Thread #5747

Side Vents on a VIP car?

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DaygoVIP619July 29, 2007
#76829

Side Vents on a VIP car?

whats your guys thoughts on side vents on luxury VIP vehicles?

how about these side fender vents from the 07 cadillac escalades.

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i noticed more and more cars in the magazines have vents nowadays
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whats your guys thoughts on side vents on luxury VIP vehicles? 

how about these side fender vents from the 07 cadillac escalades.

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v450/rideordie619/cadi_esca_gall_main_ext_01.jpg[/IMG]

i noticed more and more cars in the magazines have vents nowadays
firelizardJuly 29, 2007
#76831
If done well, it can look great.

Kind of unrelated, but tonight I saw a bone-stock, white, last gen Prelude with those super-played Z3 vents, but the install was so clean and professional looking, it looked factory, not stupid.

If you can get that same kind of balance of aftermarket, but factory (or better) quality, then just about anything with a lick of sense will look good.
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If done well, it can look great.

Kind of unrelated, but tonight I saw a bone-stock, white, last gen Prelude with those super-played Z3 vents, but the install was so clean and professional looking, it looked factory, not stupid.

If you can get that same kind of balance of aftermarket, but factory (or better) quality, then just about anything with a lick of sense will look good.
elpresidenteJuly 29, 2007
#76840
I agree and have my own vent project going. It's not what anyone would expect to use, but it's going to serve my purposes wonderfully!
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I agree and have my own vent project going.  It's not what anyone would expect to use, but it's going to serve my purposes wonderfully!
PANCAKES!July 29, 2007
#76842
:biggthumpup:
I'm a fan for the custom fender treatment! But not a fan of those escalade ones!
The Junction Z3 styled fenders are really nice when done right!
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:biggthumpup: 
I'm a fan for the custom fender treatment! But not a fan of those escalade ones!
The Junction Z3 styled fenders are really nice when done right!
PANCAKES!July 29, 2007
#76843
elpresidente;76840 wrote:I agree and have my own vent project going. It's not what anyone would expect to use, but it's going to serve my purposes wonderfully!


I LIKE the vents your getting! :smiley:
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[quote=elpresidente;76840]I agree and have my own vent project going. It's not what anyone would expect to use, but it's going to serve my purposes wonderfully![/quote]
 
I LIKE the vents your getting! :smiley:
VIP-UCFJuly 29, 2007
#76847
i like vents too but like firelizard said, it must be pulled off properly...gotta have the right height, rims and most importantly, gotta have the right vents...
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i like vents too but like firelizard said, it must be pulled off properly...gotta have the right height, rims and most importantly, gotta have the right vents...
zion_97July 29, 2007
#76854
I like the buick fender vents. The oval shaped ones..those are sick!
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I like the buick fender vents. The oval shaped ones..those are sick!
DominikJuly 29, 2007
#76865
DaygoVIP619;76829 wrote:i noticed more and more cars in the magazines have vents nowadays


You only just noticed? Its been insanely popular for at least 3 years now going by the mags i have; now its more like 90% of the magazine cars with fender vents.

But they can look tacky and overdone. I bought some Aussie Commodore ones for use in my Cima, they look pretty cool and have an indicator built in which is cool...

But they dont fit the Cedric :-(
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[quote=DaygoVIP619;76829]i noticed more and more cars in the magazines have vents nowadays[/quote]
 
You only just noticed? Its been insanely popular for at least 3 years now going by the mags i have; now its more like 90% of the magazine cars with fender vents.
 
But they can look tacky and overdone. I bought some Aussie Commodore ones for use in my Cima, they look pretty cool and have an indicator built in which is cool... 
 
But they dont fit the Cedric :-(
mdenogaJuly 29, 2007
#76875
Yes. Those vents are nice and classy. But about the comment regarding the JP vents I'm not really a fan of.
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Yes. Those vents are nice and classy. But about the comment regarding the JP vents I'm not really a fan of.
MR. LS400July 29, 2007
#76890
zion_97;76854 wrote:I like the buick fender vents. The oval shaped ones..those are sick!


Here in FL the donk scene is in and everybody and their mother are putting those on their car.
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[QUOTE=zion_97;76854]I like the buick fender vents. The oval shaped ones..those are sick![/QUOTE]

Here in FL the donk scene is in and everybody and their mother are putting those on their car.
GoogookidJuly 29, 2007
#76902
Some more pics

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BRAINCADENA
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Some more pics

A.M.S
[img]http://www.a-m-s.gr.jp/_imgs/product/733/1.jpg[/img]
[img]http://www.a-m-s.gr.jp/_imgs/product/737/1.jpg[/img]
[img]http://www.a-m-s.gr.jp/_imgs/product/740/1.jpg[/img]


BRAINCADENA
[img]http://www.braincadena.co.jp/catalog/fender/img.jpg[/img]
[img]http://www.braincadena.co.jp/catalog/fender/style129.jpg[/img][img]http://www.braincadena.co.jp/catalog/fender/style230.jpg[/img][img]http://www.braincadena.co.jp/catalog/fender/fin.jpg[/img]
[img]http://www.braincadena.co.jp/catalog/fender/b_sl.jpg[/img][img]http://www.braincadena.co.jp/catalog/fender/b_sllook.jpg[/img][img]http://www.braincadena.co.jp/catalog/fender/winker.jpg[/img]
1_VIPd_LSJuly 29, 2007
#76903
i noticed more and more cars in the magazines have vents nowadays


VIP mags right? I remember Import Tuners early days when I thought it was a cool mag, they had so many cars with vents in one of those issues. There was this yellow Prelude with vents and wings/spoilers everywhere on it.

Back to the topic, some look good if done right like the ones above^ but the rest of the car should not be over dramatic like the one Im talking about ( I wish I can find a pic ).
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[QUOTE]i noticed more and more cars in the magazines have vents nowadays
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VIP mags right? I remember Import Tuners early days when I thought it was a cool mag, they had so many cars with vents in one of those issues. There was this yellow Prelude with vents and wings/spoilers everywhere on it.

Back to the topic, some look good if done right like the ones above^ but the rest of the car should not be over dramatic like the one Im talking about ( I wish I can find a pic ).
GoogookidJuly 29, 2007
#76904
These vents are currently very hot among the minivans and k-cars too tho they r mainly used for cosmetics purposes only....
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These vents are currently very hot among the minivans and k-cars too tho they r mainly used for cosmetics purposes only....
eightsixgtsJuly 29, 2007
#76907
They look retarded and never look tasteful or clean IMO.
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They look retarded and never look tasteful or clean IMO.
1_VIPd_LSJuly 29, 2007
#76909
Here it is! LMFAO. Forum image
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Here it is! LMFAO. [IMG]http://images.drom.ru/images/4483/7429/30784.jpg[/IMG]
elpresidenteJuly 29, 2007
#76938
1_VIPd_LS;76909 wrote:Here it is! LMFAO.

Made me think of this:
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[QUOTE=1_VIPd_LS;76909]Here it is! LMFAO.[/QUOTE]
Made me think of this:
[IMG]http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n111/littletinyfish/bumble-bee-vs-mexico.jpg[/IMG]
firelizardJuly 29, 2007
#76949
Hahaha, the roof scoop ahead of the sunroof is a "nice" touch.
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Hahaha, the roof scoop ahead of the sunroof is a "nice" touch.
1_VIPd_LSJuly 29, 2007
#76951
It helps flow with the two spoilers behind the sunroof above the wing that looks like its made of two spoilers... LOL

Is that the 240 fang kit on that,............... ummmm, car?
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It helps flow with the two spoilers behind the sunroof above the  wing that looks like its made of two spoilers... LOL

Is that the 240 fang kit on that,............... ummmm, car?
eightsixgtsJuly 29, 2007
#76956
I want civic fenders for my Z3.
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I want civic fenders for my Z3.
KickEachVerseJuly 29, 2007
#76957
1_VIPd_LS;76909 wrote:Here it is! LMFAO. Forum image


Don't hate. I think that car is sick.
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[quote=1_VIPd_LS;76909]Here it is! LMFAO. [IMG]http://images.drom.ru/images/4483/7429/30784.jpg[/IMG][/quote]

Don't hate. I think that car is sick.
1_VIPd_LSJuly 29, 2007
#76960
I thought like wow that things !DOPE! when I fist saw it but it can start getting to you after it stains your mind for a few years.

Ain't exactly hating but its just one of those things when even if its cool you have to just laugh sometimes. I might have said its a bit over dramatic but it wasn't in its time.
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I thought like wow that things !DOPE! when I fist saw it but it can start getting to you after it stains your mind for a few years.

Ain't exactly hating but its just one of those things when even if its cool you have to just laugh sometimes. I might have said its a bit over dramatic but it wasn't in its time.
elpresidenteJuly 29, 2007
#76963
KickEachVerse;76957 wrote:Don't hate. I think that car is sick.

[sarcasm]I agree I wanted to puke right when I saw it! [/sarcasm]
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[QUOTE=KickEachVerse;76957]Don't hate. I think that car is sick.[/QUOTE]
[sarcasm]I agree I wanted to puke right when I saw it! [/sarcasm]
KickEachVerseJuly 29, 2007
#76965
1_VIPd_LS;76960 wrote:...I might have said its a bit over dramatic but it wasn't in its time.


Well put. Couple of years back, that car was dope. Still looks clean to me now just not my style.
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[quote=1_VIPd_LS;76960]...I might have said its a bit over dramatic but it wasn't in its time.[/quote]

Well put. Couple of years back, that car was dope. Still looks clean to me now just not my style.
firelizardJuly 29, 2007
#76966
Back when I wanted a baby blue CRX with chrome 3-spokes, a Kombat bodykit, lambo doors, and a Terminator wing, I thought cars like that were cool.

Ahh, how trends come and go.
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Back when I wanted a baby blue CRX with chrome 3-spokes, a Kombat bodykit, lambo doors, and a Terminator wing, I thought cars like that were cool.

Ahh, how trends come and go.
illest300cJuly 30, 2007
#77042
BRAINCADENA.. any one know how much those vents go for? I can't read Japanese for shi*! :)
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BRAINCADENA.. any one know how much those vents go for? I can't read Japanese for shi*! :)
JDMJimJuly 31, 2007
#77235
cool vents with the turn signal integrated. And stay away from those ghetto a$$ Buick vents. Stoopid things are a plague in Chicago. SEen them on everything form the usual box Caddies to VW Golf's. Navigators to Cherokee's. Bleh!!
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cool vents with the turn signal integrated. And stay away from those ghetto a$$ Buick vents. Stoopid things are a plague in Chicago. SEen them on everything form the usual box Caddies to VW Golf's. Navigators to Cherokee's. Bleh!!
speedaddictJuly 31, 2007
#77338
sorry, not a fan of them...what's the difference in those and the m3 vents that everyone has? just the fact that its not m3 vents...
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sorry, not a fan of them...what's the difference in those and the m3 vents that everyone has?  just the fact that its not m3 vents...
ledzblingJuly 31, 2007
#77386
eightsixgts;76907 wrote:They look retarded and never look tasteful or clean IMO.



One man's food is another man's poison i guess...:smiley:
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[quote=eightsixgts;76907]They look retarded and never look tasteful or clean IMO.[/quote]
 
 
One man's food is another man's poison i guess...:smiley:
GoogookidJuly 31, 2007
#77411
Well I guess its just one of those options available if u run off of ideas to mod ur ride further....
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Well I guess its just one of those options available if u run off of ideas to mod ur ride further....
jubei07July 31, 2007
#77438
MR. LS400;76890 wrote:Here in FL the donk scene is in and everybody and their mother are putting those on their car.


Agreed, all Donk and DUB cars he in FL have them. I think I even saw them at Autozone in the APC section:yahoo_24:. I hate seeing those things, plus why would anyone want vents from a BUICK of all cars. :eek4wtf:
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[QUOTE=MR. LS400;76890]Here in FL the donk scene is in and everybody and their mother are putting those on their car.[/QUOTE]

Agreed, all Donk and DUB cars he in FL have them. I think I even saw them at Autozone in the APC section:yahoo_24:. I hate seeing those things, plus why would anyone want vents from a BUICK of all cars. :eek4wtf:
1_VIPd_LSJuly 31, 2007
#77445
Those Buick ones are nasty. I saw this pic of a LIncoln LS with those damn things and it made me wanna ralph all over my keyboard. It was DUB and it had those damn stupid doors on it to.

Not My Taste.
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Those Buick ones are nasty. I saw this pic of a LIncoln LS with those damn things and it made me wanna ralph all over my keyboard. It was DUB and it had those damn stupid doors on it to.

Not My Taste.
BIGGZAugust 1, 2007
#77571
I'm not feelin them fender vents.to me its a bit ricey and if it wasn't on the car originally,it just doesn't look right.sorry
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I'm not feelin them fender vents.to me its a bit ricey and if it wasn't on the car originally,it just doesn't look right.sorry
DaygoVIP619August 1, 2007
#77583
i think ima have to try this out when i get a paintjob/repair
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i think ima have to try this out when i get a paintjob/repair
illest300cAugust 1, 2007
#77641
ttt................

BRAINCADENA.. any one know how much those vents go for? I can't read Japanese for shi*! :)
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ttt................

BRAINCADENA.. any one know how much those vents go for? I can't read Japanese for shi*! :)
EliteAutoStyleAugust 1, 2007
#77738
They definitely look good as long as they are done right.
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They definitely look good as long as they are done right.
speedaddictAugust 2, 2007
#77919
BrOKeN AbStRaCt;77641 wrote:ttt................

BRAINCADENA.. any one know how much those vents go for? I can't read Japanese for shi*! :)

seriously, you don't need to read japanese to get these vents...they're everywhere I found these on a truck accessory site
http://www.stylintrucks.com/part_family.aspx/subcategoryid/388/categoryid/25

same style
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[quote=BrOKeN AbStRaCt;77641]ttt................
 
BRAINCADENA.. any one know how much those vents go for? I can't read Japanese for shi*! :)[/quote]
seriously, you don't need to read japanese to get these vents...they're everywhere  I found these on a truck accessory site
[URL]http://www.stylintrucks.com/part_family.aspx/subcategoryid/388/categoryid/25[/URL]
 
same style
widebody_QAugust 2, 2007
#77953
Well I guess its just one of those options available if u run off of ideas to mod ur ride further....


Thats one way to think of it. After looking at your ride every single day, you get bored with its apperance. Id say, stay away from SL, Z3, escalade and buick fender ducts. Some of them can be classy and work really well. I have actually been looking into this for months now. I feel the Aero should influence which vents I will go with, not vice versa thats why im holding off on this.
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[QUOTE]Well I guess its just one of those options available if u run off of ideas to mod ur ride further....[/QUOTE]
 
Thats one way to think of it.  After looking at your ride every single day, you get bored with its apperance.  Id say, stay away from SL, Z3, escalade and buick  fender ducts.  Some of them can be classy and work really well.  I have actually been looking into this for months now.  I feel the Aero should influence which vents I will go with, not vice versa thats why im holding off on this.
GoogookidAugust 2, 2007
#78008
widebody_Q;77953 wrote:Thats one way to think of it. After looking at your ride every single day, you get bored with its apperance. Id say, stay away from SL, Z3, escalade and buick fender ducts. Some of them can be classy and work really well. I have actually been looking into this for months now. I feel the Aero should influence which vents I will go with, not vice versa thats why im holding off on this.


Yea...like I've said u can leave these stuff to the last....mine's just a stick on. If I'm bored with it I can just take them off...no fuss hehe
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[QUOTE=widebody_Q;77953]Thats one way to think of it.  After looking at your ride every single day, you get bored with its apperance.  Id say, stay away from SL, Z3, escalade and buick  fender ducts.  Some of them can be classy and work really well.  I have actually been looking into this for months now.  I feel the Aero should influence which vents I will go with, not vice versa thats why im holding off on this.[/QUOTE]

Yea...like I've said u can leave these stuff to the last....mine's just a stick on. If I'm bored with it I can just take them off...no fuss hehe
PANCAKES!August 2, 2007
#78024
BRAINCADENA has a really good line-up when it comes to fenders!
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BRAINCADENA has a really good line-up when it comes to fenders!
SoCalSC4August 3, 2007
#78364
The generic, one-size fits all fender vents... not so much.

Custom all-metal vents... good!

Not VIP, but all custom, and all metal...
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The generic, one-size fits all fender vents... not so much.

Custom all-metal vents... good!

Not VIP, but all custom, and all metal...
TruBluZAugust 4, 2007
#78414
I'm not a big fan of vents on any car...
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I'm not a big fan of vents on any car...
GoogookidAugust 8, 2007
#79529
TruBluZ;78414 wrote:I'm not a big fan of vents on any car...


So do u take them off if u buy a Z4 or a M3 too?
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[QUOTE=TruBluZ;78414]I'm not a big fan of vents on any car...[/QUOTE]

So do u take them off if u buy a Z4 or a M3 too?
ucf11mangAugust 17, 2007
#81818
KickEachVerse;76957 wrote:Don't hate. I think that car is sick.


lol...you got one thing right:smiley-rofl:
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[QUOTE=KickEachVerse;76957]Don't hate. I think that car is sick.[/QUOTE]

lol...you got one thing right:smiley-rofl:
westsypeAugust 17, 2007
#81892
I like vents when they are tastefully done.
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I like vents when they are tastefully done.
lexusondubsAugust 20, 2007
#82341
SoCalSC4;78364 wrote:The generic, one-size fits all fender vents... not so much.

Custom all-metal vents... good!

Not VIP, but all custom, and all metal...
agreed
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[QUOTE=SoCalSC4;78364]The generic, one-size fits all fender vents... not so much.

Custom all-metal vents... good!

Not VIP, but all custom, and all metal...[/QUOTE] agreed
VipDoutAugust 20, 2007
#82405
I actually own a pair of Junction produce fenders heres an attached picture ... the vents are useless other than the look but +10 mil wider ... will post up photos on the car in the near future


For the 2nd gen GS

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I actually own a pair of Junction produce fenders heres an attached picture ... the vents are useless other than the look but +10 mil wider ... will post up photos on the car in the near future


For the 2nd gen GS 

[IMG]http://pxracing.com/modules/coppermine/albums/userpics/10034/normal_DSC02901.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://pxracing.com/modules/coppermine/albums/userpics/10034/normal_DSC02900.jpg[/IMG]
TruBluZAugust 21, 2007
#82698
Goo****id;79529 wrote:So do u take them off if u buy a Z4 or a M3 too?



I probably would not buy either of those cars...
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[QUOTE=Goo****id;79529]So do u take them off if u buy a Z4 or a M3 too?[/QUOTE]


I probably would not buy either of those cars...
PANCAKES!August 21, 2007
#82710
:drool: NICE! :biggthumpup:
I LOVE HOW THEY'RE WIDER!!!!
Man I could easily fit some crazy 10s w/ those! hahahaha!
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:drool:  NICE! :biggthumpup: 
I LOVE HOW THEY'RE WIDER!!!!
Man I could easily fit some crazy 10s w/ those! hahahaha!
GoogookidAugust 22, 2007
#82940
TruBluZ;82698 wrote:I probably would not buy either of those cars...


Nice firm answers...well just hav to accept that those things r just not yer cup of tea
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[QUOTE=TruBluZ;82698]I probably would not buy either of those cars...[/QUOTE]

Nice firm answers...well just hav to accept that those things r just not yer cup of tea