Hood vent?
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Hood vent?
Does anyone know if all the hood vents are the same?
Is a base hood vent the same as a Grand Sport?
and if so is there only one white?
I would like to order a white vent for my car to match the stripe that is being added and a fellow member was nice enough to give me the VIN off of his car which came with a white vent. I can use his VIN to order a vent for my car If I'm sure it will be correct. I can have mine painted but I would like to keep the original as is as a backup in case I decide I don't like the stripe someday.
Is a base hood vent the same as a Grand Sport?
and if so is there only one white?
I would like to order a white vent for my car to match the stripe that is being added and a fellow member was nice enough to give me the VIN off of his car which came with a white vent. I can use his VIN to order a vent for my car If I'm sure it will be correct. I can have mine painted but I would like to keep the original as is as a backup in case I decide I don't like the stripe someday.
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The GS and base both have the same hood and therefore, the same vent. The Z06 has a bigger vent on the hood.
I am not sure about the options to paint them from the factory, but certainly people have done it after purchase.
I am not sure about the options to paint them from the factory, but certainly people have done it after purchase.
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Just looked at the "Cultrag" website and they only show one vent for $145 for non ZO6 models. Since they only show one item, I have to assume that it is not painted any color, just primed and ready for paint.
http://www.cultragfactoryparts.com/c..._name=air-vent
http://www.cultragfactoryparts.com/c..._name=air-vent
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I was told if you get it from a dealer they ask for your vin and you will get whatever came on your car. Being i want white i figured i would give then them someone elses vin that has a white vent. I just need to be sure it would be the same.
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Body color vents are an option from the factory. I don't know for certain, but usually you can't order body parts pre-painted and they come ready to paint. That said your idea is a good one and I'd give it a try.
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Does anyone know if all the hood vents are the same?
Is a base hood vent the same as a Grand Sport?
and if so is there only one white?
I would like to order a white vent for my car to match the stripe that is being added and a fellow member was nice enough to give me the VIN off of his car which came with a white vent. I can use his VIN to order a vent for my car If I'm sure it will be correct. I can have mine painted but I would like to keep the original as is as a backup in case I decide I don't like the stripe someday.
Is a base hood vent the same as a Grand Sport?
and if so is there only one white?
I would like to order a white vent for my car to match the stripe that is being added and a fellow member was nice enough to give me the VIN off of his car which came with a white vent. I can use his VIN to order a vent for my car If I'm sure it will be correct. I can have mine painted but I would like to keep the original as is as a backup in case I decide I don't like the stripe someday.
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This is correct however I'm having the stripe added tomorrow and my vent is Carbon flash. If I don't like the way it looks I will try to Plasti dip it if this doesn't look good I will either order a new painted vent or I will have mine painted. I would prefer to keep the original one as is in case I decide to remove the stripe someday.
Thank you all
"RPI Designs sells them for $230.00 painted color of choice."
This seems like my best option if the Plasti dip is a failure. I think if the color is close this may workout well. I have used this on another project on my boat and it worked out great it is far more durable then I expected.
Thank you all
"RPI Designs sells them for $230.00 painted color of choice."
This seems like my best option if the Plasti dip is a failure. I think if the color is close this may workout well. I have used this on another project on my boat and it worked out great it is far more durable then I expected.
