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PalmerGA · 12-15-2015, 03:55 PM

Well, OP, to answer your question about the install price, I'll take a shot at it. I would guess a minimum charge of 2 hours labor per vent so... $300 total????

freddyD · 12-15-2015, 04:06 PM

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Badfinger · 12-15-2015, 04:28 PM

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Thanks freddy!

Spike, thanks for the pic man that car is awesome! Do the rear ones have to cutout or do they just go on top? Do you get any wind noise?

Thanks

CyberGreyConvertible · 12-15-2015, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by PalmerGA

Well, OP, to answer your question about the install price, I'll take a shot at it. I would guess a minimum charge of 2 hours labor per vent so... $300 total????

Thank you for answering me, first one to do so, Hahahaha. $300 isn't bad at all, I may definitely pull the trigger on this..

Badfinger · 12-15-2015, 04:58 PM

OP, I'm not trying to discourage you but besides install they will have to be prepped, primed, painted, and clear coated. I hope I'm wrong but some colors can only be purchased by the quart and the last price I checked cyber gray was $200 for PPG Global and that can be expensive if you're only doing two pieces. For a $139 have them paint them.

Good luck!

BLU DUCE · 12-15-2015, 05:36 PM

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Thanks freddy!

Spike, thanks for the pic man that car is awesome! Do the rear ones have to cutout or do they just go on top? Do you get any wind noise?

Thanks

The rear ones are not functional. I got them from Phastek. But like I said they look good to me an a lot of others. I have figured out a way to vent them thru the Gills. I'm still working on the drawing & install.
The gills will have to be cut out though.

Badfinger · 12-15-2015, 06:10 PM

That sounds pretty cool. be sure to do a post when you're ready I'd reallly like to see it.

christianchevell · 12-15-2015, 06:28 PM

I have a friend at work with these on his blue Camaro and a Razzi body kit, it looks pretty nice but I like other kits besides the Havoc look myself. He painted the grills in the front fender vents red to match other red accents. And well its all in the look you want, it modernizes the look compared to retro....

Mr_Draco · 12-15-2015, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by spike III

The rear ones are not functional. I got them from Phastek. But like I said they look good to me an a lot of others. I have figured out a way to vent them thru the Gills. I'm still working on the drawing & install.
The gills will have to be cut out though.

I was thinking about doing this years ago until I read that doing so exposes the interior right behind the back seat. If you don't remove the interior and do some fabricating to seal it up, you will get a lot of air and water coming into the car.

BLU DUCE · 12-15-2015, 07:53 PM

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I was thinking about doing this years ago until I read that doing so exposes the interior right behind the back seat. If you don't remove the interior and do some fabricating to seal it up, you will get a lot of air and water coming into the car.

I'm almost sure with the whole back seat out & the trunk plus rear section. Looking at the fabricating end of it seems like a 2 piece section it my be done. All I can do is work at it & hope for the best.

True what your saying.

OHIOSS · 12-15-2015, 08:23 PM

No way was I going to try to install the vents myself. I tend to get impatient when things aren't working like I want them too. I had a local body shop do the painting and install, they did a perfect job. I bought the vents and they charged me $250 total.

Here is a pic of them installed:

JR 1 · 12-17-2015, 10:56 AM

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Go with the painted ones and install yourself, just take your time it's really very easy to do.

Do you think they make my spoiler look small?

Holy crap that's a big hole!! I think that's nearly half of the fender cut away. The end result looks good though.

12-15-2015, 03:55 PM	#15
PalmerGA Drives: 2013 SIM 1SS/RS L99 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southwest GA Posts: 8,755 View My Garage	Well, OP, to answer your question about the install price, I'll take a shot at it. I would guess a minimum charge of 2 hours labor per vent so... $300 total???? __________________ 2013 1SS/RS Coupe L99, Stainless Power Works LT Headers, SCT X4 Custom Tune from RDP, CAI Inc. Air Intake w/ Apex Scoop, VMAX CNC Ported Throttle Body, Solo Axle-Back Exhaust w/ J-pipes, Apex Catch Can, Husky Splash Guards, Heritage Grille, 3D Carbon Rear Spoiler, Oracle Chrome Turn Signal Bulbs, GM Reverse Light Trim Billets, Gorilla Black Locking Lugs, Emblem Pros Retro SS Badges/Custom Retro SS Kickplates/Under-hood Bowtie, 35% window Tint, Nitto Motivo Tires (6-8-18)

12-15-2015, 04:58 PM	#19
Badfinger Drives: 2010 2SS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 387 View My Garage	OP, I'm not trying to discourage you but besides install they will have to be prepped, primed, painted, and clear coated. I hope I'm wrong but some colors can only be purchased by the quart and the last price I checked cyber gray was $200 for PPG Global and that can be expensive if you're only doing two pieces. For a $139 have them paint them. Good luck! Last edited by Badfinger; 12-15-2015 at 05:23 PM.

12-15-2015, 06:28 PM	#22
christianchevell old school chevy rodder Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Manual,DM exhaust,CRT Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,587 View My Garage	I have a friend at work with these on his blue Camaro and a Razzi body kit, it looks pretty nice but I like other kits besides the Havoc look myself. He painted the grills in the front fender vents red to match other red accents. And well its all in the look you want, it modernizes the look compared to retro.... __________________ 2021 Wild Cherry ZL1 A10, Sunroof, Data, Carbon, Nav, RotoFab Dry CAI, Elite x2, Borla ATK, Driveshaft shop

12-15-2015, 08:23 PM	#25
OHIOSS Russ Drives: Yukon Denali, Charger, CamaroSS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,811	No way was I going to try to install the vents myself. I tend to get impatient when things aren't working like I want them too. I had a local body shop do the painting and install, they did a perfect job. I bought the vents and they charged me $250 total. Here is a pic of them installed: Attached Images

12-15-2015, 04:06 PM	#16
freddyD Drives: 2020 rally green rs Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Naples Florida Posts: 1,159	BADFINGER=YOU are bad-3rd pic rocked

12-15-2015, 06:10 PM	#21
Badfinger Drives: 2010 2SS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 387 View My Garage	That sounds pretty cool. be sure to do a post when you're ready I'd reallly like to see it.