Random thoughts thread

[Snoopyalien24]

Originally Posted by ichitaka05

Break a leg!

Hmm what do you think? Imagine it black glossy



Jaguar Inspired

Not bad for 30 minutes

[SVTSHC]

Originally Posted by Want.FR-S

Just chime in on opening the vent idea. If you cut through the sheetmetal, how are you going to solve the issue that the water/rain/snow may be getting into the engine bay area? It seems that you need some water/weather proofing pipe first to solve this issue, or maybe this is a non-issue.

Just curious.

Like Guff said water gets in the engine bay all the time, it doesn't cause any problems unless you've got exposed things that aren't supposed to be exposed. I've taken a hose to my engine bay numerous times with and without the car running.

[ichitaka05]

Originally Posted by Snoopyalien24

Hmm what do you think? Imagine it black glossy



Jaguar Inspired

Not bad for 30 minutes

tweak it a bit more. Make that black line follow end to end and follow top of the door line to flow smoother. Also the vent follow the piece & A pillar

Sorry, I'm a perfectionist

But other than that, I think you're in right direction

[Snoopyalien24]

Originally Posted by ichitaka05

tweak it a bit more. Make that black line follow end to end and follow top of the door line to flow smoother. Also the vent follow the piece & A pillar

Sorry, I'm a perfectionist

But other than that, I think you're in right direction

Thanks I will do

[Snoopyalien24]

Originally Posted by ichitaka05

tweak it a bit more. Make that black line follow end to end and follow top of the door line to flow smoother. Also the vent follow the piece & A pillar

Sorry, I'm a perfectionist

But other than that, I think you're in right direction

Hmm different attempt, tho I know it still needs a bit more tweaking

[M-17]

Originally Posted by Guff

If you take the whole Fender Vent piece off, do you access to the bay? Or is it sheet metal?

If we have to cut sheet metal, then it might be a bit too much work for something as simple as a vent... Although, I really want it to be semi-functional too...


Maybe I'll run a intake breather tube from it for when I drive in rivers....

Haha, yeah but you see what I'm getting at.

Originally Posted by ichitaka05

Or wanna do like BMW style?

Sort of. I just think why should the BRZ just get some oridinary vent and not have its own signature vent like the FRS. So yeah I'd like to go down this path and make that change, whether its BRZ related or my own signature piece.

Originally Posted by Snoopyalien24

Hmm you all have inspired me to go and draw out a fender vent..

BRB going to try it out

:happy0180:

Originally Posted by Guff

I wanna say that its a Non-issue because water does often get in under the hood, and there shouldn't be much that it can mess up... But it would def. have to be covered properly like any other vent (Think STi Hood scoop, it has a mesh, I believe). And we also need to determine what purpose it would serve other than to save the embarrassment of being called out on your fake vent...

It would take some cutting but it certainly looks doable....

Yeah, so there could be a functional vent there and a non functional for those whom are afraid of clutter or water getting into the engine bay, but want something different. So as you said this is can be done.

Originally Posted by Snoopyalien24

Hmm what do you think? Imagine it black glossy



Jaguar Inspired

Not bad for 30 minutes

Thanks for taking time out of your day and putting something together. It came out nice and that's one idea I have in the back of my head. I would however make a few adjustments to it though.

I should get some lessons on PS from you.

[Snoopyalien24]

Originally Posted by M-17

Haha, yeah but you see what I'm getting at.



Sort of. I just think why should the BRZ just get some oridinary vent and not have its own signature vent like the FRS. So yeah I'd like to go down this path and make that change, whether its BRZ related or my own signature piece.



:happy0180:



Yeah, so there could be a functional vent there and a non functional for those whom are afraid of clutter or water getting into the engine bay, but want something different. So as you said this is can be done.



Thanks for taking time out of your day and putting something together. It came out nice and that's one idea I have in the back of my head. I would however make a few adjustments to it though.

Thanks and np. Try checking out my second attempt, maybe you'll like that one better

I'm using a mouse w/ no drawing skills on my plate so I dont think it came out too bad

[Want.FR-S]

Originally Posted by ichitaka05

What do you mean? Sheetmetal? Are we talking bout same thing?

What I'm talking bout is this... which btw is plastic

Originally Posted by Snoopyalien24

you get this

I think we are talking about the same thing. Yes, the top cover piece is plastic but in order to create a real vent, you need some holes to go from the sheetmetal on the fender to the plastic piece. That is why I said we need to cut through the sheet metal. Currently there are only the holes to clip on the piece.

Originally Posted by Guff

I wanna say that its a Non-issue because water does often get in under the hood, and there shouldn't be much that it can mess up... But it would def. have to be covered properly like any other vent (Think STi Hood scoop, it has a mesh, I believe). And we also need to determine what purpose it would serve other than to save the embarrassment of being called out on your fake vent...

The STI hood scoop is designed with an angle and slope down. Furthermore, there seems to be a little cover on top of the hole so if the car is standing still soaking in rain, the water will not go up into the engine bay. During driving in the rain, there might be water coming into the engine bay. Since I have no experience with STI I do not know if there is any down side with this, or if there is a water catch mechanism or something to prevent water go directly into the bay.

Especially since this is at the side with a degree upward, if you simply drill holes and covers with mesh, there could be water condensation or damage to the sheetmetal in that area.

[M-17]

Originally Posted by Snoopyalien24

Thanks and np. Try checking out my second attempt, maybe you'll like that one better

I'm using a mouse w/ no drawing skills on my plate so I dont think it came out too bad

I thought the suggestion Ichi had made was good one, but I'm not feeling that change now that I've seen it. I prefer the first one still. At some point when I can put some actual focus into designing a vent then I'll post my idea(s).

[jedibow]

I'm sooooooooooooooo bored!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I wonder it the bags under my eyes from lack of sleep, and all the bruises all over my body make me more attractive?

G

[Snoopyalien24]

Originally Posted by M-17

I thought the suggestion Ichi had made was good one, but I'm not feeling that change now that I've seen it. I prefer the first one still. At some point when I can put some actual focus into designing a vent then I'll post my idea(s).

Yeah sure go ahead!

And thanks for critizism (in a good way) which helps improve.

Just don't let WoW submit anything, cuz then we automatically lose

[M-17]

Originally Posted by Want.FR-S

I think we are talking about the same thing. Yes, the top cover piece is plastic but in order to create a real vent, you need some holes to go from the sheetmetal on the fender to the plastic piece. That is why I said we need to cut through the sheet metal. Currently there are only the holes to clip on the piece.

Especially since this is at the side with a degree upward, if you simply drill holes and covers with mesh, there could be water condensation or damage to the sheetmetal in that area.

That is something to take note of.
So like I said before there could be a functional and a non functional piece that can be made. In this case what would choose?

Originally Posted by Snoopyalien24

Yeah sure go ahead!

And thanks for critizism (in a good way) which helps improve.

Just don't let WoW submit anything, cuz then we automatically lose

Well when i do post a design, I'd like to see it as a render on the BRZ to see if it also goes with the flow. Not sure if it will be more time consuming or a pain in the ass to also make a BRZ in solid works too.

And I guess for criticism, on the first render, I'd change the font mostly, but keep the black following through.

[Guff]

Uh oh... This is in America!

[Snoopyalien24]

Originally Posted by Guff

Uh oh... This is in America!

NOOOOOOOOO

Well that didn't look like it was his fault

But anyways

How's this guys? I want this