Side Vent Mesh Solution - Page 5 - LotusTalk

toedrag · 04-13-2009, 10:27 AM

quick bump to find out what the waiting list looks like.

jesterbot · 04-14-2009, 10:16 AM

Just got mine in and installed - they look great

Will post pics soon~

jimmyhoffa · 04-15-2009, 05:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toedrag

quick bump to find out what the waiting list looks like.

What he said

breinhar · 04-20-2009, 04:34 PM

Sent ya a PM

fpitas · 05-07-2009, 12:20 PM

Are these still available? I sent you a PM, too.

breinhar · 05-07-2009, 12:33 PM

I am not sure, I never got a response from my PM. Pretty disappointed.

eas · 05-14-2009, 05:12 PM

Get these vents!!!

Thanks Derek,
Eddie

toedrag · 05-14-2009, 05:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eas

Get these vents!!!

we're trying, we're trying...

jesterbot · 05-29-2009, 08:20 AM

Derek's a busy guy - Dentist PLUS aftermarket parts fabricator... if you're lucky enough to get a set though, his work is truly top notch (as shown).

He should up the price though

He's basically giving them away when you consider his "other" hourly rate.

breinhar · 05-29-2009, 08:39 AM

I am trying to patiently wait for the next batch, they are very nice so its hard.

BealeAss · 05-29-2009, 09:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eas

Get these vents!!!

Thanks Derek,
Eddie

Those look great, what wheels, OZ?

cobrabyte · 06-03-2009, 12:33 PM

Sent a PM.

jpryor27 · 06-04-2009, 07:18 PM

Sent a PM a few weeks ago. Havent heard back yet.

eas · 06-04-2009, 08:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BealeAss

Those look great, what wheels, OZ?

Nope, just the Rota Torques from the group buy last year. Thanks

jesterbot · 06-12-2009, 08:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eas

I think this shot highlights an important thing one should note about installing these... there's an uncut triangle that will be visible in the body color from the side as it extends back under the vent (seen here). This wasn't visible before as the fins covered everything, but now with visibility into the side/rear interior improved, this will be seen - and doesn't look remarkably attractive.

For lighter color cars, I'd recommend painting that segment with a flat black or something while the side vents are off... it would never be seen even if reverting to stock fins, so there's no downside to it. Next time I take my wheels back off to clean em, those guys are getting painted!

Additionally, the foam blocks (side impact protection?) inside and under the vents will be visible through the mesh. If yours were like mine and dusty, they'll be VERY visible (light gray stands out in a black hole)... a quick wipe down with armorall on a rag will make it disappear again!

Just things I found along the way...

P.S. - This is really a great shot... I'm usually not impressed by ones on here...

slaughtr · 06-12-2009, 08:27 AM

Since it's on Turbophil's car, it must work well with his clam hinge, no?

I would like to be in the next batch please.

V-RAPTOR · 06-12-2009, 09:05 AM

I also would like to be in for the next batch.

breinhar · 06-12-2009, 09:38 AM

I am thinking about trying to do it myself since I am sure he is very busy. My only concern is I have never worked with fiberglass before and I believe he said he used it to smooth out the surface. Hmmm well see if I have the patience and the coorage to try this myself.

LouieLaguna · 06-13-2009, 07:13 PM

Please sign me up for the next batch....looks great.
Lemme know!

LL

turbophil · 06-13-2009, 08:08 PM

They work great with clamhinge, although I'm not sure Derek is still doing them...

04-13-2009, 10:27 AM	#81 (permalink)
toedrag Crunchy Smurf Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 254 Images: 25	quick bump to find out what the waiting list looks like. __________________ 2006 Laser Blue Elise -aka, Blue Lightning 2.0, The Little Blue Car, my automobile soul mate

04-14-2009, 10:16 AM	#82 (permalink)
jesterbot "Are you in a band??" Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 456	Just got mine in and installed - they look great Will post pics soon~ __________________ 20XX Lotus Evora SC 2009 Star Raider 2007 F-150 Lariat 2006 SY Elise - SOLD

04-20-2009, 04:34 PM	#84 (permalink)
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05-07-2009, 12:20 PM	#85 (permalink)
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05-07-2009, 12:33 PM	#86 (permalink)
breinhar Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Poconos Posts: 404	I am not sure, I never got a response from my PM. Pretty disappointed. __________________ "I think a Ferrari is a scaled down version of..... God"

05-14-2009, 05:12 PM	#87 (permalink)
eas 2006 Lotus Elise STi Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 77	Get these vents!!! Thanks Derek, Eddie

05-29-2009, 08:20 AM	#89 (permalink)
jesterbot "Are you in a band??" Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 456	Derek's a busy guy - Dentist PLUS aftermarket parts fabricator... if you're lucky enough to get a set though, his work is truly top notch (as shown). He should up the price though He's basically giving them away when you consider his "other" hourly rate. __________________ 20XX Lotus Evora SC 2009 Star Raider 2007 F-150 Lariat 2006 SY Elise - SOLD

05-29-2009, 08:39 AM	#90 (permalink)
breinhar Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Poconos Posts: 404	I am trying to patiently wait for the next batch, they are very nice so its hard. __________________ "I think a Ferrari is a scaled down version of..... God"

06-03-2009, 12:33 PM	#92 (permalink)
cobrabyte Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: League City, TX Posts: 198	Sent a PM.

06-04-2009, 07:18 PM	#93 (permalink)
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06-12-2009, 08:27 AM	#96 (permalink)
slaughtr Big head man Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 5,953 Images: 3	Since it's on Turbophil's car, it must work well with his clam hinge, no? I would like to be in the next batch please. __________________ My car both sucks and blows. Now with added all natural smoky goodness!

06-12-2009, 09:05 AM	#97 (permalink)
V-RAPTOR STARLIGHT Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NOVA (Winchester) Posts: 663	I also would like to be in for the next batch. __________________ 2005 Starlight Black Biscuit Interior // Hard Top // Von Hep Exhaust // Von Hep Rear Delete // Full Heat Shield Removed // Fujita CAI // Rota Torque Wheels W/ Toyo R1R's // ForceFed Carbon Fiber Splitter // Carbon Fiber Engine lid cover // LidBone // JL Audio VR525-CXi Front and Rear // Micro Mirror // Painted interior bits // Bling Buttons // Darth Holder

06-12-2009, 09:38 AM	#98 (permalink)
breinhar Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Poconos Posts: 404	I am thinking about trying to do it myself since I am sure he is very busy. My only concern is I have never worked with fiberglass before and I believe he said he used it to smooth out the surface. Hmmm well see if I have the patience and the coorage to try this myself. __________________ "I think a Ferrari is a scaled down version of..... God"

06-13-2009, 07:13 PM	#99 (permalink)
LouieLaguna Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 51	Please sign me up for the next batch....looks great. Lemme know! LL

06-13-2009, 08:08 PM	#100 (permalink)
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