44 replies to this topic

[Frosty34]

Ive been thinking and tweaking some ideas for an alternative side vent just for a different option to the turbo vent upgrade! I still wanted it to look a little OEM.

 

This is a prototype so i still have a couple of modifications a couple of mm here and there for a slightly better fit but its not far off. I've only thrown a black primer on for now but I will be getting the final version powder coated.

 

anyway what do you think?

 

 

[GiGo]

   

 

Like it. Seems to be missing something, can't put my finger on it tho.

[FLD]

I quite like it too. It's different but OEM looking. It might look better with a slightly more radiused edge on the vent trim. It might not but its an idea that sprang to mind.

[Renny]

I like it. Very impressed that you've thought of the idea then made it. In true org style....... 1. Rennywuk 😆

[FLD]

I like it. Very impressed that you've thought of the idea then made it. In true org style....... 1. Rennywuk 😆

[Frosty34]

thanks...

 

I could put a small rad on the leading edge and see what that looks like

 

Im going to paint it gloss black to see if its the colour that makes it look unfinished 

 

My shite photography doesn't help haha

[Frosty34]

[Rudy]

I like it. Would silver mesh behind be a bit blingy? @ Renny - Anything in black eh

[chickendippers]

Looks good! Can't help but think it would look better without the screws though

[Frosty34]

Yeah black and silver didn't look too good The self tappers are temporary but could use black screws to hide them a bit! Not sure I can do it completely screw free! Thanks for all the feedback 👍

[MartinS]

I was always going to make ones that had a slight angled lip (Maybe 3cm)  on the outside vertical edge to scoop in more air but not look as bolted on and chavtastic as the turbo ones.

Never got round to it and gave in and fitted the turbo Halfords specials.

 

Martin S

 

[MartinS]

Something like this

 

[Aerodynamic]

I like this mini turbo vent looks like.
I thought about this myself.
Something you can easy hang on before a track day to pump in some more air.

Something like this
 

[MartinS]

It could stick out a couple of cm and still be pretty subtle compared with the turbo ones.

 

 

[Frosty34]

It's funny that was my original design but proved difficult to manufacture due to the curve of the clam! I was struggling to find a way of connecting it all together too! Nice bit of Photoshop BTW 👌

[pete-r]

I like the idea of a turbo style vent which doesn't require cutting the clam.

[MartinS]

took seconds to do that. Somehwre I have many designs I did years ago but cant find them annoyingly.

If I can help let me know. I always wanted to create a bolt on replacement for the original NA vent.

 

Martin S

 

Edited by MartinS, 10 February 2016 - 04:28 PM.

[Raptor]

I like the red paint job more. Please spray my car in that colour.... But i also like Martin's design

Edited by Raptor, 10 February 2016 - 07:33 PM.

[GiGo]

I like that second design!

 

Mini turbo scoop.

 

Maybe it could be done in Carbon Fibre

 

Or failing that Satin Black looks much nicer than Gloss IMO.

[Frosty34]

I like the red paint job more. Please spray my car in that colour.... But i also like Martin's design

hah wish I knew what colour it was so i can get the front resprayed