Interior/Exterior Custom made DuelL AG like hood project
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Custom made DuelL AG like hood project
Hello there guys,
I was really thinking about buying the DuelL AG's hood for my R56 but, the price + shipping + customs made me go another way.
My hood needed painting, so I decided to make a custom modification on it in order to make it look like the DuelL AG one.
So the project started:
I was really thinking about buying the DuelL AG's hood for my R56 but, the price + shipping + customs made me go another way.
My hood needed painting, so I decided to make a custom modification on it in order to make it look like the DuelL AG one.
So the project started:
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I am not sure if he is going to cut them out at a later date but if they are to be functioning vents it will be fine as long as he never drives it in the rain, on a dirty road or ...
If vented I would think it best on a track car verses a daily driver .
If vented I would think it best on a track car verses a daily driver .
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These vents are no concern.
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Not correct. I've been running without any grill in my hood scoop for over a year (I'm not the only one) and that's facing forward. Through massive rainstorms with no consequences. The only effect I've seen is that the engine compartment stays cooler (both when running and when the car is parked and cooling down.
These vents are no concern.
These vents are no concern.
Having your hood scoop without a grill is non issue , i've been running mine that way for 12 years
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Today I went to check on my baby, and returned with a big smile on my face.
The side parts were glued to the hood, and the owner of the shop was rounding the edges that he cut.
We are really close to the final product.
Now he's going to fill the center ducts with polyester and round 'em up a little bit.
He's going to apply some epoxy beneath the hood for the side-parts to stick right.
As of monday, car will go to the paint shop.
Hopefully I'll have my baby back by Wednesday.
The side parts were glued to the hood, and the owner of the shop was rounding the edges that he cut.
We are really close to the final product.
Now he's going to fill the center ducts with polyester and round 'em up a little bit.
He's going to apply some epoxy beneath the hood for the side-parts to stick right.
As of monday, car will go to the paint shop.
Hopefully I'll have my baby back by Wednesday.
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The TVR Sagaris originally had vented hood slits:
http://www.webwombat.com.au/motoring...vr-sagaris.htm
but then apparently they found that debris, rock and mud would be slung up and in the production version they changed to closed, cosmetic only slits. I guess it would depend on what's underneath in the wheel arches and engine bay whether this would be a problem.
Love the Sagaris look BTW.
And I should add: neat project here on your MINI, looks very nicely done, and thanks for the detailed post!
Very cool!
http://www.webwombat.com.au/motoring...vr-sagaris.htm
but then apparently they found that debris, rock and mud would be slung up and in the production version they changed to closed, cosmetic only slits. I guess it would depend on what's underneath in the wheel arches and engine bay whether this would be a problem.
Love the Sagaris look BTW.
And I should add: neat project here on your MINI, looks very nicely done, and thanks for the detailed post!
Very cool!
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The center vents you have will do a good job with the under hood temps .
If you park the car outside and there is rain or when you wash the car just put a towel under each vent and it will keep most of the water off the engine. When I wash mine it helps keep water from the rear scoop from making a mess underneath.
Looking forward to seeing the completed project.
Randy
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Now your thinking
The center vents you have will do a good job with the under hood temps .
If you park the car outside and there is rain or when you wash the car just put a towel under each vent and it will keep most of the water off the engine. When I wash mine it helps keep water from the rear scoop from making a mess underneath.
Looking forward to seeing the completed project.
Randy
The center vents you have will do a good job with the under hood temps .
If you park the car outside and there is rain or when you wash the car just put a towel under each vent and it will keep most of the water off the engine. When I wash mine it helps keep water from the rear scoop from making a mess underneath.
Looking forward to seeing the completed project.
Randy
I'll post more today.