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05-13-2024, 04:43 PM | #1 |
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Verus hood vents
Are there any downsides to running Verus hood vents?
I’d like the added venting out of the engine compartment. Especially at the track. I don’t DD the car any longer so it’s seldom out in the rain, except if caught while pleasure cruising or on a road trip.
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Trackspec hood vents are better but will require more of the hood to be cut.
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They don't look gud
I've noticed that hood vents increase the HVAC intake temperature, since it's pulling air out of the bay and dumping it into the windshield/cowl where your cabin intake is. |
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That said, in normal driving conditions, there should be minimal to no impact on AC performance. |
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I think the Verus Hood Vents are a great first step in hood venting. it's a relatively easy installation, their templates are great to utilize, place and install.
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Very happy that I installed mine. If I could do it over, I'd just go Trackspec though. No need for half measures
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I regret not going with the full sized Trackspec vents. I used a Civic Type R vent which helps with cooling, but reduction of lift is likely limited due to the size. I’ll likely end up getting a new hood and getting the full sized BRZ vents
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My Verus hood vent cracked and somewhat melted, would not recommend if you intend to track heavily or run in hot weather.
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You cracked and melted ALUMINUM? I think maybe you should double check what you're seeing.
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Perhaps he cracked/melted the optional rain guards. They are plastic.
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Yea, unfortunately the GR86 hood vent is plastic. Get the TrackSpec one, you’ll want the added reduction of lift anyways. |
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What in the hell were they thinking? Plastic, bridging that much of a gap? Seems certain it'll buckle in the middle with high speed pressure
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There is also a third option!
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