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Old Dec 26, 2000 | 11:35 PM
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Has anyone put these on their hood or even thouhgt of it?
Old Dec 26, 2000 | 11:55 PM
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what are they?
Old Dec 27, 2000 | 12:05 AM
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The Maxima in the new Redline movie (the riceboy's Gone in 60 Seconds) has them I think. There's one blue Max (which I think is that) rolling around with a reverse-opening hood, louvers, and tons of good stuff under the hood.

Louvers...theyre those punched-out holes in rows on a car that look like vents. Not Buick portholes, but lines.
Old Dec 27, 2000 | 12:14 AM
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you mean like the fins on the side of a bmw z3?
Old Dec 27, 2000 | 12:56 AM
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Yeah, except louvers are raised slightly off the hood (or whatever surface) b/c the metal has been punched out. You can see 'em on the hood of a Viper GTS or a Jag XJR.
Old Dec 27, 2000 | 12:57 AM
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ahh.. those.
Old Dec 27, 2000 | 04:45 AM
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One member just did it but no pics yet

(it was planned before the movie)
Old Dec 27, 2000 | 06:38 AM
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pretty sure

that i30krab is puttin them on his I30...

he supposed to get back to us with pics..
(is that who you were refferring to confused ?)

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Old Dec 27, 2000 | 01:05 PM
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Yes, it was I!!

They're the hi-impact plastic louver inserts from an early 90s Z car. You can get them from Courtesy or Infinity of Scotsdale but you have to find someone to remove your hood and make a template in order to cut out the area. This is very difficult to do without screwing up your hood. I just dropped the louvers at the body shop to be painted and they will be ready friday.
Old Dec 27, 2000 | 01:10 PM
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Are there any concerns with water getting into the engine bay?

How did Nissan keep that from hapening with the Z's hood? Something I've always wondered.
Old Dec 27, 2000 | 02:03 PM
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The Louvers are centered over both strut towers and yes water does go into the engine compartment but it runs out through the framework and no harm done. As soon as you drive, everything dries real fast because of the motor.
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