sister-in-laws baby shower.

Will try to get some soon..

But if I say so myself....dang it looks fricken great!!
 
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Old 12-03-2007 | 06:38 AM
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^ How about the cookies? how did those turn out?
 
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Old 12-04-2007 | 01:10 PM
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Cookies came out great.

Car is back at shop, grrrrrr

Insurance needs to see it to pay the supplemental. I hope to have it back Thursday, maybe, fingers crossed.
 
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Old 12-04-2007 | 02:42 PM
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Got into this thread a little late, but daymn looks great, Gnat!
 
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Old 12-04-2007 | 09:49 PM
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Allstate has done me right. They were at the shop today, all is done, I have my Mini...at least until the next project.

Obligatory in garage at night shots



 
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Old 12-05-2007 | 05:28 AM
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I agree!!

This project is awesome, (I'm very jealous) and yes his photo of my Bug-Guard is much better then mine because I wasn't going to take my car apart for sake of a photo. I do have my limits! (LOL). Yes, I will see if I can use that photo on my site and hopefully it will boost some sales, however, I can see the questions coming now about "do I have to take by hood and bumper off to install you guards?"

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Old 12-05-2007 | 07:44 AM
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This is looking awesome, I can't wait to see some daylight photos!

-Chase
 
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Old 12-05-2007 | 09:51 AM
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Truly an amazing result.
Respect!
 
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Old 12-05-2007 | 10:37 AM
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Old 12-05-2007 | 10:41 AM
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Thats what i'm talk-in about

Now thats how it should look. way up
 
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Old 12-05-2007 | 11:45 AM
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The long awaited outdoor sunshine completed bonnet shots...





 
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Old 12-05-2007 | 11:47 AM
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Best looking TR7 ever.

Hope they hold up. Saw a Jag today at lunch with really nice vents also - but paint/filler was cracking around one of them. ugh.

REALLY nice work, gnat. Awesome.
 
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Old 12-05-2007 | 11:50 AM
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Coolest mod ever, two big smiley thumbs up
 
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Old 12-05-2007 | 12:01 PM
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Great Job!!! I love DIY threads!
 
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Old 12-05-2007 | 12:08 PM
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looks very nice!
 
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Old 12-05-2007 | 12:10 PM
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hands down... one of the best looking r53's on the planet.
 
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Old 12-05-2007 | 02:32 PM
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That looks amazing. Makes me wish I had a reason to put vents in my hood.
 
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Old 12-05-2007 | 02:41 PM
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Old 12-05-2007 | 05:28 PM
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really nice work, Best Bonnet Bar None.
 

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